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.
- Source
- The Great Almanac Dictionary
- Category
- Prophecy & Apocalypse
- Also appears in
- Prophecy & Apocalypse
- Aliases
- None listed
- Last updated
- 2026-07-15
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
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.
The Great Almanac frames Second Coming with educational restraint. Mystical or symbolic language may be meaningful, but it should not be exaggerated into certainty, panic, or permission to ignore ordinary responsibility.
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.
Example in a reading: A page can say readiness means faithful living, not timeline obsession.
Interpretive caution: Do not use Second Coming language for date-setting or scare tactics.
How Second Coming is used in a reading
Use Second Coming when explaining eschatology, resurrection, judgment, kingdom, watchfulness, and differences in end-times views.
Where interpretation stops
Second Coming is shared here as an educational reference to support study, contemplation, and personal discernment. It is designed to inspire self-reflection but is never a substitute for professional medical, legal, financial, or personal advice. By treating mystical traditions as rich symbolic languages rather than absolute rules, we focus on fostering wisdom, clarity, and personal responsibility.
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.
The page starts with a direct definition, then separates use, example, caution, spiritual meaning, and historical context. For astrology, occult, demonology, curse, and spiritual warfare terms, the editorial rule is to explain the term without making fear-based, fatalistic, medical, legal, financial, or ritual-instruction claims.
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