We believe that the second coming of Jesus Christ will be visible and audible to all mankind. Revelation 1:7; Matthew 24:30; Mark 13:26, 27; Acts 1:9-11; 1 Thessalonians 4:16, 17.
The children of God throughout all ages have with great longing waited for this glorious event. Enoch, “the seventh from Adam,” preached about it. Abraham “looked for a city… whose builder and maker is God.” The prophets prophesied of it, and Jesus gave the conclusive assurance that He will come again to take His bride, the church, to be with Him. Matthew 5:8; Jude 14, 15; Hebrews 11:8-10; John 14:1-4.
Those who have waited for Jesus’ return will shout for joy at the sight of His appearing, “Lo, this is our God; we have waited for Him, and He will save us: this is the Lord; we have waited for Him, we will be glad and rejoice in His salvation.” Isaiah 25:9.
The return of Jesus Christ is the climax of the plan of redemption. The resurrected and living believers will then be caught up in the clouds with the Lord Jesus to be with Him forever.
The signs of the times, of which Jesus spoke in Matthew 24, Luke 21, and Mark 13, show us that Christ’s return is very near. 2 Peter 3:9-12; 1 Thessalonians 5:2-7; 2 Timothy 3:1-5; Revelation 19:7, 8.
The day and hour of His coming are hidden from us. Matthew 24:36. Therefore, we should be prepared at all times. Matthew 24:42-44.