The Bible is either true in it's entirety, or it's a lie in it's entirety. On doctrine taught by the Bible is the Second Coming of Christ. Three times in the final chapter of the Bible Jesus, in essence, says, "I'm on my way." (Revelation 22:7, 12, 20) For those who have professed their faith … Continue reading A Prayer in the Face of Christ’s Return
Second Coming of Christ
Maranatha
"Maranatha" This Aramaic word, used once in the New Testament of the Bible, meaning “Lord, come,” is used in Paul’s closing words in his first letter to the Corinthians. In another letter written by Paul, after addressing the return of Christ, Paul wrote, “Encourage one another with these words.” Allow me to briefly do that … Continue reading Maranatha
“Behold, he is coming…”
"Behold, he is coming..." (Revelation 1:7) I read a post the other day written by a person vehemently lambasting those who hold to the promise of Jesus' second coming. They wrote, "Never mind that every preacher has been peddling that 'we're now in the end times' bull-[crap] for 2,000 years now. And tragically, several billion … Continue reading “Behold, he is coming…”
Christ is Returning. Until then…
In Mark's gospel, Jesus' answer to His disciples' question about the end of the age occurs in chapter 13. Three times, Jesus gives instructions as to what we oughta be doing until He splits the skies wide open and "all heaven breaks loose." In vs 23, Jesus said, "be on guard." In vs 33, Jesus … Continue reading Christ is Returning. Until then…
“Behold, I Am Coming Soon”
Three times in the last chapter of our Bible Jesus makes the statement, “I am coming soon.” The reason I bring this up is because over the holidays my family went to the movies. During the previews, the following movies were advertised, one right after the other: “Son of God”, “Heaven is for Real,” and … Continue reading “Behold, I Am Coming Soon”