The period at the end of time when Jesus will return to claim faithful believers and members of His church as His own <1 Cor. 1:8; 5:5; 2 Cor. 1:14; Phil. 1:10>. A related concept, DAY OF THE LORD, focuses on God's judgment against unbelievers. Also see ESCHATOLOGY.

(from Nelson's Illustrated Bible Dictionary)

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