End Time Insights

The figure of the Son of Man in the Book of Daniel is the source of Christ’s self-designation - The Son of Man . The term “ Son of Man ” is the self-designation heard most often on the lips of Jesus in the gospel accounts. It is from the vision of Daniel of the “ one like a Son of Man ” who received “ the dominion and kingdom .”   All the tribes of the Earth will mourn when “ they see the Son of man coming on the clouds of Heaven .”

The arrival of Jesus will be an event of victory and finality. That day will include the resurrection of the saints, judgment, and new creation . The return of Jesus at “ the conclusion of this evil age ” will be an event of complete finality. His “ arrival ” or ‘ Parousia ’ (παρουσια) will be accompanied by celestial and terrestrial upheaval, the arrival of the New Creation, the resurrection of the dead, the judgment of the unrighteous, the destruction of “ the Man without law ,” the gathering of Christ’s elect, and the end of death itself.

La llegada de Jesús será un evento de victoria y finalidad, e incluirá la resurrección de los santos, el juicio y la nueva creación . El regreso de Jesús al " final de esta era maligna " será un evento de completa finalidad. Su " llegada " o ‘ Parousía ’ (παρουσια) estará acompañada por trastornos celestiales y terrestres, la llegada de la Nueva Creación, la resurrección de los muertos, el juicio de los injustos, la destrucción del " Hombre sin ley ", la reunión de los elegidos de Cristo y el fin de la muerte misma.

El Nuevo Testamento predice varios eventos clave que ocurrirán antes de la llegada del Hijo del Hombre a la gloria . El Nuevo Testamento predice varios eventos que ocurrirán antes de que Jesús regrese. Serán la culminación del período entre la Ascensión de Cristo y su llegada, un período caracterizado por muchos engaños, persecuciones ocasionales y apostasía. Antes de que termine esta era, aparecerá un engañador especialmente destructivo en la Iglesia, tendrá lugar la apostasía final y Satanás lanzará su último intento de destruir el Cuerpo de Cristo.

The New Testament predicts several key events that will occur before the arrival of the Son of Man in glory . The New Testament predicts several events that will occur before Jesus returns. They will be the culmination of the period between Christ’s Ascension and his arrival, a period characterized by many deceptions, occasional persecution, and apostasy. Before this age ends, an especially destructive deceiver will appear in the Church, the final apostasy will take place, and Satan will launch his final attempt to destroy the Body of Christ.

According to Jesus, the End will not come until the Gospel of the Kingdom of God has been proclaimed to all nations – Matthew 24:14. When the subject of the Second Coming is raised, the question of what sign will precede it is asked. Invariably, wars, earthquakes, tsunamis, famines, and similar catastrophes are offered as harbingers of that final day. Yet Jesus gave the definitive answer to this question - the   completion of the Church’s mission to proclaim his salvation and lordship to all nations.

Cuando Jesús sea revelado desde el Cielo, los santos experimentarán gloria, pero los malvados recibirán destrucción eterna . En su introducción a Primera de Corintios , el Apóstol Pablo describe a los miembros de la congregación como aquellos que están “ esperando ansiosamente la Revelación de nuestro Señor Jesús .” El Apóstol conecta este evento con “ el Día del Señor .”

At the revelation of Jesus from Heaven, the saints will experience glory, but the wicked will receive everlasting destruction . Paul describes the believers of Corinth as those who are “ eagerly waiting for the revelation of our Lord Jesus ,” and he connects this event to “ the Day of the Lord .” In his letters, Paul refers to Christ's return as the ' Parousia ' (“ arrival ”), the ' erchomai ' (“ coming ”), and the ' epiphaneia ' (“ manifestation ”) of Jesus, as well as his “ revelation ” or ' apocalypsis .'

Pablo continuó su discusión sobre la llegada de Cristo al abordar lo que ocurrirá en el Día del Señor – 1 Tesalonicenses 5: 1-3. El Apóstol Pablo habla de “ la llegada ” o ' Parousía ' de Jesús y el Día del Señor en los capítulos 4 y 5 de 1 Tesalonicenses . En el capítulo 4, declara que tanto los cristianos muertos como los vivos se reunirán para encontrarse con el Señor a medida que descienda del Cielo. En el capítulo 5, Pablo vincula eso y los eventos relacionados con “ el Día del Señor ”, y explica cómo ese día afectará a los piadosos y a los impíos.

