Christ will return
The prophecies that link Jesus’ return with clouds emphasize that Jesus’ second coming is a theophany. When Jesus returns to earth, God returns. And the reference to clouds emphasize that Jesus’ return will be a public event. It cannot be missed; it will be seen by all people. While it is possible that the clouds will be a literal, atmospheric phenomenon, this seems unlikely given the assertion that all people will see Jesus returning and that all believers will meet Jesus when he comes in the clouds. This assertion seems to suggest a symbolic meaning of the “clouds” mentioned in these passages, but it also makes a literal understanding of Jesus’ return difficult to comprehend. Despite these difficulties in comprehending the details of Jesus’ return, there is no doubt, however, that it will be physical (literal), public, and incontrovertible. Schnabel, E. J. (2011). 40 Questions about the End Times. (B. L. Merkle, Ed.) (p. 254). Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel Academic & Profes