Second Coming/Parousia
The Second Coming, often linked with the Greek term parousia, is the future personal return of Jesus Christ in glory. Scripture presents this return as certain, visible, and central to Christian hope.
At a Glance
The Second Coming, often linked with the Greek term parousia, is the future personal return of Jesus Christ in glory. Scripture presents this return as certain, visible, and central to Christian hope.
Description
The Second Coming is the future, bodily, and glorious return of Jesus Christ at the end of the age. In New Testament usage, parousia commonly refers to Christ’s coming or presence, especially in passages about His return, though Scripture also speaks of this event with other language such as His appearing and revelation. Conservative Christian interpretation affirms as clear biblical teaching that Jesus, who ascended into heaven, will personally return, raise the dead, judge, and bring His kingdom purposes to their appointed fulfillment. Orthodox believers differ over the sequence and timing of associated end-times events, but the safest conclusion is not in dispute: Christ will truly come again, and this hope calls the church to readiness, holiness, perseverance, and encouragement.