Too much has been made about the controversies surrounding the theology of the return of Jesus Christ our Lord. For some the return is simply an escape plan. For others it is part of a gigantic puzzle filled with secret clues, dates, and interpretations. But none of this would have been on Paul’s mind. He simply wanted his readers to understand why the return of Christ was to be the foundation of their hope while living in this sin-drenched, broken world. This weekend we look at the return of Christ the King to the world in a way that is meant to enlighten and encourage us to persevere in the mission of Jesus, through the church, to the world.