The Return of Jesus. A. The Return and the Resurrection
|
|
- Sophia Hicks
- 5 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 The Return of Jesus THE RETURN OF CHRIST AND THE RESURRECTION OF THE DEAD by Bob Marcaurelle Copyright 2009 by Bob Marcaurelle We eagerly wait for a Savior from there (Heaven), the Lord Jesus Christ, who by the power than enables Him to bring everything under His control; will transform our lowly bodies, so they will be like His glorious body. (Philippians 3:21) When Christians die they go to heaven to be, absent from the body and present with the Lord. (2 Corinthians 5:8) The unsaved are kept under punishment until the day of Judgment. (2 Peter 2:9) This is not the final heaven or hell which will come after the return of Christ, the resurrection and the Judgment. Though they do not have their final, resurrection bodies, most believe they have some kind of recognizable form (2 Corinthians 5:1-8) capable of enjoying pleasures with the Lord and His people, or experiencing punishment in hell. Today we look at the resurrection of the bodies of the lost and the saved, which takes place at the return. A. The Return and the Resurrection Daniel 12:2 Multitudes who sleep in the dust of the earth will wake up; some to everlasting life, and some to everlasting shame and contempt. John 6:25, 29 A time is coming/when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God/and come outthose who have done good to the resurrection of life and those who have done evil to the resurrection of damnation. Revelation 20:11-15 Fire came down from heaven and devoured them/and I saw the Great White Throne/And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the Throne and books were opened/another book was opened which was the Book of Life/The dead were judged according to what they had done. The New Testament associates the resurrection with the return of Jesus. The term resurrection applies to the body. These physical bodies will rise up to clothe our spirits for all eternity. The Greeks taught the immortality of the soul but not the resurrection of the body. That is why the philosophers in Acts listened to Paul, and then laughed when he talked about the resurrection. (Acts 17) Problems and Questions Paul asks, Why do you think it is incredible that God can raise the dead? (Acts 26:8) People compare the resurrection with the coming of spring; but there is no comparison because trees do not die in winter. To make a comparison, take a tree and make from it 200,000 toothpicks and sell them all over the world. Let them be discarded, burned or rotted. Then sound a trumpet and watch them come up and come together and give us that tree back. That is the resurrection. Many questions come to mind. We ask, How can God reclaim all these particles,
2 some of which have been scattered to the ends of the earth? I don t want to sicken anyone, but people have been eaten by fish and other people have eaten the fish. In our universe are billions upon billions of flaming suns, compared in Scripture to grains of sand on the seashore. Some of those suns are more than 90 million miles in diameter, and beyond them are quasars that are one thousand times more brilliant than the stars. The One who brought them into existence out of nothing and hurled them into space, can surely call back the particles of our bodies. B. The Return and the Saved 1. Christians Will Return with Jesus 1 Thessalonians 4:14 We believe that God will bring with Jesus, those who have fallen asleep in Him. One day God will announce in heaven that time on earth is over, and Jesus will come back to this earth. He will come in the glory of the Father, and His holy angels (Luke 9:26). Revelation 17 pictures it as millions upon millions of angels, and all the saved of all the ages, riding the white horses of victory. 2. Christian Bodies Will Rise First The first to rise are the bodies of the Christians who are returning with the Lord. In the air with Jesus, they will see the very particles of their bodies come out of the grave and clothe their spirits. 1 Thessalonians 4:15-16 We who are still alive and left (on earth) till the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep (died). For the Lord Himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise (their bodies) first. 3. Christians on Earth Will Be Changed and Caught Up Christians on earth at this time will experience a wonderful change in their bodies; and will be caught up in the air to meet us and Jesus. Changed We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound and the dead (bodies) will be raised incorruptible and we will be changed, because this perishable must put on the imperishable. -1 Corinthians 15:51-52 Caught Up We who are still alive and left (on earth when Jesus comes) will be caught up with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage each other with these words - 1 Thessalonians 4: Our Body Will Be Like That of Jesus Philippians 3:21 We eagerly wait for a Savior from there (Heaven), the Lord Jesus Christ, who by the power that enables Him to bring everything under His control; will transform our lowly bodies, so they will be like His glorious body. Our salvation includes our bodies, and we all want to ask what it will be like? Paul tells us we are fools (1 Corinthians 15:35-36) if we think we can know this. He says comparing our present body to our future body is like comparing an acorn to an oak
