Why will Jesus come back?
Clearly we are living in days that are close to the end of the world as we know it. But the Bible promises us that Jesus will return and all is not lost so what’s His purpose in returning – can we be free from the horrors to come?
Here’s what the Bible promises:
But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything in it will be laid bare. Psalm 34:8
The Bible also says Jesus patiently waits for us to turn away from our sin and accept the love He offers us. What do you believe?
This Christian life is a great mystery, far exceeding our understanding, but some things are clear enough:
He appeared in a human body, was proved right by the invisible Spirit, was seen by angels. He was proclaimed among all kinds of peoples, believed in all over the world, taken up into heavenly glory. 1 Timothy 3:16-17
If you don’t understand the importance of Jesus the Bible says this to you:
The message of the cross sounds foolish to those on the road to destruction, but we see this message as the very power of God. 1 Corinthians 1:18 NLT
Instead of believing the truth about God, they worshiped the things God made but not the Creator himself, who is to be praised forever. Romans 1:25 NLT
There’s a way of life that looks harmless enough; look again – it leads straight to hell. Proverbs 14:12
Foolish people claim to know all about the future … ! But who can really know what is going to happen? Ecclesiastes 10:14 NLT
“Don’t look for shortcuts to God. … Don’t fall for that stuff, even though crowds of people do. Matthew 7:13 MSG
Wise thinking leads to right living; Stupid thinking leads to wrong living. Ecclesiastes 10:2 MSG
For all have sinned; all fall short of God’s glorious standard, Yet now God declares us not guilty. Romans 3:23-24 NLT
Blessed are you who give yourselves over to God, …. ignore what the world worships; Psalm 40 MSG
Here’s a word you can take to heart and depend on: Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners. I’m proof – Public Sinner Number One – 1 Timothy 1:15
Let the hearts of those who are searching after the Lord be glad. Psalm 105:3 BBE
He led me to a place of safety; he rescued me because he delights in me. Psalm 18:19 NLT
Every word of God proves true. He defends all who come to him for protection. Proverbs 30:5 NLT
God’s gift is real life, eternal life, delivered by Jesus, our Master. Romans 6:23 MSG
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus 1 Timothy 2:5
You will gain knowledge of God for the LORD grants wisdom! From his mouth come knowledge and understanding. Proverbs 2:5-6
The LORD says, "I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you. Psalm 32:8 NLT
“See, I am coming soon and my reward is with me to repay all according to their deeds. Revelations 22:12
The LORD is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness & all the nations with his truth. Psalm 96:13 NLT
The LORD is king. The world is firmly established & cannot be shaken. He will judge all peoples fairly. Psalm 96:10
The skies will disappear & the earth will wear out. People will die but my salvation lasts forever! Isaiah 51:5-7 NIV
God makes a home for the lonely ; He leads out the prisoners into prosperity, Only the rebellious dwell in a parched land. Psalm 68:6 NAS
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. John 14:3 NIV
On judgement day many will tell me, ‘Lord, Lord, we prophesied in your name and cast out demons in your name and performed many miracles in your name.’ But I will reply, ’I never knew you. Go away; the things you did were unauthorized." Matthew 7:21-23
Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name … by which we must be saved. Acts 4:12
The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise to return. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to perish. 2 Peter 3:9
For the Son of Man (Jesus) came to find and restore the lost. Luke 19:10
But God put his love on the line by offering his Son in death while we were of no use whatever to him. Romans 5:8
I came so you can have real & eternal life, better life than you ever dreamed of. John 10:10
Unless a person submits to this original creation – the ‘wind hovering over the water’ creation, the invisible moving the visible, a baptism into a new life – it’s not possible to enter God’s kingdom. John 3:5-7
Saving us is all God’s idea, & all his work. All we do is trust him enough to let him do it! Ephesians 2:8-9
Look! Here I stand at the door and knock. If you hear me calling and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal as friends. Revelations 3:20
For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds & the door is opened to everyone. Matthew 7:8 NLT
They that are whole don’t need a physician, but they that are sick. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance Mark 2:17
Merely hearing God’s law is a waste of your time if you don’t do what he commands. Doing, not hearing, is what makes the difference with God. Romans 2:13
There is more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over 99 people who have no need of repentance. Luke 15:7 LEB
The Spirit & the bride say, Whoever is thirsty, let him come; & whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life. Revelation 22:17 NIV
You who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there and trade and make a profit”- you do not know what tomorrow will bring. James 4:13-14
Open your mouth and taste, open your eyes and see – how good God is. Blessed are you who run to him. Psalm 34:8
