Definition

Noun: A member of a Christian denomination that believes in and expects the imminent Second Coming (Advent) of Jesus Christ.

Usage

The term "Second Adventist" is used to identify a person belonging to a specific Christian group. It functions as a countable noun. * The preacher was a devout Second Adventist. * Some Second Adventists gathered to study biblical prophecy.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in historical or theological contexts to describe groups in the 19th century that emphasized the soon return of Christ. It can be synonymous with "Millerite" in reference to the movement led by William Miller.
• The belief system itself is sometimes referred to as Second Adventism.

Variants and Related Words

• Adventist (noun): A broader term that can refer to any Christian emphasizing the Advent (coming) of Christ, including but not limited to Seventh-day Adventists. "Second Adventist" is a more specific subset.
• Millerite (noun): A historical term for a follower of William Miller, a key figure in the Second Adventist movement of the 1840s.

Synonyms

• Millenarian (in a specific Christian context)
• Chiliast (a theological term for one who believes in a future thousand-year reign of Christ)

Related Idioms/Phrases

• Awaiting the Advent: This phrase describes the core belief of Second Adventists.
• The Blessed Hope: A term used within Adventist theology to refer to the expectation of Christ's return.

Noun

1. a member of Christian denomination that expects the imminent advent of Christ