3 tree (1 Corinthians 15:37-38). But he gives us a glimpse when he says: 1 Corinthians 15:42-44 The body that is sown is perishable, it is raised imperishable; it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power; it is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. I like the way the Today s English Version puts it: When buried it is ugly and weak; when raised it is beautiful and strong. The Scars of Jesus A strange thing about the body of Jesus is that it still has the scars of the cross (John 20). This does not mean our defects will remain. Jesus scars are the only manmade things in Heaven; and they remind us throughout eternity that Jesus paid it all. They tell us daily that we are not there because we deserve it, but because the Son of God died in our place. 5. The New Body is Our Wonderful Hope Paul tells us that if our earthly tent is torn down we have a building which God has provided a house not made with hands, an eternal house in the heavens (2 Corinthians 5). He compares our body to a tent. How weak a tent is. A knife can slash it. A match can burn it. Time can rot it. Our bodies are the same. Lou Gehrig was called The Iron Horse of baseball. He played in over 2,100 consecutive games. He played with broken bones, cuts, pulled muscles and burning fever. One day he slipped and fell in spring practice. His coordination worsened and he went to the doctor. He had a rare disease that slowly erodes the muscles. The Iron Horse became like jello with the disease that now bears his name. Look in your hymnal and read the hymns of Fanny Crosby. In almost every one you will find the word see. Why? Because Fanny Crosby was born blind. The Special Blessing God never made two faces, two bodies, two personalities, two people, alike. We are all special. The loved ones we lose have a special walk, a special voice, and a special smile. None of this will be lost. You will still be you, and I will still be me. Mary, in the garden, did not recognize the risen Jesus until He said, Mary. No one could say it like He could. (John 20) 6. Not Drastically Different from This Earthly Life At the risk of being a fool according to Paul, I do not believe we should make the resurrection body extremely different than it is now. We know it will be different, for Jesus said in heaven there will be no marriage because we will be like the angels. (Mark 12:25) But Jesus also said after His resurrection, Touch me and see that I am flesh and bone, and even asked for something to eat. (Luke 24:39/41) Also, the new earth being part of heaven, points to the similarity between this age and the next. C. The Return and the Unsaved Lost people are left behind like the people in the flood when Noah left and will: 1. Perish in the Flames of God s Wrath Note: A view of the return of Christ that dates back to 1832 teaches that when we Christians are caught up to be with Jesus
4 (the rapture) the lost on earth,will have seven more years on earth after the church is raptured. Some of my best friends believe this and we never make it important enough to spoil our friendship. It is hard for me to see this because of the passage below. The Rapture Passage Itself (1 Thess. 4:17-5:9 The chapter divisions are not part of the inspired Bible, but were put in by the church scholars to help us break the Bible down into manageable sections. Chapter five is part of the same subject that began in 4:17 1 Thessalonians 4:17 5:4 and 5:9 We who are still alive and left will be caught up with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And we will be with the Lord forever. Encourage one another with these words (4:17-end). Now brothers, there is no need to write you about times and dates, for you know very well that the Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, peace and safety destruction will come on them suddenly like labor pains on a woman and they will not escape. But you brothers are not in darkness so that day will surprise you like a thief (5:1-4). For God has not appointed us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation (5:9). The next chapter written to this church says: 2 Thessalonians 1:6-9 God will repay those who trouble you/when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels in flaming fire taking vengeance on those/who do not obey the gospel/these shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord The rapture (catching up) in chapter four saves us from the horrible day of the Lord, destruction and wrath of God in chapter five. Peter describes the Day of the Lord 2 Peter 3:10/12 But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything in it will be laid bare. But according to His promise we look for a new heaven and a new earth where righteousness lives. Other Passages Revelation 1:7 Look, He is coming with the clouds and every eye will see Him, even those who pierced Him; and all the peoples of the earth will mourn because of Him. Revelation 6:14-17 The sky receded like a scroll rolling up; and every mountain and island was removed from its place. Then the kings of the earth, the princes, the generals, the rich, the mighty, every slave, and every free man hid in the caves and among the rocks of the mountains. They called to the rocks and the mountains, Fall on us and hide us from the face of Him who sits on the throne and from the wrath of the Lamb. For the great day of their wrath has come, and who can stand? Revelation 14:19-20 The angel swung his sickle on earth and gathered the grapes and threw them into the great winepress of God s wrath. They were trampled in the winepress outside the city
