Lesson #21
The Day of the Lord, the Hope of the Christian, It Will Be All Over Then
· Jesus was rejected by his own people the Jews
· He was condemned to crucifixion by the Roman authority, the last the natural world saw of Jesus of Nazareth was Him passing through a jeering crowd to the place of execution and then the Cross. He died and rose again on the third day and appeared to his followers but he left his disciples a promise, “I’ll be back.”
· He is the Savior of the World, The Head of the church, The King of the nations, and Has yet to be publicly crowned and glorified by His father before the whole universe.
Revelation 1:7 (NKJV) 7 Behold, He is coming with clouds, and every eye will see Him, even they who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. Even so, Amen.
The Day of the Lord, the Hope of the Christian, It Will Be All Over Then
· Jesus was rejected by his own people the Jews
· He was condemned to crucifixion by the Roman authority, the last the natural world saw of Jesus of Nazareth was Him passing through a jeering crowd to the place of execution and then the Cross. He died and rose again on the third day and appeared to his followers but he left his disciples a promise, “I’ll be back.”
· He is the Savior of the World, The Head of the church, The King of the nations, and Has yet to be publicly crowned and glorified by His father before the whole universe.
Revelation 1:7 (NKJV) 7 Behold, He is coming with clouds, and every eye will see Him, even they who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. Even so, Amen.
Jesus will return!
· The return of Jesus is the supreme hope of the Christian and mentioned 318 times in 260 chapters of the New Testament or an average of once every 25 verses.
2 Peter 3:3-13 knowing this first: that scoffers will come in the last days, walking according to their own lusts, 4and saying, "Where is the promise of His coming? For since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of creation." 5For this they willfully forget: that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of water and in the water, 6by which the world that then existed perished, being flooded with water. 7But the heavens and the earth which are now preserved by the same word, are reserved for fire until the Day of Judgment and perdition of ungodly men. 8But, beloved, do not forget this one thing, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. 9The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. 10But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with fervent heat; both the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up. 11Therefore, since all these things will be dissolved, what manner of persons ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness, 12looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be dissolved, being on fire, and the elements will melt with fervent heat? 13Nevertheless we, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells.
· A large portion of the bible is prophecy which teaches us about things to come and helps us understand God’s future purposes.
· This keeps us on course in our walk with God and gives us faith for the future.
Matthew 24:32-33 "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. 33So you also, when you see all these things, know that it is near--at the doors!
2 Peter 1:19 And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts;
Titus 2:13 Looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ,
·Jesus promised the he would return (Not in the resurrection in 3 days that had already happened.)
· He wasn’t speaking about His coming in the person of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost
· He wasn’t speaking about His coming when we die. We are to expect His return to be just as he left: He will appear in the air physically and every eye shall behold Him.
John 14:3 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.
Acts 1:11 Who also said, "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."
· Jesus spoke of “this age” and of “the age to come.”
“This age” occurred when Jesus was born into the world. That was the beginning of the end of the law of Moses. The Law had resulted in his coming in the flesh. When Jesus died and raised again that ended the age of the law and ushered in a new age called Grace, which is what we are living under now. His next coming will end the age of Grace and bring forth eternity which is forever.
· Jesus’ second coming will end the age of Grace.
Some Future Happenings
· This present world, once destroyed by water, will be destroyed by Fire and there will be a new heaven and a new earth. This will usher in a new order of righteousness, which will require a new body.
John 1:17 For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
Matthew 12:32 Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man, it will be forgiven him; but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit, it will not be forgiven him, either in this age or in the age to come.
2 Peter 3:1-14 (NKJV) 1 Beloved, I now write to you this second epistle (in both of which I stir up your pure minds by way of reminder), 2 that you may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us, the apostles of the Lord and Savior, 3 knowing this first: that scoffers will come in the last days, walking according to their own lusts, 4 and saying, "Where is the promise of His coming? For since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of creation." 5 For this they willfully forget: that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of water and in the water, 6 by which the world that then existed perished, being flooded with water. 7 But the heavens and the earth which are now preserved by the same word, are reserved for fire until the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men. 8 But, beloved, do not forget this one thing, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. 9 The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. 10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with fervent heat; both the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up. 11 Therefore, since all these things will be dissolved, what manner of persons ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness, 12 looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be dissolved, being on fire, and the elements will melt with fervent heat? 13 Nevertheless we, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells. 14 Therefore, beloved, looking forward to these things, be diligent to be found by Him in peace, without spot and blameless;
At Jesus’ return some marvelous things will happen for the Christian
· Righteous dead will come alive and those living will be instantly changed. Then both will be caught up together in the air (a word used to describe this event is “Rapture” which mean catching up or away) to be with the Lord. There will also be a resurrection of the unrighteous dead. They will rise to judgment and be condemned.
