1000 years from now, will Christians still be expecting the imminent return of Christ?

Answer 1

Yup, and it will be really close still...

Answer 2

In the Bible Jesus teaches that no one but God knows the time for Jesus' return. (Matthew 24:36 AND Mark 13:32 And the book of Second Peter talks about you, friend, as a sign of the imminence of Jesus' return (bet you didn't know you were fulfilling prophecy, did you?) : "In the last days, scoffers will come, walking after their own lusts, 4 And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as [they were] from the beginning of the creation. 3:8 But, beloved, don't be ignorant of this one thing, that one day with the Lord is like a thousand years, and a thousand years like one day. 9 The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some men count slowness; but is patient with us, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

So the answer is, that just as Jesus' own disciples expected him at any time 2000 years later we still expect him, soon. When he comes back, if you aren't following him, you'll be too late. Would you like to know how to become a Christ follower?

Answer 3

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Answer 4

2Pe 3:3 Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts,


2Pe 3:4 And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as [they were] from the beginning of the creation.

Answer 5

Let me ask a question with a question - Why did you place a timeframe on the return of Jesus? Remember our time does not correspond with God's time-table. Those of us who are Christians believe and await the return of our Savior. We do not question God or push Him to come back. In His time - In His time.

Answer 6

Right before Jesus went to the cross to die for our sin, He made a wonderful promise to His followers. He said (John 14:1-3 NIV) "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God ; trust also in me. {2} In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. {3} 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."

The disciples thought He would return for them in their day, but He did not return. After the cross, the Christians were persecuted for their faith in Jesus and what He did for them at the cross. Many suffered torturous deaths because they would not denounce their belief in Jesus as the Messiah. But the true believers did not lose faith. In the midst of their persecution and horrific abuse, they held on to the promise of Jesus’ return. When they saw each other in the workplace, marketplace or in their house churches, they would greet one another with the word “Maranatha” which means “O Lord come!”

Now, over 2,000 years later as we live in a world that grows increasingly out of step with the Gospel we continue to wait for the return of our Lord. To us, it’s a long time to wait. It’s like a kid on Christmas Eve waiting until the next morning to open gifts. The hours seem to pass by so slow, but Christmas morning comes. It’s like a teenager waiting for that special birthday to come so that they can get their driving permit. The months and days seem to pass by so slow, but the birthday arrives. It’s like the student counting the days until they graduate and get out of school. Graduation day seems to never get there, but one day they walk across the stage and receive their diploma. It’s like the couple in love setting the wedding date and waiting anxiously for the day to arrive, but the days seem to come slower and slower. It’s like awaiting the birth of a child. The due date seems to never arrive. It’s like the middle aged person counting down the days to retirement so that they can spend their days as they please, but retirement seem so far away.

It may seem like a long time coming, but rest assured that Jesus will keep His promise. God’s Word says (2 Peter 3:9 NIV) “The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance."

I have prayed for you today.

Know that you are loved.

Answer 7

Yes, I hope you aren't still laughing when he does come back, because you will be left behind.

Answer 8

you just read what pastor greg worte.