So you also, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near., What are some signs? 48But if that servant is evil and says in his heart, My master is taking his time [he will not return for a long while], 49and begins to beat his fellow servants and to eat and drink with drunkards; 50the master of that servant will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour of which he is not aware, 51and will cut him in two and put him with the hypocrites; in that place there will be weeping [over sorrow and pain] and grinding of teeth [over distress and anger]. F And the dead in Christ will rise first. The Bible has warned that there will be great turmoil, wickedness, war, and suffering on the earth. And when he had said these things, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight. 37For the coming of the Son of Man (the Messiah) will be just like the days of Noah. This will be their line of argument: So Jesus promised to come back, did He? There is an increase in natural disasters, forest fires, droughts, storms and floods. Last of all the woman also died. 9: 20 lists the top 7 signs of the Tribulation: Rebellion against God (They did not repent). 12And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. I.e. WebBy this statement, Jesus intended to signify the end of 6,000 years of human experience and sin under the influence of Satan the devil, which is heralded by the Second Coming of Christ as King of kings and Lord of lords. With justice he judges and makes war. Sign 4: Immorality and lawless behaviour. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Search the King James Version (KJV) for more references about Jesus Second Coming Bible Verses About God His return from heaven will be personal, visible and glorious, a blessed hope for which we should constantly watch and pray. The one taken is taken for judgment just as the wicked were taken by the flood in Noahs day. 50 Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption. 39And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. 26Wherefore if they shall say unto you, Behold, he is in the desert; go not forth: behold, he is in the secret chambers; believe it not. It has caused massive social problems, family stress, limits of freedom to travel and meet together in public or in private. Even so, Amen. Its end shall come with a flood, and to the end there shall be war. Matthew 24:42 Verse Concepts Therefore be on the alert, for you do not know which day your Lord is coming. Here are seven things to know about the Second Coming of Jesus Christ: 1. Jesus will set up His kingdom, and The Lord will be king over the whole earth (Zechariah 14:9). Such things must happen, but the end is still to come., Earthquakes and famines, and all the signs are only the contractions of what's coming. They came to life and reigned with Christ for a thousand years. For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works. 25Listen carefully, I have told you in advance. Even so, Amen. So it is to be. For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive what is due for what he has done in the body, whether good or evil. When they are already budding, you see and know for yourselves that summer is now near. Do you see all these things? The policy of locking down regions and countries has never been tried before in history and has not succeeded in controlling the virus. 9Then they will hand you over to [endure] tribulation, and will put you to death, and you will be hated by all nations because of My name. 42So be alert [give strict attention, be cautious and active in faith], for you do not know which day [whether near or far] your Lord is coming. M 34I assure you and most solemnly say to you, this generation [the people living when these signs and events begin] will not pass away until all these things take place. When he opened the sixth seal, I looked, and behold, there was a great earthquake, and the sun became black as sackcloth, the full moon became like blood. 19And woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days! The rest of the dead did not come to life until the thousand years were ended. The Appearance of the plagues, War, Famine, and Earthquakes 2. Come, Lord Jesus.. 36But of that [exact] day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son [in His humanity], but the Father alone. 28Wherever the corpse is, there the [e]vultures will flock together. Worship of Demons Idolatry Murders Sorceries (Phar-mak-voos, from pharmaco for drugs) Sexual Immorality Thefts Why not accept the Lord as Savior today and cleanse all sin from your life and your entry into heaven is secure. Some of the signs that will occur before the return of Christ are here: 1. Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. In the book of Revelation, we read of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse: Another horse, fiery red, went out. WebFor this we declare to you by a word from the Lord, that we who are alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will not precede those who have fallen asleep. And God saw that the light was good. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. All these are the beginning of birth pains., Non-Christians will find it hard to believe we are living in the last days of earth's history. U Jesus will set up His kingdom, and The Lord will be king over the whole earth (Zechariah 14:9). And the dead in Christ will rise first. 13But the one who endures and bears up [under suffering] to the end will be saved. 35Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. And the dead in Christ will rise first. The First Sign of the Second Coming of Jesus: Earthquakes, Famines, Plagues and Wars Matthew 24:68 says: And you shall hear of wars and rumors of wars: see that you be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. Therefore, stay awake, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming. I go to prepare a place for you. And God separated the light from the darkness. He'll never come! For God has not destined us for wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. 