Rapture versus second coming commentary using a testimony of jesus christ. Jesus promised that he is coming back, and we are to comfort one another with these words. What is the difference between the rapture and the second. The author of numerous bestselling books, macarthurs popular expository style of teaching can be heard daily on the internationally syndicated radio broadcast grace to you. He also deals with how one is to live in light of these truths. Print pdf email mp3 high quality mp3 low quality download mp4 buy. He is known around the world for his versebyverse expository preaching and his pulpit ministry via his daily radio program. We cannot imagine a second coming that would not be cut down to size by the televised evening news. As you study what the word of god says about these matters, it will stir in your heart an earnest longing for christs return as well as a certainty about how to live expectantly until he comes again. And on these questions, both macarthur and his defenders seem fatally confused.
Now lets turn to the word of god for our study tonight. John macarthur the certainty of the second coming sermon 2. Does the old testament truly predict a second advent of the. John macarthurs bible reading plan the plan 1 read through the old testament straight through at least once a year. One out of every twentyfive verses in the new testament refers either to the rapture of the church or to christs coming to reign over the world cf. Jan 02, 2009 and if i go and prepare a place for you, i will come again and receive you to myself. There is no approved or majority opinion on the second coming. At the second coming, his feet touch down on the mount of olives and he will reign on earth. An angel told john that the lord, the god of the spirits of the prophets, sent. The second coming of christ, a look at the anymoment theory. Jesus fulfilled many of the prophecies of the messiah during his birth, life. At the rapture, jesus comes with a blessing for his saints.
In this post, i have drawn from larry pettegrews tmsj article interpretative flaws in the olivet discourse pdf and john macarthurs mark commentary. John calvin said of the book of revelation, only god knows what this means. Jul 25, 2017 and in the third stage, the second coming of christ eradicates the problem of sin and reveals the fullness of the kingdom. Why christ must return grace to you with john macarthur. His exposition of scripture provides the reader with a clear understanding of what the bible says about christs second coming. Signs of christs return and the end of the age macarthur, john, pink, arthur w. John macarthur on the second coming of christ part 1 dyinta. The second coming of jesus christ sermon by mark mitchell. This book is a straightforward, indepth exploration of the key biblical texts regarding the second coming. Spurgeon in twelve sermons on the second coming of christ. And if i go and prepare a place for you, i will come again and receive you to myself. Vocal fanatics claim to know the details of the second coming, causing many christians to all but ignore the good news that jesus is coming again. Some old testament prophecies concern the first advent, when christ was born as a human being. Second coming is one of the godly attitudes divine grace teaches all believers.
The second coming of jesus christ is the hope of believers that god is in control of all things, and is faithful to the promises and prophecies in his word. Are you ready for the second coming of jesus christ. John macarthur on the second coming of christ part 1 youtube. New testament moral incentive is not that we should fear being caught doing evil, but that we should so love the appearing of the lord that we want to be pure as the lord is pure, for whom we hope, as 1 john 3. After clicking register, you will receive an email with a link to verify your account and to complete your registration. John macarthur is the pastorteacher of grace community church in sun valley, california, where he has served since 1969. Pink 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. Turn in your bible with me, if you will, to 2 peter chapter 3. His careful study and lucid writing style affords the reader clarity on this complex and crucial. At least 370 new testament verses refer to his second coming to judge men. John hagee 2020 the right person, in the right place, at the right time changes everything. The second coming under attack this book offers an indepth analysis of preterism by thomas ice, john macarthur, tim lahaye, mark hitchcock, randall price and others. Another solution is to do the opposite and push the entire text into the distant future and see jesus as speaking entirely of the events leading up to the second coming. The timing of the rapture and the second coming duration.
Views of the second coming of jesus christ ibiblio. The second coming by john macarthur overdrive rakuten. Signs of christs return and the end of the age 97815847579 by john macarthur. Signs of christs return and the end of the a ge whe aton, i ll cross way, 1999. Dec 28, 2019 the revelation of the second coming of christ is one of the most important and most frequently mentioned doctrines of the new testament. John macarthur on the second coming of christ part 2 youtube. Signs of christs return and the end of the age by john macarthur 1999. The second coming excerpt the preterist archive of. The revelation of the second coming of christ is one of the most important and most frequently mentioned doctrines of the new testament. The second coming does not lose its moral power in posttribulationism. Barth does not deny the second coming and firmly believes in it. My convictions on this point are as emphatic as my belief in christ himself. The bible speaks with great emphasis about the certainty of the return of christ.
