THE RETURN OF JESUS CHRIST IS VERY SOON
Histories most dramatic event is about to take place! The second coming of Jesus Christ. It is referred to over 800 times in the word of God, yet Churches scoff at it.
Peter prophesied it.
(2Pet 3:3-4) “Knowing this first that there shall come in the Last days scoffers…..saying where is the promise of his coming”.
NOTE: The Apostles were told on the Day that Jesus was taken up to heaven. (Acts 1:11) “ye men of Galilee why stand ye gazing up into Heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into Heaven shall so come in like manner as ye have seen
him go into heaven. Although Jesus said that the exact time no man would know, the Bible does describe world events taking place at His return.
SIGNS OF THE RETURN OF CHRIST
1. THE REBIRTH OF ISRAEL: Israel became a Nation in 1948. Jerusalem was regained in 1967. This is the primary sign that the second coming is near. (Psa 102:16) “When the Lord shall build up Zion, He shall appear in His Glory”. (Luke 21:30,31) “Behold, the Fig tree and all the trees, when they now shoot forth ye know that summer is now nigh at hand”. (Luke 21:24) “Jerusalem shall be trodden down the Gentiles, unlike the time of the Gentiles is fulfilled.”
2. INTERNATIONAL CONFLICT OVER ISRAEL
a) The British declared Israel a wasteland and after the Turks had had it.
b) It is now the bread basket of the world
c) The desert has blossomed like the Garden of Eden
d) There is 14 times as much food per
e) Arab Israel war as a result.
(Zach 12:3) “And in that day I will make Jerusalem a burdensome stone for all people”.
(Zach 14:1-4) “I will gather all nations against Jerusalem. Then shall the Lord go forth and fight against those Nations. and His feet shall stand in that day upon the Mount of Olives.”
3. THE EUROPEAN COMMON MARKET
a) (Dan 2 & 7) (Rev 3 & 7) Prophecy that there will be a ten Nation Confederation, in the general area of the ancient Roman Empire. (Dan 2:44) “And in the days of these Kings (governing 10 Nations) shall God of Heaven set up a Kingdom it shall break in pieces and consume all those Kingdoms.
b) Greece became the 10th in 1981 on the 1st January, 12H01 am.
4. THE RISE OF A POLITICAL SUPERMAN
a) (Dan 11:37) Declares of the Anti-Christ, “Neither shall he regard the God of his father (Abraham, Isaac, Jacob). It is believed that he is of Jewish decent, but he could be an Apostate Christian. The same verse reveals that he is likely to be a homosexual since he has not desire for woman.
b) (Dan 12:37)(2Thess 2:4) His one desire is to establish himself as God.
c) (2Thess 2:8)(Rev 19:20) The Apostle Paul teaches that Jesus will destroy the Anti-Christ at His glorious return.
d) By peace will he destroy many. (Dan 8:25)
e) He will make a 7 year treaty with Israel but will break it half way through he Tribulation. “And he shall confirm the Covenant with many for 1 week (week of years). And in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice (in the renewed Jewish temple) to cease.
5. RUSSIA’S HATRED FOR ISRAEL
a) (Ezek 38,39) Written 585B.C Prophecies concerning a large northern army which moves against Israel.
6. A MASSIVE EASTERN ARMY
Moa boasted that China could field an army of 200 million.(Rev 9:16) “And the number of horseman numbered 2 hundred thousand, thousand “.(Rev 16:12) “And the way of the Kings of the East might be prepared.”
7. GENERAL WORLD WIDE APPREHENSION
a) Population explosion
b) Food and Energy storage
c) Nuclear arms race.
(Luke 21:25,26) “And upon the Earth distress of Nations with perplexity …mens hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after these things which are coming on the Earth”
8. FAMINES
a) The population will double in 25 years.
b) India, Russia, Bangladesh, starving
c) Soon 1 days wage will be spent for a days food. (Mark 13:8) “And there shall be famines and troubles”. (Rev 6:6) “A measure of wheat for a penny (days wage) and 3 measures of Barley for a penny.”
9. EARTHQUAKES
(Rom 8:22) “The whole creation groaneth and travaileth in Pain”
(Luke 21:11) “Great Earthquakes shall appear in many places”
(Isa 24:20) “The Earth shall real to and fro like a drunkard.”
10.RAPID TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCE
a) Knowledge and Science doubles its self every 10 years.
b) 80% of all Scientists are alive today. (Dan 12:4) “But thou, ODaniel…seal the book even to the time of the end, many shall run to and fro, knowledge shall be increased.”
11.ABOUNDING EVIL
(2Tim 3:1-4) “In the last days perilous times shall come, for men shall be lovers of their selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers ….Without natural affection (Abortion). Traitors, Heady, high-minded, lovers of pleasure more than lovers of God.” (2Tim 3:13) “But evil men and seduces shall wax worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived.”
12.DRUG CRISIS
(Rev 9:21/18:23/21:8/22:15) These verses speak of sorcery in the last days, but the Greek says (Pharmakeia) which means enchantment with drugs. (i.e.) Neither repented they of their drugs. (Rev 9:21)
13.RESURGENCE OF THE OCCULT
Astrology, black magic, witchcraft, fortune telling. (1Tim 4:1) “In latter times some shall depart from the Faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, doctrines of devils.”
14.APOSTASY IN THE CHURCH
(2Peter 2:1) “There shall be false teachers among you, who shall privately bring damnable
SOME PASTORS AND LEADERS ARE EVASIVE WHEN ASKED IF THEY BELIEVE IN:
i) The virgin birth of Christ
ii) Salvation through Faith in His blood
iii) His literal resurrection and return to Earth
iv) A literal Heaven and Hell
v) The inerrancy of scripture
vi) The Genesis Account of Creation.
15.EXPECTANCY AMONG SOME CHRISTIANS
(Math 25:6) “And at midnight the cry was made, behold, the bridegroom commeth, go ye out to meet Him.”
16.THE PLANETS ALIGNING IN 1982
(Math 24:29) “And the powers of the heavens shall be shaken, and then shall appear the signs of the Son of Man in Heaven.” “JESUS SAID” (Math 24:33) “So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the door.” (Luk 21:28) “And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift your heads, for your redemption draweth nigh.” (Math 24:34) “This generation (the one thing when these signs begin) Shall not pass away till all these things be fulfilled.
CHRIST WILL COME IN 2 PHASES
1. THE CATCHING UP OF THE BRIDE OF CHRIST (RAPTURE)
(1Thess 4:16,17) “For the Lord Himself shall descend from Heaven with a shout then we which are alive and remain shall be brought up in the Clouds to meet the Lord in the air.” (Luke 17:36) “2 Men shall be in the field, the one shall be taken and the other left.” (John 14:3) “I will come again to receive you unto myself”
(1Cor 18:52)”In a moment in the twinkling of an eye”.
2. THE RETURN OF CHRIST TO THE EARTH
(Rev16:14,16/19:19/11:15)(Psa 66:4)(Mic 4:1) The Tribulation shall be terminated by Christ’s return. This will be the first stage of the eternal ages.