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A Dictionary of Biblical Words and Phrases
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Alfred Taylor Schofield
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Chris Genthree
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This expression
exclusively
refers to the public return of Christ to this earth—commonly called “the Second Coming.” It is, however, often erroneously applied to the secret rapture of the Church (1 Thess. 4) that precedes it. The word occurs in
2 Thess. 2:8
8
And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming: (2 Thessalonians 2:8)
;
1 Tim. 6:14
14
That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ: (1 Timothy 6:14)
;
2 Tim. 1:10; 4:1, 8
10
But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel: (2 Timothy 1:10)
1
I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; (2 Timothy 4:1)
8
Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. (2 Timothy 4:8)
;
Titus 2:13
13
Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; (Titus 2:13)
; and is generally used in connection with responsibility in walk and service. (See RAPTURE.)
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