Should the Second Coming actually be called the “Third Coming”?

Every Friday, we answer a common question related to the end times. Today’s will be answered by Dr. Mark Hitchcock and is about the Second Coming.

Question:

Why is it called the Second Coming if Jesus actually returns during the Rapture and then again after the Tribulation? Why not call it the Third Coming?

Question:Why is it called the Second Coming if Jesus actually returns during the Rapture and then again after the Tribulation? Why not call it the Third Coming?

Question:

Why is it called the Second Coming if Jesus actually returns during the Rapture and then again after the Tribulation? Why not call it the Third Coming?