Post Tribulation Rapture - The Day of the Lord Timing

The Question:

Does the Rapture occur before or after the Great Tribulation?

Let's look at some passages of scripture 

That will help pinpoint the timing of this event.

*

The timing of WHEN the Rapture 

and 

When the 2nd coming of Jesus is to occur, 

can be seen in several scriptures that address this topic.

There are 2 events that can help us understand

When the Rapture 

( Our Gathering to Christ ),

and the 2nd coming of Jesus Christ will occur.

NAMELY,

1 ) The First Resurrection

and

2 ) The Day of the Lord

Today I'd like to take a close look at the second one,

The Day of the Lord.

Now let me start by saying, one could write a large book 

to cover all the scriptures 

and aspects of The Day Of The Lord.

I am only going to touch on the Timing

of the Day of the Lord,

as it pertains to the Rapture of the believers.

We see Paul discussing the timing 

of the return of Christ,

and the Day of the Lord 

in 1st and 2nd Thessalonians.

1 Thessalonians chapter 5 verses 1 - 5 

we read

But concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, 

you have no need that I should write to you. 

2 For you yourselves know perfectly 

that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night. 

3 For when they say, "Peace and safety!" 

then sudden destruction comes upon them, 

as labor pains upon a pregnant woman. 

And they shall not escape. 

4 But you, brethren, 

are not in darkness, 

so that this Day should overtake you as a thief. 

5 You are all sons of light 

and sons of the day. 

We are not of the night 

nor of darkness. 

I'd like to point out 2 things about this passage.

First,

There are two groups, 

The first group is "they"

"they" will be saying "Peace and Safety",

which could fit with the celebrabration in Revelation chapter 11,

when the beast kills the 2 witnesses. 

10 And those who dwell on the earth 

will rejoice over them, 

make merry, 

and send gifts to one another, 

because these two prophets 

tormented those who dwell on the earth.

But we see everything change drastically after 3 1/2 days.

The 2nd woe ends, and the 3rd follows quickly,

which is the 7th and final trumpet.

Revelation chapter 11 verse 15,

we read

Then the seventh angel sounded: 

And there were loud voices in heaven, saying, 

"The kingdoms of this world 

have become the kingdoms of our Lord 

and of His Christ, 

and He shall reign 

forever and ever!"

And the next "event" in Revelation is found in chapter 16 

when the 7 bowls ( vials ) of the wrath of God are poured out.

Okay, I just had to throw that all in,

but getting back to when the Rapture occurs,

as it relates to the Day of the Lord,

let's look next at 

2nd Thessalonians chapter 2 verse 1 - 3

we read

Now, brethren, concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ

 and our gathering together to Him, 

we ask you, 

2 not to be soon shaken in mind or troubled, 

either by spirit or by word or by letter, 

as if from us, 

as though the day of Christ ( or LORD ) 

had come. 

3 Let no one deceive you by any means; 

for that Day will not come 

unless the falling away comes first, 

and the man of sin is revealed, 

the son of perdition, 

Paul is telling the Thessalonians, 

that despite some rumors they might have heard,

there was no way the Day of the Lord had begun,

because two things have to occur FIRST.

"the apostasy" or falling way,

and

the antichrist or man of sin,

has to be revealed 

( show Up ).

He describes the man of sin in detail 

if you read further in the same chapter.

Now let's backtrack.

Why did Paul tell them these "facts"?

To prove that the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ 

and our gathering to Him 

had not been missed,

and 

would not / could not occur until 

AFTER

the beast sets up his kingdom, 

which we know from Daniel and Revelation 

will last approximately 42 months or 1260 days.

This fits with the other things 

Paul told the Thessalonians in his first letter.

More from Chapter 5,

verses 4 - 10

we read,

But you, brethren, are not in darkness, 

so that this Day should overtake you as a thief. 

5 You are all sons of light and sons of the day. 

We are not of the night nor of darkness. 

6 Therefore let us not sleep, as others do, 

but let us watch and be sober. 

7 For those who sleep, sleep at night, 

and those who get drunk are drunk at night. 

8 But let us who are of the day be sober, 

putting on the breastplate of faith and love, 

and as a helmet the hope of salvation. 

9 For God did not appoint us to wrath, 

but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, 

10 who died for us, 

that whether we wake or sleep, 

we should live together with Him.

* The return of Christ 

should not be a SURPRISE to us.

We are children of the light 

and of the day.

We are to be WATCHING, 

and 

that DAY should NOT overtake us as a thief.

Only the Lost - 

those who refuse to believe the truth,

will be caught off guard 

( like an unexpected thief in the night 

coming to rob them ).

