The Lord Jesus Christ Will Return — This Is a Divine Promise
When the Lord Jesus Christ ascended to heaven after His resurrection from the dead — His disciples stood looking up to heaven as He rose before their eyes. And while they were standing there astonished — two angels appeared to them and gave them the greatest promise in history.
"Shall so come" — meaning in the same way. He ascended in His visible body to heaven — and He will return in His visible body from heaven. The Lord Jesus Christ is alive now in heaven at the right hand of God the Father — and He will return one day to this earth. The question is not "Will He return?" but "When will He return?"
The First Coming Was as Saviour — The Second Coming Is as King and Judge
In His first coming — the Lord Jesus Christ came humbly in a poor manger in Bethlehem. He came as a servant washing the feet of His disciples. He came to die on the cross bearing the sins of the world. He came to save — not to judge. He came in grace and love and sacrifice. But in His second coming — He will come in an entirely different way. He will come in glory and power beyond compare. He will come as King of kings and Lord of lords. He will come to judge the world and establish His kingdom. The King James Bible describes His second coming in breathtaking words.
This verse reveals a deep truth from among the truths of God. The King James Bible contains countless treasures of divine wisdom, and every verse is like a precious gem with multiple facets that shine with different meanings the more you meditate on it. Meditate on the words of this verse with patience, read it again and again, ask the Holy Ghost to reveal to you the truth it contains. The King James Bible is not a book for quick reading but for deep meditation. Every word in it is inspired by God for your benefit and for the growth of your faith. When you read with a humble heart and an open mind, the Holy Ghost opens to you treasures you could never have seen before. Make the meditation of the King James Bible a daily habit in your life, and you will find yourself growing in the knowledge of God more and more.
"Every eye shall see him" — meaning that His second coming will not be secret or hidden — but every person on the face of the earth will see it. No one will be able to ignore it or deny it — it will be the greatest event in the history of humanity.
When Will the Lord Jesus Christ Return?
No one knows the exact time — the Lord Jesus Christ Himself said clearly:
Any person or organisation or church that claims to know the date of the Second Coming — is lying. The Jehovah's Witnesses set many dates for the end of the world — 1914 and 1925 and 1975 and others — and all of them failed. Because God alone knows the time and has told no one. But although we do not know the exact time — the Lord Jesus Christ gave us signs indicating the nearness of His coming. And many of these signs are being fulfilled before our eyes today — which makes us believe that His coming is very near. But no one can set a day or an hour — and no one should try.
The Rapture of Believers — The Greatest Event Awaiting Us
The King James Bible teaches that the Lord Jesus Christ will come first to take the believers to Himself — before He comes to judge the world. This event is called "the Rapture" — where every true believer in the Lord Jesus Christ will be caught up to be with the Lord forever.
Consider this astonishing description: the Lord Himself — in His own person — will descend from heaven. The believers who died throughout history will rise first in new glorified bodies. Then the living believers will be caught up with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. "And so shall we ever be with the Lord" — forever. We will never be separated from Him after that. This is the blessed hope that every true believer in the Lord Jesus Christ awaits.
The Rapture — God Takes the Believers Before the Judgment
The King James Bible teaches that the Second Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ happens in two stages. The first stage is the Rapture — where the Lord comes in the clouds to take all true believers to Himself before the Great Tribulation that will come upon the world. The second stage is the visible coming — where the Lord comes to the earth in power and glory to reign and judge. The Rapture can happen at any moment — there is no prophecy that must be fulfilled before it — and this is what makes it different from the visible coming which is preceded by specific signs.
Consider this astonishing description: the Lord Himself — not an angel and not an apostle but the Lord in His own person — will descend from heaven with a shout. The believers who died through the centuries will rise first in new glorified bodies that do not fall ill and do not grow weary and do not die. Then the living believers will be changed in a moment and caught up with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. "And so shall we ever be with the Lord" — forever without separation. This is the blessed hope that every true believer in the Lord Jesus Christ awaits.
