Christ's Appearance
When Jesus appears, faithful believers will rejoice exceedingly and participate fully in the glories of that day . In his first epistle, John exhorts his congregations “ to abide ” in Jesus. This is necessary so that “ whenever he is manifested, we may have boldness and not be shamed away from him at his arrival .” Believers are summoned to holy living because of the impending arrival of Jesus and the rewards that he will bring with him.