Today we're finishing our 12-week Systematic Theology series with hosts Bryan Dwyer and Ross Anderson. Our focus today is on the return of Christ.

All believers agree that Jesus will return to this earth. He taught this (Matt 24:27), and the writings of the New Testament expand on what Jesus said.

The New Testament uses several terms to describe Jesus’ return. The word “parousia” means “presence” or “coming” (1 Corinthians 15:22-23; 2 Thessalonians 2:1; James 5:7-8). “Apocalypsis” means “unveiling” or “disclosure” (1 Corinthians 1:7; 2 Thessalonians 1:7; 1 Peter 1:7), as when Jesus will will be fully revealed to the world. “Epiphaneia” means “appearing,” focusing on the visibility of Christ’s return (1 Timothy 6:14; 2 Timothy 4:8). The return of Christ is also referred to as “the day of the Lord” (2 Corinthians 1:14), “the day of Christ” (Philippians 1:10), or simply as “the day” (Hebrews 10:25).

Talk about this topic as a family, with your small group, or in a mentoring relationship by using the discipleship tools at https://www.pursuegod.org/systheo/

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