5 and blood flowed out of the press, rising as high as the horses bridle for a distance of 1600 stadia (App. 180 Miles). Revelation 19:11-16 Then I saw heaven standing open and before me was a white horse whose Rider was called Faithful and True/The armies of heaven were following Him, riding on white horses and dressed in fine linen, white and clean/he treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God Almighty/Come gather for the supper of God, so that you may eat the flesh of kings, generals, and mighty men, and horses and their riders, and the flesh of all people, free and slave, small and great. Matthew 13:41/49-50 The Son of Man will send out His angels and they will weed out of His kingdom everything that causes sin This is how it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous and throw them into the fiery furnace where there will be weeping and wailing. Like the experience of Noah and Lot Jesus compared Christians being caught up to escape God s wrath on earth to the escape of Noah and Lot. Matthew 24:37, 39, 40, 42, 43 As it was in the days of Noah, so will it be at the coming of the Son of Man...the flood came and took them all away. This is how it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. Two men will be in the field; one will be taken and the other left...therefore keep watch. If the owner of the house had known at what time of night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch... Once the church is removed like Noah and Lots families (Matthew 24/Luke 17), the lost of the earth will all see Jesus and weep (Revelation 1:7); be gripped by unspeakable terror (Revelation 14); and will burn to death in God s wrath. (2 Peter 3:10/ Revelation 16/19) This is a scene of universal slaughter. The lost will be destroyed (1 Thessalonians 5:3). They will be punished with everlasting destruction (2 Thessalonians 1:9) after they are resurrected and judged (Revelation 20:11-15). It will be like the days of Noah (Matthew 24:37) when Jesus says, Matthew 24:39 the flood came and took them all away. This is how it will be, at the coming of the Son of Man The thing that troubles me about placing a seven year period of tribulation on earth after Jesus comes for us (His church) is that it gives people seven more years to be saved. In the light passages like this I am afraid to tell anyone that they will have any more time to accept Christ. The people in Noah s day and in Sodom and Gomorrah didn t. 2. Are Resurrected to Face the Judgment The Bible always connects the return of Jesus not only with the resurrection of all people, but with the Judgment of all people. When the flames of wrath subside, the bodies of the lost of all the ages will come out of the charred remains and clothe the spirits. God gives us the new earth (2 Peter 3:12) and the Judgment begins. Revelation 20:9-15 Fire came down from heaven and devoured them the dead were judged in accordance with what they had done..the sea gave up
6 the dead who were in it and death and hades gave up the dead who were in it and each person was judged. Daniel 12:2 Multitudes who sleep in the dust of the earth will wake up; some to everlasting life and some to everlasting shame and contempt. John 6:25, 29 A time is coming/when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God/and come outthose who have done good to the resurrection of life and those who have done evil to the resurrection of damnation. Matthew 25:31-46 When the Son of man will come in His glory, with all His holy angels with Him, He will sit on the throne of heavenly glory. Before Him, He will gather all the nations** and He will separate them like a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. He will set the sheep on His right and the goats on His left/to those on His right hand He will say, inherit the kingdom prepared for you /To those on His left he will say, Go away from me to everlasting fire. This week a golf ball hit from a tee went through the two foot opening between my granddaughter s head and my wife s. Had it hit them they probably would not have survived. Two things can happen to you and me right now. We can die, unexpectedly and Jesus could return unexpectedly. If either happens to you and you have not accepted Christ, I believe you will have had your last chance. Give Jesus your sins to forgive and your life to change and control so you will be ready.
THE MILLENNIUM. Matthew 24:31 1 Thessalonians 4:16,17 1 Corinthians 15:51-54 John 14:1-3
Lesson 12, THE MILLENNIUM 1 THE MILLENNIUM The last two studies surveyed some of the information in the Bible concerning the second coming of Christ--Christ's own promise, the manner of His return, the
More information1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 (NIV) 13
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 (NIV) 13 Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. 14 We believe that Jesus died and rose again
More informationTHE CATCHING UP (THE RAPTURE)
1 THE CATCHING UP (THE RAPTURE) You may also read a complete view of Future Things by downloading our paper, "A CHRONOLOGICAL STUDY OF REVELATION", that is posted on our website, http://www.bayourouge.net.
More information8/25/2013. I don t really know what I m waiting on. Someday I will. It was the most ordinary day. So George arose as usual. He had a paper route.
The Day Christ Came Again I don t really know what I m waiting on. Someday I will. Rev 20:11-1515 Credit source: David Roper It was the most ordinary day. So George arose as usual. He had a paper route.
More informationAfter death we get a temporary body. How will our resurrection body be similar to the one we have today?
August 13, 2017 And this is the will of him who sent me, that I should lose nothing of all that he has given me, but raise it up on the last day. For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who looks
More informationDoctrine #47 The Resurrections
Loris First Baptist Church 52 Vital Doctrines of The Bible Doctrine #47 The Resurrections Note: Most information based on pages 338-343 of the book Major Bible Themes by Lewis Sperry Chaffer. Introduction
More informationHave you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. Isaiah 40:28
Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. Isaiah 40:28 BIG Questions What happens when we die? 1. Reward or Punishment 22 The poor man
More informationScriptures that state that Christians will be taken off of the Earth while still alive.
Sunday, January 1, 2012 Various Scriptures (S-948-KL) (All Scriptures are from the New King James Version (NKJV) unless otherwise indicated.) Scriptures that state that Christians will be taken off of
More informationDoctrine of the Resurrection. 1. In general there are two returns from the dead. The two are: resuscitation and Resurrection.