** I've gone into more than I need to make my point,

but I believe this is another important passage 

that has been overlooked by the church.

Since the church has been told the LIE 

of an any moment -

secret ( quiet - invisible )

rapture,

They don't understand 

that they need to be alert or watching.

They will unfortunately be caught off guard,

and likely many will fall away from the faith,

when they see the world 

turning UPSIDE DOWN,

and 

they are still here on earth, 

and 

not "vacationing" in heaven for 7 years,

like they were taught.

There I go again.

Sorry, the more I study this subject 

- rereading all the prophetic passages, 

I have become more "concerned" 

about what I see as another big LIE 

that Satan is using 

to undermine the truth about God.

We have had "science" telling us 

we are just a random chance life form

for over a century.

And that LIE

has caused much grief and sorrow 

to those seeking meaning and purpose to life.

Things we can only find in the Bible, 

and through a relationship with our Creator.

A relationship that is available by trusting Him, 

and accepting the gift of eternal life 

by faith in Jesus 

as our Savior / Redeemer.

If I have not lost you yet,

let me share a few more scriptures 

that help reveal that the time of the 2nd coming 

and our gathering occurs 

at the end of the Great Tribulation.

This one includes a bit of the salvation message in it too,

Hebrews chapter 9 verse 28,

28 so Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many. 

To those who eagerly wait for Him 

He will appear a second time, 

apart from sin, for salvation.

In 2 Timothy chapter 4 verse 1

we read

I charge you therefore before God 

and the Lord Jesus Christ,

who will judge the living and the dead 

at His appearing 

and His kingdom:

In Acts chapter 3 verses 19 - 21

we read

19 Repent therefore and be converted, 

that your sins may be blotted out, 

so that times of refreshing may come 

from the presence of the Lord, 

20 and that He may send Jesus Christ, 

who was preached to you before, 

21 whom heaven must receive 

until the times of restoration of all things, 

which God has spoken by the mouth 

of all His holy prophets
since the world began.

Verse 21 is the one I want you to look at closely.

"UNTIL" 

the times of restoration of all things.

The old testament prophets are full of scriptures 

describing the future time of restoration,

and it is almost always tied directly to 

The Day of the Lord

 ( or  simply"In That Day" ).

I could fill several pages with quotes, 

but I'll just suggest you search them on your own,

if you'd like to see more 

about what the old testament prophets 

have to say on the subject.

One of the best descriptions

of the TIMING of the Day of the Lord 

can be found in the book of Matthew.

And in case you believe those words are specifically for end time Jews and not us,

I'll include similar passages in Luke and Revelation.

In Matthew chapter 24 and verses 27 - 31,

we read,

27 For as the lightning comes from the east and flashes to the west,
so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. 

28 For wherever the carcass is,
there the eagles will be gathered together.

29 "Immediately after the tribulation of those days 
the sun will be darkened, 

and the moon will not give its light;
the stars will fall from heaven,
and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. 

30 Then the sign of the Son of Man
will appear in heaven, 
and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn,
and they will see the Son of Man coming
on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. 

31 And He will send His angels with a great sound of a trumpet,
and they will gather together His elect from the four winds,
from one end of heaven to the other.

Luke chapter 21 and verse 27,

we read,

27 Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud
with power and great glory.

These all Sound similar to what Paul describes
in 1 Thessalonians chapter 4,

and 1 Corinthians chapter 15.

Which I quoted extensively in the previous post.

Another related passage is,

Revelation chapter 1 and verse 7

we read

7 Behold, He is coming with clouds, and every eye will see Him, 

even they who pierced Him. 

And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. 

Even so, Amen.

** I'll be getting more into this "remnant",

who is still alive, 

yet not raptured at the first resurrection in a future post.

The question of "who" will repopulate the earth, 

if the saints are all given glorified bodies at the return of Christ,

and most of the unbelieving wick people

are killed by the 7 bowls of God's wrath,

Who are these remaining 

"tribes of the earth" 

Who will be "mourning" 

when they SEE Jesus return?

Short answer - 

God is able to provide or preserve those whom He has chosen.

And this selection process will play out 

when He gathers and divides the nations.

But again, this requires a whole post of its own. 

And I'm working on it.

But I'll close with this passage,

as it shows us that the LORD has plans 

for His remnant. 

In Jeremiah chapter 23 and verses 3 - 6

we read,

"But I will gather the remnant of My flock
out of all countries where I have driven them, 

and bring them back to their folds;
and they shall be fruitful and increase. 

