This piece will not be a proper review of the volume, but just a collection of some of the many significant quotes that can be found in it. It is all about ‘loving his appearing’ as 2 Timothy 4:8 speaks of. But the subtitle explains why this is the case: “Meditations on the Second Coming of Christ.” So it is more of a devotional work, but certainly not devoid of theological depth.

One reviewer complained that it did not cover all the usual theological debates about the millennium, and so on. One that I want to highlight here is the latest work by John Piper: Come Lord Jesus (Crossway, 2023). Of course many more good books have appeared since then. Over a decade ago I did provide a list of some of the better books that are available on these related themes and topics:

Sometimes we need to separate fact from fiction as we read these books. Prophecy buffs have made a killing of course on adding speculation and melodrama to what we do know from Scripture on these matters. There is a never-ending supply of books on eschatology, the last things, the return of our Lord, heaven and hell, the future state, and so on. Written by Bestselling Author John Piper: Author of Don't Waste Your Life, Desiring God, and ProvidenceSome inspiring quotes from his important new book:.Practical: The final 5 chapters are devoted to how Christians should live in this age between the first and second appearing of Christ.Careful Exegesis: Piper pays close and precise attention to the words of Scripture, especially with a view to showing how Jesus and Paul were of one mind about the second coming.Essential, Christ-Exalting Eschatology: Piper guides Christians to examine whether they long for the appearing of Christ, and what this event will mean for Christians, non-Christians, and for Christ himself.He also explores important questions such as, Could Jesus come at any moment, or must certain events happen first? What does it mean to 'Watch, for you know neither the day nor the hour'? and What should we be doing when he comes? With a special focus on the teachings of Jesus, Paul, and Peter, Come, Lord Jesus portrays not only the glory of the revealed Savior, but also the glorification of the resurrected saints. Piper examines key biblical texts around the second coming while encouraging readers toward a Spirit-awakened affection for Jesus's return. In his latest book, Come, Lord Jesus, John Piper addresses all these issues, but stresses that those who love the second coming of Christ will receive a crown of righteousness (2 Timothy 4:6-8). Many people are curious about the second coming of Christ-what it will be like, when it will happen, and what signs will come first. Bestselling Author John Piper Examines End-Times Theology and Scripture's Command to Love the Second Coming of Christ

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