The End Times
We believe in the personal and imminent return of our Lord Jesus Christ for his church and that this "blessed hope" has a vital bearing on the personal life and service of the believer.
- Beatty Community Church
Statement of Faith
Jesus' Second Coming
What do we mean by "personal" return?
Jesus' return will be physical and visible (Job 19:25-26, Matthew 24:30, Revelation 1:7), in the same way He ascended to heaven ( Acts 1:9-11). It will not be an invisible "spiritual" return as some cults teach, as Jesus has never left us spiritually.
What do we mean by "imminent" return?
Jesus' second coming can happen at any time. He will come unexpectedly - like a thief in the night (Matthew 24:37-39, 1 Thessalonians 5:2,3, 2 Peter 3:10-12) He will come instantly (Matthew 24:27).
When will this happen?
No one knows when it will happen except God the Father (Matthew 24:36).
Why is Jesus coming back?
He is coming back for us (John 14:2-3). Jesus will come back to set up His earthly kingdom (Daniel 7:14) and to judge the nations (Matthew 25:31-32).
Why is this our hope?
Jesus will bring our reward with Him when He comes (Matthew 16:27, 1 Peter 5:4, Revelation 22:12).
When He appears, we will be like Him (Philippians 3:21, Colossians 3:4, 1 John 3:2).
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