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Parousia (Noun)

Meaning

(Christian theology) the reappearance of Jesus as judge for the Last Judgment.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural events.

Examples

  • The biblical accounts of the parousia are understood by most Christians as the return of Jesus to judge all humanity.
  • According to Christian eschatology, the parousia will occur at the end of time, marking the final triumph of God over evil.
  • Some Christian theologians interpret the parousia as a spiritual event, rather than a physical one, in which Jesus is revealed in the hearts of believers.
  • The early Christian church considered the parousia to be imminent, expecting Jesus to return within their lifetimes to bring about the Last Judgment.
  • The parousia is often associated with the Second Coming of Christ, in which Jesus returns to earth to establish a new heaven and a new earth.

Synonyms

  • Second Coming Of Christ
  • Second Advent
  • Second Coming
  • Advent
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