Doctrine of the Resurrection 1. In general there are two returns from the dead. The two are: resuscitation and Resurrection. 1.1 Resuscitation, as used in this doctrine, is a coming back from the dead
More informationGreat Oaks Season of Prayer. Oct. 8 th - Nov. 14 th
Great Oaks Season of Prayer Oct. 8 th - Nov. 14 th 1) 40 Days of Prayer Booklet, Blog, Personal Prayer 2) 24 Hours of Prayer Prayer Requests, Fri -Sat, Nov 10-11 3) Praying for Memphis Sunday Nov. 12 th,
More informationRevelation 4:1-2 The Rapture of the Church
Revelation 4:1-2 The Rapture of the Church Parkdale Grace Fellowship Sunday AM, April 29, 2012 Based upon as literal as possible of an interpretation of prophetic scripture, the rapture of the church is
More informationSeries Revelation. This Message #24 Revelation 14:14-20
Series Revelation This Message #24 Revelation 14:14-20 We are in the middle of the series which describes the outcome of the conflict between Jesus and His Church and Satan and his followers. In previous
More informationTHE RAPTURE -A THIEF IN THE NIGHT
THE RAPTURE -A THIEF IN THE NIGHT WHAT DID JESUS PROMISE TO DO? Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would
More informationWelcome to the Worship Celebration of
Welcome to the Worship Celebration of Church As She Should Be (part 10) What About The Rapture? Part 2 What About The Timing of the Rapture? 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 06/10/2018 Church As She Should Be (part
More informationJesus Is Coming Again (2 of 2)
Program Transcript # 1384 Jesus Is Coming Again (2 of 2) The Truth In Love P.O. Box 865 Hurst, TX 76053 www.thetruthinlove.com www.ttil.tv requests@thetruthinlove.com Jesus Is Coming Again (2 of 2) Program
More informationRapture. We Will Be Caught Up. Terri Lormand
Rapture Terri Lormand There is a common teaching among Christians that an event is coming in which all believers will be raptured away to heaven when Christ returns to the earth. But where did this idea
More informationRevelation Part 4 Lesson 11 REVELATION REVIEW CHART
Revelation Part 4 Lesson 11 REVELATION REVIEW CHART DAY ONE & DAY TWO Q1. The Rapture CHART end of the lesson a. John 14:1-3 b. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 c. 1 Corinthians 15:51-54 Q2. SAVE FOR LAST IF TIME
More informationWe understand the death of Jesus was necessary to pay the death price for our sinful actions, but why was the resurrection of Jesus so essential?
Understanding the Resurrection of Jesus Christ 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 (NIV) For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 4 that
More informationTHE BOOK OF ISAIAH THE GOD OF OUR SALVATION
THE BOOK OF ISAIAH THE GOD OF OUR SALVATION ISAIAH CHAPTER 26:19-21 MEDIA REFERENCE NUMBER WN-670 JULY 27, 2016 THE TITLE OF THE MESSAGE: Come, My People Discovering the Salvation of the Lord Jesus Christ
More informationHere are the songs we sang this Sunday. This shows the song name, the artist who performed the song, and the cd that contains the song.
Here are the songs we sang this Sunday. This shows the song name, the artist who performed the song, and the cd that contains the song. In Jesus Name Darlene Zschech Revealing Jesus Lion & The Lamb Big
More informationFIRST DAY: SECOND DAY: BSF Reading; Revelation #2. Revelation 1:4-8, 22:7; Revelation 2:9-10, 13:10b, 14:12; Question 3. Revelation 12:10-17, 13:5-7;
BSF Reading; Revelation #2 FIRST DAY: Read the lesson notes SECOND DAY: Question 3 Revelation 1:4-8, 22:7; [4] John, To the seven churches in the province of Asia: Grace and peace to you from him who is,
More informationBurial (or Cremation) of the Dead
Burial (or Cremation) of the Dead 1 The minister says these SCRIPTURE VERSES: I am the resurrection and the life, says the Lord. He who believes in me, though he dies, yet shall he live, and whoever lives
More informationRAPTURE TIMING OF THE RAPTURE
RAPTURE Is the concept of the Rapture scriptural? There is a great controversy over the validity of using the word RAPTURE since the word is not found in the Bible. Some say it is not a biblical concept,
More informationArticle of Faith 9 Resurrection of the Dead and General Judgment
Article of Faith #9 o We believe in the resurrection of the dead and eternal judgment and that the joys of the righteous and the punishment of the wicked will be everlasting. 1. Resurrection of the Just
More informationProphecy For Pagans 1. Seven Years of Tribulation
1. Seven Years of Tribulation The first three and a half years will be fairly calm. Antichrist will have made a secret covenant with Israel which will result in Middle East peace. There will be a sharp
More informationFOUNDATIONS We Believe in Eternal Life and Death December 6 & 7, FOUNDATIONS We Believe in Eternal Life and Death December 6 & 7, 2014
FOUNDATIONS We Believe in Eternal Life and Death December 6 & 7, 2014 1. What does the Old Testament say about the afterlife? Answer: In the Old Testament, the word used to describe the realm of the dead
More informationTHE RESURRECTION OF THE DEAD
No. 54 THE RESURRECTION OF THE DEAD. Thy Word Is Truth. The Apostolic Faith N.W. Sixth & Burnside Portland 9, Oregon U. S. A. Printed In U.S.A. 1 THE RESURRECTION OF THE DEAD And many of them that sleep
More informationIntroduction to the Coming of the Lord
Introduction Introduction to the Coming of the Lord Almost all that I have read concerning the times of the end or the last days concentrates on the Antichrist and the Tribulation period. However, that