"In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye" — meaning it will happen with an astonishing speed impossible to imagine. In less than a second — your weak body susceptible to illness and death will change into an eternal glorified body that knows no pain and no sickness and no old age and no death. This is the hope that enables the believer to endure all the difficulties of this life with joy — because he knows that the best that awaits him has not yet come. Can the Rapture happen today? Yes — it can happen at any moment. There is not a single prophecy in the King James Bible that must be fulfilled before the Rapture. It can happen before you finish reading this article. This is what makes the matter so urgent — because you do not know how much time remains to you. If you have not yet believed in the Lord Jesus Christ — time is not on your side. Every day that passes without faith is a day you draw closer to facing God as Judge rather than as a loving Father.
After the Rapture — The Great Tribulation
After the believers are raptured — the world will pass through a terrible period called the Great Tribulation — seven years of disasters and divine judgments without parallel in history. The Antichrist will appear — the wicked ruler who will deceive many and will unify the world under his leadership and will persecute everyone who refuses to worship him. But at the end of this period — the Lord Jesus Christ comes in His full glory to defeat the Antichrist and establish His kingdom on earth and reign for a thousand years from Jerusalem in justice and righteousness. But you do not need to pass through the Great Tribulation — if you believe in the Lord Jesus Christ now you will be raptured before it and will not be on earth when it happens. This is an additional reason for urgency — today is the day of salvation.
What the Second Coming Means for You — If You Are a Believer
If you have placed your trust in the Lord Jesus Christ alone for your salvation — then the Second Coming is the greatest good news in your life. It means you will be with the Lord forever — in a new glorified body without illness and without pain and without sorrow and without tears and without death. It means that all your suffering in this life will end and a new chapter will begin with no end — a chapter of glory and joy in the presence of God.
No tears and no death and no sorrow and no pain — forever. This is what awaits you — and this is the hope that gives you the strength to endure all the difficulties of this life with joy and peace.
This verse reveals a deep truth from among the truths of God. The King James Bible contains countless treasures of divine wisdom, and every verse is like a precious gem with multiple facets that shine with different meanings the more you meditate on it. Meditate on the words of this verse with patience, read it again and again, ask the Holy Ghost to reveal to you the truth it contains. The King James Bible is not a book for quick reading but for deep meditation. Every word in it is inspired by God for your benefit and for the growth of your faith. When you read with a humble heart and an open mind, the Holy Ghost opens to you treasures you could never have seen before. Make the meditation of the King James Bible a daily habit in your life, and you will find yourself growing in the knowledge of God more and more.
What the Second Coming Means for You — If You Are Not a Believer
But if you have not yet believed in the Lord Jesus Christ — then the Second Coming is the most dangerous event you can face. Because you will stand before God not as a loving Father but as a just Judge — and you will be held accountable for every sin you committed in your life. And without the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ that covers your sins — there is no forgiveness and no hope.
This is not a groundless scare — but a sincere and loving warning. No one knows when the Lord Jesus Christ will come — He may come today. And no one knows when he will die — he may die today. And if you die or the Lord comes while you have not yet believed — it is too late and there is no going back. There is no second chance after death — the decision must be made in this life.
Today Is the Day of Salvation — Do Not Delay
"Now" — not tomorrow and not next week and not when you retire and not on your deathbed. Now. Today. At this moment. Because you do not know whether you will have tomorrow or not. The Lord Jesus Christ is calling you now — do not delay your response. If you have not yet believed — read the page "How to Be Saved" now and do not wait a single moment. Place your trust in the Lord Jesus Christ alone and receive eternal life today — and transform from a person who awaits the judgment in fear to a person who awaits the coming of the Lord with joy and hope. And if you are a believer — then live every day as if it might be the last day before the coming of the Lord. Live a life that pleases Him and witness to others about His love and salvation — because time is short and the coming is near.
