When is Jesus coming back?

[Michie]

What the Bible says about the Second Coming of Christ

Christians have always asked the question: When will Jesus return? Every generation seems to hope or expect it will happen in their lifetime. Some have even gone so far as to set dates, but every prediction has failed. What we do know for certain is this: the Bible promises that Jesus will return, but it also tells us that no one knows the exact time. That promised event is called the Second Coming.

What is the Second Coming?​

The Second Coming refers to the future, visible, and glorious return of Jesus to earth. This is the moment when He will fulfill God’s promises, bring justice, and complete the salvation of His people. His first coming was marked by humility—He came as a servant and suffered for our sins. His second coming will be marked by majesty—He will come as King and Judge. Hebrews puts it this way: Christ came once to bear sin, and He will appear again “not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him” (Hebrews 9:28).

Key passages about the Second Coming​

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[Douggg]

Going by the parable of the fig tree generation, Jesus will return no later than the end of 2037.

At the end of the 7 years following the Gog/Magog event.

So when Gog/Magog takes place (it hasn't yet), then Jesus will return 7 years later. So if Gog/Magog takes place in 2025, 7 years later would be 2032.

Therefore, Jesus's return will be sometime between 2032 and the end of 2037.

 

[CerebralCherub]

Gently, why is there an obsession with trying to pinpoint the time when Jesus said Himself that no one but the Father knows?

Why is everyone trying to find a date? It seems to contravene what the Scriptures tell us which is just to 'be ready'.

 

[Douggg]

Gently, why is there an obsession with trying to pinpoint the time when Jesus said Himself that no one but the Father knows?

Why is everyone trying to find a date? It seems to contravene what the Scriptures tell us which is just to 'be ready'.

I think that no one knows the day nor hour but the Father is referring to the rapture. Which the Scripture tells us to "be ready", agreed.

So if we can determine what year Jesus will return by, we can be assured that the rapture will take place before then.

So look up - our redemption draws near !

 

[CerebralCherub]

I think that no one knows the day nor hour but the Father is referring to the rapture. Which the Scripture tells us to "be ready", agreed.

So if we can determine what year Jesus will return by, we can be assured that the rapture will take place before then.

So look up - our redemption draws near !

But we can't determine the year Jesus will return. He literally says this in the bible.

 

[Douggg]

But we can't determine the year Jesus will return. He literally says this in the bible.

We can't determine the exact year, agreed.

But I think we determine a "not later than" year - going by the parable of the fig tree generation, in Matthew 24:32-34.

The fig tree representing Jerusalem. And Psalms 90:10, a generation being 70 years.

1967 Jerusalem back in the hands of the Jews + 70 years for a generation = 2037 as the not later than year.

 

[Marilyn C]

What the Bible says about the Second Coming of Christ

Christians have always asked the question: When will Jesus return? Every generation seems to hope or expect it will happen in their lifetime. Some have even gone so far as to set dates, but every prediction has failed. What we do know for certain is this: the Bible promises that Jesus will return, but it also tells us that no one knows the exact time. That promised event is called the Second Coming.

What is the Second Coming?​

The Second Coming refers to the future, visible, and glorious return of Jesus to earth. This is the moment when He will fulfill God’s promises, bring justice, and complete the salvation of His people. His first coming was marked by humility—He came as a servant and suffered for our sins. His second coming will be marked by majesty—He will come as King and Judge. Hebrews puts it this way: Christ came once to bear sin, and He will appear again “not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him” (Hebrews 9:28).

Key passages about the Second Coming​

Continued below.

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Hi Michie,

The Lord, the Head of the Body is coming for it when He has brought it to maturity in Himself. (Eph. 4: 11 - 13)

We will know when we depart when we see the great army of Russia and others coming down to the Golan heights. I see it as early next year. The stage is set. NATO is declaring WW 3 next year with Russia and God will not let the great powers annilate each other and the rest of the world through their nuclear weapons.

Israel will have cleared out Gaza city by then and be safe, as Ez. 38: 11 says. Then God will bring Russia and its great Federation down to the mountains of Israel to be judged. We, the Body of Christ will see that great army but when it hits Isreal it is the beginning of the Day of the LORD God in Judgment. Thus we will be gone. (Joel 2: 1 & 2)

 

[CerebralCherub]

We can't determine the exact year, agreed.

But I think we determine a "not later than" year - going by the parable of the fig tree generation, in Matthew 24:32-34.

The fig tree representing Jerusalem. And Psalms 90:10, a generation being 70 years.

1967 Jerusalem back in the hands of the Jews + 70 years for a generation = 2037 as the not later than year.

With respect, I think you're in error to believe you can calculate the return of Jesus. He knew our skills and capabilities in math, science and predictions and He still stated that 'no one knows'.

Our perceived ability to piece things together doesn't supersede Christ's words.

Maybe have a rethink.

 

[Douggg]

Israel will have cleared out Gaza city by then and be safe, as Ez. 38: 11 says. Then God will bring Russai and its great Federation down to the mountains of Israel to be judged.

