School of Jesus Disciples REV 2:7
2010.08.14 08:43
School of Jesus Disciples REV 2:7
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“그러나 너는 모든 일에 근신하여 고난을 받으며 전도인의 일을 하며 네 직무를 다하라” But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry. II Tim 4:5
Devotional to JDs,
Christ’s Return & Judgment - I
그리스도의 다시오심과 심판 –I
[눅 21:27-눅 21:28]
(27)그 때에 사람들이 인자가 구름을 타고 능력과 큰 영광으로 오는 것을 보리라 (28)이런 일이 되기를 시작하거든 일어나 머리를 들라 너희 구속이 가까왔느니라 하시더라
(27)And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. (28)And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh. Luke 21:27-28
Christ will suddenly, physically return and be visible to all, and as believers, we should eagerly await His return. When He does so, He will judge all. With respect to the time of Christ's return, we see that no-one may know the day of the hour, yet there is much debate as to whether certain signs must be fulfilled before He can return and therefore a question of whether He could in fact return imminently.
Introduction
The Bible is clear on many issues, and those who respect the authority of the Bible will be undivided on these. The timing of the return of Christ, however, will legitimately divide Bible believers, due to the mass of information which can be legitimately interpreted in various ways. While it is clear that no one may know the "day or the hour", some argue that the presence of events that must occur first indicates that until these have been completed, Christ cannot come. Others look to the past or present and see the events in question having been or currently being fulfilled and therefore believing that Christ could literally return at any second.
The Biblical Teaching
Christ will suddenly, physically return and be visible to all
"You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him." (Luke 12:40)
"...This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven." (Acts 1:11)
"For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God..." (1 Thess. 4:16)
See also Dan. 7:13, Matt. 24:44, 1 Tim. 6:14, Heb. 9:28, James 5:8, 2 Pet. 3:10, 1 John 3:2, Jude 14, Rev. 22:20 et al.)
When Christ returns, He will judge all
"In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge..." (2 Tim. 4:1).
"See, the Lord is coming with thousands upon thousands of his holy ones to judge everyone, and to convict all the ungodly of all the ungodly acts they have done in the ungodly way, and of all the harsh words ungodly sinners have spoken against him." (Jude 14-15)
Jesus said, "Behold, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to everyone according to what he has done." (Rev. 22:12)
We should eagerly await Christ's return
At the end of Revelation, John cried "Come Lord Jesus" (Rev. 22:20) in response to Jesus' promise to return. Similarly, the return of Christ should bring hope and delight to the hearts of all believers, as with His return Christ will be rightly glorified by all and all things will be set to God's liking. Grudem rightly points out that an indication of the maturity of a believer is the amount of their desire for the return of Christ, as the more a believer is enjoying the things of this world and neglecting their relationship with God,
the less they would desire the full coming of the Kingdom; and conversely, the less attached to things of this world and the more in-tune with their relationship with God, the more likely a believer is to be desperate for the return of Christ (Grudem pp.1092-3).
"...our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body." (Phil 3:20-21)
"For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope - the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ." (Tit. 2:11-13)
The Time of Christ's Return
The fact that Christ will return "suddenly" (see above, Christ will suddenly, physically return and be visible to all) indicates that no-one will legitimately expect Him. However, there is much debate of whether Christ, according to the Scriptures, could return now ("imminently"). This debate arises from events or signs described in the Bible which appear to be a "prerequisite" to Christ's coming. Below, verses are listed that indicate the possibility of the imminent return of Christ, followed by a list of each of the "prerequisite signs", then a discussion of the possible interpretations.
Verses that indicate the possibility of imminent return
"Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord's coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn and spring rains. You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's coming is near. Don't grumble against each other, brothers, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the door!" (James 5:7-9)
"He who testifies to these things says, 'Yes, I am coming soon.' Amen. Come, Lord Jesus." (Rev. 22:20)
See also (Matt. 24:42-49, 24:50, 25:13; Mark 13:32-33, 13:34-37; Luke 12:40; 1 Thess. 5:2; Heb. 10:25; 1 Pet. 4:7; 2 Pet. 3:10; Rev. 1:3
Events or signs that appear to precede Christ's return
The "man of lawlessness"
The "man of lawlessness" (who is also the "antichrist") must appear, then Christ will destroy him at His second coming.
"Concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ... that day will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the man doomed to destruction. He will oppose and will exalt himself over everything that is called God or is worshiped, so that he sets himself up in God's temple, proclaiming himself to be God...And now you know what is holding him back, so that he may be revealed at the proper time.
For the secret power of lawlessness is already at work; but the one who now holds it back will continue to do so till he is taken out of the way. And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will overthrow with the breath of his mouth and destroy by the splendor of his coming. The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance with the work of Satan displayed in all kinds of counterfeit miracles, signs and wonders, and in every sort of evil that deceives those who are perishing." (2 Thess. 2:1-10)
"Dear children, this is the last hour; and as you have heard that the antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have come. This is how we know it is the last hour." (1 John 2:18)
The antichrist is also the beast in Rev. 13.
The Gospel preached to all nations
"And the gospel must first be preached to all nations." (Mark 13:10).
A time of great tribulation - That is, a time of severe upheaval or trial.
"When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains." (Mark 13:7-8 cf. Matt. 24:15-22; Luke 21:20-24)
"Pray that this will not take place in winter, because those will be days of distress unequaled from the beginning, when God created the world, until now - and never to be equaled again. If the Lord had not cut short those days, no one would survive. But for the sake of the elect, whom he has chosen, he has shortened them." (Mark 13:18-20)
The coming of false prophets showing signs and wonders
False prophets will work great signs and wonders hoping to lead people away from God; and it will only be by the (quite real) power of demons working in the world that they can do so.
"For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and miracles to deceive the elect - if that were possible." (Mark 13:22 cf. Matt. 24:23-24).
Great wonders in the heavens
"But in those days, following that distress, "`the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from the sky, and the heavenly bodies will be shaken.'" (Mark 13:24-25 cf. Matt 24:19-30; Luke 21:25-27)
It is also important to note here, that "great wonders in the heavens", unlike other signs, could occur in a relatively short time-frame, and as such impacts less on our discussion of the 'timeframe' for Christ's return.
The salvation of Israel
In his letter to the Romans, Paul discusses the salvation of the Jews and indicates that they (or at least a large number of them) would be saved at some point in the future.
"I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers, so that you may not be conceited: Israel has experienced a hardening in part until the full number of the Gentiles has come in. And so all Israel will be saved, as it is written..." (Rom. 11:25-26 cf Rom. 11:12)
The "Millennium"
The "Millennium" is a term applied to the time period implied by the multiple references to a/the "thousand years" in Revelation 20:1-7:
"And I saw an angel coming down out of heaven, having the key to the Abyss and holding in his hand a great chain. He seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil, or Satan, and bound him for a thousand years. He threw him into the Abyss, and locked and sealed it over him, to keep him from deceiving the nations anymore until the thousand years were ended. After that, he must be set free for a short time."
"I saw thrones on which were seated those who had been given authority to judge. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded because of their testimony for Jesus and because of the word of God. They had not worshiped the beast or his image and had not received his mark on their foreheads or their hands. They came to life and reigned with Christ a thousand years. (The rest of the dead did not come to life until the thousand years were ended.)
This is the first resurrection. Blessed and holy are those who have part in the first resurrection. The second death has no power over them, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with him for a thousand years."
"When the thousand years are over, Satan will be released from his prison..." (Rev 20:1-7, emphasis added)
The "millennium" impacts upon our study of the time of the return of Christ, as we are not exactly certain when the millennium will occur, has occurred, is occurring, or if it is even something specific about which to be concerned. However, the return of Christ is often said to be at either the beginning or the end of "the millennium" and it is therefore important to consider "the Millennium" in brief.
There are three main interpretations on the issue of the millennium: Amillennialism, Premillennialism and Postmillennialism.
Amillennialism
According to this view, the thousand years refers to the church age in which we are now living. The "thousand years" merely implies a long time period (of indefinite length) where Satan's power has been diminished to the point where the gospel can spread to all nations of the world, and those who 'reign with Christ' are those who have already died in Him. Obviously the reign is a spiritual reign along the lines of Matthew 28:18 when Jesus said: "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me." Following the "thousand years", Christ will return to earth: believers will be glorified and non-believers will be judged.
This view is called "Amillennialism" as it holds that there is no future millennium yet to come.
