Yes, Jesus is coming back! Yes, he warned his disciples his return would not be soon. All the New Testament writes claim the return of Christ is integral to our Christian hope.
Here are some passages to study
2Peter 3:1-7 The Point of it all
2Peter 3:8-9 Free will and God’s sovereignty
2Peter 3:10-18 The Second coming and what it means for today
James 5:1-11 Worldliness and Riches
1Corinthians 15:50-58 The end of death
Jeremiah 31:31-34 What good is faith?
Jeremiah 32:1-15 Is hope for real?
Colossians 1:3-12 Life Changing Hope
Colossians 1:13-23 You can not seek God and avoid Christ
Parable of the Wise & Foolish Virgins
Scripture References
Scriptures which discuss the Second Coming:
Daniel 2:44; Daniel 7:13-14; Psalm 96:13; Zec 2:10; Zec 12:10; Zec 14:1-9;
Matt 16:27; Matt 23:39; Matt 24:3; Matt 24:27-30; Mark 13:24-26; Luke 21:25-27; Matt 24:37; Matt 26:64;
2Thess 1:7; 2Thess 2:8; Rev 1:7; Rev 19:11-21.
Scriptures which imply the Second coming:
Rom 8:19; 1Cor 1:7; 1Cor 15:23; Philippians 3:20;
1Thess 1:10; 1Thes 2:19; 1Thes 3:13; 1Thes 5:23;
1Tim 6:14; 2Tim 4:1; 2Tim 4:8; Titus 2:13; Heb 9:28; James 5:7-9;
1Peter 1:7; 1Peter 4:13; 2Peter 3:4; 2Peter 3:12;
1John 2:28; 1John 3:2-3; Jude 1:21;
Note: These lists are not complete.
Dictionaries
Baker’s Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology: Second Coming of Christ; Parousia
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia: Parousia
McClintock and Strong’s Bible Encyclopedia: Second Coming of Christ; Millennium; Parousia
Hastings’ Dictionary of the NT: Second Advent; Parousia; Parousia (2)
Holman Bible Dictionary: Parousia
Morrish Bible Dictionary: Advent, Second
Thompson Chain Reference: Second Coming of Christ; Coming, Second Coming of Christ
Torry Topical Textbook: Second Coming of Christ, the
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