And in the third stage, the second coming of christ eradicates the problem of sin and reveals the fullness of the kingdom. I believe christ will literally return victoriously to earth one day in bodily, visible form. It seems that macarthur condemns him for not having a premillennial eschatology like himself. What christ will do at the second coming desiring god. As you study what the word of god says about these matters, it will stir in your heart an earnest longing for christs returnas well as a certainty about how to live expectantly until he comes again. Macarthurs claims against barth are completely unfounded. Every generation of believers forces the bible into its own historical and cultural settings. May, 2020 he is coming for those who eagerly await him. At his second coming, jesus will return to make war on those who refused his peace offer. Macarthur comes across as one who is convinced of the value of what he has to say but is nonetheless irritated by the persistent irrelevant chatter that too often surrounds the topic. Others concern the second advent, which is the ultimate triumph of this messiah.
The completed registration allows us to send order and donation receipts to the email address you provided. Rapture versus second coming commentary a testimony. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone. Twelve sermons on the second coming of christ by charles. What are the different illustrations about jesus given in this chapter john 10. Key differences between the rapture and the second coming. Were coming back to part 2 in our series on the certainty of the second coming, as we work our way through 2 peter. John macarthur is pastorteacher of grace community church in sun valley, california, author, conference speaker, president of the masters college and seminary, and featured teacher with grace to you. Signs of christs return and the end of the age by john macarthur, contributions by arthur w.
Macarthur, barth, and the second coming of christ daniel j. One word describes the second coming of jesus christ. John macarthur is the pastor of grace community church in sun valley, california, and president of the masters college and seminary. Vocal fanatics claim to know the details of his coming, causing many people to all but ignore the gospel and the good news that jesus is coming again. Faith that is eager for him to come if you ask right now, and you should, what must i do so that i may know that my sins are taken away by the blood of christ, and that, when he comes, he will shield me from the wrath of god and bring me into eternal life.
Do you want to receive free resources from john macarthur through the mail. We present utter variant of this ebook in djvu, epub, doc, txt, pdf forms. All resources for sale on this website, with the exception of scottish metrical psalms mp3s, are available on the puritan hard drive. John macarthur is a gifted theologian and bible scholar. Gods word assures us of the second coming and commands us to know the signs of the times, to remain watchful, and to always be ready for christs return whenever it. The old testament contains about 280 prophecies about christ. American writer john updike once said, our brains are no longer conditioned for reverence and awe. Pink, john macarthur in pdf form, then you have come on to the faithful site. Read the second coming online by john macarthur and arthur w. Nov 16, 2015 another solution is to do the opposite and push the entire text into the distant future and see jesus as speaking entirely of the events leading up to the second coming. John macarthur admits this in his book the second coming. But, as packers foreword suggests, the crucial matter in this book is not dispensational theology, but the definitions of both faith and gospel. Nov 19, 2009 john macarthur on the second coming of christ part 1 dyinta. How is this portion of scripture more personal and detailed concerning the purpose of the cross than other texts.
The catching away of the church july 1, 1973 will the church go through the tribulation. Yet gods own word commands us to know the signs of the times, to remain watchful, and to be readywhenever christ comes. Signs of christs return and the end of the age by arthur w. The old testament does prophesy the second coming of christ, also referred to as the second advent of the messiah. Print pdf email mp3 high quality mp3 low quality download mp4 buy cd buy dvd print transcript. Its nice to keep a notebook or journal of questions you have or truths you learn. Quick look at the rapture and second coming, dd 1 826 10. The second coming of christ ought to be a subject of absorbing interest to each one of us. Were not to wait in terror, because as believers we have the hope of the coming again of christ. Read the second coming by john macarthur, arthur w. The gospel according to john macarthur trinity foundation.
Second peter chapter 3, were looking at the last section of this epistle, verses 11 through 18, and titling it, living in anticipation of christs return. In his first coming, jesus christ came to earth as a baby in a manger in bethlehem, just as prophesied. The author of numerous bestselling books, macarthur s popular expository style of teaching can be heard daily on the internationally syndicated radio broadcast grace to you. Were going to be looking this lords day, and next as well, at one passage of scripture. Definitions and observations concerning the second coming of. John macarthur living in anticipation of christs return. Rosscup on macarthurs published 2 volume commentary on revelation here 677 pp. The rapture and transformation of the living in christ.
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