Postmillennilism
According to this view the current church age will develop into a physical Kingdom of God, where His will is more truly done, as the world is transformed more and more by the gospel. Following the "thousand years" (meaning an unspecific long time) Christ will return, believers and non-believers will be raised, judgment will occur and there will be a new heaven and a new earth followed by eternity.
This view is called "Postmillennialism" as the prefix "post" means "after", and the view teaches that Christ will return after "the Millennium".
Premillennialism
There are two main version of premillennialism: "Classic" and "Pretribulational". These views are called "Premillennialism" as they teach that Christ will return previous to the period known as "the Millennium".
Classic Premillennialism
According to the Classic (or historic) view, the present church age will continue until a time of great tribulation occurs. Following this time of suffering on the earth, Christ will return. At the time of His coming, believers who have died will have their bodies restored to their souls and will reign with Him on earth for the duration of the Millennium (some hold this to be a literal thousand years). At the end of the thousand years, Satan will be loosed, will gather an army of followers and will try to attack Christ, but will be decisively defeated. Following this, the bodies of all unbelievers who have died throughout history will be raised and judged; and believers will enter into the eternal state.
Pretribulational Premillennialism
This view is very similar to the classic view above, except that Christ is expected to return "secretly" before the "Great Tribulation", collect believers and take them with Him to heaven for a period of seven years. During this seven year period, the time of tribulation will occur as will many other of the signs (especially also the conversion of many Jews). Following the seven year period, Christ will return with believers to reign for the duration of the millennium as above (in the classic view); and following the millennium, the bodies of all unbelievers who have died throughout history will be raised and judged; and believers will enter into the eternal state.
Remarks concerning "the Millennium"
The above listings are meant only as a summary of various interpretations of "the Millennium". Arguments for and against each of these views are beyond the scope of this page, however, I will note that problems exist in all views listed above, and reconciling scriptural passages on this topic inevitably results in the reader deciding which of two (or more) interpretations of a passage seems most correct or least incorrect based on the limited existing knowledge - that is, the Bible is not clear on this issue and as such it should not divide Christians in any sort of meaningful way.
N.B.>**For the record, Wayne Grudem (in his Systematic Theology) came down on the side of the classic premillennialist view; and Louis Berkhof (in his Systematic Theology) didn't explicitly state his view, but rather came to the conclusion that both premillennialism and postmillennialism fail to align with the Bible, and indicated that he finds no fault with an Amillennialism that pays little attention to a formal millennial period.
N.B.>**However, as regards the time of the return of Christ the views do little to impact our study, as 1) Amillennialism and Classic Premillennialsim teach that Christ may return at any time and then institute "the Millennium"; 2) Postmillennialism holds a somewhat different view of the millennium than does the other views as it sees it as arising gradually from the current church period, being a time of Christ's reign from heaven and therefore Christ could still return at any time; and finally
3) Pretribulational Premillennialism simply holds that the events and signs listed above will occur following Christ's initial return, again allowing Him to come at any time. Therefore, we must see that "the Millennium" has little impact in the discussion of the timing of the return of Christ. For further reading on the issue of the Millennium, I recommend Berkhof's Systematic Theology, pp.708-719, and Grudem's Systematic Theology, pp.1109-1139.
Conclusion to time
It seems clear that these events (excluding the "Millennium") seemingly have to occur before Christ can return (otherwise the Bible would be untrue). The question then becomes: "have these events happened already, or can they happen in such a way that Christ may literally come at any moment?"
Four prominent views are offered to this question:
I.The view that Christ cannot come at any moment as these signs have clearly not all occurred
The first is a view supported by many biblical scholars (including Berkhof), and believes that at least one of these signs or events has clearly not occurred and therefore Christ cannot yet come. Difficulties with this view arise when Jesus' warnings about His future coming are taken into consideration - He told His hearers to 'watch and be ready, for He would come at an unexpected hour' - but it is a rather pointless warning if his hearers know that he cannot return for at least several years.
