Eagerly waiting for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ - What are you waiting for?​

What are you waiting for?

In 1 Corinthians 1:7–8, 

Paul tells believers that
they “lack no spiritual gift
as they eagerly wait for
the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ, 

who will also sustain you to the end,
so that you may be blameless 

in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

The word translated “revelation” comes from the Greek apokalypsis. 

In the King James Version, it’s often translated as “coming.”
While the New King James Version uses “revelation.”

Both point to the same reality:
the visible return—
the second coming—of Jesus Christ.

Paul isn’t speaking symbolically here.
He’s pointing to a real moment in time
when Jesus will be revealed openly, seen by all.
This is what Scripture calls “His day.”

Now, when the Bible talks about “the day of the Lord,”
it’s not referring to a 24-hour day like we think of.
It describes a period—
a turning point in history—
when human rule ends
and God’s righteous judgment begins.

For thousands of years,
humanity has tried to govern itself,
largely under the influence of Satan,
and it hasn’t worked.
Scripture gives us an interesting perspective
in 2 Peter 3:8,
where a day with the Lord is like a thousand years.
Following that pattern,
you could think of human history as six “days” of self-rule.

But the seventh “day” is different.

That’s when God steps in.

That’s when His kingdom is established.

And it begins with the visible return of Jesus Christ—

Coming in the clouds, in power and great glory,
just as described in Matthew 24:30
and Mark 13:26.

Every eye will see Him.

This is not hidden.

This is not secret.

Paul expands on this
in 2 Thessalonians 1:7–10.
He describes Jesus being revealed from heaven
with His mighty angels, in blazing fire,
bringing judgment on those who reject God
and refuse the gospel.
It’s a sobering picture—
one of justice, accountability,
and final separation.

But it’s not only about judgment.
It’s also about glory.

Because in that same moment,
Jesus will be “glorified in His saints.”
Those who belong to Him—
those set apart—
will be raised and transformed.
As explained in 1 Corinthians 15:40–52,
they will exchange their earthly bodies for heavenly ones.

So when we read about the “revelation” of Jesus Christ,
We’re not just talking about an event—
we’re talking about a complete unveiling.

A moment when Christ is seen as He truly is.

A moment when justice is carried out.

And a moment when His people are transformed
and share in His glory.

And this is the future we are to be
Eagerly Awaiting!
Maranatha.

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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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