Revelation of Christ

Easton, 1897

The second advent of Christ. Three different Greek words are used by the apostles to express this, (1) apokalupsis (1 Corinthians 1;1 Corinthians 7; 2 Thessalonians 1:7; 1 Peter 1:7, 1 Peter 1:13); (2) parousia (Matthew 24:3, Matthew 24:27; 1 Thessalonians 2:19; James 5:7, James 5:8); (3) epiphaneia (1 Timothy 6:14; 2 Timothy 1:10; 2 Timothy 4:1-8; Titus 2:13). There existed among Christians a wide expectation, founded on Matthew 24:29, Matthew 24:30, Matthew 24:34, of the speedy return of Christ. (See MILLENNIUM.)