Grudem also points out that when Jesus told of these signs, He did so to increase the urgency of anticipation of His hearers - not to allow them to attempt to gauge the time of His return. He said "There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars. On the earth, nations will be in anguish and perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea. Men will faint from terror, apprehensive of what is coming on the world, for the heavenly bodies will be shaken. At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near." (Lk. 21:28)
II.The view that Christ could come at any moment as the signs will occur between this and another coming of Christ
The second is a much more recent view (firstly proposed by John Darby in the 1800s), where Christ could come at any moment, collect those faithful to Him, allow the signs (especially the 'Great Tribulation') to occur on the earth while none of the faithful are there, then return after seven years with the faithful to reign over the earth (this view is also known as "pretribulational premillennialism", discussed above).
III.The view that Christ could come at any moment as these signs have already occurred
It is not too hard to see the fulfillment of these signs in some way in church history - even in events found solely in the 1st Century. For example, the Great Tribulation may have been the time of persecution under Roman Emperors, and the "man of lawlessness" may have been the Emperor Nero. Similarly, the gospel was certainly 'preached to all the nations' in a metaphorical way, and there were false prophets to one extent or another.
Whether these are the actual signs represented in Scripture is unknown - however, it seems that often the Scriptural account seems to indicate much more cataclysmic or obvious events than those suggested above or others from history.
IV. The view that Christ could come at any moment as these signs may have already occurred
This view seems to be the most sensible. Recognising that we do not know for sure one way or the other whether the signs have occurred already, the stipulation that the signs may have been fulfilled in past events allows the scope needed when dealing with such uncertainties, while also allowing for the possibility that Christ could return at any time, and for the future fulfillment of these signs in the event that they have not yet been fulfilled;
all the while encouraging us (as the passages intend) to look forward to, and prepare for, the return of Christ without allowing us to think that it impossible that He would return today.
Conclusion
While studying this topic, many are led astray into attempting to predict the time of the coming of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. However, the richest statements in the Bible concerning His return warn that no-one knows the day or the hour, and instead lead discerning readers to wait expectantly for Christ, who will come "like a thief in the night" (See for example, Mark 13:34-37).
The purpose of this is to surely focus the believer on serving Christ faithfully, with the constant encouragement of knowing that He will return, every knee will bow to Him, and God's will will be done. Let us then live with our eyes "on the Kingdom": focussed on God's will and His purposes, and praying for the fulfillment of His will here on earth. –from 1way2god.
[눅 21:34-눅 21:36]
(34)너희는 스스로 조심하라 그렇지 않으면 방탕함과 술취함과 생활의 염려로 마음이 둔하여지고 뜻밖에 그 날이 덫과 같이 너희에게 임하리라 (35)이 날은 온 지구상에 거하는 모든 사람에게 임하리라 (36)이러므로 너희는 장차 올 이 모든 일을 능히 피하고 인자 앞에 서도록 항상 기도하며 깨어 있으라 하시니라
(34)And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares. (35)For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth. (36)Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. Luke 21:34-36
The Final Judgement –
The Final judgement will come at the end of the world, immediately after the resurrection of the dead. While it is often referred to in the Bible as the "Day of Judgement", there is no compelling reason to take this as a 24-hour day, or as any set time period for that matter. On the 'Day', Jesus will judge and we (the righteous) will assist in the judging in some way. Angels (possibly only fallen angels) and all humans will be judged, and there will be degrees of punishment for the wicked, and degrees of reward for the righteous.
But whatever the degree of punishment, every non-believer will stand condemned; and whatever the degree of reward, every believer will escape punishment through Christ. The final judgement will be just, as only God truly knows the heart and deeds of men, and so can judge with total justice. As a result of understanding this teaching we should be able to freely forgive, and we should strive to live better lives and to evangelise more.
Introduction:
The Bible clearly tells of God's judgement in specific events throughout history. For example God rewarded Noah for his desire to do His will by excluding him from the punishment he inflicted on the rest of mankind (and indeed the world) in the flood (Genesis 6 - 9:17). Similar examples of judgement can be found throughout the Bible, but we also see that the Bible predicts a Day of Judgement, and characterises it as "the final judgement" and as true justice.
The Biblical Teaching - The Time of Judgment
Obviously the Final judgment will come at the end of the world, immediately after the resurrection of the dead.
"Do not be amazed at this, for a time is coming when all who are in their graves will hear his voice and come out - those who have done good will rise to live, and those who have done evil will rise to be condemned." (John 5:28-29)
"And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books. The sea gave up the dead that were in it, and death and Hades gave up the dead that were in them, and each person was judged according to what he had done." (Rev. 20:12-13)
And while it is often referred to in the Bible as the "Day of Judgment", there is no compelling reason to take this as a 24-hour day, or as any set time period for that matter.
Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, it will be more bearable for Sodom and Gomorrah on the day of judgment than for that town." (Matt. 10:13)
Jesus will Judge
God gave Jesus the honor of judging all mankind as a result of His atoning work on the Cross.
"When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his throne in heavenly glory. All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats." (Matt. 25:31-32)
"He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one whom God appointed as judge of the living and the dead." (Acts 10:42)
See also Php. 2:5-11, John 5:27, Acts 17:31
We (the righteous) will assist in some way
Although it is not clear in what way we will judge, it is indicated that we (believers) will be in the position of judgment over others at that Day.
"Do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if you are to judge the world, are you not competent to judge trivial cases? Do you not know that we will judge angels? How much more the things of this life!" (1 Cor. 6:2-3)
"I saw thrones on which were seated those who had been given authority to judge. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded because of their testimony for Jesus and because of the word of God. They had not worshiped the beast or his image and had not received his mark on their foreheads or their hands. They came to life and reigned with Christ a thousand years." (Rev. 20:4)
"Jesus said to them, 'I tell you the truth, at the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.'" (Matt. 19:28)
All Humans will be Judged
Non-believers - It is abundantly clear that non-believers will be judged:
"But because of your stubbornness and your unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of God's wrath, when his righteous judgment will be revealed." (Rom. 2:5)
"And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books." (Rev. 20:12)
Believers - It is also clear, that believers will be judged also:
"You, then, why do you judge your brother? Or why do you look down on your brother? For we will all stand before God's judgment seat." (Rom. 14:10)
"For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive what is due him for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad." (2 Cor. 5:10)
"And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books." (Rev. 20:12)
See also Rom. 2:6-11, Rev. 20:15
In fact, it is said that the inmost thoughts of believers' hearts will be made public at the time of judgment:
"Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait till the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men's hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God." (1 Cor. 4:5)
"Anyone who does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favouritism." (Col. 3:25)
There will be degrees of punishment and reward
Non-believers - It is clearly indicated that there are various degrees of punishment for the wicked:
"That servant who knows his master's will and does not get ready or does not do what his master wants will be beaten with many blows. But the one who does not know and does things deserving punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked." (Luke 12:47-48)
"But I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you." (Matt. 11:22)
Believers - It is also apparent that believers will be rewarded to varying degrees:
"If any man builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay or straw, his work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each man's work. If what he has built survives, he will receive his reward. If it is burned up, he will suffer loss; he himself will be saved, but only as one escaping through the flames." (1 Cor. 3:12-15)
"For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive what is due him for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad." (2 Cor. 5:10)
See also Luke 19:11-27
Non-believers Will be Punished
Whatever the degree of punishment however, every non-believer will stand condemned:
"Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because he has not believed in the name of God's one and only Son." (John 3:18)
Believers Will be Rewarded
Whatever the degree of reward, every believer will escape punishment:
Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life." (John 5:24)
"Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus" (Rom. 8:1).
Angels Will be Judged
It is not clear whether these verses refer only to demons (fallen angels) or to all angels, but it is apparent that (some form of) angels will be judged:
"For if God did not spare angels when they sinned, but sent them to hell, putting them into gloomy dungeons to be held for judgment..." (2 Peter 2:4)
"And the angels who did not keep their positions of authority but abandoned their own home - these he has kept in darkness, bound with everlasting chains for judgment on the great Day." (Jude 6)
"Do you not know that we will judge angels? How much more the things of this life!" (1 Cor. 6:3)
The Final Judgement will be Just
Only God truly knows the heart and deeds of men, and so only He can judge with total justice, which is what the final judgement will be:
"Since you call on a Father who judges each man's work impartially, live your lives as strangers here in reverent fear." (1 Peter 1:17)
"For God does not show favouritism." (Rom. 2:11)
Application
Freely forgive
Because of the total justice in God's judgment to come, as believers we should be able to freely forgive those who sin against us, knowing that the wrong will be paid for - either by the wrongdoer at the time of judgment, or by Christ on the cross, if the wrongdoer trusts in the Lord for salvation.
