He Will Appear

So Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many. To those who eagerly wait for Him He will appear a second time, apart from sin, for salvation. 

Hebrews 9:28 

The return of Christ sets the final seal on all the rest of Scripture. Critics cavil about the book of Revelation because, in their estimation it seems tacked on to the rest of the New Testament. They accuse it of being a hodgepodge of fantastical ideas, which sets forth events they believe are preposterous. To those critics, the most appropriate response is, ‘Wait for it.’ Christ said, definitively and categorically, He would return. His apostles, Peter, Paul, John and others wrote extensively on the subject of His return. It remains, for us to believe the words of Christ, and the testimony of the Scriptures. That others refuse to believe it, mock it, and deny it is irrelevant. Just as surely as all the other prophecies of Scripture have come to pass at their appointed times, so this also, will occur. The writer of Hebrews affirms ‘He will appear a second time.’ We believe the testimony of all those who have said that Jesus shall return. This is the long view of history. This gives us hope for the rest of time and for eternity. ‘He will appear a second time….’ We believe it.  

Our Gracious God and our Savior, 
we look forward to the day when You will return. 
We praise You that You have given us Your Word, 
upon which we can rely.  

Tomm Tice
Where the Bush is Burning