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The End of the World

The End of the World. Many Questions. The End of the World. “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.” Acts 1:11. Harold Camping. 2 Peter 2:3.

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The End of the World

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  1. The End of the World Many Questions

  2. The End of the World “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.” Acts 1:11

  3. Harold Camping 2 Peter 2:3

  4. The End of the World “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.” Mark 13:32

  5. Is Christ Coming Again ? “And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.” Jn.14:3 “This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will so come in like manner as you saw Him go into heaven.” Acts 1:11

  6. Is Christ Coming Again ? • Paul was confident - 1 Thes. 4:14-17 • Our hope is centered in this promise 2 Tim.4:8 • Some deny: • 2 Pet.3:3,4 “scoffers” • 60% of preachers • 2 Tim.2:18 Hymenaeus and Philetus

  7. Why is He Coming? Not to set up a kingdom Already in existence Col. 1:13 Not to provide a second chance Heb. 9:27 One sacrifice

  8. Why is He Coming? To destroy death 1 Cor. 15:26 - the last enemy To judge the living and the dead 2 Tim. 4:1 Acts 17:31 Bring salvation for His people 1 Pet. 1:4 “inheritance”

  9. When is He Coming? Matt. 24:3 “When shall these things be?” As a thief in the night 2 Pet. 3:10 Men have looked for signs Mark 13:32 “But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.” Be Prepared

  10. Will there be Signs ? Matt. 24:1-14 - Mark 13 - Luke 17 “Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all these things take place.” Matt. 24:34 No signs of next coming of Jesus

  11. When will the Rapture Occur ? Bible is silent on the subject

  12. When will the Rapture Occur ? Bible is silent on the subject Matt. 24:40-41 Two in field - one taken and one left Is this the rapture ? v.34 “This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled.” “watch” “run away from it” Fulfilled in destruction of A.D. 70

  13. Will the Kingdom be set Up in Jerusalem? Isa. 2:1-4 Kingdom was to be built - Matt. 16:16-18 Citizens from all nations - Mark 16:16 This kingdom is already in existence

  14. The End of the World Christ will come again Not step foot on earth Judgment of all Great Day Sad Day

  15. The End of the World “because He has appointed a day on which He will judge the world in righteousness by the Man whom He has ordained. He has given assurance of this to all by raising Him from the dead.” Acts 17:31 Are you Ready ?

  16. Sermon by Arthur Pigman Evans Church of Christ 515 Gibbs Road Evans, Ga. 30809 706-855-1249 evanscoc@bellsouth.net www.evansgachurchofchrist.org Sunday Morning May 22, 2011

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