The Christian Age is Culminates All
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Through his first coming, establishment of the church, and promised return, Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of God's divine plan across the ages.
I. Predicted Messiah: Christ's First Coming Fulfilled Old Testament Prophecy
I. Predicted Messiah: Christ's First Coming Fulfilled Old Testament Prophecy
Atoning Sacrifice Isaiah 53:5
Atoning Sacrifice Isaiah 53:5
5 But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.
Bethlehem Birth Micah 5:2
Bethlehem Birth Micah 5:2
2 But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days.
Authority of the Almighty Isaiah 9:6
Authority of the Almighty Isaiah 9:6
6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
II. Powerful Founder: Christ Established His Church
II. Powerful Founder: Christ Established His Church
Enduring Edifice: Matthew 16:18
Enduring Edifice: Matthew 16:18
18 And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
Expanding Ensemble: Acts 2:47
Expanding Ensemble: Acts 2:47
47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.
Ecclesial Equity: Ephesians 4:4-6
Ecclesial Equity: Ephesians 4:4-6
4 There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call— 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.
III. Promised Return: Christ Will Come Again in Glory
III. Promised Return: Christ Will Come Again in Glory
Expected Arrival: John 14:3
Expected Arrival: John 14:3
3 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.
Heavenly Descent: 1 Thessalonians 4:16
Heavenly Descent: 1 Thessalonians 4:16
16 For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first.
Universal Sight: Revelation 1:7
Universal Sight: Revelation 1:7
7 Behold, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him, and all tribes of the earth will wail on account of him. Even so. Amen.