Second Coming of Christ

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Definition

Proper noun 1. (Christian eschatology) The prophesied future return of Jesus Christ to Earth. This event, also called the Parousia, is a core belief in Christian theology where Christ is expected to return in glory to judge the living and the dead, defeat evil, and establish the fullness of God's kingdom.

Usage
  • The term is used as a singular, proper noun phrase, often capitalized as "the Second Coming of Christ" or simply "the Second Coming."
  • It refers specifically to a future, singular event of global and cosmic significance within Christian belief systems.
Examples
  • Many early Christians lived in eager anticipation of the Second Coming of Christ.
  • The doctrine of the Second Coming is a central tenet of the Nicene Creed.
  • Various interpretations of the Book of Revelation describe signs that will precede the Second Coming of Christ.
Advanced Usage
  • "The Parousia": A theological term of Greek origin used synonymously with the Second Coming, emphasizing the concept of "presence" or "arrival."
  • The phrase can be used in a figurative or hyperbolic sense to describe an awaited event or person of great importance.
    • The fans treated the legendary player's return to the stadium like the Second Coming.
Variants and Related Words
  • Second Coming (n): The common shortened form of the phrase.
  • Advent (n): In theological context, can refer to the Second Coming (often "the Second Advent"), though it more commonly refers to the season leading to Christmas, which celebrates Christ's first coming.
  • Eschatology (n): The part of theology concerned with death, judgment, and the final destiny of the soul and of humankind, of which the Second Coming is a key component.
Synonyms
  • Parousia
  • Christ's return
  • The Day of the Lord (in certain contexts)
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • "Like waiting for the Second Coming": Used informally to express that something is taking a very long time to happen or that someone's arrival is greatly delayed.
    • Hurry up! We've been standing here like we're waiting for the Second Coming.
Noun
  1. (Christian theology) the reappearance of Jesus as judge for the Last Judgment

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