What is the current Christian thinking on "the second coming of Christ" ?

Question

Don H - I cannot see a single judgmental sentiment in the question.

Nor does it say "in human form".

Is it the word "thinking" that really troubles you ?

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Answer 1

It is still as misguided and backward as it was 2000 years ago. If another 2000 years went by, do you think Christians would change their mind anyway? Time is not on their side.

Answer 2

The current thinking is that He will come back. Only God the Father knows when and no one else. There are signs that will happen and have happened to indecate it is approaching but no one knows for sure. Don't focus on it just be aware of it.

Answer 3

LOL - YES, Christians. When IS Jesus coming back? I mean, so far all of your predictions have been incorrect. So, I'm curious what your next incorrect prediction will be? Why not make it fun? It'll be wrong anyway. Let's go for the inauguration date of our next president.

Answer 4

That varies widely depending on the denomination of fundie church.

Don't they wonder why this was never believed until the 1800's?

Answer 5

There are many different schools of thought on the subject.

Because Revelation is written in code and metaphors, it is easy to misinterpret.

For me, I am just living each day as it comes. His grace is sufficient. (2 Cor. 12:9)

Answer 6

according to the BIBLE Jesus said he would return within the life times of his apostles. seems the fundies conveniently overlooked that little scripture.

Answer 7

The same as it always was, he will return. When we do not know nor do we know what form that return will take

Answer 8

See study guides at http://www.bcbsr.com/books/rev.html

Answer 9

This idea is a misunderstanding of scripture.

Jesus has no intention of returning as a living human. He already did that.

This time Jesus is returning in the hearts of those who have accepted his message and try to live their lives to emulate his teachings. Few actually do this. It requires a radically different interpretation of love from the one understood by most so-called believers. Most people see love as something that you keep in reserve only for those you have judged worthy of it.

This is not love at all. This is only judgment. Judgment is the exact opposite of what Jesus was teaching. Remember judge not lest ye be judged. Jesus asks us to love our neighbor. Notice that there is no accept for in this statement. Every one is intended to be included in this love Jesus ask us to have for our fellow man. This type of universal application of love requires no judgment on our part because Jesus’' intent was that no one be left out of it.

This is a difficult pill to swallow for any religion that thinks of it's self as being the one true and only correct way to God. This idea of exclusivity is the exact opposite of the message of inclusively that Jesus gave us.

Attaining the goals that Jesus set for us may be difficult within the constraints most religions impose. This is why many who seriously try to emulate the true teachings of Jesus in their lives do not ascribe to any particular religious following. They follow the truth in their hearts where Jesus has taken up residence.

Love and blessings.

Answer 10

still judgement day.. that purgatory will finally end and that all good souls will go to heaven and bad ones to hell...
still the same old stuffs