More informationSeries: Standing on the Promises of God WE SHALL BE CHANGED 2 CORINTHIANS 15; 1 THESSALONIANS 4
Series: Standing on the Promises of God WE SHALL BE CHANGED 2 CORINTHIANS 15; 1 THESSALONIANS 4 AND OTHERS Text: John 14:3, 1 Corinthians 15:51 John 14:3 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will
More informationI Am the Resurrection and the Life
lakeway.xyz John 11:25-26 (NIV) Jesus said to her, I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in Me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in Me will never die. Do
More informationCHRIST IS COMING AGAIN
Lesson 10, CHRIST IS COMING AGAIN 1 CHRIST IS COMING AGAIN Jesus once walked on this earth down its dusty footpaths, into some of its man-made towns, among people who had all sinned against Him and His
More informationTHE LORD'S DAY. By Apostle Jacquelyn Fedor
THE LORD'S DAY By Apostle Jacquelyn Fedor The third day is the day of the Lord, or the day He was resurrected to new life. This glorious day heralded His victory over death, hell and the grave to all the
More informationWhat I want to do today is look at the things that will happen to those who are alive at the 2 nd coming of Christ and those who are dead. We will beg
This is a subject that there has been a great deal of false teaching about. False doctrines about the Rapture and Jesus coming back and sitting on David s literal throne in Jerusalem are unfortunately
More informationRomans Lesson #9. BSF Scripture Reading: FIRST DAY: SECOND DAY: Read Romans 5:12-14
BSF Scripture Reading: FIRST DAY: 1. Lecture principles: 2. Read the lesson notes SECOND DAY: Read Romans 5:12-14 Death Through Adam, Life Through Christ [12] Therefore, just as sin entered the world through
More informationThere's a Great Day Coming
There's a Great Day Coming Introduction Many people are afraid to die Why?... 1. The Word of God plainly teaches that there's a great day coming. A. It is the greatest of days--the greatest ever known
More informationLord s Table Resurrection Today we celebrate the Who, when, where, how and result of the resurrection.
Lord s Table Resurrection 4-1-2018 Preface 1. Today we celebrate the Who, when, where, how and result of the resurrection. WHO Jesus Christ the Son of God and Jewish Messiah Joh 4:25 The woman saith unto
More informationA Silent Rapture. by Fred Morris A SPIRIT OF PRAYER
Under the terms of the New Covenant, Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved (Joel 2:31). Rather than speaking of a period of tribulation for the Jews, these prophesies spoke of the ever
More informationPERFECT ENDING WHY YOUR ETERNAL FUTURE MATTERS TODAY. by Dr. Robert Jeffress
PERFECT ENDING WHY YOUR ETERNAL FUTURE MATTERS TODAY by Dr. Robert Jeffress HISTORY S MOST IMPORTANT EVENT Revelation 19:11-25 November 3, 2013 10:50am Introduction: Everything we have discussed so far
More informationReconsidering the Scriptures A Biblical Study Designed for Full-Preterists By Steve Lehrer
Reconsidering the Scriptures A Biblical Study Designed for Full-Preterists By Steve Lehrer I have been a student of Scripture for quite some time and there are still many passages that I am puzzled by
More informationChapter 1 Introductory Remarks
Chapter 1 Introductory Remarks The Book of Revelation has been termed the most difficult book in the entire New Testament. Many there are who hesitate to read and study this book, because, as they say,
More informationLESSON THIRTEEN THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST
LESSON THIRTEEN THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST "Men of Galilee," they said, "why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same
More informationAre There People Burning in Hell? November 4, 2017 Bible Study The Church of God International
Are There People Burning in Hell? November 4, 2017 Bible Study The Church of God International There are an estimated 100 billion who have lived and died since the time of Adam. How many billions of people
More informationDefending The Pre-Trib Rapture
Defending The Pre-Trib Rapture A Bible Study by Jack Kelley and Gracethrufaith.com (Click on the title above to access the original source) Fair Use Disclaimer Due to the non-profit research and educational
More informationWHERE DO WE GO WHEN WE DIE?
WHERE DO WE GO WHEN WE DIE? In keeping with the website s theme of talking about Religion, Space and Random Thoughts, I have decided to write about one Scientifically Religious if you know what I mean
More informationTHE BOOK OF ISAIAH THE GOD OF OUR SALVATION
THE BOOK OF ISAIAH THE GOD OF OUR SALVATION ISAIAH CHAPTERS 57:1-21 MEDIA REFERENCE NUMBER WN-716 July 18, 2018 THE TITLE OF THE MESSAGE: Part 1 Discovering the Salvation of the Lord Jesus Christ in the
More information9. Prophecies about the Resurrection
9. Lesson 8 explored the prophecies concerning Christ s coming: he would come with the angels of his power; the earth would tremble; the kingdom of Christ would remain and endure eternally; and the faithful
More informationThe Church of the Servant King
Prophecy Series (Proph20A_The Coming of the Lord_Lsn1) Among fundamental and evangelical Christians, there is a general consensus that Jesus is coming again someday. References to Jesus coming are generally
More informationREVELATION. 1) Jesus is COMING To Conquer and take OVER all the kingdoms of the earth.