1 Corinthians 15:51-52 Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed-- 52in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.
1 Thessalonians. 4:17 Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord.
John 5:28-29 Do not marvel at this; for the hour is coming in which all who are in the graves will hear His voice 29and come forth--those who have done good, to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of condemnation.
· All men [mankind] will stand in judgment before God.
Acts 17:31 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."
· The Believer will stand in judgment; The believer will not be judged on the issue of salvation but his performance or works.
2 Corinthians 5:10 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.
1 Corinthians 3:12-15 Now if anyone builds on this foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw, 13each one's work will become clear; for the Day will declare it, because it will be revealed by fire; and the fire will test each one's work, of what sort it is. 14If anyone's work which he has built on it endures, he will receive a reward. 15If anyone's work is burned, he will suffer loss; but he himself will be saved, yet so as through fire.
· The unbeliever will not be condemned for being in the dark but for having refused God’s way of moving into the light.
John 3:19 And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
John 16:5-12 "But now I go away to Him who sent Me, and none of you asks Me, 'Where are You going?' 6But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart. 7Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you. 8And when He has come, He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: 9of sin, because they do not believe in Me; 10of righteousness, because I go to My Father and you see Me no more; 11of judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged. 12I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now.
Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
· The kingdom of God has finally come. He will rule supreme with all of his enemies subdued; Every bridegroom is proud of his bride for she is his glory they are connected or seen as one together.
2 Thessalonians. 1:10 when He comes, in that Day, to be glorified in His saints and to be admired among all those who believe, because our testimony among you was believed.
Revelations 19:6-8 And I heard, as it were, the voice of a great multitude, as the sound of many waters and as the sound of mighty thunderings, saying, "Alleluia! For the Lord God Omnipotent reigns! 7Let us be glad and rejoice and give Him glory, for the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His wife has made herself ready." 8And to her it was granted to be arrayed in fine linen, clean and bright, for the fine linen is the righteous acts of the saints.
· Though bible prophecy points to the coming of the Lord is near, only God the Father knows exactly when he will return.
· His coming will be like a thief in the night, requiring us to be alert. This requires us to live disciplined and holy lives to be ready when he comes.
· If you are excited about this great day and gripped with hope you will eagerly serve Christ, ready to suffer for Him, and watchful to please Him in every thing
Matthew 24:36 "But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only.
Matthew 24:42 Watch therefore, for you do not know what hour your Lord is coming.
1 Thessalonians 5:2-3 For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night. 3For when they say, "Peace and safety!" then sudden destruction comes upon them, as labor pains upon a pregnant woman. And they shall not escape.
1 John 2:28 And now, little children, abide in Him, that when He appears, we may have confidence and not be ashamed before Him at His coming.
1 John 3:2-3 Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is. 3And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure.
2 Peter 3:11-12 Therefore, since all these things will be dissolved, what manner of persons ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness, 12looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be dissolved, being on fire, and the elements will melt with fervent heat?
2 Peter 1:19 And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts;
Titus 2:13 Looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ,
·Jesus promised the he would return (Not in the resurrection in 3 days that had already happened.)
· He wasn’t speaking about His coming in the person of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost
· He wasn’t speaking about His coming when we die. We are to expect His return to be just as he left: He will appear in the air physically and every eye shall behold Him.
John 14:3 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.
Acts 1:11 Who also said, "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."
· Jesus spoke of “this age” and of “the age to come.”
“This age” occurred when Jesus was born into the world. That was the beginning of the end of the law of Moses. The Law had resulted in his coming in the flesh. When Jesus died and raised again that ended the age of the law and ushered in a new age called Grace, which is what we are living under now. His next coming will end the age of Grace and bring forth eternity which is forever.
· Jesus’ second coming will end the age of Grace.
Some Future Happenings
· This present world, once destroyed by water, will be destroyed by Fire and there will be a new heaven and a new earth. This will usher in a new order of righteousness, which will require a new body.
