This Blessed Hope: Living for the Return of Jesus | The Second Coming

Key Passage: Titus 2:11-14 NIV &

“This is one of prophecy's greatest misconceptions. The Rapture and the Second Coming are often confused, but they are distinct events, with distinct purposes, on God's prophetic timeline.” David Jeremiah 

Remember:
- At the Rapture, Jesus will return for His saints. At the Second Coming, He will return with His saints.
- At the Rapture, Jesus will not descend to earth. At the Second Coming, He will descend to the Mount of Olives as a prelude to His earthly reign.
- At the Rapture, Jesus will bring a blessing for His saints. At the Second Coming, He will bring judgment for those who have rejected Him.
- The Rapture could occur at any moment. The Second Coming will occur seven years later.

Biblical Facts About The Second Coming
- References to the Second Coming outnumber the first eight to one. 
- There are 1,845 biblical references to the Second Coming. 
- The Second Coming is second only to faith as the most dominant subject in the New Testament. 

Those Who Announced His Second Coming
- The Prophets (Zech. 14:3-4) 
- Jesus Himself (Matt. 24:27, 29-30) 
- The Angels (Acts 1:11-12)
- The Apostle John (Rev. 1:7)

The Bible’s Description of His Second Coming 

1. His Advent 

Revelation 4:1 NIV 

Revelation 19:11-16 NIV 

"When Jesus arrives on earth the second time, His landing will dramatically herald the purpose of His coming. The moment His feet touch the Mount of Olives, the mountain will split apart, creating a broad passageway from Jerusalem to Jericho. As you can imagine, this will be an unprecedented geological cataclysm.” David Jeremiah 

- His eyes are described as burning like a flame (Rev. 1:14; 2:18; 19:12).
- His head is crowned with many crowns (Rev. 19:12) 
- His robe is dipped in blood (Rev. 19:13) 

2. His Armies 

 Jude 1:14-15 NIV

3. His Authority

 Isaiah 9:6 NIV 

4. His Avenging

 Revelation 19:17-21

Now What?
- Be Encouraged 
- Be Anticipating 
- Be Secure