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Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believe that there will be a Second Coming of Jesus Christ to the earth sometime in the future. The Church and its leaders do not make predictions of the actual date of the Second Coming. According to the Church's teachings, the true gospel will be taught in all parts of the world prior to the Second Coming.[1] They believe that there will be increasingly severe wars, earthquakes, hurricanes, and other man-made and natural disasters prior to the Second Coming.[2] PurposeThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints teaches that God loves all people,[3] both those who are present on the earth, as well as those who have been on the earth previously. Its theology holds that all people will be resurrected because of the atonement of Christ;[4] however, in order to gain exaltation, there are certain ordinances a person needs which need to be performed while on the earth, including baptism, confirmation, temple endowment, and celestial marriage.[5][6][7] The Church believes that God will provide a way for those who have not received the required ordinances to have the work done for them.[8] Human beings will not miss the chance to get into heaven due to failing to learn about or embrace Latter-day Saint teachings while alive. Through temple work done by living proxies and through missionary work taking place in the spirit world, the church claims that non-Mormons have the opportunity to accept these ordinances after they have died.[9] It is believed that those who have died who have not received these ordinances, or do not know or understand about Christ, will be taught in the afterlife.[10] This work is done similar to the way missionary work is done in life.[11] It is believed that in the afterlife, individuals retain their beliefs, knowledge and agency, and they will still be able to choose for themselves what they desire. Having the work done for them does nothing unless they desire it. It will not change their religion, beliefs, or feelings, unless they themselves decide to accept the work done for them.[12] Latter-day Saints currently perform this work by researching genealogical records for the names of deceased persons in their families, performing ordinances such as baptism and marriage with living proxies in temple ceremonies. Latter-day Saints believe that those who have died who have also received these ordinances act as missionaries to the unconverted who have passed on in an effort to persuade them to accept the work done on their behalf and accept the parts of the gospel that they did not learn or accept in life. Latter-day Saints believe that this work will continue after the Second Coming, during a period Latter-day Saints refer to as the Millennium. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints teaches that Jesus Christ will return to the earth to prepare for ordinance and conversion work to be done for all people who have ever lived, as well as to prepare the Earth itself for the completion of its mission as a testing ground for human souls.[13] TimingAccording to the Doctrine and Covenants, which is considered scriptural canon in the Church, "[the Son of Man] now reigneth in the heavens and will reign till he descends on the earth … which time is nigh at hand … but the hour and the day no man knoweth, neither the angels in heaven, nor shall they know until he comes."[14] The Church teaches that no person will be given the knowledge of when the Second Coming is to occur. There are no official teachings speculating about an exact time or date. Although the exact time and date is not known, Latter-day Saints believe that specific events must take place as signs before the Second Coming can occur.[15][16] EventsThe Church teaches that Jesus will come in "power and great glory."[17] Latter-day Saints believe that the person who will arrive is the same Jesus as the one who ascended to heaven in the New Testament account[18] and that he will still have the marks of the nails in his hands and feet that he gained from the Crucifixion when he returns.[19] SignsThe Church teaches that the entire Earth will be aware of the arrival of Jesus, including non-believers.[20][21] Events that are specified in Church teachings to occur at the Second Coming include:
Actions of Christ{{Religious text primary|Section|date=October 2018}}The Church is fairly specific about the events that will occur at the Second Coming. It is believed that Christ will do the following things, though no order or time frame is specified:{{cn|date=October 2018}}