This verse reveals a deep truth from among the truths of God. The King James Bible contains countless treasures of divine wisdom, and every verse is like a precious gem with multiple facets that shine with different meanings the more you meditate on it. Meditate on the words of this verse with patience, read it again and again, ask the Holy Ghost to reveal to you the truth it contains. The King James Bible is not a book for quick reading but for deep meditation. Every word in it is inspired by God for your benefit and for the growth of your faith. When you read with a humble heart and an open mind, the Holy Ghost opens to you treasures you could never have seen before. Make the meditation of the King James Bible a daily habit in your life, and you will find yourself growing in the knowledge of God more and more.
The Second Coming of Christ — Two Distinct Events, Not One
Many believers confuse two distinct events in the King James Bible's teaching about the return. The truth is that the Lord Jesus Christ will come twice, not once. The first is the Rapture, and the second is the visible Second Coming. This distinction is essential for understanding the prophecies of the King James Bible clearly.
The first coming — the Rapture. This is the first event in God's final plan. The Lord Jesus Christ will come in the air, not to the earth, to take His Church to Himself before the time of the Great Tribulation begins: "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. Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air." — 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17. Notice the details in these verses. The Lord Jesus Christ descends from heaven — but to the air, not to the earth. The dead in Christ rise first. Then the living believers are caught up with them. And all meet the Lord in the air. This means that the believers do not descend with Christ to the earth, but ascend to Him and remain with Him. This event can happen at any moment. It is preceded by no signs. The Lord Jesus Christ may come today, or tomorrow, or next year.
The second coming — the visible return to earth. After the Rapture, the Great Tribulation comes upon the earth for seven years. And at the end of these years, the Lord Jesus Christ returns again, but this time to the earth itself: "And his feet shall stand in that day upon the mount of Olives, which is before Jerusalem on the east." — Zechariah 14:4. The difference is clear. In the Rapture, the Lord Jesus Christ comes for the believers and takes them to heaven. In the Second Coming, He comes with the believers to the earth to establish His Millennial Kingdom. In the Rapture, the believers meet Him in the air. In the Second Coming, His feet stand on the Mount of Olives. In the Rapture, only the dead in Christ rise. In the Second Coming, He judges the living on the earth.
The Great Tribulation — seven years between the Rapture and the Second Coming. Between the Rapture and the Second Coming there are seven years of the Great Tribulation. This is a time when God pours out His judgments on the earth. The King James Bible describes it as the most difficult time in the history of humanity: "For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be." — Matthew 24:21. In these years, the Antichrist appears. He is a wicked person who will deceive many, will unite the world under his leadership, will persecute the Jews and those who believe in the Lord Jesus Christ. But God will also use this time to save many Jews and many Gentiles who will believe despite the persecution. At the end of the seven years, the Lord Jesus Christ returns and throws the Antichrist and the False Prophet into the lake of fire.
The Millennial Kingdom — the reign of the Lord Jesus Christ on earth. After the Second Coming, the Lord Jesus Christ establishes His kingdom on earth for a thousand years: "And they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years." — Revelation 20:4. This kingdom will be astonishing. The Lord Jesus Christ Himself will reign from Jerusalem. Satan will be bound. There will be no wars. The wolf will dwell with the lamb. The nations will ascend to Jerusalem to worship the Lord. The earth itself will be renewed. This is the fulfilment of all the promises God made to Israel in the Old Testament. Not symbolic but real. A thousand literal years of peace and justice and blessing on the earth.
The Eternal State — the new heaven and the new earth. After the Millennial Kingdom, the final event comes. God judges the wicked dead at the Great White Throne. Then He renews the entire universe — a new heaven and a new earth: "And I saw a new heaven and a new earth... And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God." — Revelation 21:1, 3. This is the greatest promise in the King James Bible. God Himself dwells with people. No barriers, no distance, no veil. The God who created Adam and Eve to dwell with them in the garden, reclaims what was lost through sin. But even greater — not only in a garden but in a heavenly city, the eternal city of God. There you will live with the believers of all ages forever, in the direct presence of God.
How to prepare for the Second Coming. The King James Bible calls every believer to be prepared. Three practices make you ready at any moment. The first practice: assurance of your personal salvation. Have you truly believed in the Lord Jesus Christ? If you have any doubt, settle this matter today. Do not wait. The Rapture may happen now. The second practice: living in holiness. You do not want the Lord Jesus Christ to come and find you in sin. Confess your sins daily. Live with a clean conscience. Be ready at every moment. The third practice: active service. Time is short. How many souls can you bring to Christ before His return? How much service can you render? Do not waste time on trivial matters. Focus on what lasts into eternity.
