Christ Will Come Again

Pacific Press Publishing Association · Mountain View, California · Dec 5, 1911

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 38, No. 48.

Christ Will Come Again

1. What question asked by the disciples on a certain occasion showed that they had a definite belief in the second coming of Christ?

And as He sat upon the Mount of Olives, the disciples came unto Him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of Thy coming, and of the end of the world? Matt. 24: 3.

2. On another occasion, what very definite and clear promise did He make concerning His coming?

Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto Myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. John 14: 1-4.

3. How is the promise of His coming expressed by Paul in the book of Hebrews?

So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for Him shall He appear the second time without sin unto salvation. Heb. 9: 28.

4. Who does He say will attend Him when He comes?

For the Son of Man shall come in the glory of His Father with His angels; and then He shall reward every man according to his works. Matt. 16: 27.

5. What text shows that the belief of the second coming of Christ was held in very ancient times?

And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, saying, Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of His saints. Jude 14.

6. Was the doctrine of the second coming of Christ held in ancient times by Job?

For I know that my Redeemer liveth, and that He shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: and tho after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God: whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold, and not another; tho my reins be consumed within me. Job 19: 25-27.

7. In what words does the psalmist speak of the coming of the Lord and the great judgment-day?

Sing unto the Lord with the harp; with the harp, and the voice of a psalm. With trumpets and sound of cornet make a joyful noise before the Lord, the King. Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. Let the floods clap their hands: let the hills be joyful together before the Lord; for He cometh to judge the earth: with righteousness shall He judge the world, and the people with equity. Ps. 98: 5-9.

8. How did John, the writer of the book of Revelation, regard the promises of the coming of Christ?

He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus. Rev. 22: 20.