The Second Coming Of Jesus - Verses that reference His return

The Second Coming Of Jesus

 referenced from https://www.openbible.info/topics/the_second_coming_of_jesus

and I removed some of the 100 verses suggested that did not seem to clearly referencing the 2nd coming of Jesus.

Hebrews 9:28 ESV / 955 helpful votes 

So Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him.

1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 ESV / 905 helpful votes 

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. Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord.

Revelation 1:7 ESV / 829 helpful votes 

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.

John 14:1-3 ESV / 507 helpful votes 

"Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? 
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.

Acts 1:10-11 ESV / 465 helpful votes 

And while they were gazing into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes, and said, "Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven."

Luke 21:34-36 ESV / 414 helpful votes 

"But watch yourselves lest your hearts be weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and cares of this life, and that day come upon you suddenly like a trap. For it will come upon all who dwell on the face of the whole earth. But stay awake at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man."

Revelation 22:12 ESV / 392 helpful votes 

"Behold, I am coming soon, bringing my recompense with me, to repay each one for what he has done.

Titus 2:13 ESV / 373 helpful votes 

Waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ,

Matthew 16:27 ESV / 335 helpful votes 

For the Son of Man is going to come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will repay each person according to what he has done.

John 6:39-40 ESV / 313 helpful votes 

And this is the will of him who sent me, that I should lose nothing of all that he has given me, but raise it up on the last day. For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who looks on the Son and believes in him should have eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day."

Matthew 24:27 ESV / 311 helpful votes 

For as the lightning comes from the east and shines as far as the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.

Matthew 24:42-44 ESV / 293 helpful votes 

Therefore, stay awake, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming. But know this, that if the master of the house had known in what part of the night the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and would not have let his house be broken into. Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.

1 Thessalonians 5:2 ESV / 274 helpful votes 

For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.

* Needs Context -- the verses that follow in chapter 5 ( and earlier verses in chapter 4 )

1 John 2:28 ESV / 256 helpful votes 

And now, little children, abide in him, so that when he appears we may have confidence and not shrink from him in shame at his coming.

Colossians 3:4 ESV / 254 helpful votes 

When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.

1 Thessalonians 5:23 ESV / 235 helpful votes 

Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Revelation 22:20 ESV / 231 helpful votes 

He who testifies to these things says, "Surely I am coming soon." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 ESV / 217 helpful votes 

But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep. For this we declare to you by a word from the Lord, that we who are alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will not precede those who have fallen asleep. 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. Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord. ...

James 5:7 ESV / 210 helpful votes 

Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains.

Matthew 24:1-51 ESV / 203 helpful votes 

Jesus left the temple and was going away, when his disciples came to point out to him the buildings of the temple. But he answered them, "You see all these, do you not? Truly, I say to you, there will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down." As he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, "Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?" And Jesus answered them, "See that no one leads you astray. For many will come in my name, saying, 'I am the Christ,' and they will lead many astray. ...

Matthew 24:30 ESV / 193 helpful votes 

Then will appear in heaven the sign of the Son of Man, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.

Philippians 3:20 ESV / 184 helpful votes 

But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ,

1 Peter 1:13 ESV / 175 helpful votes 

Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Matthew 26:64 ESV / 173 helpful votes 

Jesus said to him, "You have said so. But I tell you, from now on you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of Power and coming on the clouds of heaven."

1 Corinthians 1:7 ESV / 161 helpful votes 

So that you are not lacking in any gift, as you wait for the revealing of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Jude 1:14-15 ESV / 153 helpful votes 

It was also about these that Enoch, the seventh from Adam, prophesied, saying, "Behold, the Lord comes with ten thousands of his holy ones, to execute judgment on all and to convict all the ungodly of all their deeds of ungodliness that they have committed in such an ungodly way, and of all the harsh things that ungodly sinners have spoken against him."

1 John 3:2-3 ESV / 150 helpful votes 

Beloved, we are God's children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is. And everyone who thus hopes in him purifies himself as he is pure.

2 Thessalonians 2:8 ESV / 150 helpful votes 

And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will kill with the breath of his mouth and bring to nothing by the appearance of his coming.

Matthew 24:30-31 ESV / 149 helpful votes 

Then will appear in heaven the sign of the Son of Man, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. And he will send out his angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.