REVELATION Introduction to the End-Times 1) Jesus is COMING To Conquer and take OVER all the kingdoms of the earth. Preconceived ideas -Stephen n stoning - randy n preaching class - doctrine Psa 2:1-12
More information14 - What Happens When You Die?
Heaven, Hell, or Nothing? 1 2 As we neared the end of 1999 and we were getting ready for that momentous year of 2000, we were told about who was the greatest person in the last century and what the most
More information1 Corinthians Chapter 15 Second Continued
1 Corinthians Chapter 15 Second Continued 1 Corinthians 15:35 "But some [man] will say, How are the dead raised up? and with what body do they come?" In the last lessons, we were going into some believing
More information1. WHAT SHOULD BE OUR LIFE S GREATEST CONCERN? LET THE SCRIPTURES ANSWER
1. WHAT SHOULD BE OUR LIFE S GREATEST CONCERN? LET THE SCRIPTURES ANSWER WHAT IS LIFE'S GREATEST APPOINT- MENT? Hebrews 9 27...it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment... Ecclesiastes
More informationThe Rapture and The Grace of God. Mark McGee
1 of 18 The Rapture and By Mark McGee 2 of 18 This Bible study was first presented online almost 20 years ago and is reproduced here in its original form. 3 of 18 Here s a note a reader sent to GraceLife
More informationOther people say, "The Second Coming is symbolic of a religious, spiritual, experience when you have this great awakening in your heart.
TV Program CURRENT EPISODE The Appearing SERIES: The Appearing #3 of 5 2006-03-19 PRODUCTION #: 1063 SPEAKER: Shawn Boonstra Recent world events have led many to believe that something big is about to
More informationThe Second Coming of Christ
of Christ What will happen when Christ Returns? There seems to be a lot of false doctrine being taught concerning the things that will take place when Jesus comes again. Our goal today is to determine
More informationAn Old Time Gospel Message on The 2 nd Coming Message 13 of 13 in The Old Time Gospel Sermon Series I Thessalonians 4:13-18 NIV
MESSAGE FOR SUNDAY MORNING, AUGUST 30, 2009 MESSAGE 13 of 13 in The Old Time Gospel Sermon Series CHRISTIAN HOPE CHURCH OF CHRIST, PLYMOUTH, NORTH CAROLINA by Reggie A. Braziel, minister An Old Time Gospel
More informationRevelation Part 4 Lesson 11
Revelation Part 4 Lesson 11 John 13 36 Simon Peter said to Him, Lord, where are You going? Jesus answered, Where I go, you cannot follow Me now; but you will follow later. 37 Peter said to Him, Lord, why
More informationYOU NEED TO KNOW BECOMING A DISCIPLE THROUGH THE DOCTRINES OF GOD KNOWING WHAT YOU BELIEVE AND WHY YOU BELIEVE IT
YOU NEED TO KNOW BECOMING A DISCIPLE THROUGH THE DOCTRINES OF GOD KNOWING WHAT YOU BELIEVE AND WHY YOU BELIEVE IT MEDIA REFERENCE NUMBER SMX-866 MAY 3, 2015 THE TITLE OF THE MESSAGE: Part 2A Knowing what
More informationSigns of the End of the Age The Doctrine of the Rapture. Studio Session 99 Sam Soleyn 01/01/2006
Signs of the End of the Age The Doctrine of the Rapture Studio Session 99 Sam Soleyn 01/01/2006 One of the biggest and most controversial subjects today in the church, church circles, is the doctrine of
More information10/8/2017 The Second Coming 1
"The Second Coming" The Lord Jesus promised to come back for His own someday. And predictions abound, but no one knows when. Hello, I m Phil Sanders. And this is a Bible study, In SEARCH of the Lord s
More informationTHE BOOK OF REVELATION
THE BOOK OF REVELATION A REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST REVELATION CHAPTER 4:1-3 MEDIA REFERENCE NUMBER SM-514 DECEMBER 21, 2003 THE TITLE OF THE MESSAGE: WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHING IN SUBJECT TOPICALLY REFERENCED
More informationThe Final Judgment: As you think about the idea of what we typically refer to as Hell? How would you describe it?
The Final Judgment: As you think about the idea of what we typically refer to as Hell? How would you describe it? Are there some concepts of Hell that disturb you? Why do think God might have created such
More informationKingdom of God Q & A
Kingdom of God Q & A NOTES: Not all verses are listed for a topic. Further Bible study will reveal much more. Study the context of the suggested verses for more information. Question Answer Scripture NASB
More informationAppearing Leader s Notes Discussion 3 The Appearing
Appearing Leader s Notes Discussion 3 The Appearing In the previous lesson, we looked at the abomination of desolation, or the abomination that leaves desolate. We saw how Israel and the Jews rebellion
More informationWill You have to Answer to God?
