The Splendour of Christ's Coming

The Parousia (coming, advent, presence) is the most prophesied event in the entire Bible.

God's ultimate purpose for this world is not to improve the earthly kingdoms, to make a better version of a fallen world, but to establish his own new kingdom of righteousness with Christ as universal King (Daniel 2:44).

When Jesus returns, it will be in a literal, physical and visible manner—in the same manner that he ascended to heaven (Acts 1:11).

Previously, a door in heaven was opened (4:1), and the tabernacle in heaven was opened (11:19; 15:5), but here heaven itself is opened for the King of glory to come to this world and establish his kingdom of righteousness.

I. HIS MAGNIFICENT APPEARANCE
II. HIS MAJESTIC AUTHORITY
III. HIS MARVELLOUS APPELLATIONS