The document discusses the second coming of Christ, also called the "blessed hope." It notes that Christ promised He would return and that He ascended to heaven visibly in a cloud. When He returns, it will be bodily in the clouds with angels and every eye will see Him. Believers who have died will be resurrected, while those not ready will be destroyed. Being ready involves watching, praying, and putting Christ first in one's life.
The document discusses the second coming of Christ, also called the "blessed hope." It notes that Christ promised He would return and that He ascended to heaven visibly in a cloud. When He returns, it will be bodily in the clouds with angels and every eye will see Him. Believers who have died will be resurrected, while those not ready will be destroyed. Being ready involves watching, praying, and putting Christ first in one's life.
The document discusses the second coming of Christ, also called the "blessed hope." It notes that Christ promised He would return and that He ascended to heaven visibly in a cloud. When He returns, it will be bodily in the clouds with angels and every eye will see Him. Believers who have died will be resurrected, while those not ready will be destroyed. Being ready involves watching, praying, and putting Christ first in one's life.
coming of Christ called? Titus 2:13 “The blessed hope” The second coming of Christ to bring an end to sin and death has been the great hope of every believer from the time of Adam’s rebellion against God. It is mentioned more than 2500 times in the Bible. 2.How certain is the promise of Christ to come again? Why will He come? John 14:1-3 He said “If I go …I will come again.” He is coming so that where He is we may be.” 3. Did Jesus go away? How did He go away? Acts 1:9 Yes. “While they beheld (they saw Him) He was taken up and a cloud received Him out of their sight. “The body of Christ was clearly seen as it was lifted up into the clouds. 4. How will Christ return? Acts 1:10,11 Who will come with Him? Matthew 25:31 How many people will see Him return with the clouds? Revelation 1:7 “In like m have manner as y have seen Him go into heaven.” Bodily in the clouds. 5.If people say He is coming secretly, what should I do? why? Matthew 24:23-27 Every eye shall see Him. 6.What will happen to those who have died in Christ? John 11:25 1 Thes 4;16,17 They shall live. They shall come forth from the ground at the sound of the trumpet, and “rise first.” “We who are alive…. Shall be caught up together with them in the clouds. Notice: We shall meet Christ in the air. Christ does not touch His feet on the earth. 7.What glorious reward will Jesus give me if I am ready? 1 Corinthians 15:51-54 Immortality-everlasting life – no death again. Life without end. Think of it. Our bodies will be changed (Like unto His glorious body Phil.3:21) It will be a perfect body without disease or defect of any kind. 8.What will happen to those who are not ready? Rev.6:14-17 2 Thes. 2:8 They will cry for the rocks and mountains to fall on them. They will be slain by the brightness of His coming. The glory of one angel caused the soldier to fall as dead men at Christ’s resurrection (Mat.28:3,4). An innumerable company of angels (Rev.5:11) will come with Christ. Think of the glory. We must be ready. 9.What will those who are ready say? Isaiah 25:9 The answer is clear. It will be a day of great rejoicing. 10.How am I able to be ready? Luke 21:34-36 Watch and pray always. I must put Christ first in my life. I am thankful that Jesus is coming for me. Through the power of God I have decided to put Christ first and be in the group that is ready.