The Second Coming: Signs of Christ's Return and the End of the Age (Hardcover)

by John F. MacArthur (Author)

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"And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also." John 14:3 ESV

Jesus Christ was very clear: One day He will return—and none of us knows when. Vocal fanatics claim to know the details of the Second Coming, causing many Christians to all but ignore the good news that Jesus is coming again. Yet God’s own Word commands us to know the signs of the times, to remain watchful, and to be ready—whenever Christ comes.

This book is a straightforward, in-depth exploration of the key biblical texts regarding the Second Coming; most notably, Christ’s longest and most important eschatological message, the Olivet Discourse. As you study what the Word of God says about these matters, it will stir in your heart an earnest longing for Christ’s return—as well as a certainty about how to live expectantly until He comes again. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 239 pages
• Publisher: Crossway Books; 1St Edition edition (July 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1581341210
• ISBN-13: 978-1581341218
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #601,744 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pretty Decent, not Technical, Good Intro for Premill/Pretrib, April 15, 2004

By	kerry195 "KG" (Theologically Correct dot Com) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Second Coming: Signs of Christ's Return and the End of the Age (Paperback)

If you've ever wondered about eschatology, MacArthur's got a very simple book here. Written on the level of those who've never dealt with anything dealing with the end times, he gives a very sobering and balanced view (representing the premillennial, pretribulational rapture). He decries 'newspaper theology' and goes to great lengths to steer believers away from the kooks and loonies like Jack Van Impe, the Lalondes, Hal Lindsey, John Hagee and others. He encourages believers to work as though Christ could appear at any moment to take them away, yet at the same time work as if He is afar off, redeeming our time while here on earth.

The book also serves as MacArthur's volley on full preterism (a heretical view which teaches that ALL prophecy has been fulfiled, including the second coming of Christ), with a few smacks and jabs at partial preterism (which teaches that MOST prophecy was fulfilled at 70 A.D. and we still await the second coming of Christ), since both use the same hermeneutical system.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Puts the focus on Christ, July 27, 2000

By	"kerry195" (Baltimore, MD USA) - See all my reviews

John MacArthur has done a pretty good job in this book. It's light reading- nothing too heavy here. The one thing I appreciate about this book is that he puts the focus on Christ (contra the focus on signs like Van Impe, Lindsey and other sensationalistic writers). MacArthur's writings will make you have a more humble attitude toward the Second Coming of Christ. I recommend this book for beginners and even for a few folks who are already familiar with premillennial eschatology.

I'd like to see MacArthur expand further on this topic.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent First Reference For Biblical End Times Theology, February 14, 2000

By	Kenneth P. Ehrlich (USA) - See all my reviews

This book gives an excellent overview of God's eternal plan for Israel and the Church. It does not provide a whole lot of nuts and bolts eschatology, but I don't think that was the author's intent. I strongly recommend it for the reader who wants to seek and embrace God's eternal plan for his children. After reading this book, I would recommend "End Times" by Walvoord for a more detailed eschatological account.