Deeper Christian Life Ministry

The Netherlands

SEARCH THE SCRIPTURES

05-05-2019

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…earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)
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RECAP OF OUR LAST STUDY

From our last study, entitled “Consistent Christian
Living”, we learnt that coldness and inconsistency are
characteristic of the end time. We are called to be the
likes Enoch by first giving our lives to the Lord, then
denying all that would bring us back and responding to
God’s call to holy living.
It pays to walk with God consistently. The rewards of
being God’s peculiar treasure, and other blessings, more
than compensate every trial our faith may bring!
…earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)
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TODAY’S STUDY:
LESSON 741: THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST

MEMORY VERSE: ……
“Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him,
and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth
shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.” (Revelation 1:7).
TEXT: Matthew 25:29-46; Jude 14, 15; Revelation 1:7; 19:11-21

…earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)
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INTRODUCTION
God’s word teaches that the Second Coming of Christ will be just as
literal and visible as His going away. At His coming, He will execute
judgment upon the ungodly, set up His Kingdom and reign on this
present earth for a thousand years. This is the uniform teaching of
both the Old and New Testament scriptures.
Scriptures abound with evidence that speaks of the certainty of
Christ’s second coming.

…earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)
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CLARIFICATION OF CHRIST’S SECOND COMING

Matthew 24:16-20; Zechariah 14:3,4; Revelation 19:18,19
Christ will return immediately after the Great Tribulation, which will
start from the Rapture and last seven years. The persecution of the
Jews at the Tribulation will make them cry for their once rejected
Messiah, whom they previously rejected. He will return to save
penitent Israel from the Antichrist (Matthew 24:16-20,27-30).
• QUESTION 1: Explain the scriptural teaching of Christ’s Second
Coming – Acts 1:9-11; Matthew 24:29-31
• QUESTION 2: What are the differences between the rapture and
Christ’s Second Coming? – 1 Thes 4:16,17; Zechariah 14:3,4
…earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)
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PROOFS AND CERTAINTY OF CHRIST’S SECOND COMING

Matthew 24:30; Mark 14:62; Acts 1:11; Hebrews 9:28; 10:27
Jesus spoke about His second coming. The Olivet Discourse (Matthew
24) centred around it, with clear signs: deception, false Christs, wars
and rumours of wars, famines, pestilences, earthquakes, anti-
Semitism, offences, betrayals, hatred, false prophets, lawlessness and
martyrdom. These things are already being manifested. Angels also
affirmed it as He was being taken away (Acts 1:11). Moreover, the
Holy Spirit reechoed it through the apostles (Heb 9:28).
• QUESTION 3: What are the signs of Christ’s Second Coming? -
Matthew 24:4,-11; 24:27,30,37
…earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)
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PURPOSE OF CHRIST’S SECOND COMING

John 14:1-3; Isaiah 32:18; Revelation 20:11-15; 21:1
Apart from the fulfilment of the prophecies concerning Christ, other
divine purposes which the second coming will fulfil include the
comfort of the Church, restoration of Israel to her sovereignty as
prophesied in the Scripture, the judgment of the earth, the
renovation of the earth, and restoration of all things. At His Second
Coming, Christ will reward His faithful servants with crowns of glory,
praise and honour, and His adversaries with fiery indignation.
• QUESTION 4: Why is Christ coming the second time? – John 14:3;
5:22; Revelation 21:1
…earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)
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CHRIST’S TRIUMPH AT THE BATTLE OF ARMAGEDDON

Isaiah 11:1-9; Revelation 20:1-4; 19:11-21; 17:13,14
At the Battle of Armageddon, Satan and his forces will fight against
Christ and His host to frustrate the establishment of His Millennial
Reign. Christ will triumph in this battle over Satan and bind him for
one thousand years. During that period, Christ will reign on earth
with the saints. His rule will be characterised by unprecedented
peace, prosperity and blessings on earth.
• QUESTION 5: Explain the battle of Armageddon and the predicted
losers and Victor. – Revelation 19:11-21; 20:1-4;
…earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)
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PREPARATION FOR CHRIST’S SECOND COMING

John 3:1-8; 1 John 3:1-3; Ephesians 5:25-27
Sinners and saints are called to prepare for this great event. While
sinners are admonished to repent and come to Christ before the
day of the Lord, the Church as a bride is called to be ready, holy,
spotless, watchful, prayerful and busy preaching His word until He
comes.
• QUESTION 6: How should sinners and believers prepare for the
Second Coming of Christ? – John 3:1-3; 1 John 3:1-3; 2 Timothy
4:1,2

…earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)
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CONCLUSION
At the second coming of Christ, He will return with the
saints raptured seven years earlier. Whereas the rapture
can take place any moment without warning, the Second
Coming cannot happen until after the rapture and the
Great Tribulation.
This imminent return of Christ is the glorious hope of the
Church. The world and the church are called to prepare
for this great event. “Behold, he cometh with clouds; and
every eye shall see him” (Revelation 1:7).
…earnestly contend for the FAITH which was once delivered unto the SAINTS (Jude 3)