The Second Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ — A Truth of the King James Bible
The Second Coming is one of the most frequently recurring subjects in the King James Bible. There are more than 300 verses in the New Testament alone that refer to it. This means that one out of every 25 verses in the New Testament mentions this event. God did not make this subject secondary but central.
The personal promise of the Lord Jesus Christ: "And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also." — John 14:3. These are not a human prophecy but a personal promise from the Lord Jesus Christ Himself. Consider the words: "I will come again." Notice the construction: "where I am, there ye may be also." The goal is not a place but a person. The Lord Jesus Christ does not only take you to heaven — He takes you to Himself. Everyone who loves the Lord Jesus Christ longs to see Him. And the Second Coming is the moment this longing is fulfilled.
How will the Lord Jesus Christ return? "Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him." — Revelation 1:7. He will return with glory. Not in disguise as in His first coming. Every eye will see Him. This includes those who denied Him. Even those who now deny His existence will see Him one day. No one will be able to ignore that day. It will be the greatest event in the history of the cosmos since the creation of the world.
When will He return? — The divine warning. "But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only." — Matthew 24:36. God hid the timing for a wise reason. If we knew the date precisely, we would relax until the last days and then repent. God wants us to live every day ready, as if today might be the day. Everyone throughout history who claimed to set a date for the Second Coming was a fraud. Do not believe any person who says he knows the day or the hour. The Lord Jesus Christ Himself said this is impossible. Those who claim it are lying or deceiving.
Signs of the times — what the King James Bible says. Although God did not reveal the date, He gave signs by which believers know the nearness of the event. Consider some of them. The first sign — the return of Israel to its land. Ezekiel prophesied in chapter 37 about the return of the people of Israel to their land after a long dispersion. This happened in 1948 when the State of Israel was established after 1,900 years of exile. This is a major sign. The second sign — the spread of the Gospel throughout the whole world. The Lord Jesus Christ said: "And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come." (Matthew 24:14). We are in the age of the internet and Bible translations into thousands of languages. The Gospel reaches every corner of the earth today. The third sign — the multiplication of knowledge and travel. Daniel prophesied: "many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased" (Daniel 12:4). We are in an age of knowledge explosion, and rapid travel around the world was not available in any previous age. The fourth sign — widespread moral decline. The apostle Paul prophesied: "in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous." (2 Timothy 3:1-2). Look at the world today — this description applies perfectly.
How should you live awaiting the Second Coming? Knowledge of the nearness of the Second Coming must change how you live. Four practical applications. First — live in holiness every day. Every sin you commit may be your last sin before meeting the Lord Jesus Christ. Do you want to be caught in sin when He comes? Live every day as if it were your last day. Do not defer repentance. Do not make light of sin however small it may seem. Second — witness for the Lord Jesus Christ with urgency. Every lost person you know may die before you speak to him. And the responsibility for your witness will be required of you on the day of judgment. Pray for the lost, speak to them about the Gospel, do not be ashamed of your Christianity before people. Third — invest in eternity. The Lord Jesus Christ said: "Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt." (Matthew 6:20). Everything you invest in the work of God today — your time, your money, your gifts — becomes eternal wealth for you. Earthly investments die with you. Heavenly investments await you. Fourth — endure tribulations with steadfastness. If you are suffering now — from illness, poverty, persecution, loss — remember that these pains are temporary. The Lord Jesus Christ will come soon, and God will wipe away all your tears. Wait a little. The end is near, and the reward is great.
