Olivet Discourse

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The Olivet Discourse is a passage in Christian scripture, found in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, where Jesus speaks about the destruction of the Temple and his future Second Coming. Early Christians believed this return of Christ would be imminent, and this belief has persisted among many theologians. The discourse is seen as evidence for the Second Coming in various biblical texts and traditions, including the Book of Revelation. This teaching is a significant aspect of Christianity, focusing on Christ's future reign, judgment, and the reward for the faithful.1

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