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Jesus Christ says: Behold, I am coming quickly!. Current World Events and the Second Coming of Christ. pxhere.com/de/photo/147350. Introduction – God’s Speaking:.
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Jesus Christ says: Behold, I am coming quickly! Current World Events and the Second Coming of Christ pxhere.com/de/photo/147350 13.04.2018 | festversammlung-heilbronn.de
Introduction – God’s Speaking: “I am God…declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things that are not yet done, saying, ‘My counsel shall stand, and I will do all My pleasure,’” (Isaiah 46:9b-10) “I have declared the former things from the beginning; they went forth from My mouth, and I caused them to hear it. Suddenly I did them, and they came to pass.” (Isaiah 48:3) festversammlung-heilbronn.de
Prophecies in the Bible • In His word, the Bible, God gives us proven evidence and facts • The Bible contains more than 300 prophecies about Jesus Christ, the Messiah – including the time of His first coming, place of birth, family tree, death, resurrection • Example: the birthplace of the Messiah, foretold by the prophet Micah approximately in 720 BC and recorded in the Old Testament • “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of you shall come forth to Me The One to be Ruler in Israel, whose goings forth are from of old, from everlasting.” (Micah 5:2) bethlehemstar.com/about festversammlung-heilbronn.de
The Birth of Jesus Christ, the Messiah Signs in politics “And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered…Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed wife, who was with child. (Luke 2:1-5) Signs regarding Israel “Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea…behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, ‘Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.’…behold, the star which they had seen in the East went before them, till it came and stood over where the young Child was. (Matthew 2:1-9) Signs in heaven festversammlung-heilbronn.de
The Events at the First Coming of Jesus God Jesus Christ asthe Holy Spirit “But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: who were born…of God.” (John 1:12-13) “But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.” (Isaiah 53:5) “…He has given assurance of this to all by raising Him from the dead.” (Acts 17:31b) “…but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin.”(Hebrews 4:15b) Outpouring Resurrection & Ascension Death Jesus Human Living Mankind festversammlung-heilbronn.de
The Second Coming of Christ • The Bible also contains many prophecies for Christ’s second coming • We must prepare for the Lord’s return • The significance of Israel and Jerusalem for the second coming of Jesus • “And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as He went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel, who also said,…‘This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will so come in like manner as you saw Him go into heaven.’ Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem,…” (Acts 1:10-12) God also gave us signs for the Christ’s return! bethlehemstar.com/about festversammlung-heilbronn.de
Signs Regarding Israel (1) “Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. So you also, when you see all these things, know that it is near—at the doors!” (Matthew 24:32-33) festversammlung-heilbronn.de
Signs Regarding Israel (1) – Statehood 1948 audiatur-online.ch/2016/05/12/22608/state-of-israel-is-born festversammlung-heilbronn.de
Signs Regarding Israel (2) “And they will fall by the edge of the sword, and be led away captive into all nations. And Jerusalem will be trampled by Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.” (Luke 21:24) festversammlung-heilbronn.de
Signs Regarding Israel (2) – 6-Day War 1967 rarenewspapers.com/view/601861 festversammlung-heilbronn.de
Signs Regarding Israel (3) “Then the moon will be disgraced And the sun ashamed; For the Lord of hosts will reign On Mount Zion and in Jerusalem…“ (Isaiah 24:23) “At that time Jerusalem shall be called The Throne of the Lord, and all the nations shall be gathered to it…” (Jeremiah 3:17a) festversammlung-heilbronn.de
Signs Regarding Israel (3) – Jerusalem as Capital 50 years after the conquest of East Jerusalem 2017 • ktvu.com/news/president-trump-to-recognize-jerusalem-as-israels-capital festversammlung-heilbronn.de
2018 70 years after the founding of the state of Israel festversammlung-heilbronn.de
Signs Regarding Israel => Signs in Heaven God confirmed these events with signs in heaven! “And there will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars…”(Luke 21:25) festversammlung-heilbronn.de
Signs in Heaven – the Tetrads A special tetrad: four blood moons in two consecutive years, each falling on the first and last Jewish feast 1st Feast Passover 7th Feast Tabernacle 1st Feast Passover 7th Feast Tabernacle Year 2 Year 1 In the last 500 years, there were only 3 such tetrads! festversammlung-heilbronn.de
Blood Moon Tetrads in the Last 500 Years 1949-50 The Statehood of Israel 1967-68 Conquest of East Jerusalem 2014-15 Donald Trump officially declares his candidacy to run for the president of the United States of America (June 16, 2015) www.HIMMLISCHES-JERUSALEM.de
A Sign Regarding Israel That Has Not Yet Occurred… “Then [with strength] he shall confirm a covenant with many for one week; but in the middle of the week he shall bring an end to sacrifice and offering…“ (Daniel 9:27) thetimes.co.uk/article/trump-early-for-web-zsrdcn5nm May 3, 2017 May 22, 2017 festversammlung-heilbronn.de
A Sign Regarding Israel That Has Not Yet Occurred… festversammlung-heilbronn.de
Signs Regarding Israel – Then What Will Happen? Peace Treaty in Middle East for7 Years • Return & Judgment Seat of Christ • Judgment before the Great White Throne Conquest of East Jerusalem 1967 TODAY Peace & Security The Great Day of God’s Wrath • New Heaven • & New Earth • Millennial Kingdom 3½ Years 1000 Years Eternity 3½ Years Statehood of Israel 1948 Recognition of Jerusalem as capital of Israel 2017 festversammlung-heilbronn.de
Judgment for Christians and Unbelievers • “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad. “ (2 Corinthians 5:10) • “…he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment,…”(John 5:24) God’s Judgment Before the Great White Throne(Revelation 20:11-15) Judgment Seat of Christ (2 Cor. 5:10) TODAY Unbeliever Christian 1000 Year Kingdom Eternity Second Coming of Christ(Revelation 19:11-21) festversammlung-heilbronn.de
The Millennial Kingdom – Judgment for the Christians Judgment Seat of Christ Reward • The wedding feast of the Lamb • Enter the joy of the Lord • Reign with Christ in His kingdom TODAY 1000-Years Kingdom Eternity Penalty/Discipline Second Coming of Christ • Outer darkness • Weeping and gnashing of teeth • Cut in half • Portion with the Unbelievers • Saved through fire After reward or punishment, all Christians will be in the New Jerusalem in God’s presence festversammlung-heilbronn.de
Conclusion “So you also, when yousee these things happening,knowthat the kingdom of God is near…” (Luke 21:31) “…now it is high time toawake out of sleep;…” (Jesaja 55:6) (Romans 13:11) festversammlung-heilbronn.de
Conclusion “Therefore you also beready, for the Son of Man is coming…” (Jesaja 55:6) (Matthew 24:44) festversammlung-heilbronn.de