How Will Jesus Come?

Written by Dipen Lama

See, I [Jesus] have told you ahead of time. So if anyone tells you, ‘There he is, out in the desert,’ do not go out; or, `Here he is, in the inner rooms,’ do not believe it. FOR AS LIGHTNING that comes from the east IS VISIBLE even in the west, SO WILL BE THE COMING OF THE SON OF MAN.'”-Matthew 24:25-27.

Lightning flashes out very visibly for great distances. The coming of Jesus will not be some secret or subjective event. So Jesus warns us not to let anyone mislead us with claims that He will return in some hidden manner to a select few.

Will Jesus come again as a real person?

“They [Jesus’ followers] were looking intently up into the sky as he [Jesus] was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. ‘Men of Galilee,’ they said, ‘why do you stand here looking into the sky? THIS SAME JESUS, who has been TAKEN from you INTO HEAVEN, WILL COME BACK IN THE SAME WAY you have seen him go into heaven.'”-Acts 1:10-11.

Jesus will return in person. On the day of His departure from our world the two angels assured the disciples that the “same Jesus” taken up into heaven-not someone else-would come back.

The Christ who appears as King of kings will be the same Jesus who healed the sick and opened the eyes of the blind. The same Jesus who spoke gently to the woman taken in adultery. The same Jesus who wiped away mourner’s tears and welcomed children into His lap. The same Jesus who died on Calvary’s cross, rested in the grave, and rose from the dead the third day.

Will Jesus come so we can see Him?

The angels promised that “this same Jesus” will return “in the same way” as He went away.

In what way did Jesus leave?

“After he [Jesus] said this, HE WAS TAKEN UP BEFORE THEIR VERY EYES, and a cloud hid him from their sight.” – Verse 9

The disciples clearly saw their Master rising from the earth in His glorified human body. Many witnesses saw Him depart. He will “come back in the same way,” in full view, openly.

According to the Apostle John, how many people will witness the return of Jesus?

“Look, he is coming with the clouds, and EVERY EYE WILL SEE HIM.”-Revelation 1:7 (first part).
Both the righteous and the wicked will watch His Second Advent. All who are alive when Jesus comes again will witness His return.

How many did Jesus Himself say would view His return?

“At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and ALL THE NATIONS OF THE EARTH will mourn. THEY WILL SEE the Son of Man coming on the clouds of the sky, with power and great glory.”-Matthew 24:30.

Every living inhabitant of our globe will witness the Second Advent. More visible than the moon landing broadcast around the world by satellite, more spectacular than an Olympic closing ceremony witnessed by millions, Christ’s return preempts and overwhelms every other event on the planet.

In what other way will Jesus broadcast His return?

“For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with A LOUD COMMAND, with the voice of the archangel and with the TRUMPET CALL OF GOD, and the dead in Christ shall rise first.”-1 Thessalonians 4:16.

Jesus arrives in the clouds “with power and great glory, “like a flash of “lightning” (Matthew 24:30, 27), and with the mighty blast of the trumpet of God.

Who will accompany Jesus when He comes?

“When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his throne in heavenly glory.” – Matthew 25:31.

The appearance of just one angel at Christ’s resurrection prostrated the Roman guards in shock (Matthew 28:2-4). Imagine what it will be like when Jesus returns in all His splendor surrounded by “all the angels.”

Can we predict the exact time of Jesus’ return?

“No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.” – Matthew 24:36,44.

Although everyone will see and hear Jesus’ glorious arrival, many will be unprepared for it. Are you personally ready for Jesus to come?

What Will Jesus Do When He Comes Again?

Jesus will bring salvation to all who wait for Him.

“So Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many people; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but TO BRING SALVATION to those who are waiting for him.”-Hebrews 9:28.

“And he will send his angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather his elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other.”-Matthew 24:31.

If you have fulfilled the Holy Bible’s commandments, fear not but be ready for you shall be in Heaven with Jesus as His loving child. Praise Him bountifully ……….. Amen.