Peter tells us in 2 Peter 3:9 that at least one reason Jesus has not returned is that He is patient and gracious. Although Jesus' coming for His church will be a time of great rejoicing for those of us who have placed our faith in Him (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17), it will be a time where wickedness on the earth is dramatically increased (Matthew 24:21) and a time of intense judgment on those who have chosen to reject Jesus Christ (Matthew 24:31). By holding off His return, Jesus is demonstrating grace and patience in order to give all men an abundance of opportunity to turn to Him.
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