The Second Coming of Jesus Christ One of

One of most dominant themes 2, 400 of 23, 145 verses 9. 6% of

Do we believe it? Literal or Metaphorical? Pie in the sky? In our hearts?

Christ’s coming will be: Literal and personal Visible to all Final

Three parts to salvation: Justification - Past Sanctification - Present Glorification – Future A

What we need to know Ephesians 6: 12 “For our struggle is not against

Devil is cause of all problems First sinner He deceived Eve and Adam The

Adversary – Opposer Slanderer – Accuser Father of Lies - Destroyer Deceiver – Tempter

Jesus came to destroy him But the final victory not complete

1 Corinthians 15: 23 -27 But each in turn: Christ, the firstfruits; then, when

1 Thessalonians 3: 7 -8 For the secret power of lawlessness is already at

Very sobering Very upsetting A day of judgement

Why we have a problem Its for non-Christians Is it fair? The injustice of

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The Second Coming of Jesus Christ

One of most dominant themes 2, 400 of 23, 145 verses 9. 6% of Bible

Do we believe it? Literal or Metaphorical? Pie in the sky? In our hearts?

Christ’s coming will be: Literal and personal Visible to all Final

1. The Transformation of the Saints

Three parts to salvation: Justification - Past Sanctification - Present Glorification – Future A body fitted for our new home

2. The Annihilation of the devil

What we need to know Ephesians 6: 12 “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. ”

Devil is cause of all problems First sinner He deceived Eve and Adam The whole world is under his control

Adversary – Opposer Slanderer – Accuser Father of Lies - Destroyer Deceiver – Tempter Everything evil

Jesus came to destroy him But the final victory not complete

1 Corinthians 15: 23 -27 But each in turn: Christ, the firstfruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to him. Then the end will come, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority and power. For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. The last enemy to be destroyed is death. For he “has put everything under his feet. ”

1 Thessalonians 3: 7 -8 For the secret power of lawlessness is already at work; but the one who now holds it back will continue to do so till he is taken out of the way. And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will overthrow with the breath of his mouth and destroy by the splendour of his coming. Revelation 20: 10 And the devil, who deceived them, was thrown into the lake of burning sulfur, where the beast and the false prophet had been thrown. They will be tormented day and night for ever and ever.

3. The Condemnation of the ungodly

Very sobering Very upsetting A day of judgement

Why we have a problem Its for non-Christians Is it fair? The injustice of life demands it Think about it!

God leads a pretty sheltered life

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