The Restoration of All Things
I started this book seven years ago.
Many times it seemed like the book would never make it to publication. Then, just last year, not one but two publishers wanted it. And I’m thankful Baker Books will release it on June 23, 2026.
The book is about the hope of the promise of the return of Christ, and about how his return brings comfort now, especially to those who are suffering. While the book is about the end times, no specific view dominates. I try to focus on the biggest and brightest truths that we all affirm.
And I’m happy to speak for free. Seriously. If churches can help with a tank of gas (should you be a few hours away), and buy books for participants, then I’m there! I’ll be happy to tailor the study based on the needs of your people.
On this page, I’ve included a few items to help you get familiar with the book. I hope you find it helpful. And if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email, call, or text.
Thank you,
Benjamin
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If you read the book this way, you can speed up the playback. You’re welcome. ;-)
To go directly to a section, use these hyperlinks of the timestamps or those listed in the video description: Preface, Introduction, Chapter 6, and Conclusion.
Listen to a few chapters individually.
I have the recording of the whole book, but I can’t share that. I’ve included a few chapters to help you get familiar with the content. These are the same files as those on YouTube, but some might find these easier to use.
Promotional Copy from Baker Books
After decades of sensationalizing the events described in Revelation through popular books series and movies, in many Christian circles today discussions about the end times are rare. Yet the writers of the New Testament frequently wrote and taught about the return of Christ—not so much as a frightening time of turmoil and judgment but as the ultimate happily-ever-after.
Leaving behind fear and politicization, this pastoral exploration of the end times shows us why Christ’s second coming is a source of comfort, hope, and clarity, especially for those who are suffering. Rather than fixate on tribulation and the antichrist, this exploration of Christ’s return reveals how, in the end, there will be justice for the wronged, renewal for the broken, abundance for the famished, and rest for the weary. Most importantly, our faith will become sight.
For anyone who is looking for hope and reassurance about the second coming and the end times (or just hasn’t seen how it’s relevant to life today) this book offers biblical answers and encouragement that will have you praying, “Come, Lord Jesus.”
Table of Contents
Introduction: This Train Is Bound for Glory 1
1 Feasting for the Famished 25
2 Rest for the Weary 41
3 Bodies for the Broken 61
4 Family for the Forsaken 81
5 Justice for the Wronged 99
6 Glorification for Strugglers 117
Conclusion: Loving His Appearing 137
Small Group Discussion Questions 147
About the Author
Benjamin Vrbicek is the lead pastor of Community Church in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He has written several books and writes regularly for Christianity Today, Desiring God, The Gospel Coalition, For the Church, 9Marks, and The Evangelical Free Church of America. He is also a writing staff member of and previous managing editor for Gospel-Centered Discipleship.
