In any undertaking there has to be vision of the full picture of what is wanted to be done. But that is not enough. There also must be one or more who willingly take responsibility to do all the little details necessary for the vision to become reality.
Details in the Bible are just as important. We must study them carefully. Many misunderstandings of scripture come by speed reading when one does not consider the clear details given to us in the text. Details are given so we can discern the truth.
For instance, I have heard some crazy ideas about what is going to happen. It is clear that the author of such ideas doesn’t know/ understand the clear scripture nor the power of GOD. The bible speaks of CHRIST JESUS’ return in 2 stages. We know that because of very different criteria for each stage.
Stage one is when JESUS comes in the air for HIS bride the church accompanied by the souls of believers who died before this time (1 Thessalonians 4:14-17). It is written “that HE will appear for those who look for HIM” (Titus 2:13). This will be a time of our getting immortal bodies like JESUS (1 Corinthians 15:20-23, 50-53) and a time of celebration where we meet loved one who have died before and then all of us together going to meet our LORD JESUS in the air and then going with JESUS to the place HE has prepared for us (John 14:2-3). HIS coming will bring comfort (1 Thessalonians 4:18)
On the other hand, the 2nd stage, when JESUS’ comes a 2nd time to the earth is marked with “every eye will see HIM even those who pierced HIM, and all the peoples of the earth will mourn because of HIM” (Revelation 1:7). The wording about those who pierced HIM and mourning show definitely that this will be the time when the 1/3rd of the Jews who survived the Tribulation/ Jacob’s trouble come to faith in JESUS (Zechariah 12:9-10,13:8-9). In the 2nd stage JESUS comes riding on a white horse with the armies of heaven, all on white horses, following behind HIM (Revelation 19:11-14).
This coming begins as a time of vengeance against the rebellious wicked ones who fight GOD (Revelation 19:11-21). Then thrones are set up and after determining who will go into the 1,000-year kingdom, the kingdom promised the Jews begins (Matthew 25:31-34 Revelation 20:1-4). After 1,000 years Satan and his demons are released from their prison and gather a vast army from unbelievers born during the 1,000 years. They come against JESUS in Jerusalem (Revelation 20:7-10). At that time comes a fire from heaven, a great shaking and a white throne judgment follows where all who have refused to receive JESUS are thrown into the eternal lake of fire where Satan, the demons, the beast (the Antichrist) and the false prophet already are. (Revelation 20:15). This is followed by the eternal kingdom where GOD the FATHER and JESUS will live among HIS people in a place that eye has not seen, nor ear heard or has even entered the hearts/ thoughts of man the wonders GOD has prepared for those who love HIM (Revelation 21, 22 1 Corinthians 2:9).
Now let’s compare the details of the 2 different (times) stages of HIS coming
1st stage JESUS comes but stays in air above the earth
2nd stage JESUS comes to the earth
1st stage HE appears for those who look for HIM
2nd stage Every eye around the world will see HIM
1st stage HIS coming will be a comfort to them
2nd stage there will be mourning
1st stage Comes with souls of believers who have died
2nd stage HE comes with the armies of heaven
1st stage Time for all believers in JESUS to get new bodies
2nd stage HE comes to kill rebellious wicked
1st stage JESUS has come to get HIS bride and take her to the place HE has prepared for her.
2nd stage JESUS comes to set up a kingdom on earth
2 very different times and purposes
Just think GOD did it all for those who receive JESUS as their Savior! Hallelujah! Will you be there?
Hugs
Sharon
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