Advent and the Second Coming - a podcast by Jonathan Michael Jones

Advent begins
this coming Sunday. Advent is the beginning of the Christian annual calendar,
not the end. The word, Advent, comes from the Latin adventus, meaning
coming. It is a crucial time of remembrance, observation, and reality in the
liturgical calendar. Advent represents a cycle of light present in a dark
world. The season is not synonymous with Christmas, as some might think; yet,
Advent presents a place from which Christmastide may continue in the trajectory
of Christ’s life. A common misconception of Advent, however, is that the season
prepares for a celebration of the First Coming of Christ. By intent, Advent
focuses primarily on the Second Coming of Christ. Advent’s focus on the First
Coming should only be considered in relationship to the Second Coming, i.e. the
church’s connection to Israel in awaiting the Messiah. Furthermore, the Second
Coming significantly impacts how one views the First Coming and certainly
impacts the way one worships because of both. My aim here is to offer an
enhanced perspective on Advent and the Second Coming.

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