Mark 8:38 ESV / 144 helpful votes 

For whoever is ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of Man also be ashamed when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels."

Mark 14:62 ESV / 141 helpful votes 

And Jesus said, "I am, and you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of Power, and coming with the clouds of heaven."

1 Thessalonians 3:13 ESV / 138 helpful votes 

So that he may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints.

Luke 9:26 ESV / 138 helpful votes 

For whoever is ashamed of me and of my words, of him will the Son of Man be ashamed when he comes in his glory and the glory of the Father and of the holy angels.

Revelation 19:11-21 ESV / 134 helpful votes 

Then I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse! The one sitting on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he judges and makes war. His eyes are like a flame of fire, and on his head are many diadems, and he has a name written that no one knows but himself. He is clothed in a robe dipped in blood, and the name by which he is called is The Word of God. And the armies of heaven, arrayed in fine linen, white and pure, were following him on white horses. From his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and he will rule them with a rod of iron. He will tread the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty. ...

Matthew 25:31 ESV / 134 helpful votes 

"When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne.

Acts 1:9-11 ESV / 133 helpful votes 

And when he had said these things, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight. And while they were gazing into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes, and said, "Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven."

Philippians 1:6 ESV / 127 helpful votes 

And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 5:4 ESV / 126 helpful votes 

And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.

1 Peter 4:13 ESV / 125 helpful votes 

But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed.

Hebrews 10:24-25 ESV / 122 helpful votes 

And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.

Matthew 25:31-46 ESV / 122 helpful votes 

"When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne. Before him will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. And he will place the sheep on his right, but the goats on the left. Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, ...

Luke 18:8 ESV / 121 helpful votes 

I tell you, he will give justice to them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?"

Matthew 24:37-39 ESV / 116 helpful votes 

For as were the days of Noah, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day when Noah entered the ark, and they were unaware until the flood came and swept them all away, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.

James 5:7-9 ESV / 113 helpful votes 

Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. Do not grumble against one another, brothers, so that you may not be judged; behold, the Judge is standing at the door.

Hebrews 10:37 ESV / 104 helpful votes 

For, "Yet a little while, and the coming one will come and will not delay;

1 Peter 1:3-5 ESV / 103 helpful votes 

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who by God's power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

Mark 9:1 ESV / 101 helpful votes 

And he said to them, "Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the kingdom of God after it has come with power."

2 Timothy 4:1 ESV / 99 helpful votes 

I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom:

Acts 3:19-21 ESV / 99 helpful votes 

Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out, that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that he may send the Christ appointed for you, Jesus, whom heaven must receive until the time for restoring all the things about which God spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets long ago.

Matthew 24:29 ESV / 99 helpful votes 

"Immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.

1 John 3:2 ESV / 97 helpful votes 

Beloved, we are God's children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is.

1 Thessalonians 1:10 ESV / 95 helpful votes 

And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, Jesus who delivers us from the wrath to come.

1 Thessalonians 2:19-20 ESV / 92 helpful votes 

For what is our hope or joy or crown of boasting before our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not you? For you are our glory and joy.

Luke 21:28 ESV / 91 helpful votes 

Now when these things begin to take place, straighten up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near."

Revelation 16:17-21 ESV / 89 helpful votes 

The seventh angel poured out his bowl into the air, and a loud voice came out of the temple, from the throne, saying, "It is done!" And there were flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, and a great earthquake such as there had never been since man was on the earth, so great was that earthquake. The great city was split into three parts, and the cities of the nations fell, and God remembered Babylon the great, to make her drain the cup of the wine of the fury of his wrath. And every island fled away, and no mountains were to be found. And great hailstones, about one hundred pounds each, fell from heaven on people; and they cursed God for the plague of the hail, because the plague was so severe.

Luke 21:27 ESV / 89 helpful votes 

And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.

Matthew 25:31-32 ESV / 86 helpful votes 

"When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne. Before him will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats.

Revelation 1:7-8 ESV / 82 helpful votes 

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. "I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty."

2 Thessalonians 2:1-2 ESV / 

Now concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered together to him, we ask you, brothers, not to be quickly shaken in mind or alarmed, either by a spirit or a spoken word, or a letter seeming to be from us, to the effect that the day of the Lord has come.

