Two Theories Of The Second Coming

By Joseph Morris


While some people believe Jesus will return to earth one day to take Christians home to be with God the Father, others share different beliefs. When referring to the Second Coming, people believe Jesus will return in a cloud of glory to the sound of a trumpet to carry followers into a heavenly kingdom. In large part, this comes from the Bible in the book of Matthew, chapter 24 verse 30 in which such an event can easily be visualized.

Whereas, in Revelation 3:3, it is suggested that Jesus will return as a thief in the night, as such there are two, if not three basic theories and beliefs in this regard. For, there are other Christians whom believe that the kingdom of heaven is now and those whom have accepted and believe in Jesus are currently part and parcel to this kingdom on earth.

In some cases, it has also been suggested that all of these aspects of the rapture will come to pass. For, it is possible that Jesus could arrive in secret, then appear in a public forum before taking followers home to a place known as the kingdom of god, or heaven. Regardless, most believe that ultimately all whom have accepted Jesus Christ as a personal savior have a place in heaven and a seat at the right hand of God, the Father.

One of the best perceptions of such an event can be discovered in a poem by Yeats. For, the poet provides a unique picture of the event in which Jesus returns in the presence of a powerful light, a poem from which a number of painters have no doubt been inspired when attempting to envision the rapture.

Whether or not Jesus will return as a spiritual being or mortal man is another question a number of Christians have considered. For, different sects and denominations tend to have varying beliefs in this regard. While this is the case, most do believe that Jesus will return to earth during an event known as the rapture, just not how or when the savior will appear.

While some Christians believe Christ will return in Spirit, others believe the Lord will appear in the flesh. For, there are both accounts reflected in the Bible. Whereas, there are others whom believe that Jesus has already returned to earth and walks among those still living today.

As with God, Jesus, the disciples, Joseph, Mary, Angels, Archangels and other biblical matters, most must be taken on faith. While this is the case, there are number of Catholics whom have claimed to witness miracles such as having seen statues of the Mother Mary shedding tears, or symbols such as the stigmata on priests. In either case, whether facts or hoaxes, these events have given people faith that Christ was born of the virgin Mary after having been spiritually impregnated by God, the Father.

Ultimately, each individual must decide whether or not to worship God, accept Jesus as savior or believe in the teachings of the Bible. For, while all these stories have been reflected in what is considered the Word of God, there has been no scientific proof than any of these figures actually existed at any point and time in history.




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