The Two
Advents of Jesus Christ
Contrast:
First and Second Advents
II
Lesson XI
Review
By the word “Advent,” we mean the
Coming of Jesus Christ to this earth.
Without His Coming there would be no Christianity.
The
First Advent: a historical event that took place over 2000 years ago.
The Second Advent: will be a
historical event as literal as the First Advent. Christ will come to earth again, 1 Timothy 1:15;
cf Hebrews 1:6
I
The First Advent: Christ
came in weakness to suffer
1 Peter 5:1
The
Second Advent: Christ comes with power and great glory
Matthew 24:30
II
The First Advent: Christ
came as the Saviour
Luke 2:8
Acts
Acts
The
Second Advent: Christ comes as a Sovereign King
Matthew 25:31
III
The First Advent: was
marked by a “Star”
Numbers 24:17
Matthew 2:2, 9-10
The
Second Advent: will be marked by a “Sceptre” (Royal authority)
Numbers 24:17
Revelation 19:15
IV
The First Advent: brought
the national fall of
Luke 2:25-35; cf 1 Corinthians 1:23
Acts
The
Second Advent: will bring
Luke 2:34
cf Romans 11:11-15
Romans 11:28-33
V
The First Advent: Christ
came to bear the Cross
Philippians 2:5-8
The
Second Advent: Christ comes to wear the Crown
Philippians 2:9-11
Hebrews 2:8
Zechariah 14:9
VI
The First Advent: Christ
came to bring a sword
Matthew 10:32-36
Luke 12:51
John 15:18-21
John 16:33
John 14:27
World peace? No. Individual peace? Yes
The
Second Advent: Christ comes to bring World Peace
Isaiah 2:2-4
Isaiah 9:6-7
Isaiah 11:1-10
Isaiah 32:1, 17