Second Coming

Apocalyptic Language of Scripture

Apocalyptic Language of Scripture by Charles S. Meek There are, of course, many different views among Christians about eschatology. Jesus’ Parousia (“Second Coming”) of Matthew 24:29-34 is a primary text, but highly controversial. The futurist view places this event at the end of history. On the other hand, the preterist view is that Jesus’ Parousia…

What Does the Bible Say about the Timing of the Second Coming?

            When I began my investigation of Bible prophecy in earnest a few years ago, I kept running into passages of the Bible that just cannot be reconciled with what most Christians are taught. I noticed that Jesus, in many places, told both his disciples and his Jewish opponents that He would return during their…

What Does the Bible Say about the Nature of Jesus’ Second Coming?

“If you would be a real seeker after truth, it is necessary that at least once in your life you doubt, as far as possible, all things.”  —Rene Descartes “Immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will fall from…