Second Coming Of Jesus

Consequently it is fair to say that to the Jewish people of Jesus’ time the term ‘Kingdom of God’ was interpreted as a time when God’s rule would be restored through a descendant of David and things would be good again. Macquarrie sums their view precisely when he states, “The coming of the Kingdom would mean the judgement of the existing order, the overthrow of all evil and demonic powers and a new order in which God’s perfect reign would be manifested.”

Based on a series of written lectures, Richard Mouw published the book When Kings Come Marching In in 1983. A revised edition came out 19 years later, where some examples were adjusted, but the main premise stayed the same. The lectures were on Christians in culture, where Christians are called to be “actively waiting”, and what the Biblical chapters of Isaiah 60 and Revelations 21-22 say about this calling. Mouw showed his view through four different actions that have occurred in the visions of Heaven given to Isaiah and John as written in the books of Isaiah and Revelations. Those activities are argued to be emulated by Christians who are “actively waiting”, influencing how to look at the salvation and redemption from Jesus Christ, and spawning other activities that the “actively waiting” Christian should be partaking in.

"We talk of the Second Coming: half the world has never heard of the first." – Oswald J. Smith

Growing up as an African American in a white world in the late 1800’s was incredibly ruthless. Even after slavery, blacks had a hard time trying to get work, education or civil rights. Education was a major topic in debate for blacks and whites. Education, the most important thing in life, acts as the key to a person 's future. Education leads to knowledge, and knowledge leads to power. It teaches humans how to prosper and make good decisions. With a good education, people hold the ability to achieve all types of goals, and more doors will open for them. African-Americans held every right to obtain this basic human right. White and blacks took on many different paths with education and W.E.B. Du Bois tell a short story about it all.

The second prophecy that resurfaced originated in Ezekiel chapter thirty-seven with the fulfillment the Israelites returning to the area they originally lost control over. “Then God said to me, “Son of man, these bones are the whole house of Israel. Listen to what they’re saying: ‘Our bones are dried up, our hope is gone, there’s nothing left of us.’ But God says: I’ll dig up your graves and bring you out alive—O my people! Then I’ll take you straight to the land of Israel. When I dig up graves and bring you out as my people, you’ll realize that I am God. Then I’ll lead you straight back to your land and you’ll realize that I am God. I’ve said it and I’ll do it.” (MSG Bible) Similar to the message provided in the first prophecy, this

Although some passages of the Bible can be ambiguous in their nature and meaning, Scripture should be interpreted literally. Since this is true, all Scripture concerning the end times should be studied as being literal. If someone took the time to study the prophecies of the end times literally, they would most likely agree with a pre-tribulation futurist; one who believes that some of the prophecies contained in Scripture have been fulfilled, but the prophecies regarding the second coming of Christ, and the end times are yet to be accomplished. A pre-tribulation futurist would also believe that the rapture of the Church will occur before the seven year span of time known as the “Tribulation”, the time appointed when God will judge mankind and the earth. This view would line up with a literal

The rapture would happen in three weeks and Jesus Christ is coming again this year, a Christian computer scientist has predicted after analyzing the prophecy in the Old Testament book of Daniel.

In response to the question, Rev. Billy Graham cited Jesus’ warning against making exact predictions about the time of his return because only God knows when that time will be. Referencing Matthew 24:6-7, the renowned evangelist said Jesus

Throughout the Gospel of John the term “belief” is used in multiple ways for different reasons. Belief is employed as a means to give the reader motivation to believe in Jesus and God which will bring them to eternal glory and happiness. This belief can be rewarded with eternal life, as well as a personal connection to Jesus Christ. God can also be seen and believed in if one only believes in Jesus and allows for a wholesome connection to the Father and Son. In addition to beginning to understand the use of “belief” in the Gospel of John, one must correctly infer from his words and deduce their meaning.

The world has become a place where proof is needed to believe. Therefore, the Bible and the Christian faith are often tested for its credibility and reliability. Two of the most convincing arguments for the credibility and reliability of the Scripture are the fulfillment of prophecy through empirical evidence and the purpose of the books within the Bible as a form of disclosure rather than a tool for searching God.

7:14). He will be a Nazarene(general OT prophecy) , the Son of God(Matt. 3:17), and also be a prophet like Moses(Deut. 18:15-19). He will be all knowing, a king, (anointed by perfume Matt. 26: 6-7)as well as Lord of the Sabbath(Matt. 12:14-15, 9:4). He will be called the ultimate sacrifice, the light of the world, the New Covenant, greater than the prophets, law, and angels, yet few will recognize Him when He comes. He will be the sinless, perfect sacrificial lamb, who dies for our sake, even though we don 't deserve it. He will be a servant, teacher, and mentor for many to follow. He will be the chosen seed through the line of David, the anointed one, Christ, and the Messiah. Even after all of this the Jewish people back in that time period still have no clue who this man is. He even tells them that He is the Messiah, the Son of Man, yet everyone seems to believe that He is just some prophet who showed up to do good things, or a blasphemer that should be put to death. Even the demons know who the Son of Man is(Matt.8:28-29). Although the people see and hear all of these things that He has done, and know in the back of their minds that this man 's coming and character has been prophesied in the Old Testament and now fulfilled right before their eyes, they still do not see who He really is, or their hearts are just too hard to take in the truth. Just like the people in this time period are numb to who the Messiah is, they also don 't understand the way He was

Believers continued to take caution and thought harder about everything they had said and done. While some were preparing for Judgment Day others continued to question Mr. Camping and his thinking wondering what he will say or do if Judgment Day does not come. Mr. Camping continued to say “that Judgment day will happen, he will not be here after May 21.” He had not doubt that on May 21 there would be hurricanes, and soon after thousands of people would leave this earth, while the others would be left behind until the tragic conditions took them away. Finally, on May 20th and 21st 2011 multiple believers joined together in a house watching the news, waiting to hear when the bad weather would arrive. As time passed believers started to doubt what they were told, others started to push time back thinking it would still happen, and others began to question the prophecy itself. The day after media, reporters, and believers wanted answers! Mr. Camping wanted a day or two to think about what had happened, he knew he did all the research right. While Camping continued to look over his information, the believers were left upset, mad, and some even felt lost because they had put their heart and soul into Judgment Day. Believers had had fallen for the “foot-in-the-door phenomenon.” Chapter twelve goes into detail about foot-in-the-door phenomenon, for example

In 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, it describes the second coming of Christ by stating “ For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord” (King James

God appeared as Jesus after man was humbled enough to recognize their desire for a savior on page 477. I that how the second coming will potentially come about?

“Six days later Jesus took with Him Peter and James and John his brother, and led them up on a high mountain by themselves. He was transfigured before them; and His face shone like the sun, and His garments became as white as light. Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Him. Peter said to Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here; if you wish, I will make three tabernacles here, one for you, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah. While he was still speaking, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and behold, a voice out of the cloud said, this is My Beloved Son, with whom I am well-pleased; listen to Him! When the disciples heard this, they fell face down to the ground and were terrified. Jesus came to them and touched them and said, get up, and do not be afraid. Lifting up their eyes, they saw no one except Jesus Himself alone. As they were coming down from the mountain, Jesus commanded them, saying, tell the vision to no one until the Son of Man has