Scripture testifies to the fact that the Lord is coming for His church. According to 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18, this event will close the age with the resurrection of the dead in Christ, and living saints will be “caught up” to meet the Lord in the air.
After meeting Christ in the air at the time of the Rapture, the church will proceed to heaven. There, according to many New Testament passages, the church will be judged for reward.
The first reference to the Second Coming of Christ in the Scriptures is found in connection with the prediction of the regathering of Israel in Deuteronomy 30:1–5, where Israel is encouraged to repent and return to the Lord.