4 I will set up shepherds over them
who will feed them; 

and they shall fear no more,
nor be dismayed, 

nor shall they be lacking," says the Lord.
5 "Behold, the days are coming," says the Lord,
"That I will raise to David a Branch of righteousness;
A King shall reign and prosper,
And execute judgment
and righteousness in the earth.
6 In His days Judah will be saved,
And Israel will dwell safely;
Now this is His name
by which He will be called:

THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.

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--

Saved by Grace,

Andrew Cross

"Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. 

And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, 

not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, 

but exhorting one another, 

and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.

Hebrews 10:23-25

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Post Tribulation Rapture - First Resurrection Timing

The Question:

Does the Rapture occur before or after the Great Tribulation?

Let's look at 1 of the many proofs in the scriptures 

That will help answer the question

once and for all

*

The timing of WHEN the Rapture 

and 

When the 2nd coming of Jesus is to occur, 

can be seen in several scriptures that address this topic.

There are 2 events that can help us understand

When the Rapture 

( Our Gathering to Christ ),

and the 2nd coming of Jesus Christ will occur.

NAMELY,

1 ) The First Resurrection

and

2 ) The Day of the Lord

Today I'd like to take a close look at the first one,

The First Resurrection.

We see the First Resurrection explained in some detail

in Revelation chapter 20 verse 4 - 6

We read

4 And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them,
and judgment was given unto them: 
and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus,
and for the word of God,
and which had not worshipped the beast,
neither his image,
neither had received his mark upon their foreheads,
or in their hands;
and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.

5 But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished.
This is the first resurrection.

6 Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection:
on such the second death hath no power,
but they shall be priests of God and of Christ,
and shall reign with him a thousand years.

Now let's look at some other scriptures
that talk about the Resurrection.
Let's start with  I Corinthians 15 verse 12

12 Now if Christ be preached that he rose from the dead,
how say some among you
that there is no resurrection of the dead?

Then in verse 20 we read

20 But now Christ is risen from the dead, 
and has become the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.

and continuing in verse 23 we read

23 But each one in his own order:
Christ the firstfruits,
afterward
those who are Christ's at His coming. 

So we see that Christ has risen first,
and the rest will be resurrected at His coming.

More about His coming
and our transformation to our new glorified bodies 

can be found
if you read further in chapter 15.

Looking at verse 42 we read

42 So also is the resurrection of the dead. 

The body is sown in corruption,

 it is raised in incorruption.

And the KEY Verses 51 - 53,

we read

51 Behold, I tell you a mystery: 
We shall not all sleep, 
but we shall all be changed— 

52  in a moment,
in the twinkling of an eye,
at the last trumpet. 
For the trumpet will sound,
and the dead will be raised incorruptible,
and we shall be changed.

53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption,
and this mortal must put on immortality.

* The point I'm trying to show you here is 

that Christ was raised first,

and we are told there is a future resurrection

of the believers who have died

And that is when living believers are to be changed.

Both things occur at the same time.

AND 

since the First Resurrection occurs 

after the great tribulation

and just before the 1,000 reign of Christ,

this "event" is a post tribulation rapture, 

NOT before the tribulation,

because we see the Tribulations saints

( which could be us )

Included in this FIRST RESURRECTION.

Why some people can "SEE" this, 

and others can not see it,

is a mystery to me.

Let me share another clear passage that references

both the time of Christ's Return,

and the resurrection of the dead

( those asleep in Jesus ),

and 

includes again our gathering to be with the Lord.

In 1 Thessalonians
chapter 4 and verses 15 through 18 ( NKJV )

we read

15 For this we say to you by the word of the Lord,
that we who are alive 
and remain until the coming of the Lord
will by no means precede those who are asleep. 

16 For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven
 with a shout, with the voice of an archangel,
and with the trumpet of God. 
And the dead in Christ will rise first. 

17 Then we who are alive and remain
 shall be caught up together with them in the clouds
 to meet the Lord in the air.
And thus we shall always be with the Lord. 

*** So, here again,
we see the timing of the RESURRECTION

to be the same time as 

both the RETURN of Jesus Christ,

and
our being gathered to meet Him 

( on His way back down to earth 

to rule and reign for 1,000 years ).

As we know from Acts 

chapter 1 verses 9 - 11,

He ascended in the clouds from the mount of Olives,

and will descend in the clouds to the same location.

And namely this passage 

at the end of verse 11,

we read

This same Jesus, 

who was taken up from you into heaven, 

will so come in like manner 

as you saw Him go into heaven."

