The Church of the Brethren affirm that Jesus Christ will return literally and personally to judge the living and the dead and to consummate God's purposes. This is foundational Christian eschatology affirmed in the historic creeds.

At Christ's return, the dead will be raised, and all will stand before Him for judgment. The righteous will enter eternal life; the unrepentant will face final separation from God. Creation itself will be renewed and restored to God's original intent.

The Church of the Brethren does not speculate extensively about the timing or details of Christ's return. The focus is more on Kingdom ethics and living faithfully now than on prophetic timelines. The denomination emphasizes that believers should be ready at all times and should not become preoccupied with calculating the end times.