Question

How do you confirm the lord has return for the second time

Answer 1

I assume you mean: how would you know that Jesus’ promised “second coming” has actually happened. Short answer: Scripture teaches that Christ’s return will be unmistakable, public, and accompanied by specific signs — and believers are told to test any claimed messiah against the Bible rather than accept private revelations or secret claims.

Practical guide to “confirming” a claimed return

1. Remember what the Bible says about how He will come
- It will be visible and public: “they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven” (Matt. 24:30; cf. Rev. 1:7). It is not a private or secret event.
- The dead in Christ will be raised and there will be bodily transformation and a gathering (1 Thess. 4:13–18).
- Cosmic signs and final judgment accompany His coming (Matt. 24; Rev. 6–20).

2. Beware of false claimants
- Jesus warned of false Christs and false prophets who perform signs (Matt. 24:23–25).
- Test every spirit and every claim (1 John 4:1). Deuteronomy’s test of prophecy also applies: a true prophet’s prediction comes to pass and agrees with God’s revelation (Deut. 18:20–22).

3. Test the claim against core Biblical criteria
- Doctrine: Does the claimant teach the biblical gospel (Christ’s incarnation, atoning death, bodily resurrection, and sole Lordship)? (1 John 4:2–3)
- Prophetic fulfillment: Do the predicted global, unmistakable events occur (global visibility, resurrection of the dead, final judgment, new creation)? A single person’s vision or localized “sign” that contradicts Scripture is not proof.
- Fruits: Humility, holiness and alignment with Scripture should accompany true messengers (Matthew 7:15–20).

4. Don’t rely on miracles or emotional experiences alone
- Scripture warns miracles can accompany deception (Matt. 24:24). Miracles or healings are not final proof if the message contradicts Christ.

5. Use the Christian community and leaders
- Compare the claim with what the historic church and your leaders teach. Discuss evidence publicly, not privately. Beware of movements that isolate followers.

6. Remember we can’t know the timing
- Jesus said no one knows the day or hour (Matt. 24:36). That means skepticism toward precise date claims is warranted.

If you’re asking because someone or some event claims to be the Second Coming, you can tell me the details and I’ll help you check them against these biblical criteria and historical examples of false claims. If you’re asking more theologically (how should Christians live while awaiting His return), the short counsel is: be watchful, faithful, and obedient (Matt. 24:42–44; 1 Thess. 5:1–11).