I'll close this message 

( 1st of 2 proofs ),

with Titus chapter 2 and verse 13

13 looking for the blessed hope
and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, 

AMEN

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--

Saved by Grace,

Andrew Cross

"Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. 

And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, 

not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, 

but exhorting one another, 

and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.

Hebrews 10:23-25

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The Second Coming Of Jesus - Verses that reference His return

The Second Coming Of Jesus

 referenced from https://www.openbible.info/topics/the_second_coming_of_jesus

and I removed some of the 100 verses suggested that did not seem to clearly referencing the 2nd coming of Jesus.

Hebrews 9:28 ESV / 955 helpful votes 

So Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him.

1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 ESV / 905 helpful votes 

For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord.

Revelation 1:7 ESV / 829 helpful votes 

Behold, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him, and all tribes of the earth will wail on account of him. Even so. Amen.

John 14:1-3 ESV / 507 helpful votes 

"Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? 
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.

Acts 1:10-11 ESV / 465 helpful votes 

And while they were gazing into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes, and said, "Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven."

Luke 21:34-36 ESV / 414 helpful votes 

"But watch yourselves lest your hearts be weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and cares of this life, and that day come upon you suddenly like a trap. For it will come upon all who dwell on the face of the whole earth. But stay awake at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man."

Revelation 22:12 ESV / 392 helpful votes 

"Behold, I am coming soon, bringing my recompense with me, to repay each one for what he has done.

Titus 2:13 ESV / 373 helpful votes 

Waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ,

Matthew 16:27 ESV / 335 helpful votes 

For the Son of Man is going to come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will repay each person according to what he has done.

John 6:39-40 ESV / 313 helpful votes 

And this is the will of him who sent me, that I should lose nothing of all that he has given me, but raise it up on the last day. For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who looks on the Son and believes in him should have eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day."

Matthew 24:27 ESV / 311 helpful votes 

For as the lightning comes from the east and shines as far as the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.

Matthew 24:42-44 ESV / 293 helpful votes 

Therefore, stay awake, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming. But know this, that if the master of the house had known in what part of the night the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and would not have let his house be broken into. Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.

1 Thessalonians 5:2 ESV / 274 helpful votes 

For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.

* Needs Context -- the verses that follow in chapter 5 ( and earlier verses in chapter 4 )

1 John 2:28 ESV / 256 helpful votes 

And now, little children, abide in him, so that when he appears we may have confidence and not shrink from him in shame at his coming.

Colossians 3:4 ESV / 254 helpful votes 

When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.

1 Thessalonians 5:23 ESV / 235 helpful votes 

Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Revelation 22:20 ESV / 231 helpful votes 

He who testifies to these things says, "Surely I am coming soon." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 ESV / 217 helpful votes 

But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep. For this we declare to you by a word from the Lord, that we who are alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will not precede those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord. ...

James 5:7 ESV / 210 helpful votes 

Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains.

Matthew 24:1-51 ESV / 203 helpful votes 

Jesus left the temple and was going away, when his disciples came to point out to him the buildings of the temple. But he answered them, "You see all these, do you not? Truly, I say to you, there will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down." As he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, "Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?" And Jesus answered them, "See that no one leads you astray. For many will come in my name, saying, 'I am the Christ,' and they will lead many astray. ...

Matthew 24:30 ESV / 193 helpful votes 

Then will appear in heaven the sign of the Son of Man, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.

Philippians 3:20 ESV / 184 helpful votes 

But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ,

1 Peter 1:13 ESV / 175 helpful votes 

Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Matthew 26:64 ESV / 173 helpful votes 

Jesus said to him, "You have said so. But I tell you, from now on you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of Power and coming on the clouds of heaven."

1 Corinthians 1:7 ESV / 161 helpful votes 

So that you are not lacking in any gift, as you wait for the revealing of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Jude 1:14-15 ESV / 153 helpful votes 

It was also about these that Enoch, the seventh from Adam, prophesied, saying, "Behold, the Lord comes with ten thousands of his holy ones, to execute judgment on all and to convict all the ungodly of all their deeds of ungodliness that they have committed in such an ungodly way, and of all the harsh things that ungodly sinners have spoken against him."

1 John 3:2-3 ESV / 150 helpful votes 

Beloved, we are God's children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is. And everyone who thus hopes in him purifies himself as he is pure.

2 Thessalonians 2:8 ESV / 150 helpful votes 

And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will kill with the breath of his mouth and bring to nothing by the appearance of his coming.

Matthew 24:30-31 ESV / 149 helpful votes 

Then will appear in heaven the sign of the Son of Man, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. And he will send out his angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.

Mark 8:38 ESV / 144 helpful votes 

For whoever is ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of Man also be ashamed when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels."

