He protects His kingdom from its enemies, prays for us, and sends us His Holy Spirit.
195. Is Christ no longer present on earth?
Yes; He is present in a real, though invisible, manner.
Matt. 28:20. And lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.
196. When will He again come to earth in a visible manner?
On the last day, when He comes to judge the quick and the dead.
Luke 21:27. And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.
2 Cor. 5:10. We must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in the body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.
197. By what rule will Christ judge us?
He will judge us by His Word.