Hebrews 9:28 Salvation and Promise of Second Coming

"so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for Him."

-- Hebrews 9:28

Just as each of us dies once and then faces judgment, Christ also came and died once and got the result which is the atonement of all who place their faith in Him.

Through His death on the cross, He bore the weight of humanity’s sins, offering a path to redemption and reconciliation with God.

But the story doesn’t end there.

Scripture promises that He will appear a second time, not to address sin, for He has already conquered it, but to bring ultimate rescue and salvation to His people.

This verse reminds us of the call to eagerly await Jesus’ return with hope and joy.

We must acknowledge that this anticipation isn’t always evident in our daily lives. As Catholics, we are invited to rekindle that longing.

* Are we living as people who truly await the return of our Savior?
* Do we prepare our hearts, allowing His first coming to transform us and His second coming to inspire us?

Reflect on the significance of Christ’s first coming and the salvation He has already secured for us

Recognise our call to wait eagerly and faithfully, trusting in His perfect plan and finding joy in the promise of His second coming.