The Millennium{{Religious text primary|section|date=October 2018}}According to the Church's doctrine, the Millennium is believed to be a period of peace and righteousness.[36] During this time, Jesus will personally reign on the earth, and Satan will be bound and have no power over the people due to their righteousness.[37] Latter-day Saints teach that during the first part of the Millennium, many missionaries will be needed throughout the world to teach those on the Earth. However, as time progresses, missionary work will decrease as the knowledge that Jesus is the Christ and knowledge about the gospel spreads.[13] During the Millennium, the majority of the work and ordinances necessary for salvation for those who have died will be completed. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints teaches that the individuals retain free will whether or not they chose to perform the ordinances themselves or if the ordinances were performed by proxy. Doctrinally, deceased individuals must voluntarily accept the ordinances and become converted to the teachings of Christ for them to come into effect. Latter-day Saints believe that the human family tree all the way to Adam will have its temple ordinances completed.[13] This work will be made possible through the help of those who have been resurrected at or before the Second Coming of Christ.[38] Latter-day Saints believe that organizations and families will continue through the Millennium similar as they are now.[38] Close to the end of the Millennium, it is believed that Satan will be loosed for a short period of time.[39] At this point, the Archangel Michael, who the Church teaches is the same person as Adam, will lead the righteous in a final battle against Satan and his followers. Church teachings hold that Satan and his followers will be cast into a place referred to as outer darkness. Because Satan and his followers had once lived in the presence of God, they have an undeniable knowledge of God, Jesus Christ, and their plan for humanity. Their rebellion is treated as the only unforgivable sin in Mormonism: rebellion against God's plan and attempting to deceive the people who inhabit the earth. The only people that lived on the Earth that will be cast out with Satan are those who have gained a similarly factual, non-faith-based understanding of God and his plan, and then denied or falsified this truth. These are known as the Sons of Perdition.[40][41] It is believed at the close of the Millennium, with all the work complete, the final judgment of the souls of human beings will take place.[42] The Earth will then receive its paradisaical glory or become "celestialized" and those who lived on this earth and worthy of celestial glory, will inherit it and live with God and Christ.[43] Major signs precedingThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believes that no man shall know the hour of the coming of Christ, however there are signs which have been given which will show that the Second Coming is approaching.[44] Some of the major events, and their believed fulfillment states that have been prophesied, are listed below: Restitution of all thingsThe Book of Acts states, "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord; And he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you: Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began."[45] It is believed that this means that there must be a restitution of all things before the Second Coming. The Book of Revelation says, "And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people".[46] This gospel believed to be the same church that was on the earth when Christ was here initially, and that it must be restored to the earth. It would then be established throughout the world. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believes that the true church that was originally formed became corrupted within decades of being established by Jesus Christ. Since God is the same yesterday, today and always,[47] this restoration would need to be done through divine revelation, the same as it has been done in times of old. Believed fulfillment state: Majority fulfilled (more yet to come) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believes this was done with Joseph Smith and that he did receive divine revelation, and was called to be a prophet in modern times. The Church believes itself to be the true church and that it has all of the signs in scripture about the workings of the true church.[48] They also believe "in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church, namely apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, and so forth".[49] Opposition to the restorationIt is believed that if there is truly a God, there must truly be a devil. If there was true doctrine taught from God, then there must truly be a force that would do everything in his power to make men believe anything but the truth.