Will You have to Answer to God? We must all appear before the judgement seat of Christ, that each may receive the things done in the body, whether good or bad. 2 Corinthians 5 v10 1 And many of those that
More informationDoctrine of the Future June 6, Ross Arnold, Spring 2014 Lakeside institute of Theology
Doctrine of the Future June 6, 2014 Ross Arnold, Spring 2014 Lakeside institute of Theology Systematic Theology 2 (TH4) Apr. 4 Re-Intro to Systematic Theology; God s Providence Apr. 11 Doctrine of Humanity
More informationSermon : Final Hope Page 1
Sermon : Final Hope Page 1 Our Final Hope Text : I Corinthians 15: 35-53 S#1. S#2. A. We have been considering the most important events in all of human history. 1. The sacrifice of the Son of God on the
More informationThe End of the World. 1 Thessalonians 4: Thessalonians 1:6-10
The End of the World 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 2 Thessalonians 1:6-10 Who is this? ROMANS 12:2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will
More informationOrder Of Events In Bible Prophecy
Order Of Events In Bible Prophecy 2 The Judgment Seat Of Christ Christ s First Coming Christ s Rapture Of Resurrection 1 The Church & Ascension Antichrist Declares Himself World Ruler Mideast Peace Treaty
More informationSTATE OF THE DEAD WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE DIE? By George Lujack
STATE OF THE DEAD WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE DIE? By George Lujack Do the souls of the righteous go to heaven upon death, or are the dead saints awaiting the resurrection as they rest in peace unconsciously
More information9The Future. 82 W e B e l i e v e LESSON
82 W e B e l i e v e LESSON 9The Future Everyone is interested in the future. Books, both good and bad, have been written about what people think is going to happen. Scientists and government leaders are
More informationThe Christian Arsenal
1 THESSALONIANS 4:13-18 Last week we saw as Paul exhorted the Thessalonians to live a pure and holy life free of sexual immorality and a life filled with love for each other a life of tending to the business
More informationSession 6. The Day of the Lord. Download PDF File
Session 6 The Day of the Lord Download PDF File In our last session we talked about the event in scripture commonly called the rapture. It is described in 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18 as being the event when
More information"The Day of the Lord Will Come Like a Thief
2Peter 3:10 "The Day of the Lord Will Come Like a Thief 2 Peter 3:10-13 10 But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, in which the heavens will pass away with a roar and the elements will be destroyed
More informationFoundation Institute Center for Biblical Education
Foundation Institute Center for Biblical Education Fundamental Beliefs Church of God, a Worldwide Association The Return of Jesus Christ Handouts/Study Material 2013 Church of God, a Worldwide Association
More informationSection 1 Lesson 13 Resurrection from the Dead
Section 1 Lesson 13 Resurrection from the Dead This lesson s key points are: 1. What is resurrection? 2. The resurrection of Jesus 3. Spiritual Resurrection 4. Physical Resurrection 5. Eternal Significance
More informationRomans #3 The Goodness and Judgment Of God Romans 2:4-16
Romans #3 The Goodness and Judgment Of God Romans 2:4-16 In our last study of this epistle, we looked as Paul stood before us as an attorney in a court of justice. He very carefully presented the charges
More informationCHRISTOLOGY The Doctrine of Jesus Christ
CHRISTOLOGY The Doctrine of Jesus Christ Part 8 The Second Coming Part 2 A Pretribulational Premillennial Timeline Pretribulational / Premillennial View The Rapture The 70 th Week of Daniel on Earth o
More informationRapture. How Close Are We?
How Close Are We? Fall Teaching Session Nov. 14, 2017 : How Close Are We? 11/14/2017 I. Is the Rapture Biblical? 1 Thess. 4:13-17 1 Cor. 15:51-52 Rev. 4:1-2 15 According to the Lord s word, we tell you
More informationThe Resurrection is Our Hope
Marlin Fannin The Resurrection is Our Hope In the message that I gave How Did Death Come Upon Humans? we saw how death came upon all of mankind, because of the fall of Adam and the deceitfulness of Satan
More informationMinisters of Fire. On the Role of the Angels at the Second Coming
Ministers of Fire A Patristic Study of the Angels by Msgr. Charles Pope On the Role of the Angels at the Second Coming This is the last in a series on the role of the angels in our lives and in creation.
More informationKnow What You Believe
Know What You Believe The Fundamentals of the Christian Faith God Jesus Christ Bible Church End Times Man and Sin Holy Spirit Salvation Angels, Demons Future Events! The Tribulation Revelation 6:16 17
More informationThe Tribulation Period
Thursday Evening Bible Study Series: the End Times Bible prophecy about future events and periods Teaching Summary for Week 43 (Draft) The Tribulation Period Part 2. Overview The Day of Christ The Day
More informationThe Revelation of Jesus Christ. The Sixth and Seventh Bowls of Wrath
The Revelation of Jesus Christ July 22, 2018 The Sixth and Seventh Bowls of Wrath INTRODUCTION: Revelation 16:12-21 The theme of judgment is woven throughout this book of Revelation. God wants us to be
More information14 What Happens When You Die?
