# Jesus Christ and The Second Coming...Are we waiting for Him to be physically reborn or

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**Post date:** [December 31, 2012, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-christ-and-the-second-coming-are-we-waiting-for-him-to-be-physically-reborn-or/645576/43 "2012-12-31T22:30:31Z")

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> [@Marley23](#):
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> I thought you said the Second Coming was a metaphor.

The Second Coming is a metaphor. The Bible mentions the Second Coming in concrete terms, however, it should not be taken literally.

To me it is a spiritual guide written by individuals who were guided by the Holy Spirit.  
The Second Coming is a Judgment Day, that all believers in Christ will someday have to face before passing or shortly thereafter. On that day we are rewarded for living life in an ethical manner and forgiven for our sins.

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