Good point.

 

[Douggg]

With respect, I think you're in error to believe you can calculate the return of Jesus. He knew our skills and capabilities in math, science and predictions and He still stated that 'no one knows'.

Our perceived ability to piece things together doesn't supersede Christ's words.

Maybe have a rethink.

Well, Jesus gave the parable of the fig tree for a reason. Jesus had just talked about events leading up to His return.

Matthew 24:
32 Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh:
33 So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors.
34 Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled.

The "it" in verse 33 is referring to His return.

 

[CerebralCherub]

Well, Jesus gave the parable of the fig tree for a reason. Jesus had just talked about events leading up to His return.

Matthew 24:
32 Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh:
33 So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors.
34 Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled.

The "it" in verse 33 is referring to His return.

But He said we can't know because He doesn't know. That is the end of the story.

Signs are signs and time is time but He also said these things will happen and He still won't return.

I think we are in danger of positioning ourselves to think we are more intelligent than Christ.

Christ knew of David but He did not tell us to search scripture, or the psalms of David, to decipher the time of His return that He Himself doesn't know.

He didn't say that we need to treat the bible like the Da Vinci Code, or act like we're Sherlock Holmes, and we'll figure out what only the Father has knowledge of regarding His return.

It is a dark and false path to think we are more intelligent than Jesus Christ.

I don't want to come across as quarallesome, the Bible advises against this, but I feel like there is a certain teaching that has made our ego believe that we can know what Jesus Christ said we cannot know because even He doesn't know. So, because the bible also encourages brethren to gently correct errors, I had to address it and I hope it's come across with the love intended.

We are not above Jesus Christ in intellect or knowledge. Stating that there are 'signs' that we can use from Scripture to pinpoint a date suggests that Jesus is in error and He is never in error.

God bless.

 

[Douggg]

It is a dark and false path to think we are more intelligent than Jesus Christ.

Certainly, I don't think anyone here thinks they are more intelligent than Jesus Christ.

What is is your understanding of the parable of the fig tree of Matthew 24:32-34 ?

 

[CerebralCherub]

Certainly, I don't think anyone here thinks they are more intelligent than Jesus Christ.

What is is your understanding of the parable of the fig tree of Matthew 24:32-34 ?

What is the definition of 'near' in the context of this verse? Certainly it doesn't state 2037 or any date at all.

 

[Marilyn C]

With respect, I think you're in error to believe you can calculate the return of Jesus. He knew our skills and capabilities in math, science and predictions and He still stated that 'no one knows'.

Our perceived ability to piece things together doesn't supersede Christ's words.

Maybe have a rethink.

The Lord gave the Feasts to Israel as an overview of His purpose s for them.

Passover - Fulfilled on the exact day.

Pentecost - Fulfilled on the exact day.

Feast of trumpets, Day of Atonement and Feast of Tabernacles will all be fulfilled in the trib, and the Millennium. (Rev. 8: 7 ff Rev. 11: 19 Zech. 14: 16)

And Israel`s National Celebration of their Deliverance. Adar 15. (Esther 9: 18 - 21) Count back to the beginning of the trib.

 

[CerebralCherub]

What is the fig tree prophecy? | GotQuestions.org

Perhaps this may assist.

 

[Marilyn C]

But we can't determine the year Jesus will return. He literally says this in the bible.

Actually, Jesus will return for Israel midway of the Festival of Lights which is in their month of Kislev/ Tevet - thus the 29th of Kislev.

 

[CerebralCherub]

Actually, Jesus will return for Israel midway of the Festival of Lights which is in their month of Kislev/ Tevet - thus the 29th of Kislev.

Well, with respect, I do not agree that you know because Jesus Christ said that you cannot know since He doesn't even know.

God bless.

 

[Douggg]

What is the definition of 'near' in the context of this verse? Certainly it doesn't state 2037 or any date at all.

"Near" in that verse means close at hand, not far into the future.

The elements of the parable are...

1. what does the fig tree represent.
2. how long is a generation.

 

[Marilyn C]

Jesus comes in great power and glory and brings the tribulation to an early close. This is in the time of Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights. During the eight days - 25 Kislev to 2nd of Tevet, the Lord returns dealing with the world`s armies and delivers Israel.

Counting back from the 15th of Adar (Purim) on a Jewish Calendar (75 days) we find that the Lord returns on the 29th of Kislev.

Jewish Calendar - Length of Months.

I_________________________________________I______(30)_______I______(29)_______I_____(30)______I_____15th
.....................................................................................Kislev...........................Tevet..................Shevat......................Adar

 

[Marilyn C]

Well, with respect, I do not agree that you know because Jesus Christ said that you cannot know since He doesn't even know.

God bless.

Maybe you would like to think on this -

Jesus when on earth did not know of His return however we know that He is now at the right hand of the Father and fully in the Godhead again. Thus, He knows very well all things, and when He will return to deliver Israel and bring judgments upon the nations.