An Invitation to Receive Divine Salvation — Accept The Lord Jesus Christ as Your Personal Saviour
Dear reader — if these words have touched your heart and you have recognised that you are a sinner in need of a Saviour, know that God is calling you to Himself in this very moment. You do not need a priest, or a human mediator, or a holy place, or rituals or works. The Lord Jesus Christ paid the full price on the cross, and the promise of God is certain and clear:
What saves you is not the words of this prayer — but the faith in your heart that the Lord Jesus Christ died for you and rose from the dead. But if you want to express your faith in sincere words, read this prayer with a humble heart as though you are speaking to the living God:
The Prayer of Salvation
"O Great, Holy, and Loving True God,
I come to You now with complete humility, confessing that I am a sinner. I have broken Your commandments many times in my thoughts, in my words, and in my deeds. I know that my sin deserves eternal death and eternal separation from You. I have no good work I can offer that is able to redeem my soul, and no righteousness of my own to cover my nakedness before Your holiness.
But I believe with all my heart in the testimony of Your Word that Your only Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, died on the cross for my sins — bearing in my place the punishment I deserved. I believe that He was buried, and that He rose from the dead on the third day, alive and victorious over death and the grave, and that He is alive now unto the ages of ages.
In this blessed moment, I receive the Lord Jesus Christ as my personal Saviour. I trust in Him alone — not in my works, not in my religion, not in rituals or any person or angel or saint. On the Lord Jesus Christ alone, and on His precious blood shed on the cross, I build the hope of my eternal salvation.
I thank You, my Father, that You have now received me in the Lord Jesus Christ, and have forgiven all my sins, and have given me eternal life as a free gift by Your grace. I thank You that You have sent Your Holy Ghost to dwell in my heart, bearing witness to me that I have become Your child. Give me grace to know You more day by day, and to live the rest of my life for Your glory alone.
I pray all this in the name of my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, by the power of the Holy Ghost. Amen."
After You Have Prayed — What Now?
If you prayed this prayer from a truly believing heart, the greatest miracle in all your history has happened in this moment: you have passed from death to life, from darkness to light, from the kingdom of sin into the kingdom of the beloved Son of God. You have become a child of the living God, and God's own promise guarantees this to you in His trustworthy Word:
Notice the power of this promise: "gave he power" — a settled right, guaranteed, not a wish or a possibility. And notice "them that believe on his name" — not "those who performed great deeds," not "those who completed rituals," but simply "them that believe." You are now one of them — with absolute certainty.
Here are five simple steps to establish you in your new life with the Lord Jesus Christ:
First — Read the King James Bible every day. Begin with the Gospel of John, then continue through the rest of the New Testament, then the Psalms and Proverbs. God speaks to you through His Word as a father speaks with his son. Do not read quickly — read with meditation and prayer. "The holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation" (2 Timothy 3:15).
Second — Pray every day. Speak to God as a loving Father — not with memorised words, but with words from your heart. Share with Him your joys and sorrows and questions and fears. Prayer is the breathing of the Christian life. "Pray without ceasing" (1 Thessalonians 5:17).
Third — Join a Bible-believing church. Do not walk this road alone. Faith grows in the fellowship of believers, where the Word is preached faithfully and baptism and the Lord's Supper are practised according to the King James Bible. "Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together" (Hebrews 10:25).
Fourth — Be baptised according to the King James Bible. Baptism is not a condition for salvation, but it is the first step of obedience after faith. It is a public declaration that you died with the Lord Jesus Christ and were buried with Him and rose with Him to a new life. "He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved" (Mark 16:16) — faith first, then baptism as its natural fruit.
Fifth — Witness to others about the Lord Jesus Christ. What you have experienced of salvation and love cannot remain hidden. Begin with your family and friends. Tell them simply and honestly how the Lord Jesus Christ changed your life. "That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you" (1 John 1:3).
And finally, remember always that your salvation is not built on your feelings or on any work you perform — but on the unchanging promise of God:
"These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life."
— 1 John 5:13
Notice: "that ye may know" — not "that ye may hope," not "that ye may wish," not "that ye may wait in anxious fear." But that ye may know with complete, unshakeable certainty that you have eternal life. This is the difference between all the world's religions and the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ: religions say "work and perhaps you will be saved" — and the Word of God alone says: "believe and know that you are saved."
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"Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth." — Luke 15:10