Is there life beyond the grave? 1 2 In 1956 the Belgian Congo was caught in the grip of a vicious civil war. Dr. Paul Carlson s hospital was taken over by rebel forces. Many hospital employees were killed.
More informationAbsent From the Body and Present With the Lord
Love Lifted Me Recovery Ministries http://www.loveliftedmerecovery.com Absent From the Body and Present With the Lord II Corinthians 5:6 & 8 "Therefore we are always confident, knowing that while we are
More informationAn Interpretive Model Of The Book Of Revelation (Seven Views Of The End Time)
An Interpretive Model Of The Book Of Revelation (Seven Views Of The End Time) Christ s 1 st Coming Christ s 2 nd Coming Chapter 1-3 1. The Conflict The 7 Churches Overcomers Worldly influence Apostates
More informationTHE SECOND SUNDAY OF END TIMES: LAST JUDGEMENT
THE SECOND SUNDAY OF END TIMES: LAST JUDGEMENT November 12, 2017 Worship Focus Lord Keep Us For the Judgment Is Coming! CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH 9807 CHURCH ROAD DALLAS, TX 75238 + 214-348-5567 churchsec@caltex.org
More informationOld Testament Prophets tell about something described as the Day of the Lord
The Day of the Lord Old Testament Prophets tell about something described as the Day of the Lord Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet Before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the LORD.
More informationChrist Our Coming King
Our Series: Christ Our Savior Christ Our Sanctifier Christ Our Healer Acts 1: 6-11 So when they met together they asked him, Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel? He said to
More informationRevelation Part 4 Lesson 14
Revelation Part 4 Lesson 14 DAY ONE Judgment seat of Christ Q1. What do we learn about the judgment mentioned in these two passages? a. 2 Corinthians 5:9-10 9 Therefore we also have as our ambition, whether
More information3. The rest of the dead will NOT be resurrected on this day. They will not live again until the 8 th millennium.
THE DAY OF THE LORD - The END of this age - - Judgment Day - compiled by Rachel Cory-Kuehl, July 2012 Last edited December, 2016 Scripture is from the New King James Version unless otherwise noted. At
More informationSEARCH PROGRAMS April 2012
SEARCH PROGRAMS April 2012 Topics subject to change without notice APRIL 1 WHAT HAPPENS AFTER DEATH No one lives forever, but what will happen to us when we die? Each of us must face this event in our
More informationCAN THE RAPTURE BE SUPPORTED BY THE BIBLE? JESUS CAME TO THE WORLD THE FIRST TIME AS A SAVIOR! JESUS PROMISED TO RETURN A SECOND TIME
CAN THE RAPTURE BE SUPPORTED BY THE BIBLE? We re saved because Jesus came to this world and lived a perfect, sinless life and died to take away our sins. The angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream
More information2. God declares that your spirit will receive a new & immortal body to reside in heaven. RESURRECTION FACTS (1 Cor 15:35-53)
RESURRECTION FACTS (1 Cor 15:35-53) 2. God declares that your spirit will receive a new & immortal body to reside in heaven. A few years ago there was an ad where a child began to talk about all the health
More informationChristmas Gifts Yet to Come. Luke 1:31-33; Isaiah 9:6-7
Christmas Gifts Yet to Come Luke 1:31-33; Isaiah 9:6-7 I. Christ Hasn t Yet Occupied the Throne of David (v.32) A. Christ is called the Son of God, as promised by Gabriel. B. 1 John 5:12-13, He who has
More informationThere's a Great Day Coming
Introduction There's a Great Day Coming 1. The Word of God plainly teaches that there's a great day coming. A. It is the greatest of days--the greatest ever known and will be know to man. 2. It is the
More informationETERNAL JUDGMENT. Matthew 25:31-46
ETERNAL JUDGMENT Matthew 25:31-46 When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, He will sit on His throne in heavenly glory. All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will
More informationNEW TESTAMENT READINGS
NEW TESTAMENT READINGS A reading from the Acts of the Apostles 10:34 43 Peter addressed Cornelius and his household: The truth I have now come to realise, he said, is that God does not have favourites,
More informationSunday School Apr19, Rapture
Sunday School Apr19, 2015 Rapture CREATION PRE-HISTORY ISRAEL THE GOSPEL THE REVELATION 1. Why Creation 8. The Garden 18. Abraham 38. Birth of Christ 53. Rapture 2. Universe 3. Earth 4. Life 5. Species
More informationA Study On Jesus Christ as judge. See also Jn 5:27; Ac 10:42; Ac 17:31. See also Is 11:3 4; Mic 4:3; Jn 8:15 16; Ac 17:31; Re 19:11
A Study On Jesus Christ as judge By Pastor Harry Richardson Jesus Christ executed judgment against the forces of evil through his death on the cross. Individuals will be judged according to their response
More information