Right thinking & right living, a clean slate & a fresh start – comes from God by way of Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 1:30
Count on this: The wicked won’t get off scot-free and God’s loyal people will triumph. Proverbs 11:21 MSG
Jesus replied, “I assure you, unless you are born again, you can never see the Kingdom of God.” John 3:3 NLT
Jesus says: Whoever comes to me I will never drive away. John 6:37
Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. Matthew 11:28 MSG
Jesus Christ died for our sins just as God our Father planned, to rescue us from this evil world. Galatians 1:3-4 NLT
Whoever accepts and trusts the Son gets in on everything, life complete and forever! John 3:36 MSG
On Forgiveness: Says the LORD. "Though your sins are bright red, they will become as white as snow. Isaiah 1:18
Believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and by believing in him you will have life. John 20:31 NLT
Jesus was in the beginning with God. He created everything there is. Nothing exists that he didn’t make. John 1:1-3 NLT
“I alone am the Lord, the only one who can save you. Isaiah 43:11 GNT
Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6
“As the sky soars high above earth, so the way I work surpasses the way you work & the way I think is beyond the way you think. Isaiah 55:9 Msg
“My thoughts are completely different from yours,” says the LORD. "And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine. Isaiah 55:8 NLT
Turn to me & be helped – saved! – everyone, whoever & wherever you are. I am God, the only God there is, the one & only. Isaiah 45:22
God didn’t send his Son merely to point an accusing finger, He came to help, to put the world right again. John 3:17 MSG
God told them, "I’ve never quit loving you and never will. Expect love, love, and more love! Jeremiah 31:3 MSG
For the LORD is righteous and he loves justice. Those who do what is right will see his face. Psalm 11:7
In simple humility, let our gardener, God, landscape you with His Word, making a salvation-garden of your life. James 1:21
Get down on your knees before the Master; it’s the only way you’ll get on your feet. James 4:10 MSG
Say yes to God – he’ll be there in no time. Quit dabbling in sin. Purify your inner life. Quit playing the field. James 4:8
All who received him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God. John 1:12-13
Jesus was matter-of-fact: "Embrace this God-life. Really embrace it,and nothing will be too much for you. Mark 11:22-24
“If God gives such attention to the appearance of wildflowers, don’t you think he’ll attend to you, take pride in you, do his best for you? Matthew 6:30
He pays even greater attention to you – even numbering the hairs on your head! Matthew 10:30
God’s compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23
When you get serious about finding me, I’ll make sure you won’t be disappointed. Jeremiah 29:11-14
“Heaven is my throne & the earth is my footstool. Could you ever build me a temple as good as that? Isaiah 66:1
I am creating new heavens and earth so wonderful that no one will even think about the old ones anymore. Isaiah 65:17-18
“No eye has seen, ear heard or mind conceived what God has prepared for those who love him” 1 Corinthians 2:9
Until heaven & earth disappear, even the smallest detail of God’s law will remain until its purpose is achieved. Matthew 5:18
“From eternity to eternity I am God. No one can oppose what I do. No one can reverse my actions.” Isaiah 43:13
Cast your care on the Lord and He will sustain you. Psalm 55:22
He may come in the middle of the night or just before dawn. But when he comes, there will be special favour for those who are ready! Luke 12:38
For the Scriptures say, “‘As surely as I live,’ says the Lord, ‘every knee will bow to me and every tongue will confess allegiance to God.’” Romans 14:11
Follow this link to read the Bible account of the end of this world here – Malachi 3
At the name of Jesus every knee will bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,& every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2:10-11 NLT
All who are victorious will be clothed in white. I will never erase their names from the Book of Life but I will announce before my Father and his angels that they are mine.. Revelations 3:5 NLT
You’ll have no more need of the sun by day nor the brightness of the moon at night. God will be your eternal light, your God will bathe you in splendour. Your sun will never go down, your moon will never fade. I will be your eternal light. Your days of grieving are over. Isaiah 60:19-20
I am God – incomparable, irreplaceable, from the very beginning telling you what the ending will be, all along letting you in on what is going to happen, Assuring you, ’I’ll do exactly what I set out to do,’ Isaiah 46:9-10 Msg
The LORD still waits for you to come to him so he can show you his love and compassion – He’s faithful. Isaiah 30:18 NLT
Everyone who calls, ‘Help, God!’ gets help." Romans 10:13
“No one who trusts God – heart and soul – will ever regret it. Romans 10:11
For he loves us with unfailing love; the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever. Praise the LORD! Psalm 117:2
We’re on a time limit and the clock is ticking:
And this world is fading away, along with everything it craves. But if you do the will of God, you will live forever. 1 John 2:17
The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining ever brighter till the full light of day. Proverbs 4:18
And all mankind will see God’s salvation.Luke 3:6 NIV
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