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When Jesus Returns

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Year 2003 Edition year
Pages 288 Mid-length read
Vibe pastoral clarifying

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Good fit if you want...

  • You want a Bible-centered, plainspoken take on eschatology.
  • You prefer pastoral guidance over speculative timelines.

Maybe skip if...

  • You seek fictional or sensationalized end-times narratives.
  • You want highly technical academic theology or exhaustive scholarly apparatus.
  • You only want something with very current references and examples.

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Summary

J. David Pawson surveys biblical teaching on the Second Coming, distinguishing myth from scripture and offering pastoral guidance on what believers should expect and how to live in light of it.

Edition on file: 2003 • Hodder & Stoughton • 288 pages • ISBN 9780340612118.

Why this book now

For readers wrestling with current cultural change and spiritual questions, Pawson’s steady biblical focus offers clarity and application.

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Reading commitment

Light Short sit-downs

About a medium-length read (roughly 288 pages) with straightforward chapters; expect a few evenings or a focused weekend to finish.

What stands out here

This Hodder & Stoughton 2003 edition presents Pawson’s accessible exposition aimed at church readers and laypeople seeking applied biblical teaching on the Second Coming.

Best way to approach it

Read chapter-by-chapter and pause to consult Scripture references; suitable for individual reflection or small-group discussion.

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A clear, practical guide to Christian expectations, prophecy and preparedness for Christ’s promised return.

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