[50] That means that if there was a true Church established by revelation, that there must be great opposition to the truth, and that those people that followed it would be seen as strange and peculiar by most. Believed fulfillment state: Fulfilled The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believes this has been fulfilled, both with the persecution of the early saints, and the way that many view the Church and its people now. There are many rumors that persist which are blatant falsehoods about the people in the church, ranging from the practice of polygamy to members having horns. ElijahIn the Book of Malachi, it is prophesied that before the Second Coming, "Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord: And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers".[51] Believed fulfillment state: Fulfilled It is believed that Elijah appeared to the prophet Joseph Smith on April 3, 1836, and conferred upon him the keys to the current dispensation.[52] Although many faiths believe that Elijah will come before the Second Coming, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the only major Christian denomination that believes that he already has. Gathering of JudahThe Book of Isaiah states: "And he shall set up an ensign for the nations, and shall assemble the outcasts of Israel, and gather together the dispersed of Judah from the four corners of the earth."[53] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believes in both a literal gathering, and a figurative gathering. The ensign is believed to be the church, and the figurative gathering is the gathering of members into the church. The literal gathering of the dispersed of Judah is believed to be a gathering back into the Holy Land.[54] Believed fulfillment state: Fulfilled and in progress In 1841 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sent apostle Orson Hyde to the Holy Land to dedicate the land for the return of the Jewish people. At the time there were fewer than 5,000 Jewish people in the entire land of Palestine.[55]{{Dubious|Dubious Ensign Reference|date=December 2013}} {{As of|2009|df=us}}, there were millions of Jewish people within Israel.[56] Proselytizing in IsraelA sign that has yet to take place is the commencement of missionary work within Israel. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believes that before the return of Christ, that the gospel must be taught to those who are in Israel, and the church must be legally established within those bounds.[55] Believed fulfillment state: currently emplaced Currently, religious proselytizing is allowed within Israel, but The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints refrains from proselytizing based on an agreement with the government of Israel.[57] Temple in Jerusalem{{See also|Third Temple}}The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believes that there will be a temple[55] built within Jerusalem. This Church is one of only a few churches that believe in the building of temples. The temple within Jerusalem will be built with one additional distinguishing feature that all other LDS temples do not have. This temple will contain a throne, which, at times, the Savior will personally sit and reign over the house of Israel.[55][58] Concerning the temple in Jerusalem, Orson Pratt stated, "By and by there will be a Temple built at Jerusalem. Who do you think is going to build it? You may think that it will be the unbelieving Jews who rejected the Savior. I believe that which is contained on the 77th page of the Book of Mormon, as well as in many other places, in that same book, will be literally fulfilled. The Temple at Jerusalem will undoubtedly be built, by those who believe in the true Messiah. Its construction will be, in some respects different from the Temples now being built. It will contain the throne of the Lord, upon which he will, at times, personally sit, and will reign over the house of Israel for ever. It may also contain twelve other thrones, on which the twelve ancient Apostles will sit, and judge the twelve tribes of Israel."[59] More recently, Bruce R. McConkie stated, "Who are those 'that are far off' who shall come to Jerusalem to build the house of the Lord? Surely they are the Jews who have been scattered afar. By what power and under whose authorization shall the work be done? There is only one place under the whole heavens where the keys of temple building are found. There is only one people who know how to build temples and what to do in them when they are completed. That people is the Latter-day Saints. The temple in Jerusalem will not be built by Jews who have assembled there for political purposes as at present. It will not be built by a people who know nothing whatever about the sealing ordinances and their application to the living and the dead. It will not be built by those who know nothing about Christ and his laws and the mysteries reserved for the saints. But it will be built by Jews who have come unto Christ, who once again are in the true fold of their ancient Shepherd, and who have learned anew about temples because they know that Elijah did come, not to sit in a vacant chair at some Jewish feast of the Passover, but to the Kirtland Temple on April 3, 1836, to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery. The temple in Jerusalem will be built by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 'They that are far off,' they that come from an American Zion, they who have a temple in Salt Lake City will come to Jerusalem to build there another holy house in the Jerusalem portion of 'the mountains of the Lord's house.'"