Today we will look at a very important topic from the Bible – how we should be ready for the Lord Jesus to come again. This is an important topic that we all need to remember.
Friends, we know that waiting for Jesus to come is a very joyful thing. Because, the Bible says that Jesus will come again, but no one knows when. So we must always be alert. We must live in a way that He may come any day. Jesus Himself spoke a lot about this. Remember the story of the ten virgins? It shows how to be ready.
So just sitting still will not do. We must be active – we must deepen our relationship with God, serve others. Pray every day, read the Bible. This is not something we do alone, we will all help each other together.
Yes, there are many bad things happening around us – natural disasters, people getting upset. But there is nothing to be afraid of. Rather, we can understand that Jesus is really coming. So arrange your lives beautifully, so that you will be happy when Jesus comes.
And yes, share this good news with others. But not by force, but in love, in humility. May others also be inspired by your words and actions.
So friends, remember these words. Always be alert, stay close to God. Let us now look at some verses in the Bible that talk about being ready for the coming of the Lord.
Contents
- 1 What Does the Bible Say About Christ’s Return?
- 2 Signs of the Second Coming in Scripture
- 3 How to Prepare Spiritually for the Lord’s Return
- 4 Parables and Teachings on Watchfulness
- 5 The Importance of Staying Alert and Faithful
- 6 Biblical Prophecies About the End Times
- 7 Comforting Verses for Believers Awaiting Christ’s Return
- 8 How to Share the Message of Christ’s Coming with Others
What Does the Bible Say About Christ’s Return?
““Then will appear the sign of the Son of Man in heaven. then all the peoples of the earth will mourn when they see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven, with power great glory”
Matthew 24:30
““Look, he is coming with the clouds,”
“every eye will see him,
even those who pierced him”;
all peoples on earth “will mourn because of him.”
So shall it be! Amen”Revelation 1:7
““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 1:11
“For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel with the trumpet call of God, the dead in Christ will rise first”
1 Thessalonians 4:16
Signs of the Second Coming in Scripture
“You will hear of wars rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come”
Matthew 24:6
“There will be great earthquakes, famines pestilences in various places, fearful events great signs from heaven”
Luke 21:11
“But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days”
2 Timothy 3:1
“Nation will rise against nation, kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, famines. These are the beginning of birth pains”
Mark 13:8
“Above all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing following their own evil desires”
2 Peter 3:3
How to Prepare Spiritually for the Lord’s Return
“Therefore, with minds that are alert fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming”
1 Peter 1:13
“Now, dear children, continue in him, so that when he appears we may be confident unashamed before him at his coming”
1 John 2:28
“You too, be patient stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near”
James 5:8
“But our citizenship is in heaven. we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ”
Philippians 3:20
“Do this, understanding the present time: The hour has already come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed”
Romans 13:11
“While we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God Savior, Jesus Christ”
Titus 2:13
Parables and Teachings on Watchfulness
““Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour”
Matthew 25:13
“You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.””
Luke 12:40
““Therefore keep watch because you do not know when the owner of the house will come back—whether in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or at dawn”
Mark 13:35
““Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come”
Matthew 24:42
“Be always on the watch, pray that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen, that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man.””
Luke 21:36
The Importance of Staying Alert and Faithful
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong”
1 Corinthians 16:13
“So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be awake sober”
1 Thessalonians 5:6
“Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful”
Hebrews 10:23
“I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your crown”
Revelation 3:11
“Be alert of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour”
1 Peter 5:8
Biblical Prophecies About the End Times
““At that time Michael, the great prince who protects your people, will arise. There will be a time of distress such as has not happened from the beginning of nations until then. But at that time your people—everyone whose name is found written in the book—will be delivered”
Daniel 12:1
“The dragon stood on the shore of the sea. I saw a beast coming out of the sea. It had ten horns seven heads, with ten crowns on its horns, on each head a blasphemous name”
Revelation 13:1
“For then there will be great distress, unequaled from the beginning of the world until now—never to be equaled again”
Matthew 24:21
“You will advance against my people Israel like a cloud that covers the land. In days to come, Gog, I will bring you against my land, so that the nations may know me when I am proved holy through you before their eyes”
Ezekiel 38:16
Comforting Verses for Believers Awaiting Christ’s Return
“If I go prepare a place for you, I will come back take you to be with me that you also may be where I am”
John 14:3
“Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near”
Philippians 4:5
“After that, we who are still alive are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. so we will be with the Lord forever”
1 Thessalonians 4:17
“I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us”
Romans 8:18
“For our light momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all”
2 Corinthians 4:17
“‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.””
Revelation 21:4
“Therefore go make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father of the Son of the Holy Spirit”
Matthew 28:19
“The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance”
2 Peter 3:9
“Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone”
Colossians 4:6
“He said to them, “Go into all the world preach the gospel to all creation”
Mark 16:15
“But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness respect”
1 Peter 3:15