Strive to live better lives
Knowing that we can 'store up for ourselves treasures in heaven' and that God has these to give in abundance, we should strive to live more godly lives, being focussed on 'the Kingdom'; and also encouraging other brothers and sisters in Christ to do the same thing; not in competition but in cooperation.
Evangelize more
Knowing of the impending judgment of our non-believing friends and family, we should be motivated to remain focussed on our witness, seeking their conversion to Christ.
References -
Wayne Grudem's "Systematic Theology", Ch.56;
Louis Berkhof's "Systematic Theology", pp.728-34.
Charles C Rylie – Basic Theology
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· (7)미혹하는 자가 많이 세상에 나왔나니 이는 예수 그리스도께서 육체로 임하심을 부인하는 자라 이것이 미혹하는 자요 적그리스도니 (8)너희는 너희를 삼가 우리의 일한 것을 잃지 말고 오직 온전한 상을 얻으라
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· (7)For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist. (8)Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward
· (9)지내쳐 그리스도 교훈 안에 거하지 아니하는 자마다 하나님을 모시지 못하되 교훈 안에 거하는 이 사람이 아버지와 아들을 모시느니라 (9)Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son. II John 7-9
Glorification
Receiving Resurrection Bodies
The Bible is clear that at the coming of Christ all believers (those who are alive at the time and those who had died previously) will receive immortal "resurrection bodies". These bodies will be imperishable, glorified, powerful and spiritual (this "spiritual" means Spirit-led, not non-physical). Glorification then is simply a return to the way God had created us: perfect.
Introduction:
The redemption that comes by Christ not only saves us, but redeems our bodies - our bodies are set free from the after-effects of the Fall. "And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified." (Rom. 8:30)
The Biblical Teaching:
That Believers will Receive Resurrection Bodies:
There is innumerable evidence within the Bible that believers will be raised, and our mortal bodies will be replaced with immortal bodies for the resurrection - resurrection bodies.
General evidence:
"I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand upon the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God" (Job 19:25-26).
"But God will redeem my life from the grave; he will surely take me to himself" (Ps. 49:15).
"Multitudes who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake: some to everlasting life, others to shame and everlasting contempt." (Dan. 12:2)
"Do not be amazed at this, for a time is coming when all who are in their graves will hear his voice and come out - those who have done good will rise to live, and those who have done evil will rise to be condemned." (John 5:28-29)
Jesus said, "And this is the will of him who sent me, that I shall lose none of all that he has given me, but raise them up at the last day. For my Father's will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day." (John 6:39-40)
"But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body." (Phil. 3:20-21)
"We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. According to the Lord's own word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left till the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever." (1 Thess. 4:14-17)
More explicit teaching:
But if it is preached that Christ has been raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith. More than that, we are then found to be false witnesses about God, for we have testified about God that he raised Christ from the dead. But he did not raise him if in fact the dead are not raised.
For if the dead are not raised, then Christ has not been raised either. And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ are lost. If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men. But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man.
For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. But each in his own turn: Christ, the firstfruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to him. Then the end will come, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority and power. For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. The last enemy to be destroyed is death. For he "has put everything under his feet." Now when it says that "everything" has been put under him, it is clear that this does not include God himself, who put everything under Christ.
When he has done this, then the Son himself will be made subject to him who put everything under him, so that God may be all in all. Now if there is no resurrection, what will those do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why are people baptized for them? And as for us, why do we endanger ourselves every hour? I die every day - I mean that, brothers - just as surely as I glory over you in Christ Jesus our Lord.
If I fought wild beasts in Ephesus for merely human reasons, what have I gained? If the dead are not raised, "Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die." Do not be misled: "Bad company corrupts good character." Come back to your senses as you ought, and stop sinning; for there are some who are ignorant of God - I say this to your shame. But someone may ask, "How are the dead raised? With what kind of body will they come?" How foolish! What you sow does not come to life unless it dies . When you sow, you do not plant the body that will be, but just a seed, perhaps of wheat or of something else. But God gives it a body as he has determined, and to each kind of seed he gives its own body. All flesh is not the same: Men have one kind of flesh, animals have another, birds another and fish another.
There are also heavenly bodies and there are earthly bodies; but the splendor of the heavenly bodies is one kind, and the splendor of the earthly bodies is another. The sun has one kind of splendor, the moon another and the stars another; and star differs from star in splendor.