1 Thessalonians 1:9-10 ESV 

For they themselves report concerning us the kind of reception we had among you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God, and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, Jesus who delivers us from the wrath to come.

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Saved by Grace,

Andrew Cross

"Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. 

And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, 

not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, 

but exhorting one another, 

and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.

Hebrews 10:23-25

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Romans 6:23 --- the Wages of Sin is Death - — Richard T. Ritenbaugh

God says that the wages of sin - that is, what we earn as a result of our ungodly choices in life - is death (Romans 6:23). 

Yes, this means that we will lose our physical lives. 

But what about that spiritual component in us, the one Job called the "spirit in man" (Job 32:8)? 

When we die, says Solomon, it "return[s] to God who gave it" (Ecclesiastes 12:7). But what then?

Jesus says, "Whoever eats My flesh and drinks My blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day" (John 6:54). 

But what if a person refuses to sign on to His New Covenant? What happens to the unbeliever and the rebel? 

He says, "'Cast the unprofitable servant into the outer darkness. 

There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. . . . 

Depart from Me, you cursed, into the everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels.' . . . 

And these will go away into everlasting punishment, but the righteous into eternal life" (verses Matthew 25:30, 41, 46).

Notice the difference in His two judgments: The "unprofitable servant," the "cursed," the unrepentant sinner, 

is thrown into "outer darkness," "everlasting fire," and "everlasting punishment," 

while the righteous enjoy eternal life. The reward of the saved and the fate of the wicked cannot both be eternal life, 

meaning that the "everlasting punishment" of the wicked must be eternal death, not eternal life in torment. 

Otherwise, God cannot be said to be just.

Jude makes an interesting comment in verse 7 of his epistle: "Sodom and Gomorrah . . . are set forth as an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire." The eternal fire that consumed those cities and their people is no longer burning, but its results are eternally valid: Those of Sodom and Gomorrah are still dead! 

Thus, eternal fire or "everlasting fire" does not mean a fire that never dies or one in which a person is eternally tormented 

but a fire of which the consequences are eternal. 

One who dies in the everlasting fire of God's punishment of sinners will be eternally dead! This is what is called the "Lake of Fire" in Revelation 20:15: "And anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire" (see also Matthew 13:40-43, 49-50). 

Similarly, nothingness, the state of death, is aptly described as "outer darkness."

Of this fate, Paul writes in Hebrews 10:26-27, 31: "For if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, but a certain fearful expectation of judgment, and fiery indignation which will devour the adversaries. . . . It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God." 

As Jesus Himself says, "Fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell" (Matthew 10:28).

The human soul can die. 

We know it will die once physically (Hebrews 9:27), returning to God for safekeeping until the resurrection from the dead and the judgment (see Revelation 20:12-13). 

God, however, in His justice and mercy, will permanently destroy the souls of those who reject Him. 

"This is the second death" (Revelation 20:14), the final, eternal death for the - hopefully - few who choose it over eternal life in God's Kingdom.

— Richard T. Ritenbaugh

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Saved by Grace,

Andrew Cross

"Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. 

And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, 

not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, 

but exhorting one another, 

and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.

Hebrews 10:23-25

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Standing at the End of the Tribulation - at the Rapture

What does it mean in Luke 21:36 

to "Stand before the Son of Man",

and how is this accomplished?

Let's look at several passages of scripture, 

to gain a better understanding,

and to be READY for the coming of Jesus Christ!

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Standing before the Lord upon His return 

is referenced in several places.

I'd like to start with Revelation 

chapter 6 and verse 12

I looked when He broke the sixth seal, 

and there was a great earthquake; 

and the sun became black as sackcloth 

made of hair, 

and the whole moon became like blood; 

And reading on, 

we see in verse 17

for the great day of their wrath has come, 

and who is able to stand?"

Now let's look closer at Luke chapter 21.

Verse 25 through 28

"There will be signs in sun and moon and stars, 

and on the earth dismay among nations, 

in perplexity 

at the roaring of the sea and the waves, 

men fainting from fear 

and the expectation of the things 

which are coming upon the world;

for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. 

Then they will see 

the Son of Man coming in a cloud 

with power and great glory. 

But when these things begin to take place, 

straighten up 

and lift up your heads, 

because your redemption is drawing near."

Jesus admonishes us further 

in Verses 34 through 36.

