The Two Advents of Jesus Christ

Contrast: First and Second Advents

IV

Lesson XIII

April 17, 2005

I 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

II The First Advent: Christ came to establish His church

Matthew 16:18

Acts 2:47

Ephesians 1:22-23

The Second Advent: Christ comes to manifest His kingdom

1 Timothy 6:15

Romans 8:19-21

Matthew 6:10 The prayer “Thy kingdom come” will then be fulfilled

III The First Advent: Christ came in veiled glory

John 1:14

1 Peter 1:11

The Second Advent: Christ comes in unveiled glory

Matthew 24:30

Ezekiel 43:2

Matthew 16:28 - 17:1-5

Luke 9:26-32

2 Peter 1:13-18