Paul continued his discussion about Christ’s arrival by addressing what will occur on the Day of the Lord – 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3. The Apostle Paul discusses the “ arrival ” or ‘ Parousia ’ of Jesus and the Day of the Lord in chapters 4 and 5 of  1 Thessalonians . In Chapter 4, he declares that both dead and living Christians will be gathered to meet the Lord as he descends from Heaven. In Chapter 5, Paul links that and related events to “ the Day of the Lord ,” and he explains how that day will affect the godly and the ungodly.

Jesus will arrive and gather his people on the Day of the Lord, and in the New Testament, this event becomes the Day of Christ . In his second letter to the Thessalonians, Paul refutes claims that the “ Day of the Lord ” is imminent. That day will not arrive until the “ Apostasy ” and the “ revelation of the Man of Lawlessness, the Son of Destruction .” Jesus will destroy this Master Deceiver at his “ Arrival ” or ‘ Parousia ’, an event the Apostle links to this final great day.

The arrival of Jesus will mark the end of the present order, the resurrection of the dead, and the start of the New Creation . Jesus will return from Heaven on a day punctuated by power and glory. Christ’s “ arrival ” or ‘ Parousia ’ will mean the consummation of God’s Kingdom, the judgment of the ungodly, the vindication and resurrection of the faithful, the unveiling of the New Creation, and the termination of death - The reversal of Death’s sentence on humanity. The coming of the “ Son of Man on the Clouds ” will be a glorious event of absolute finality.

Jesus provided information vital to his disciples if they wished to avoid deceptions from false prophets, false apostles, and other deceivers . Christ’s final sermon given while on the Mount of Olives repeatedly warns his followers about the “ many deceivers ” and “ false prophets ” who will work tirelessly to mislead them, among other things, spreading false information about his return and the end of the age. Constant vigilance is vital for avoiding deception and apostasy .

The saints will be assembled before Jesus on the Last Day, and the wicked will be collected for judgment and cast from his presence . On the Last Day, the righteous and the unrighteous are “ gathered ” before Jesus, the former for vindication and salvation, and the latter for condemnation. This event is linked in the New Testament to Christ’s “ arrival ” at the end of the age. On that day, he will resurrect the dead, judge the dead and living, terminate the “ Last Enemy, Death ,” and consummate the Kingdom of God. After that, “ God will be all in all .”

The arrival of Jesus will mean vindication for the righteous, but the judgment and condemnation of the wicked . The “ Son of Man ” will arrive “ on the clouds with   great power and glory ” at the end of the present age when he will dispatch his angels to gather his elect. He will then “ render to each man according to his deeds .” Those men found worthy will hear him declare, “ Come, you blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world ” – (Matthew 24:27-28).

The arrival of Jesus will mean vindication and rest for the righteous, but everlasting loss for the wicked  - 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10. The “ revelation ” of Jesus from heaven will result in the vindication and reward of the faithful, but the loss and punishment of those who reject the Gospel, including men and women who abandon and betray the true faith. Christ’s return will result in “ just judgment ” for the righteous and the unrighteous.

The coming of Jesus will mark the end of the present order and age, and the commencement of the age to come .  Jesus will return to the Earth at the “ end ” of the present age. His glorious “ arrival…on the clouds ” will result in the judgment of the ungodly, the resurrection of the righteous, the arrival of the New Creation, and the termination of death. It will be an event of great finality .

The Church of Thessalonica began to serve the Living God and wait eagerly for the arrival of His Son from Heaven  – 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10. The saints of Thessalonica responded to the preaching of the Gospel by turning “ from idols to serve the living and true God .” Their life orientation changed radically because of their new allegiance to Jesus Christ. Rather than a comfortable life in Macedonia, they chose a path that guaranteed opposition, trials, and even persecution.

Rumors about the Day of the Lord caused alarm and confusion in the Thessalonian congregation  – 2 Thessalonians 2:1-2. The Apostle Paul addressed rumors and false claims about the “ Day of the Lord " in his second letter to the Thessalonians. Incorrect information concerning Christ’s return had disrupted the congregation. The disinformation was attributed either to a “ spirit ,” word (' logos ' ), or a letter “ as if from ” Paul and his coworkers.

Just as unprepared men were destroyed by Noah’s Flood, so unrepentant men and apostates will be overtaken by destruction when Jesus arrives . Jesus compared the final years before his return to the days before the Great Flood. “ Just as it was in the days of Noah, so it will be ” when the “ Son of Man ” returns. Some interpreters take this as a prediction of the return of the same conditions that existed in Noah’s day, including the moral anarchy and violence that prompted God to send the floodwaters.