Throughout history, God’s people have been longing for the Second Coming of Jesus. It represents the end of all sin and sorrow and the establishment of eternal peace. Even in our secular age, the theme of the Second Coming is still found in society. Many Second Coming scenarios are portrayed in popular media, almost always including times of trouble and tribulation.

But what does the Bible actually teach about the Second Coming of Christ? Will it be in secret? What are the signs of His coming? Can we know for certain whether that time is near?

Signs in the Bible
Signs in History
Signs Today

This article is adapted from Truth Matters by Professor Walter J. Veith an international speaker who has studied Biblical issues in-depth in his quest for truth. His popular series Genesis Conflict brings the debate between creation and evolution to a new climax as he dissects the arguments with a scientific eye. His highly-acclaimed series Total Onslaught sheds light on the state of the world today as we move to a one-world government and an anticipated apocalypse.