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RETURN OF THE LORD

1 Corinthians 1:7
so that you are not lacking in any gift, awaiting eagerly the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Three words are used in connection with the return of the Lord:

(1) Greek, "Parousia", meaning "personal presence," also used by Paul of the "coming" of Stephanas (1Co. 16:17) of Titus (2Co. 7:6); (2Co. 7:7) and of his own "coming" to Philippi (Phi. 1:26). The word means simply personal presence, and is used of the return of the Lord as that event relates to the blessing of the saints; (1Co. 15:23); (1Th. 4:14); (1Th. 4:17) and to the destruction of the man of sin (2Th. 2:8).

(2) Greek, "Apokalupsis", meaning "unveiling," "revelation." The use of this word emphasizes the visibility of the Lord's return. It is used of the Lord (2Th. 1:7); (1Pe. 1:7); (1Pe. 1:13); (1Pe. 4:13) of the sons of God in connection with the Lord's return (Rom. 8:19) and of the man of sin (2Th. 2:3); (2Th. 2:6); (2Th. 2:8) and always implies visibility.

(3) Greek, "Epiphaneia", meaning "appearing," translated, "brightness" (2Th. 2:8) A.V.; "manifestation," R.V., and means simply an appearing. It is used of both advents. (2Ti. 1:10); (2Th. 2:8); (1Ti. 6:14); (2Ti. 4:1); (2Ti. 4:8); (Tit. 2:13).

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