” And inasmuch as it is appointed for men to die once and after this comes judgment, so Christ also, having been offered once to bear the sins of many will appear a second time for salvation without reference to sin, to those who eagerly await Him.” Hebrews 9:27-28

The book of Revelation can be a bit unsettling, can’t it?

It speaks of some pretty scary images before the return of Jesus Christ. The whole period conjures up scenes of plagues, giant horsemen with rather crude names, and souls trembling in fear. Jesus even promised that this time He would come as a lion, not a lamb (Revelation 5:5).

For those who have not accepted Christ, there is a legitimate reason to be fearful of the return of Christ.

There’s fear that you haven’t done enough because the fact is you haven’t done enough. Unless you have been perfect, you have not done enough. And sure enough, when that time comes and Christ returns again, it will be a time of dread and fear because there will be the realization that you have missed out on the incredible gift of salvation that God offers in Jesus Christ.

So, why is it the Christian has no dread of the rapture?

It is because we know that Christ bore our sins on the cross. He has taken upon Himself the judgment that we deserve; because of His sacrifice, we will be spared those horrid consequences.

Instead of the dread of His return, there is actually a longing for it to happen.

When you think of Christ’s second coming, is it dread or joy? Fear or faith?

Written by Bryant Wright, Founder, RFTH