{"id":51064,"date":"2019-10-02T14:14:47","date_gmt":"2019-10-02T11:14:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wingulamashahidi.org\/?p=51064"},"modified":"2025-06-20T18:01:53","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T15:01:53","slug":"will-the-lord-jesus-come-to-israel-when-he-returns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wingulamashahidi.org\/en\/2019\/10\/02\/will-the-lord-jesus-come-to-israel-when-he-returns\/","title":{"rendered":"Will the Lord Jesus Come to Israel When He Returns?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many believers are uncertain about how Jesus\u2019 return will unfold. Understanding His coming involves recognizing three main stages, each with a distinct purpose in God\u2019s redemptive plan.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. The First Coming<\/h3>\n

Jesus\u2019 first coming<\/strong> was His incarnation\u2014being born of the Virgin Mary (Luke 1:26-35). During this time, He lived a sinless life, preached the Kingdom of God, performed miracles, died on the cross for our sins, and was resurrected on the third day (1 Corinthians 15:3-4). Finally, He ascended back to heaven (Acts 1:9). This event fulfilled Old Testament prophecies and secured salvation for all who believe.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd the Word became flesh and dwelt among us…\u201d<\/em> (John 1:14)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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2. The Second Coming (The Rapture)<\/h3>\n

The second coming<\/strong>, often understood as the rapture<\/em>, is when Jesus will return to gather His Church. This event does not<\/strong> involve Him fully descending to earth but appearing in the clouds to take believers\u2014both those alive and those who have died\u2014up to heaven (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17).<\/p>\n

\u201cFor the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command… and the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive… will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air.\u201d<\/em> (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

After this, believers will be with Christ in heaven for a period, commonly understood as the seven-year tribulation period<\/strong> (Revelation 6\u201318), where God\u2019s judgment unfolds on earth.<\/p>\n

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3. The Third Coming (The Visible Return and Millennial Reign)<\/h3>\n

The third coming<\/strong> refers to Jesus\u2019 visible return to earth<\/strong> with His saints (the raptured believers) to:<\/p>\n