So will it be with the resurrection of the dead. The body that is sown is perishable, it is raised imperishable; it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power; it is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body; So it is written: "The first man Adam became a living being"; the last Adam, a life-giving spirit.
The spiritual did not come first, but the natural, and after that the spiritual. The first man was of the dust of the earth, the second man from heaven. As was the earthly man, so are those who are of the earth; and as is the man from heaven, so also are those who are of heaven. And just as we have borne the likeness of the earthly man, so shall we bear the likeness of the man from heaven.
I declare to you, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable. Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed - in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed.
For the perishable must clothe itself with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality. When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: "Death has been swallowed up in victory."
"Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?" The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
1 Cor. 15:12-58
APPENDIX -Judgments of God
JUDGEMENT
TIME
PLACE
PERSONS
BASIS
RESULTS
SCRIPTURE
Believer’s Works
Between Rapture and Second Coming
Bema of Christ
Believers in Christ
Works and walk of the Christian life
Rewards or loss of rewards
1 Cor 3:10 –15; 2 Cor. 5:10
Old Testament Saints
End of Tribulation/ Second Coming
Believers in Old Testament times
Faith in God
Rewards
Dan. 12:1-3
Tribulation Saints
End of Tribulation/ Second Coming
Believers of Tribulation period
Faith in and faithfulness to Christ
Reign with Christ in the Millenium
Rev. 20:4-6
Living Jews
End of Tribulation/ Second Coming
Wilderness
Jews who survive the Tribulation
Faith in Christ
Believers enter kingdom; rebels are purged
Ezek. 20:34-38
Living Gentiles
End of Tribulation/ Second Coming
Valley of Jehoshaphat
Gentiles who survive the Tribulation
Faith in Christ as proved by works
Believers enter kingdom; others go to the lake of fire
Joel 3:1-2; Matt. 25:31-46
Satan and Fallen Angels
End of Millenium
Satan and those angels who follow him
Allegiance to Satan’s counterfeit system
Lake of fire
Matt. 25:41; 2 Peter 2:4; Jude 6; Rev. 20:10
Unsaved People
End of Millenium
Before the Great White Throne
Unbelievers of all time
Rejection of God
Lake of fire
Rev. 20:11-15
FIRST RESURRECTION & SECOND DEATH
이 첫째 부활에 참여하는 자들은 복이 있고 거룩하도다 둘째 사망이 그들을 다스리는 권세가 없고 도리어 그들이 하나님과 그리스도의 제사장이 되어 천 년 동안 그리스도로 더불어 왕 노릇 하리라
Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years. Rev 20:6
Here is the following sequence which happened
0. Prophecy by Isaiah -- Isa. 61:1
1. Jesus tells the thief on the Cross that he will be together in Paradise that day. (not in Heaven) - Luke 23:43
2. The veil of the temple was torn open when Jesus died, showing us that we now have direct access to God ourselves. The New Testament (Covenant) - Mt. 27:51
4. The graves of the saints around Jerusalem opened up when Jesus died - Mt. 27:52
5. Jesus went into hades, which is in the lower parts of the Earth - Eph. 4: 9-10
6. The dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God. - Jn. 5:25
7. Jesus preached to the spirits in prison. The dead - 1Pe. 3:19 ; 4:6
8. Jesus holds the keys to death and hell. (Jesus took the keys)- Rev. 1:18
9. Christ will not stay in hell - Acts 2:27, 31
10. Jesus rises from the dead. (comes out of hell) - Mk. 16:6
11. The people came out of the graves that were opened AFTER Jesus rose from the dead, and walked in the city. - Mt. 27:53
12. Jesus shows himself but has not yet gone into heaven - John 20:17
13. Jesus now goes into heaven - Mk. 16:19
계 1:18 - 계 1:18
(18)곧 산 자라 내가 전에 죽었었노라 볼지어다 이제 세세토록 살아 있어 사망과 음부의 열쇠를 가졌노니
(18)and the living One; and I was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore, and I have the keys of death and of Hades. Rev 1:18
[딤전 4:12-딤전 4:15]
(12)누구든지 네 연소함을 업신여기지 못하게 하고 오직 말과 행실과 사랑과 믿음과 정절에 대하여 믿는 자에게 본이 되어 (13)내가 이를 때까지 읽는 것과 권하는 것과 가르치는 것에 착념하라
(12)Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. (13)Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.
