The Second Coming of Christ

1. The Lord Jesus Christ Will Return Physically, Literally, and Bodily (Acts 1:11). 2. Revelation Functions as John's Olivet Discourse. 2.1. Matthew 24-25 Points to the Destruction of the Temple (Matthew 24:15) and the Return of Christ (Matthew 24:36-25:46). 2.2. Mark 13 Points to the Destruction of the Temple (Mark 13:14) and the Return of Christ (Mark 13:32-37). 2.3. Luke 21:5-36 Points to the Destruction of the Temple (Luke 21:20-24) and the Return of Christ (Luke 21:34-36). 3. Each of the Major Visions Ends with the Second Coming of Christ in Judgment. 3.1. The Seven Seals Climax with Christ's Return (Revelation 6:12-17). 3.2. The Seven Trumpets Climax with Christ's Return (Revelation 11:16-18). 3.3. The Middle Vision Climaxes with Christ's Return (Revelation 14:14-20). 3.4. The Seven Bowls Climax with Christ's Return (Revelation 16:16-21; Cf. Revelation 6:7ff.). 3.5. The Vision of the Whore, the Bride, and the Groom Climaxes with Christ's Return (Revelation 19:1-3). 3.6. The Vision of the Rider on the White Horse Climaxes with Christ's Return (Revelation 19:17). 3.7. The Post-Millennial Vision Climaxes with Christ's Return (Revelation 20:11-15). 4. Have you Repented and Cast Yourself on God's Mercy in Christ?