We may not know when Jesus will come again, but the subject of His return to earth (also known as His ‘second coming’ or the ‘parousia’) forms a large part of New Testament teaching. The topic is said to be mentioned 318 times in the 260 chapters of the New Testament...

The placards proclaim, ‘The end of the world is nigh!’ Despite the majority of people carrying on as though this world will continue as it is for ever, there is a general interest in topics like the ‘end times’ or the apocalypse. Humans are curious creatures; we like...

We have already said that the book of Acts could be summarised as ‘the continuing word and deeds of Jesus by His Spirit through His apostles.’ (John Stott) In this book, we see how the Godhead (Father, Son and Spirit) work in perfect unity and harmony to fulfil God’s...