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James 5:7-9
Introduction
The doctrine of the Second Coming is a cardinal doctrine of Christianity.
We have talked about “Why We Should Study the Second Coming”
Ø Pitfalls to avoid
Ø Principles to employ
We have discussed “The Certainty of the Second Coming.”
Ø The prophecies of the OT foretell it
Ø The teaching of Christ declares it
Ø The words of the NT affirm it
Ø God’s plan for the church necessitates it
Ø The justice of God demands it
Ø The future of Israel depends on it
Ø The glory of Christ assures it
Today we will examine “The Imminent Return of Christ”
Ø Common objections
Ø Scriptural evidence
Ø Practical reasons
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Common Objections to the Imminent Return of Christ
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The question of the Tribulation (2 Thessalonians 2:1-4)
All the general “signs of the times” have and are being fulfilled.
*1 John 2:18* Little children, it is the last hour; and as you have heard that the Antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have come, by which we know that it is the last hour.
We are in the “last days” (Hebrews 1:1-2)
Ø The “last days” is a biblical term for the Christian era
The promise of the rapture as a source of comfort (1 Thessalonians 4:14-18)
Ø *The day of Christ* refers to the Lord’s coming in judgment.
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