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The Coming of Christ: A Biblical Perspective

Explore the Second Coming of Christ and debunking misconceptions, such as Premillennialism, Rapture theory, and false interpretations of Revelation. Prepare for His return by understanding biblical teachings.

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The Coming of Christ: A Biblical Perspective

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  1. Back To The Basics

  2. The Coming of Christ Acts 1:11 “Men of Galilee, why do you stand gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will so come in like manner as you saw Him go into heaven”

  3. The Coming of Christ "But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only.” Matt. 24:36 2,000 years ago - History Living between 2 visits of Christ Coming Again - Prophecy

  4. What the Bible says about the 2nd Coming of Christ Certainty Jn. 14:1-3 “I will come again” Acts 1:11 - come back in the same way Manner Same - Acts 1:11 Visible - Rev. 1:7 Audible - Jn. 5:28; 1 Thess. 4:16; 1 Cor. 15:52 Unannounced - 1Thess. 5:2; Matt. 24:36

  5. What the Bible says about the 2nd Coming of Christ Purpose Resurrection Jn. 5:28-29 “come forth” 1 Cor. 15:52 “dead shall be raised” Judge - Matt. 25:31-46 Reward Rev. 22:12 “My reward is with Me” 2 Tim. 4:8 “crown of righteousness”

  6. Doctrine of Premillennialism They believe that Christ will return to this earth to establish an earthly kingdom. He will rule in splendor over this kingdom for 1,000 years with Jerusalem as the capitol.

  7. Doctrine of Premillennialism • Teach that O.T. prophecies about a Messiah and His Kingdom is an earthly kingdom. • First coming was to set up this earthly kingdom. • Jews rejected Jesus and set up the church. • Believe Christ will return to earth and set up His earthly Kingdom with Jerusalem as capitol and reign for 1,000 years.

  8. Doctrine of Premillennialism Rapture- secret snatching away of the church. Tribulation - 7 years of persecution 3 ½ years of peace - rebuild temple Anti-Christ sit in temple End with battle of Armageddon Kingdom set up Christ returns to earth Rules for 1,000 years

  9. Doctrine of Premillennialism

  10. Doctrine of Premillennialism

  11. Doctrine of Premillennialism Summary of Doctrine • Christ came to set up kingdom • Failed - Israel rejected Him • Coming back to correct failure • Reign on earth 1,000 years

  12. Doctrine of Premillennialism before doctrine of Pre-millennial-ism False 1,000

  13. Premillennialism is False Kingdom established after death of Christ Matt. 3:2 “kingdom is at hand” Matt. 10:7 “kingdom of heaven is at hand” Matt. 4:17 “the kingdom of heaven is at hand” Mk. 9:1 - Some present would not die until they saw the kingdom come with power Acts 2 - the power came on Pentecost

  14. Premillennialism is False Kingdom established after death of Christ Matt. 16:18-19 - church and kingdom same thing Col. 1:13 - “into the kingdom” Rev. 1:9 - “companion in the tribulation and kingdom” Eph. 3:10-11 - church was not an afterthought

  15. Premillennialism is False “Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world, My servants would fight, so that I should not be delivered to the Jews; but now My kingdom is not from here.” Jn. 18:36

  16. Premillennialism is False • Rapture theory is False • 1 Thess. 4:13-14 nothing about a secret coming • The word “rapture” is not in the Bible • Has 3 comings of Jesus - not 1

  17. Premillennialism is False • Rapture theory is False • Contradicts Bible teaching • Acts 1:9-11 - come back in same way • Rev. 1:7 - He will be seen • 2 Pet. 3:10-11 - He will be heard

  18. Every Ear Shall Hear Him

  19. Premillennialism is False Tribulation theory is False Matt. 24:21 “For then will be great tribulation” v. 16 - disciples to flee to the mountains v. 20 - flight from Jerusalem not in winter v. 21 - happened to that generation This tribulation was the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD Jn. 16:33 “In the world you shall have tribulation” tribulation = affliction, persecutions, distress

  20. Premillennialism is False Interpretation of Rev. 20 is False Does not mention: • 2nd coming • Israel • Throne of David • Establishment of kingdom • Jerusalem • Reign of Jesus on Earth • Rapture not mentioned • 1,000 interval between resurrections • Utopia on Earth void of sin and violence

  21. Premillennialism is False False Idea of Land Promise to Jews Land promise already fulfilled Gen. 17:8 - promise Josh. 21:43-45 - fulfilled “So the LORD gave to Israel all the land of which He had sworn to give to their fathers, and they took possession of it and dwelt in it.” v. 43

  22. The Coming of Christ • The Bible does not teach that Christ will ever set foot on this earth again • The theory that Christ will return to this earth for a 1,000 years is not taught in the Bible • We must be prepared for the next coming

  23. 1 Thess. 4:16 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. 1 Thess. 4:17 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.

  24. The Coming of Christ Are You Ready ?

  25. GOD’S SIMPLE PLAN FOR SALVATION Rev. 2:10 Acts 2:38 baptism JN. 12:42 confess LK. 13:3 OBEDIENT UNTIL DEATH repent JN. 8:24 believe ACTS 3:22 hear

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