And now, little children, abide in him, so that when he appears we may have confidence and not shrink from him in shame at his coming. Behold, I am coming soon, bringing my recompense with me, to repay each one for what he has done. Others will be fulfilled in the future. Family life and moral values are crumbling and more and more people find it hard to cope with the stress of modern life. It's in the Bible, Luke 21:25-26, NIV. Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord. WebThat the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: Revelation 3:11 (KJV) Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown Thessalonians 5:23 (KJV) 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. 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. 1 Corinthians 15:50-53 King James Version (KJV) The Rapture. and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? The prophets have warned that the earth will experience great turmoil, wickedness, war, and suffering. U K 41Two women will be grinding at the mill; one will be taken [for judgment] and one will be left. 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. The one left is left to enter the kingdom that Christ will establish. And the dead in Christ will rise first. 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. 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. I said to him, Sir, you know. And he said to me, These are the ones coming out of the great tribulation. Then they heard a loud voice from heaven saying to them, Come up here! And they went up to heaven in a cloud, and their enemies watched them. Even so, Amen. Unless otherwise indicated, all content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License. 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. Publisher: OpenBible.info. 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. Civil strife, lawlessness and bankruptcy may be followed by anarchy or dictatorship. 29Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken: 30And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. must also be ready; because the Son of Man is coming at an hour when you do not expect Him. For you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. It has caused massive social problems, family stress, limits of freedom to travel and meet together in public or in private. 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. Others will be fulfilled in the future. When the Lord Jesus was nailed to the cross and completed His work of redemption, the Holy Spirit began to guide Gods chosen people to bear witness to the Lord Jesus. WebRev. Sign 1: Increase in wars and violence. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. Some of the signs that will occur before the return of Christ are here: 1. Bible Verses About Forgiveness And there was evening and there was morning, the first day. 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. When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. For false Christ's and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and miracles to deceive even the electif that were possible., There will be wars, though they may seem overwhelming, it is not the end. Visit the Bible online to search for words if you dont know the specific passage yourre looking for. Its rider was permitted to take peace from the earth, so that people should slay one another, and he was given a great sword. From his presence earth and sky fled away, and no place was found for them. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. (A) 2And He said to them, Do you see all these things? Matthew 24:42 Verse Concepts Therefore be on the alert, for you do not know which day your Lord is coming. Wickedness, War, and Turmoil Many of the signs are terrifying and dreadful. Waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ. 39And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. He has a name written on him that no And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also. For when the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them, but the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps. 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. 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. On the earth, nations will be in anguish and perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea. Before He establishes His kingdom on earth, Jesus will come for His Church, an event commonly referred to as the "Rapture." Amen. 17Whoever is on the housetop must not go down to get the things that are in his house [because there will not be enough time]. Bible Verses About Faith 23Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not. 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. 12Because lawlessness is increased, the love of most people will grow cold. 34Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled. 9: 20 lists the top 7 signs of the Tribulation: Rebellion against God (They did not repent). 50 Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption. (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. V 8All these are the beginning of sorrows. 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. 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.. 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. In my Father's house are many rooms. 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. Before He establishes His kingdom on earth, Jesus will come for His Church, an event commonly referred to as the "Rapture." 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. Come, Lord Jesus.. But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only. 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. And they asked him a question, saying, Teacher, Moses wrote for us that if a man's brother dies and leaves a wife, but leaves no child, the man must take the widow and raise up offspring for his brother. The Appearance of the plagues, War, Famine, and Earthquakes 2. 4Jesus answered, Be careful that no one misleads you [deceiving you and leading you into error]. Know therefore and understand that from the going out of the word to restore and build Jerusalem to the coming of an anointed one, a prince, there shall be seven weeks. 22And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened. 11And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. 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? Jesus will set up His kingdom, and The Lord will be king over the whole earth (Zechariah 14:9). H 43:61. 38For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark. the reader of the book of Daniel (cf 24:15). 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. WebWe believe in the second coming of Christ. In many parts of the world there is already extreme poverty and starvation. Verse Concepts. And I will grant wonders in the sky above. And the second took her, and died, leaving no offspring. Closing word on the Rapture of the Church, the Great Tribulationand the Millennial Reign of Messiah. 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. 13But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 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. 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. Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord. 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. WebSome of the signs foretelling the Second Coming of Jesus Christ have already been or are now being fulfilled. 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. day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son. And God said, Let there be light, and there was light. The seventh angel poured out his bowl into the air, and a loud voice came out of the temple, from the throne, saying, It is done! And there were flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, and a great earthquake such as there had never been since man was on the earth, so great was that earthquake. And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. 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. There will be signs in the sun, moon, and stars. 