[60] Believed fulfillment state: Pending A temple has not been built at this time. Two witnesses in JerusalemIt is believed that two people will be called to preach the gospel in the land of Jerusalem, and that they will have the faith and power to cause miracles as seen in the Book of Revelation.[61] Since they are given the rights to prophecy, it is believed that they are prophets.[62] These prophets will be called to teach the gospel during a time of great conflict, and will be able to keep the nations gathered against Israel at bay for their ministry. This conflict is believed to be part of the battle of Armageddon, which is to take place near Megiddo or the Valley of Jezreel. After three and a half years, they will be killed by their enemies, and their bodies will lie in the street for three and a half days. Then a large earthquake will occur and they will rise miraculously and will ascend into heaven. Any of the twelve apostles could be considered a prophet, as they are accepted by the church as prophets, seers and revelators. Believed fulfillment state: Pending The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints currently does not proselytize in Israel. Other signs precedingAccording to one Latter-day Saint commentator,[63] there are many signs, many of which have already passed.
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Notes1. ^1 Matthew 24:14 KJV 2. ^{{lds|Doctrine and Covenants|dc|45|26}} 3. ^John 3:16 KJV 4. ^"Atonement of Jesus Christ", lds.org. 5. ^{{cite journal |url= http://www.lds.org/ensign/1995/02/salvation-for-the-dead |title= Salvation for the Dead |last= Todd |first= Jay M. |date=February 1995 |journal= Ensign |accessdate= 6 July 2011}} 6. ^Mark 16:16 KJV 7. ^John 3:5 KJV 8. ^1 Corinthians 15:29 KJV 9. ^John 5:25 KJV 10. ^1 Peter 4:6 KJV 11. ^1 1 Peter 3:19 KJV 12. ^{{citation |url= http://lds.org/study/topics/baptisms-for-the-dead?lang=eng |contribution= Baptisms for the Dead |title= Gospel Study: Study by Topic |series= lds.org |publisher= LDS Church |accessdate= 6 July 2010}} 13. ^1 2 {{cite book |chapter= Millennium |title= True to the Faith |year= 2004 |pages= 103–104 |location= Salt Lake City, Utah |publisher= LDS Church |url= http://www.lds.org/manual/true-to-the-faith/millennium }} 14. ^{{lds|Doctrine and Covenants|dc|49|6|7}} 15. ^Matthew 24:3 KJV 16. ^{{lds|Doctrine and Covenants|dc|45|38|39}} 17. ^1 Matthew 24:30 KJV 18. ^Acts 1:11 KJV 19. ^John 20:20 KJV 20. ^{{lds|Doctrine and Covenants|dc|88|103-106}} 21. ^Joseph Smith–Matthew 1:25-26 (Matthew 24:26-27) 22. ^{{lds|Doctrine and Covenants|dc|88|93}} 23. ^1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 KJV 24. ^{{lds|Doctrine and Covenants|dc|88|96}} 25. ^Isaiah 45:23 KJV 26. ^{{lds|Doctrine and Covenants|dc|88|103|106}} 27. ^Luke 23:43 KJV 28. ^2 Nephi 9:13 29. ^Acts 24:15 KJV 30. ^2 Corinthians 12:2 KJV 31. ^Revelation 20 4-5 KJV 32. ^Malachi 4:1 KJV 33. ^Zechariah 12:10 KJV 34. ^Zechariah 13:6 KJV 35. ^Ezekiel 21:27 KJV 36. ^Isaiah 2:4 KJV 37. ^Revelation 20:3 KJV 38. ^1 {{cite book | chapter-url = http://www.lds.org/manual/gospel-principles/chapter-45-the-millennium |title= Gospel Principles |chapter= Chapter 45: The Millennium |year= 2009 |publisher= LDS Church |accessdate= 6 July 2011}} 39. ^Revelation 20:7 KJV 40. ^{{citation |url= http://lds.org/scriptures/gs/sons-of-perdition |contribution= Sons of Perdition |title= Guide to the Scriptures |series= Standard Works |publisher= LDS Church |accessdate= 6 July 2011}} 41. ^John 17:12 KJV 42. ^“Extracts from William Clayton’s Private Book,” p. 8, Journals of L. John Nuttall, 1857–1904{{Unreliable source?|date=July 2011}} 43. ^{{lds|Doctrine and Covenants|dc|130|7|9}} 44. ^{{cite journal |url= http://www.lds.org/ensign/2004/05/preparation-for-the-second-coming |title= Preparation for the Second Coming |last= Oaks |first= Dallin H. |authorlink= Dallin H. Oaks |journal= Ensign |date=May 2004 |accessdate= 6 July 2011}} 45. ^Acts 3:19-21 KJV 46. ^Revelation 14:6 KJV 47. ^Hebrews 13:8 KJV 48. ^{{cite journal |url= http://www.lds.org/ensign/1979/05/signs-of-the-true-church |title= Signs of the True Church |last= Petersen |first= Mark E. |authorlink= Mark E. Petersen |journal= Ensign |date=May 1979 |accessdate = 6 July 2011}} 49. ^Articles of Faith 1:6 50. ^{{lds|Doctrine and Covenants|dc|10|12}} 51. ^Malachi 4:5-6 KJV 52. ^{{cite journal |last= Hamula |first= James J. |authorlink= James J. Hamula |date=December 2010 |title= Commandments, Calamities, and