Be on guard, 

so that your hearts will not be weighted down 

with dissipation 

and drunkenness 

and the worries of life, 

and that day will not come on you 

suddenly like a trap; 

for it will come 

upon all those who dwell 

on the face 

of all the earth. 

But keep on the alert at all times, 

praying that you may have strength 

to escape all these things 

that are about to take place, 

and 

to stand before the Son of Man."

I would like to suggest

that to "Stand before the Son of Man",

is a result of having faith and not fear.

And being faithful or obedient 

until He visibly appears 

as stated in Luke 21:27

"And then will they see the Son Of Man Coming In A Cloud 

with power and great glory." 

The ability to stand firm 

comes from the Lord, 

but also requires some effort on our part,

as spelled out

in Ephesians chapter 6 

verses 11 through 14

Put on the full armor of God, 

so that you will be able to stand firm 

against the schemes of the devil. 

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, 

but against the rulers, 

against the powers, 

against the world forces 

of this darkness, 

against the spiritual forces 

of wickedness 

in the heavenly places. 

Therefore, 

take up the full armor of God, 

so that you will be able to 

resist in the evil day, 

and having done everything, 

to stand firm.

Stand firm therefore, 

having girded your loins with truth, 

and 

having put on the breastplate of righteousness,

Now let's take a look at two scriptures 

that encourage believers 

to be faithful 

( and therefore able to stand ),

at the return of Jesus Christ.

In 1st John chapter 2 

and verse 28 we read,

Now, little children, abide in Him, 

so that when He appears, 

we may have confidence 

and 

not shrink away from Him in shame 

at His coming.

To have confidence 

we must have a close and settled union with Christ,

Otherwise,

we are not going to be standing at His Coming.

We will be falling to our knees 

or face down on the ground,

because we will be overwhelmed 

with feelings of shame,

realizing we had not been walking in faith

before His return.

We still are "saved", 

since our standing as children of God 

( who possess eternal life ) 

is not related to our faithfulness,

but to His.

How one is saved, 

and why they can't lose that salvation 

is covered in several other posts 

in my blog and youtube channel.

I would like to close with Paul's words

in 1st Thessalonians chapter 5 

verses 23 and 24,

Now may the God of peace 

Himself sanctify you entirely; 

and may your spirit and soul and body 

be preserved complete, 

without blame 

at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 

Faithful is He who calls you, 

and He also will bring it to pass.

AMEN!

Youtube version = https://youtu.be/Orr4alTv2GE

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Saved by Grace,

Andrew Cross

"Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. 

And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, 

not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, 

but exhorting one another, 

and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.

Hebrews 10:23-25

YouTube channel = We belong to the Day

What you thinking about Matters - Invisible and Eternal Things

Seeing the Invisible 
2 Corinthians 4:16-18

16 Therefore we do not lose heart, but though our outer person is decaying, 

yet our inner person is being renewed day by day. 

17 For our momentary, light affliction is producing for us 

an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison, 

18 while we look not at the things which are seen, 

but at the things which are not seen; 

for the things which are seen are temporal, 

but the things which are not seen are eternal.

Colossians 3:1-4

Therefore, if you have been raised with Christ, keep seeking the things that are above, 

where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 

2 Set your minds on the things that are above, not on the things that are on earth. 

3 For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 

4 When Christ, who is our life, is revealed, 

then you also will be revealed with Him in glory.

1 Peter 1:13

13 Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, 

set your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you 

at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

WATCH Video Version = https://youtube.com/shorts/S-doJHpRgLI

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Saved by Grace,

Andrew Cross

"Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. 

And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, 

not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, 

but exhorting one another, 

and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.

Hebrews 10:23-25

YouTube channel = We belong to the Day

5% of all the Gold in the World -- sitting in New York City ( Manhattan ). -- the great Harlot ? To be Brought to Ruin by the Beast AND the 10 Horns ( kings ).

This surprised me. So much Gold at this location.

But it also fits with prophecies about the Harlot that is destroyed in one day ( Revelation chapter 17 + 18 ).

Always seems to "point" to New York City.

Of course 200 years ago, 

it would have pointed to London, England.

So, one has to wait and see......

Video about all this GOLD,

https://youtu.be/eaHkDYJ1Wko

Referencing Revelation chapter 17

15 Then the angel said to me, "The waters you saw, where the prostitute sits, 

are peoples, multitudes, nations and languages. 

