Five Truths about Jesus' Coming

1. Jesus' coming will be soon.  The signs of the times (Mt. 24:5-14), content of recent prophecy (6/3/12 - He is coming sooner than we might think -- Mt. 24:44) and testimony of God's Word (Rev. 3:3, 11; 16:15; 22:7, 12, 20; Jn. 14:3) point to His coming.
2. Jesus' coming will be sudden.  It will happen in the twinkling of an eye (1 Cor. 15:51-52) and as a thief in the night (Rev. 3:3; 16:15; 1 Thess. 5:2).  Both analogies share one thing -- suddenness.
3. Jesus' coming will be spectacular.  Think of what we will see (colors previously unknown, creatures previously unseen -- Isa. 6:2-3; Gen. 3:24; Rev. 4:6-8).  Think of what we will hear (sound of the trumpet, shattering of gravestones, shouts of great rejoicing).  Think of who we will see (Old Testament saints such as Abraham, Moses, Elijah and Daniel; New Testament saints such as Peter, James, John and Paul; church leaders such as Martin Luther, John Calvin, Charles Spurgeon and John Wesley; family members who've gone before).  We will see King Jesus!
4. Jesus' coming will be supernatural.  What happened to Enoch (Gen. 5:23-24) and Elijah (2 Kin. 2:11) will happen to all living saints -- we will not die physically but be taken directly into God's presence. 
5. Jesus' coming will be selective.  He is not coming for those who merely use His name, attend His house, fund His church or even do His work (Mt. 7:22-23).  He is coming for those who anticipate His return (Tit. 2:13) and are busy preparing their hearts for it (Mt. 25:1-12).  Jesus is coming for His Bride.  The religious could be severely disappointed.

Let there be repentance (Lu. 21:34), readiness (Mt. 24:42-43) and rejoicing.  Jesus is coming!