Parousia
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- noun
- /ˌpærəˈuziə/
- Specialized
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- Jesus' manifestation to the anointed children of God is what is going to occur during the actual parousia, the revelation and manifestation of Christ.
Examples
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During the parousia, it is believed that Jesus will judge the living and the dead at the Last Judgment.
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Many Christians prepare themselves spiritually in anticipation of the parousia, which is believed to be the return of Christ.
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Well, how do you get ready for the parousia?
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How would you get ready for a parousia?
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Down through history, as people have thought of the parousia, they have often focused on trying to interpret the signs of the times.
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Parousia, in theological terms, refers to Christ's coming as king: the second coming.
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Peter stated that he and the other apostles acquainted Christians with the power and parousia of Jesus by being eyewitnesses of his glory.
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Finally, the parousia will bring about a "new heaven and a new earth" as promised to the prophets (2 Peter 3:13; Rev. 21:1-4).
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The teachings concerning the parousia emphasize that believers should live righteously as they await the Second Coming.
Synonyms
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The return of Jesus Christ to earth to judge people at the end of the world
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Christians believe Jesus will return to earth to judge people
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The expected return of Jesus Christ to judge the world
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The return of Jesus Christ to earth to judge all people
Surface Forms
Etymology
Parousia comes from an old Greek word meaning 'presence' or 'arrival', and you can think of it like the English word presence. In Christian use it came to mean the great 'arrival' when Christ returns, so Parousia now means the Second Coming.