second coming of Christ

second coming of Christ
   This term refers to the Parousia, which will mark the culmination of history and the fulfillment of allcreation.

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  • second coming — n the second coming the time in the future when Christians believe that Jesus Christ will come back to earth …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • Second Coming — n. Christian Theol. the expected return of Christ, at the Last Judgment: also Second Advent …   English World dictionary

  • Second Coming, the — in Christianity, the return of JESUS CHRIST to Earth …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

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