14This good news of the kingdom [the gospel] will be preached throughout the whole world as a testimony to all the nations, and then the end [of the age] will come. The Millennium and the new heavens and new earth. And after the sixty-two weeks, an anointed one shall be cut off and shall have nothing. Matthew 24:21 The most obvious sign during the tribulation, prior to the second coming of Jesus, is when the abomination that causes desolation (the Antichrist) sets his image in the temple. 34Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled. 4And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. 14And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come. Family life and moral values are crumbling and more and more people find it hard to cope with the stress of modern life. Emergency powers taken by governments threaten to become a new form of dictatorship. The Second Coming, according to Scripture, will be seen by everyone: Look, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him; and all peoples on earth will mourn because of him. So shall it be! You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. It's in the Bible, II Peter 3:3-4, TLB. And its rider had a pair of scales in his hand. In establishing His kingdom on earth, Jesus will first set up a judgment for those who are still alive after the tribulation and who are on the earth at the time of the second coming. This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven., And this is the will of him who sent me, that I should lose nothing of all that he has given me, but raise it up on the last day. 13But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. COVID-19: Is it mentioned in Bible prophecy? 1 Corinthians 1:7 Verse Concepts Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. And the dead in Christ will rise first. WebThe Second Coming of Jesus regards the future return of Jesus to Earth, following His ascension, when He will defeat the Enemy, destroy evil and establish His millennial kingdom. (Read More)Matthew 16:27 - For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.Matthew 24:36 - But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only. Sign up for daily inspiration today!>, Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. The prophets have warned that the earth will experience great turmoil, wickedness, war, and suffering. And there was evening and there was morning, the first day. And the dead in Christ will rise first. 30) Revelation 22:20 He who testifies to these things says, Yes, I am coming soon.. With justice he judges and makes war. Then another book was opened, which is the book of life. I.e. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come. For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who looks on the Son and believes in him should have eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day., But watch yourselves lest your hearts be weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and cares of this life, and that day come upon you suddenly like a trap. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of Godhaving a form of godliness but denying its power. 24For false Christs and false prophets will appear and they will provide great signs and wonders, so as to deceive, if possible, even the elect (Gods chosen ones). If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. Behold, I am coming soon, bringing my recompense with me, to repay each one for what he has done. Understand that God loves us and wants to give us eternal life: Realise that by nature we are all sinners and separated from God because of sin: Accept that Jesus Christ is Gods only provision for sin: Receive Jesus personally as Saviour and Lord. So it is to be. 2And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? I assure you and most solemnly say to you, not one stone here will be left on another, which will not be torn down., 3While Jesus was seated on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, and said, Tell us, when will this [destruction of the temple] take place, and what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end (completion, consummation) of the age?. For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. It's in the Bible, I Thessalonians 5:2-3, NIV. 43But understand this: If the head of the house had known what time of the night the thief was coming, he would have been on the alert and would not have allowed his house to be broken into. WebBehold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him, even those who pierced Him; and all the tribes of the earth will mourn over Him. His eyes are like blazing fire, and on his head are many crowns. In Matthew the 24th chapter, Jesus explained to his Jewish disciples what their world would look like at his return. 41Two women will be grinding at the mill; one will be taken [for judgment] and one will be left. The one sitting on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he judges and makes war. For when the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them, but the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps. And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth; For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: And Jesus went out, and departed from the temple: and his disciples came to him for to shew him the buildings of the temple. a great earthquake such a mighty and great earthquake as had not occurred since there were men on the earth. So Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him. (I) 40At that time two men will be in the field; one will be [h]taken [for judgment] and one will be left. This prophecy tells us that one of the signs of Jesus second coming in the last days is that all the nations of the world will hear the gospel of the Lord Jesus. Jesus said: Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. Luke 21.10. (F) 31And He will send His angels with a loud trumpet and they will gather together His elect (Gods chosen ones) from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other.(G). Even so, Amen. You will receive emails about new articles, features and freebies just for you. The Gospel Spreads to the Ends of the Earth 6. 15So when you see the [b]abomination of desolation [the appalling sacrilege that astonishes and makes desolate], spoken of by the prophet Daniel, standing in the Holy Place (let the [c]reader understand),(B) 16then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains [for refuge]. P And signs on the earth below, Blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke. Luke 21:25. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?. 29) Jude 1:21 Keep yourselves in the love of God as you await the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you eternal life.. Verse Concepts. 35Heaven and earth [as now known] will pass away, but My words will not pass away. And I will grant wonders in the sky above. Bible Verses About Love If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? WebSome of the signs foretelling the Second Coming of Jesus Christ have already been or are now being fulfilled. WebAnd (Jesus) shall be a Sign (for the coming of) the Hour (of Judgment): therefore have no doubt about the (Hour), but follow ye Me: this is a Straight Way. This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.. And Sadducees came to him, who say that there is no resurrection. For this we declare to you by a word from the Lord, that we who are alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will not precede those who have fallen asleep. Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. For you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. The second coming is spoken of in greatest detail in Revelation 19:11-16, I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. Jesus said: Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. Luke 21.10. 50 Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption. Then for sixty-two weeks it shall be built again with squares and moat, but in a troubled time. The Second Coming, according to Scripture, will be seen by everyone: Look, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him; and all peoples on earth will mourn because of him. So shall it be! Later, in verse 29, Christ does mention some physical signs that will be visible in the heavens: Immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. And I will show wonders in the heavens above and signs on the earth below, blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke; the sun shall be turned to darkness and the moon to blood, before the day of the Lord comes, the great and magnificent day. WebWe believe in the second coming of Christ. The Greek for vultures can also be translated eagles, but the reference is most likely to the vulture, which the Greek word includes with eagles as a class. Z. Jesus left the temple and was going away, when his disciples came to point out to him the buildings of the temple. Come, Lord Jesus.. Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing. (K) 46Blessed is that [faithful] servant when his master returns and finds him doing so. For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 7For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places. J 27For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. There will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and on the earth dismay among nations, in perplexity at the roaring of the sea and the waves, Matthew 24:30. 43:61. Verse Concepts. the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not provide its light, and the stars will fall, will appear in the sky, and then all the tribes of the earth, Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven. 45Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season? Bible Verses About Ten Commandments OpenBible.info Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. WebThe Second Coming of Jesus regards the future return of Jesus to Earth, following His ascension, when He will defeat the Enemy, destroy evil and establish His millennial kingdom. As the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and slept. 30) Revelation 22:20 He who testifies to these things says, Yes, I am coming soon.. WebActs 2:19. Because you have kept my word about patient endurance, I will keep you from the hour of trial that is coming on the whole world, to try those who dwell on the earth. James Rupe April 07, 2020 Rapture , The End of the Age , end days , Jesus , Christ , God Comment To keep the commandment unstained and free from reproach until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ. Let not your hearts be troubled. WebRev. For that day will not come, unless the rebellion comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction. 6And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. Come, Lord Jesus.. Bible Verses About Husbands Bible Verses About Forgiveness 5For many will come in My name [misusing it, and appropriating the strength of the name which belongs to Me], saying, I am the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed), and they will mislead many. Bible Verses About Faith The Restoration of Israel 4. The First Sign of the Second Coming of Jesus: Earthquakes, Famines, Plagues and Wars Matthew 24:68 says: And you shall hear of wars and rumors of wars: see that you be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. The smoke from her goes up forever and ever. And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who was seated on the throne, saying, Amen. The Appearance of the plagues, War, Famine, and Earthquakes 2. tribulation, and will put you to death, and you will be hated by all nations because of My name. Sign 3: Natural disasters and the environment. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. They will say, Where is the promise of his coming? 36But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only. Desolations are decreed. Tell us, they said, when will this happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?. Before He establishes His kingdom on earth, Jesus will come for His Church, an event commonly referred to as the "Rapture." Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect. And I will grant wonders in the sky above. Who opposes and exalts himself against every so-called god or object of worship, so that he takes his seat in the temple of God, proclaiming himself to be God. When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne. 47Verily I say unto you, That he shall make him ruler over all his goods. I He has a name written on him that no Ibn Kathir presents this verse as proof of Jesus' second coming in I.e. 1 Corinthians 15:50-53 King James Version (KJV) The Rapture. In establishing His kingdom on earth, Jesus will first set up a judgment for those who are still alive after the tribulation and who are on the earth at the time of the second coming. While people are saying, There is peace and security, then sudden destruction will come upon them as labor pains come upon a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. World leaders are saying we need a Global Reset and a new model of global governance to solve the problems caused by Covid 19, the environmental problem and the economy. But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. 51And shall cut him asunder, and appoint him his portion with the hypocrites: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Revelation 1:7 - Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. get answers to your Bible questions from 50+ resources ($2,400+ value! It was also about these that Enoch, the seventh from Adam, prophesied, saying, Behold, the Lord comes with ten thousands of his holy ones. WebHebrews 9:28 - So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation. The most obvious sign during the tribulation, prior to the second coming of Jesus, is when the abomination that causes desolation (the Antichrist) sets his image in the temple. It's in the Bible, Matthew 24:42-44, TLB. And great hailstones, about one hundred pounds each, fell from heaven on people; and they cursed God for the plague of the hail, because the plague was so severe. 1 Corinthians 15:50-53 King James Version (KJV) The Rapture. I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only. See that you are not frightened, for those things must take place, but that is not yet the end [of the age]. Publication date: Feb 24, 2023. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. For you are our glory and joy.. WebHebrews 9:28 - So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation. Truly, I say to you, there will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down. As he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age? And Jesus answered them, See that no one leads you astray. 5For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. Then will appear in heaven the sign of the Son of Man, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. Jesus is coming again. There is great unrest in many countries, caused by race issues, government corruption and police brutality, often fed by radical groups wanting to overthrow the existing political and economic system. But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. Then the seventh angel blew his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, saying, The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he shall reign forever and ever., Knowing this first of all, that scoffers will come in the last days with scoffing, following their own sinful desires. TopicalBible The Bible has warned that there will be great turmoil, wickedness, war, and suffering on the earth. This prophecy tells us that one of the signs of Jesus second coming in the last days is that all the nations of the world will hear the gospel of the Lord Jesus. But stay awake at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.. In verse 14, Jesus mentions another sign that must happen before His Second Comingand is happening right now. The Middle East remains a focus of world attention with trouble in Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Libya and Yemen and a threat to Israel from Iran and Turkey. And to it the dragon gave his power and his throne and great authority. For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. the Antichrist (2 Thess 2:4), the prince who is to come who will make a covenant with Israel, then break it in the middle of the tribulation (the seven-year period of Dan 9:27). the reader of the book of Daniel (cf 24:15). The Restoration of Israel 4. It's in the Bible, Luke 21:29-31, NKJV. Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. And he said to them, Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the kingdom of God after it has come with power., Jesus said to him, You have said so. false christs, wars, famines, earthquakes. But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only. 1 Corinthians 15:50-53 King James Version (KJV) The Rapture. And God said, Let there be light, and there was light. For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day when Noah entered the ark, and they were unaware until the flood came and swept them all away, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. The prophets have warned that the earth will experience great turmoil, wickedness, war, and suffering. There will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and on the earth dismay among nations, in perplexity at the roaring of the sea and the waves, Matthew 24:30. Blessed is the one who stays awake, keeping his garments on, that he may not go about naked and be seen exposed!). D And signs on the earth below, Blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke. For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. It's in the Bible, Matthew 24:6, NKJV. Revelation 1:7 - Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Browse additional resources:Are we living in the last days?When is Jesus' coming back?Where is heaven and what is it like? Have nothing to do with them., What other signs of the last days does the Bible mention? Matthew 24:42 Verse Concepts Therefore be on the alert, for you do not know which day your Lord is coming. For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive. The prophets have warned that the earth will experience great turmoil, wickedness, war, and suffering. 7For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be famines and earthquakes in various places. Before He establishes His kingdom on earth, Jesus will come for His Church, an event commonly referred to as the "Rapture." And while they were gazing into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes, and said, Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? Love C.S. 4Jesus answered, Be careful that no one misleads you [deceiving you and leading you into error]. Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near..