the Second Coming |url= http://www.lds.org/ensign/2010/12/commandments-calamities-and-the-second-coming |journal= Ensign }} 53. ^Isaiah 11:12 KJV 54. ^Articles of Faith 1:10 55. ^1 2 3 {{cite journal |url= http://www.lds.org/ensign/1972/05/the-future-of-the-holy-land |title= The Future of the Holy Land |last= Ludlow |first= Daniel H. |authorlink= Daniel H. Ludlow |journal= Ensign |date=May 1972 |accessdate= 6 July 2010}} 56. ^{{cite news |url= http://www.haaretz.com/news/israel-on-eve-of-rosh-hoshanah-population-hits-7-5m-75-4-jewish-1.7768 |title= Israel on eve of Rosh Hoshanah: Population hits 7.5m, 75.4% Jewish |author= Haaretz Service |newspaper= Haaretz |date= 16 September 2009 |accessdate= 6 July 2011 }} 57. ^https://www.state.gov/j/drl/rls/irf/2001/5697.htm 58. ^Revelation 7:15 KJV 59. ^{{cite journal |last1=Pratt |first1=Orson |year=1877 |journal=Journal of Discourses |title=Building Temples |volume=19 |pages=19–20 |url=http://en.fairmormon.org/Journal_of_Discourses/19/2 |accessdate=28 June 2011 }} 60. ^{{ cite book |title= The Millennial Messiah: The Second Coming of the Son of Man |year= 1987 |pages= 276–81 |publisher= Shadow Mountain }} 61. ^Revelation 11:3-13 KJV 62. ^{{lds|Doctrine and Covenants|dc|77|15}} 63. ^{{cite book |first= Bruce R. |last= McConkie |authorlink= Bruce R. McConkie |year= 1966 |title= Mormon Doctrine |location= Salt Lake City |publisher= Bookcraft|pages= {{Page needed|date=July 2011}} }} 64. ^Joel 2:28 KJV 65. ^{{ cite book |chapter= Lesson 35: God Reveals His Secrets to His Prophets |title= Old Testament: Gospel Doctrine Teacher’s Manual |year= 2001 |pages= 170–74 |url= http://lds.org/manual/old-testament-gospel-doctrine-teachers-manual/lesson-35-god-reveals-his-secrets-to-his-prophets |publisher= LDS Church }} 66. ^{{cite journal |url= http://www.lds.org/liahona/2001/04/special-witnesses-of-christ |title= Special Witnesses of Christ |journal= Liahona |date=April 2001 |accessdate= 6 July 2011}} 67. ^Mormon 5:20 68. ^{{cite journal |url= http://www.lds.org/ensign/1987/11/our-divine-constitution |title= Our Divine Constitution |last= Benson |first= Ezra Taft |authorlink= Ezra Taft Benson |journal= Ensign |date=November 1987 |accessdate= 6 July 2010}} 69. ^James 1:5 KJV 70. ^1 Revelation 14:16 KJV 71. ^Psalms 85:11 KJV 72. ^Ezekiel 37:19-20 KJV 73. ^{{lds|Doctrine and Covenants|dc|45|9}} 74. ^Jeremiah 16:19 KJV 75. ^{{citation |contribution= CONVERTS TO CHRISTIANITY, MODERN |first1= Richard |last1= Gottheil |first2= Kaufmann |last2= Kohler |first3= Isaac |last3= Broydé |editor1-last= Singer |editor1-first= Isidore |editor2-last= Adler |editor2-first= Cyrus |year= 1906 |title= Jewish Encyclopedia |publisher= Funk and Wagnalls |location= New York |lccn= 16014703 }} Digital reprint by JewishEncyclopedia.com 76. ^{{Citation |last= Flake |first= Joel A. |contribution= Jesus Christ: Latter-day Appearances of Jesus Christ |contribution-url= http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cdm/ref/collection/EoM/id/3818 |pages= 736–737 |editor-last= Ludlow |editor-first= Daniel H |editor-link= Daniel H. Ludlow |year= 1992 |title= Encyclopedia of Mormonism |location= New York |publisher= Macmillan Publishing |isbn= 0-02-879602-0 |oclc= 24502140 }} 77. ^{{cite journal |url= http://www.lds.org/ensign/1975/08/he-lives-for-we-saw-him |title= He Lives! For We Saw Him |last= Barrett |first= Ivan J. |authorlink= Ivan J. Barrett |journal= Ensign |date=August 1975 |accessdate= 6 July 2011}} 78. ^{{cite journal |url= http://www.lds.org/liahona/1993/08/a-voice-of-warning |title= A Voice of Warning |last= Benson |first= Ezra Taft |authorlink= Ezra Taft Benson |journal= Liahona |date=August 1993 | accessdate = 6 July 2011}} 79. ^{{cite journal |url= http://www.lds.org/ensign/1998/07/gathering-scattered-israel-then-and-now |title= Gathering Scattered Israel: Then and Now |first= Paul K. |last= Browning |journal= Ensign |date=July 1998 |accessdate= 6 July 2011}} 80. ^{{cite journal |url= http://www.lds.org/ensign/1982/01/israels-other-tribes |title= Israel's 'Other Tribes' |first= Vern G. |last= Swanson |journal= Ensign |date=January 1982 |accessdate= 6 July 2011}} 81. ^{{cite journal |url= http://www.lds.org/ensign/1982/01/the-other-tribes-which-are-they |title= The 'Other Tribes': Which Are They? |first= John A. |last= Tvedtnes |journal= Ensign |date=January 1982 |accessdate= 6 July 2011}} 82. ^Romans 11:17 KJV 83. ^{{lds|Doctrine and Covenants|dc|31|4}} 84. ^{{lds|Doctrine and Covenants|dc|86|5}} 85. ^{{lds|Doctrine and Covenants|dc|49|24}} 86. ^2 Nephi 28:18 87. ^{{lds|Doctrine and Covenants|dc|29|21}} 88. ^1 Nephi 13:6-9 89. ^1 {{cite journal |last= Robinson |first= Stephen E. |date=January 1988 |title= Warring against the Saints of God |url= http://www.lds.org/ensign/1988/01/warring-against-the-saints-of-god |journal= Ensign }} Further reading{{refbegin|2}}
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