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! Then I saw a great white throne and him who was seated on it. After this I looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven! 44Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh. 20Pray that your flight [from persecution and suffering] will not be in winter, or on a Sabbath [when Jewish laws prohibit travel]. This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.. In verse 14, Jesus mentions another sign that must happen before His Second Comingand is happening right now. 9: 20 lists the top 7 signs of the Tribulation: Rebellion against God (They did not repent). Verse Concepts. And the armies of heaven, arrayed in fine linen, white and pure, were following him on white horses. When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne. 32Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh: 33So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors. When the Lord Jesus was nailed to the cross and completed His work of redemption, the Holy Spirit began to guide Gods chosen people to bear witness to the Lord Jesus. 25Listen carefully, I have told you in advance. 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. 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. It's in the Bible, Matthew 24:6, NKJV. 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. To keep the commandment unstained and free from reproach until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ. 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. Ten Signs of the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. 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. Search the King James Version (KJV) for more references about Jesus Second Coming Bible Verses About God Amen. Spiritual Famine 3. Y I.e. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places. 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. And signs on the earth below, Blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke. 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. But after the three and a half days a breath of life from God entered them, and they stood up on their feet, and great fear fell on those who saw them. T And the people of the prince who is to come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary. So be prepared, for you don't know what day your Lord is coming. Tell us, they said, when will this happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?. Amen. So that you are not lacking in any gift, as you wait for the revealing of our Lord Jesus Christ. Sign 3: Natural disasters and the environment. Spiritual Famine 3. 10And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another. J Some of the signs that will occur before the return of Christ are here: 1. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?. And the dead in Christ will rise first. WebJesus is indicating that the final fulfillment of this prophecy is yet to come. 30) Revelation 22:20 He who testifies to these things says, Yes, I am coming soon.. For what is our hope or joy or crown of boasting before our Lord Jesus at his coming? And to it the dragon gave his power and his throne and great authority. WebThat the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: Revelation 3:11 (KJV) Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown Thessalonians 5:23 (KJV) But I tell you, from now on you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of Power and coming on the clouds of heaven., Seventy weeks are decreed about your people and your holy city, to finish the transgression, to put an end to sin, and to atone for iniquity, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal both vision and prophet, and to anoint a most holy place. It's in the Bible, II Peter 3:3-4, TLB. Wars, turmoil, and increase in wickedness. 5For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. Wickedness, War, and Turmoil Many of the signs are terrifying and dreadful. 27For just as the lightning comes from the east and flashes as far as the west, so will be the coming [in glory] of the Son of Man [everyone will see Him clearly]. 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. 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. But he answered them, You see all these, do you not? Come, Lord Jesus.. And the dead in Christ will rise first. God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. WebRev. Bible Verses About Marriage When he opened the third seal, I heard the third living creature say, Come! And I looked, and behold, a black horse! So that he may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints. And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will kill with the breath of his mouth and bring to nothing by the appearance of his coming. It's in the Bible, Matthew 24:14, NIV. Come, Lord Jesus! (K) 46Blessed is that [faithful] servant when his master returns and finds him doing so. 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. 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. Some scripture references/categories courtesy of Open Bible .info under CC BY 3.0, Related Bible Dictionary Terms:Coming of Christ Corinthians Second Epistle to the Jesus John Second Epistle of Peter Second Epistle of Temple the Second Timothy Second Epistle to. For ever since the fathers fell asleep, all things are continuing as they were from the beginning of creation.. Also I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for the testimony of Jesus and for the word of God, and those who had not worshiped the beast or its image and had not received its mark on their foreheads or their hands. 41Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left. 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. 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. 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]. Bible Verses About Trust Registered Charity 1099651, We use cookies to gain analytics on the site so we can make a better experience for you, Google analytics tracking and social media sharing functionality, As it was in the days of Noah so will it be in the days of the Son of Man, the earth was corrupt before God and the earth was filled with violence., Every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.. Even so, Amen. Bible Verses About Heaven. 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! 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. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. You also, be patient. This is the first resurrection. And God saw that the light was good. The Gospel Spreads to the Ends of the Earth 6. The Restoration of Israel 4. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing. Bible Verses About Death Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, holding in his hand the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain. W 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. Then where is He? And on the wing of abominations shall come one who makes desolate, until the decreed end is poured out on the desolator.. WebBible verses related to Jesus Second Coming from the King James Version (KJV) by Relevance - Sort By Book Order 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. (Behold, I am coming like a thief! 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. But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 11Many false prophets will appear and mislead many. 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.. The Appearance of the plagues, War, Famine, and Earthquakes 2. For whoever is ashamed of me and of my words, of him will the Son of Man be ashamed when he comes in his glory and the glory of the Father and of the holy angels. Shutting down economies has caused nations to build up huge debts. 23Then if anyone says to you [during the great tribulation], Look! Believe in God; believe also in me. Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. And its rider had a pair of scales in his hand. When they are already budding, you see and know for yourselves that summer is now near. Copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Even so, Amen.Hebrews 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.Matthew 25:31-46 - When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory: (Read More)Titus 2:13 - Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;Revelation 19:11-16 - And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. WebSecond coming signs There will be wars, though they may seem overwhelming, it is not the end. And signs on the earth below, Blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke. At that time if anyone says to you, Look, here is the Christ!or There He is! do not believe it.