Dictionary term
Second Coming
Direct answer
Second Coming is Christian teaching that Jesus Christ will return to judge, restore, raise the dead, and complete the kingdom of God.
Second Coming is the promised return of Christ and completion of Christian hope.
Second Coming is the promised return of Christ and completion of Christian hope.
A symbolic reading aid; dates, predictions, and supernatural certainty are deliberately excluded.Quick reference
- Use when
- Use Second Coming when explaining eschatology, resurrection, judgment, kingdom, watchfulness, and differences in end-times views.
- Do not use it for
- Do not use Second Coming language for date-setting or scare tactics.
- Reference category
- Prophecy & Apocalypse
- Related terms
- Book of Revelation, Day of the Lord, New Earth, Discernment
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The story behind Second Coming
Christian traditions agree on Christ return in creedal form while differing on millennial and tribulation timelines.
Second Coming in spiritual tradition
Spiritually, Second Coming asks whether hope in Christ future is shaping present obedience.
Second Coming in the Bible
The New Testament calls believers to watch, endure, remain faithful, and hope for Christ appearing.
Why Second Coming matters
Second Coming matters because Christian hope is personal and cosmic: Christ returns, evil is judged, and creation is renewed.
Second Coming at work: an example
A page can say readiness means faithful living, not timeline obsession.
Safety note
Sources and editorial method
This concise reference separates established definitions from historical, symbolic, or interpretive claims. Entries without external references are presented as editorial summaries rather than primary-source scholarship.
- Source
- The Great Almanac Dictionary
- Category
- Prophecy & Apocalypse
- Also appears in
- Prophecy & Apocalypse
- Aliases
- None listed
- Last updated
- 2026-07-15
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Common questions
What is Second Coming?
Second Coming is Christian teaching that Jesus Christ will return to judge, restore, raise the dead, and complete the kingdom of God.
How should Second Coming be interpreted prophetically?
Use Second Coming when explaining eschatology, resurrection, judgment, kingdom, watchfulness, and differences in end-times views.
What should I avoid when interpreting Second Coming?
Do not use Second Coming language for date-setting or scare tactics.
