"And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also." John 14:3 ESV Jesus Christ was very clear: One day He will return-and none of us knows when. Vocal fanatics claim to know the details of the Second Coming, causing many Christians to all but ignore the good news that Jesus is coming again. Yet God's own Word commands us to know the signs of the times, to remain watchful, and to be ready-whenever Christ comes. This book is a straightforward, in-depth exploration of the key biblical texts regarding the Second Coming; most notably, Christ's longest and most important eschatological message, the Olivet Discourse. As you study what the Word of God says about these matters, it will stir in your heart an earnest longing for Christ's return-as well as a certainty about how to live expectantly until He comes again.
The final book of the Bible, Revelation prophesies the ultimate judgement of mankind in a series of allegorical visions, grisly images and numerological predictions. According to these, empires will fall, the "Beast" will be destroyed and Christ will rule a new Jerusalem. With an introduction by Will Self.
Perceiving a hole in evangelical biblical theology that should be filled with a robust treatment of the book of Daniel, James Hamilton delves into the book's rich contribution to the Bible's unfolding redemptive-historical storyline. This New Studies in Biblical Theology volume addresses key questions and examines the literary structure, visions, heavenly beings and typological patterns.
Want to know the truth about Bible prophecy? Want to know and understand the prophecies of Jesus? Tired of hearing Bible prophecy predictions that never come true? This book will provide you with the real truth about Bible prophecy, including the following: · Old Testament prophecies of Isaiah, Ezekiel, Daniel, and more. · New Testament prophecies of Jesus and the book of Revelation. · How the Jewish people and followers of Jesus understood the prophecies. · Understand Jewish culture, language, customs, and history. · Understand the true meaning of words or phrases in that time. · Understand the true meaning of the prophecies that were written. This book will provide the true meaning of all the Bible Prophecies! We must be able to understand history through the lens of the times in which they were written, not just how they are relevant in today’s news. It is vastly important that we understand Jewish culture, language, customs, and history, as well as the meaning of words and phrases in that time so we can understand the true meaning of the prophecies that were written. Without this understanding we are reading terms outside of their true meaning and can become confused on what the words of scripture are trying to reveal. We must recognize the use of symbolism is very prevalent in prophecy, and we should not interpret symbolism too literally or physically. Symbolism is widely used in both the Old and the New Testaments. We cannot allow ourselves to interpret symbolism as only a physical manifestation, if we do, we can twist the scriptures into unrealistic physical renderings that completely distort the true meaning of the writing, and we lose the intended meaning of the prophecy. “COMING WITH THE CLOUDS, A JOURNEY THROUGH PROPHECY,” explores the scriptures seeking the true meaning of Bible prophecy. All prophecy centers around Jesus, His kingdom, and His rule. The study of all prophecy must be Christ centered. As you read this book, you will gain true insight and understanding. Studying Bible prophecy is one of the most encouraging and faith-building adventures we can take. Bible prophecy gives us hope and keeps us anticipating the Lord’s return. I invite you to join me in this journey through Bible prophecy. Together we will come away with a clear understanding of what Bible prophecy is all about. We will come away with a positive view of the end-times and with a greater hope for our future. When discussing His second coming, Jesus himself said no one knows the time, only the Father knows. It is not up to us to discover the time. It is up to us to be ready! If you really want to know the truth about Bible prophecy, read my book today!
Most Christians know that Jesus Christ promised to return following his death, resurrection, and ascension to heaven. Still, our understanding of the nature of his coming can widely vary. Some believe it occurred already when the Holy Spirit descended to indwell believers on the day of Pentecost. Others understand it as a spiritual presence or a consciousness that brings Christ to earth in a mystical sense. No matter what we think or believe, it is important to know what Jesus meant when he made that promise. In a spiritual guidebook, pastor Russel Bell provides a fresh perspective on Christ’s second coming through scriptures and personal observations based on his years of Bible study in order to help both believers and nonbelievers understand this important prophecy. Using Jesus’s words and his personal views, Bell addresses how Jesus is coming, what his coming means, all the reasons why he is returning to earth, when he is coming, and the potential troubles on the horizon. Included is a list of pre-tribulational objections as well as a short study guide on the Day of the Lord. Every Eye Will See Him is an inspirational guide that provides important Christian messages and a pastor’s personal insight on the second coming of Jesus Christ. This fresh perspective should challenge your thinking and encourage you to be ready for this majestic and momentous event!
This book commences with the cloud in creation, functioning as a symbol of the trancendence of God and the means by which he creates, and continues with the descent of God in the cloud in making covenant with Abraham and Moses. Otto describes the cloud leading Israel out of Egypt and providing for her physically and spiritually, culminating in the great theophany on Sinai. The Old Testament section concludes with the hidden glory of God in the visions of Ezekial and Daniel which inform Jesus' talk of his secon advent. The New Testament section shows how the pre-incarnate Christis equal to the Father in glory.