John 1:17 For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
Matthew 12:32 Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man, it will be forgiven him; but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit, it will not be forgiven him, either in this age or in the age to come.
2 Peter 3:1-14 (NKJV) 1 Beloved, I now write to you this second epistle (in both of which I stir up your pure minds by way of reminder), 2 that you may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us, the apostles of the Lord and Savior, 3 knowing this first: that scoffers will come in the last days, walking according to their own lusts, 4 and saying, "Where is the promise of His coming? For since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of creation." 5 For this they willfully forget: that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of water and in the water, 6 by which the world that then existed perished, being flooded with water. 7 But the heavens and the earth which are now preserved by the same word, are reserved for fire until the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men. 8 But, beloved, do not forget this one thing, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. 9 The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. 10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with fervent heat; both the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up. 11 Therefore, since all these things will be dissolved, what manner of persons ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness, 12 looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be dissolved, being on fire, and the elements will melt with fervent heat? 13 Nevertheless we, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells. 14 Therefore, beloved, looking forward to these things, be diligent to be found by Him in peace, without spot and blameless;
At Jesus’ return some marvelous things will happen for the Christian
· Righteous dead will come alive and those living will be instantly changed. Then both will be caught up together in the air (a word used to describe this event is “Rapture” which mean catching up or away) to be with the Lord. There will also be a resurrection of the unrighteous dead. They will rise to judgment and be condemned.
1 Corinthians 15:51-52 Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed-- 52in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.
1 Thessalonians. 4:17 Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord.
John 5:28-29 Do not marvel at this; for the hour is coming in which all who are in the graves will hear His voice 29and come forth--those who have done good, to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of condemnation.
· All men [mankind] will stand in judgment before God.
Acts 17:31 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."
· The Believer will stand in judgment; The believer will not be judged on the issue of salvation but his performance or works.
2 Corinthians 5:10 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.
1 Corinthians 3:12-15 Now if anyone builds on this foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw, 13each one's work will become clear; for the Day will declare it, because it will be revealed by fire; and the fire will test each one's work, of what sort it is. 14If anyone's work which he has built on it endures, he will receive a reward. 15If anyone's work is burned, he will suffer loss; but he himself will be saved, yet so as through fire.
· The unbeliever will not be condemned for being in the dark but for having refused God’s way of moving into the light.
John 3:19 And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.
John 16:5-12 "But now I go away to Him who sent Me, and none of you asks Me, 'Where are You going?' 6But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart. 7Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you. 8And when He has come, He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: 9of sin, because they do not believe in Me; 10of righteousness, because I go to My Father and you see Me no more; 11of judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged. 12I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now.
Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
· The kingdom of God has finally come. He will rule supreme with all of his enemies subdued; Every bridegroom is proud of his bride for she is his glory they are connected or seen as one together.
2 Thessalonians. 1:10 when He comes, in that Day, to be glorified in His saints and to be admired among all those who believe, because our testimony among you was believed.
Revelations 19:6-8 And I heard, as it were, the voice of a great multitude, as the sound of many waters and as the sound of mighty thunderings, saying, "Alleluia! For the Lord God Omnipotent reigns! 7Let us be glad and rejoice and give Him glory, for the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His wife has made herself ready." 8And to her it was granted to be arrayed in fine linen, clean and bright, for the fine linen is the righteous acts of the saints.
· Though bible prophecy points to the coming of the Lord is near, only God the Father knows exactly when he will return.
· His coming will be like a thief in the night, requiring us to be alert. This requires us to live disciplined and holy lives to be ready when he comes.
· If you are excited about this great day and gripped with hope you will eagerly serve Christ, ready to suffer for Him, and watchful to please Him in every thing
Matthew 24:36 "But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only.
Matthew 24:42 Watch therefore, for you do not know what hour your Lord is coming.
1 Thessalonians 5:2-3 For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night. 3For when they say, "Peace and safety!" then sudden destruction comes upon them, as labor pains upon a pregnant woman. And they shall not escape.
1 John 2:28 And now, little children, abide in Him, that when He appears, we may have confidence and not be ashamed before Him at His coming.
1 John 3:2-3 Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is. 3And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure.
2 Peter 3:11-12 Therefore, since all these things will be dissolved, what manner of persons ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness, 12looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be dissolved, being on fire, and the elements will melt with fervent heat?
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