16 The beast and the ten horns you saw will hate the prostitute. 

They will bring her to ruin and leave her naked; they will eat her flesh and burn her with fire. 

17 For God has put it into their hearts to accomplish his purpose 

by agreeing to hand over to the beast their royal authority, 

until God's words are fulfilled. 

18 The woman you saw is the great city that rules over the kings of the earth."

Revelation 18:18

In one hour she has been brought to ruin!'

*** I wonder about this "one hour",

as the 10 kings also get their kingdoms / authority for "one hour".

Looking again in Revelation chapter 17

It could be that the destruction of the CITY happens near the very END of the 3 1/2 years,

since we also see a reference to them "waging war" against the Lamb ( has He come back to Earth at this time.... ? ),

and with Him will be his called, chosen, and faithful followers"......?

12 "The ten horns you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, 

but who for one hour will receive authority as kings along with the beast. 

13 They have one purpose and will give their power and authority to the beast. 

14 They will wage war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will triumph over them 

because he is Lord of lords and King of kings—

and with him will be his called, chosen and faithful followers."

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Saved by Grace,

Andrew Cross

"Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. 

And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, 

not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, 

but exhorting one another, 

and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.

Hebrews 10:23-25

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How there may be a continuous experience of deliverance from the law of sin,

"Freedom Through Abiding in Christ" by Evan Hopkins

An Illustration

If a piece of iron could speak, what could it say of itself? 

"I am black; I am cold; I am hard." 

But put it in the furnace, and what a change takes place! 

It has not ceased to be iron; but the blackness is gone, and the coldness is gone, and the hardness is gone! 

It has entered into a new experience. 

The fire and the iron are still distinct, and yet how complete is the union; they are one. 

If the iron could speak, it could not glory in itself, but in the fire that makes and keeps it a bright and glowing mass. 

So must it be with the believer.

Do you ask the believer what he is in himself? 

He answers, "I am carnal, sold under sin" [Rom. 7:14]. 

For, left to himself, this inevitably follows; he is brought into captivity to the law of sin which is in his members. 

But it is his privilege to enter into fellowship with Christ, and in Him to abide. 

And there, in Him, who is our life, our purity, and our power; in Him, whose Spirit can penetrate into every part of our being, 

the believer is no longer carnal, but spiritual; no longer overcome by sin and brought into captivity, 

but set free from the law of sin and death, and preserved in a condition of deliverance. 

This blessed experience of emancipation from sin's service and the power implies a momentary and continuous act of abiding.

An Application

The believer cannot glory in himself. 

He cannot glory in a state of purity attained, and having an existence apart from Christ Himself. 

He is like the piece of iron. 

The moment it is withdrawn from the furnace, the coldness and hardness and blackness begin to return. 

It is not by a work wrought in the iron once for all, 

but by the momentary and continual influence of the fire on the iron that its tendency to return to its natural condition is counteracted.

Such is the law of liberty in the spiritual life. 

We can thus understand how there may be a continuous experience of deliverance from the law of sin, 

and at the same time a deepening sense of our own natural depravity; a life of triumph over evil with a spirit of the truest humility.

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Evan H. Hopkins (1837 - 1918). The Law of Liberty in the Spiritual Life, an excerpt from chapter 2: "No Condemnation." (CLCpublications.com)

God's Steadfast Love - No Fear

1 John 4:18a (KJV)

There is no fear in love; 

but perfect love casteth out fear:

1 Peter 5:6 (KJV)

Casting all your care upon him; 

for he careth for you.

Lamentations 3:21-24 (ESV)

But this I call to mind,
    and therefore I have hope:

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases;
    his mercies never come to an end;
they are new every morning;
    great is your faithfulness.
"The Lord is my portion," says my soul,
    "therefore I will hope in him."

Romans 8:37 ( NASB )

But in all these things 

we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us.

Ephesians 3:20,21 ( KJV )

Now unto him that is able to do 

exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, 

according to the power that worketh in us,

Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus 

throughout all ages, world without end. 

Amen.

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Saved by Grace,

Andrew Cross

"Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. 

And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, 

not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, 

but exhorting one another, 

and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.

Hebrews 10:23-25

YouTube channel = We belong to the Day