Mark 14:62 ESV / 141 helpful votes 

And Jesus said, "I am, and you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of Power, and coming with the clouds of heaven."

1 Thessalonians 3:13 ESV / 138 helpful votes 

So that he may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints.

Luke 9:26 ESV / 138 helpful votes 

For whoever is ashamed of me and of my words, of him will the Son of Man be ashamed when he comes in his glory and the glory of the Father and of the holy angels.

Revelation 19:11-21 ESV / 134 helpful votes 

Then I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse! The one sitting on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he judges and makes war. His eyes are like a flame of fire, and on his head are many diadems, and he has a name written that no one knows but himself. He is clothed in a robe dipped in blood, and the name by which he is called is The Word of God. And the armies of heaven, arrayed in fine linen, white and pure, were following him on white horses. From his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and he will rule them with a rod of iron. He will tread the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty. ...

Matthew 25:31 ESV / 134 helpful votes 

"When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne.

Acts 1:9-11 ESV / 133 helpful votes 

And when he had said these things, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight. And while they were gazing into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes, and said, "Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven."

Philippians 1:6 ESV / 127 helpful votes 

And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 5:4 ESV / 126 helpful votes 

And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.

1 Peter 4:13 ESV / 125 helpful votes 

But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed.

Hebrews 10:24-25 ESV / 122 helpful votes 

And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.

Matthew 25:31-46 ESV / 122 helpful votes 

"When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne. Before him will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. And he will place the sheep on his right, but the goats on the left. Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, ...

Luke 18:8 ESV / 121 helpful votes 

I tell you, he will give justice to them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?"

Matthew 24:37-39 ESV / 116 helpful votes 

For as were the days of Noah, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day when Noah entered the ark, and they were unaware until the flood came and swept them all away, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.

James 5:7-9 ESV / 113 helpful votes 

Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. Do not grumble against one another, brothers, so that you may not be judged; behold, the Judge is standing at the door.

Hebrews 10:37 ESV / 104 helpful votes 

For, "Yet a little while, and the coming one will come and will not delay;

1 Peter 1:3-5 ESV / 103 helpful votes 

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who by God's power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

Mark 9:1 ESV / 101 helpful votes 

And he said to them, "Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the kingdom of God after it has come with power."

2 Timothy 4:1 ESV / 99 helpful votes 

I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom:

Acts 3:19-21 ESV / 99 helpful votes 

Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out, that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that he may send the Christ appointed for you, Jesus, whom heaven must receive until the time for restoring all the things about which God spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets long ago.

Matthew 24:29 ESV / 99 helpful votes 

"Immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.

1 John 3:2 ESV / 97 helpful votes 

Beloved, we are God's children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is.

1 Thessalonians 1:10 ESV / 95 helpful votes 

And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, Jesus who delivers us from the wrath to come.

1 Thessalonians 2:19-20 ESV / 92 helpful votes 

For what is our hope or joy or crown of boasting before our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not you? For you are our glory and joy.

Luke 21:28 ESV / 91 helpful votes 

Now when these things begin to take place, straighten up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near."

Revelation 16:17-21 ESV / 89 helpful votes 

The seventh angel poured out his bowl into the air, and a loud voice came out of the temple, from the throne, saying, "It is done!" And there were flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, and a great earthquake such as there had never been since man was on the earth, so great was that earthquake. The great city was split into three parts, and the cities of the nations fell, and God remembered Babylon the great, to make her drain the cup of the wine of the fury of his wrath. And every island fled away, and no mountains were to be found. And great hailstones, about one hundred pounds each, fell from heaven on people; and they cursed God for the plague of the hail, because the plague was so severe.

Luke 21:27 ESV / 89 helpful votes 

And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.

Matthew 25:31-32 ESV / 86 helpful votes 

"When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne. Before him will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats.

Revelation 1:7-8 ESV / 82 helpful votes 

Behold, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him, and all tribes of the earth will wail on account of him. Even so. Amen. "I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty."

2 Thessalonians 2:1-2 ESV / 

Now concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered together to him, we ask you, brothers, not to be quickly shaken in mind or alarmed, either by a spirit or a spoken word, or a letter seeming to be from us, to the effect that the day of the Lord has come.

1 Thessalonians 1:9-10 ESV 

For they themselves report concerning us the kind of reception we had among you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God, and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, Jesus who delivers us from the wrath to come.

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Saved by Grace,

Andrew Cross

"Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. 

And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, 

not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, 

but exhorting one another, 

and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.

Hebrews 10:23-25

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