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The Amish Voice 10
The Two Comings of Christ
Today we are living between the two
comings of Christ. Christ came to earth
the first time about 2,000 years ago, born
as a baby in Bethlehem. Someday Christ
will come to this earth a second time—
the second coming of Christ.
The first coming has already happened.
Christ Jesus ___________ into the world
to save ___________" (1 Timothy 1:15).
He has already done this! "And we know
that the ________ of God is (has)
________________" (1 John 5:20). He
has come, and the Bible also teaches that
He will come again!
The second coming of Christ is a future
event. This has not yet happened. This
will happen sometime in the future. Does
any man know exactly when Christ will
come (Matthew 24:36,42)? ______
There have been many groups of people
who have tried to set dates. They have
said, "We believe Christ will come in
1918" or "We believe Christ will come in
1988." But all these people have been
wrong. God has told us that Christ will
come again, but He has not told us
WHEN.
Note: A man by the name of Edgar
Whisenant, actually wrote a paperback
book entitled,
88 Reasons Why the
Rapture Could Be In 1988
. Over 3.2
million copies of the book were
originally distributed. Of course, the date
came and the rapture did not occur. The
Bible teaches very clearly that date
setting is impossible (Matthew 24:36,
42).
Let’s think about some of the differences
THE FIRST COMING OF CHRIST
The Cross
Christ came to die.
The first coming of Christ is a matter of HISTORY.
It has already happened!
It took place in the PAST.
Christ HAS COME (1 John 4:2).
Christ came to be the SAVIOR OF SINNERS (Matthew
1:21).
Christ came to be man’s SAVIOR (John 3:17).
THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST
The Crown
Christ will come to rule and reign.
The second coming of Christ is a matter of PROPHECY.
God's Word tells us that it will happen!
It will take place in the FUTURE.
Christ WILL COME (Acts 1:11).
Christ will come to be the KING OF ___________ (Rev.
19:16).
Christ will come to be man’s JUDGE (Jude 14-15).
Which will it be for you? If you do not surrender your life to Jesus Christ,
then someday you must face Him as your Judge.
Christ came to earth as a newborn baby (Luke 2:7).
Christ came with meekness riding on a donkey (Matthew
21:1-5).
Christ came to bring peace to the human heart (Ephesians
2:13-19; Romans 5:1).
When Christ came the first time the government was in the
hands of men (Herod the Great, the Romans, etc.)
Christ was killed by His enemies (Matthew 27:20-25).
When Christ came the first time He was rejected by the
Jewish people (John 1:11). They crucified their Messiah.
Christ will come to earth as a conquering warrior
(Rev.19:11-16).
Christ will come with power riding on a white horse (Rev.
19:11-16).
Christ will come to bring peace to the entire world (Isaiah
9:6-7; Zechariah 9:10).
When Christ comes the second time the government will be
in His hands and upon His shoulder (Isaiah 9:6-7).
Christ will kill His enemies (2 Thess. 1:7-10; Rev. 19:21).
When Christ comes the second time He will be received by
the Jewish people (Zechariah 12:10-11; Romans 11:25-28;
Matthew 23:39).
What have you done with the One who came to save you almost 2,000 years ago? (see John 3:18; 3:36)?
He came to save (1 Timothy 1:15). Has He saved you (Acts 16:30-1)?
Are You a True Believer?
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