(14)네 속에 있는 은사 곧 장로의 회에서 안수 받을 때에 예언으로 말미암아 받은 것을 조심 없이 말며 (15)이 모든 일에 전심전력하여 너의 진보를 모든 사람에게 나타나게 하라
(14)Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery. (15)Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.
I Tim 4:12-15
El Shaddai, El Shaddai
God the Almighty
El Shaddai, El Shaddai,
El-Elyon na Adonai,
Age to age You're still the same,
By the power of the name.
El Shaddai, El Shaddai,
Erkamka na Adonai,
We will praise and lift You high,
El Shaddai.
2. Through the years You've made it clear,
That the time of Christ was near,
Though the people couldn't see
What Messiah ought to be.
Though Your Word contained the plan,
They just could not understand
Your most awesome work was done
Through the frailty of Your Son.
3. El Shaddai, El Shaddai,
El-Elyon na Adonai,
Age to age You're still the same,
By the power of the name.
El Shaddai, El Shaddai,
Erkamka na Adonai,
I will praise and lift You high,
El Shaddai.
N.B.> **
El Shaddai – God the Almighty, El Elyon –God the Most High
Erkamka na Adonai –I’ll love you, Na Adonai! –O Lord!
FORWARDS -PIC -from Pastor Kang, Thanks.
^*^★ 진짜옥은 티를 티라고 말하지 않는다 ★^*^
사진 글/ 청호 윤봉석
나는 다 잘하고 있는데
남은 다 잘못하는 것만 눈에 보인다
그러나 상대방이 볼 때에는
똑같은 입장으로 느끼게 마련입니다
진짜 옥은 티를 티라고 말하지 않는다
남의 흉은 되 박에 담아도 되지만
자기 흉은 가마니에 담아도 모자라는 사람이
남의 흉을 흉이라고
이 사람 저 사람에게 말을 옮기며
흥미로워하는 사람이 바로 팔불출이다
자기의 처지와 입장은 모르고
남의 깨끗한 마음을
긁어 부스럼을 만들어 상처를 주는 것을
재미로 삼는 사람이 바로 이 세상에 티다
꼭 있어야 되는 사람이 있는가 하면
이 세상이 있으나 마나 한 사람과
이 세상에 있어서는 되는 않는 사람이 있다
있어서는 되지 않는 사람이 옥에 티다
자기가 이 세상에 최고인 줄 알지만
그런 사람은
누가 쳐다보는 사람이 없다는 것을 모른다
남이 무관심을 보인다는 것은
이 세상에서 죽은 삶을 사는 사람과 같다
언제나 남에게 용기와 희망을 주고
미래를 꿈꾸며 현실을 설계하며
추억을 아름답게 생각하는 자가
이 세상에 진정한 스승이요 어버이다
싫어도 너무 싫다 찡그리지 말고
좋아도 너무 좋다 웃지 말고
세상 이치에 순응하며
긍정적인 사고로 살아가는 사람이
세상에 바로 진정한 옥입니다
똥 묻은 개가 겨 묻은 개를 남으러는 습성은
옳지 못하며 남의 말을 하기 전에
스스로 나 자신 돌아보는
남의 눈에 티로 보이지 말고
아름다운 옥으로 보이는
인생을 살아가는 것을 배워야 한다
비수래가 요란하고
빈 깡통이 소리가 큰 법입니다
소문난 잔치에 먹을 것이 없습니다
세상을 살면서 옥으로 보이려면
잘 익은 벼 이삭이 고개를 숙이듯이
남에게 고개숙이는 것을 생활화하고
내가 손해 보고 양보하는 삶으로 살아야 한다
743 S. Grandview St. L.A. CA. 90057 Tel. (213)928-2932 Pastor P.K.
Every Sunday 3:30 pm JD-class Email: peterkim123@sbcglobal.net
Seeking to make disciples who make disciples.
“그러나 너는 모든 일에 근신하여 고난을 받으며 전도인의 일을 하며 네 직무를 다하라” But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry. II Tim 4:5
Devotional to JDs,
Christ’s Return & Judgment - I
그리스도의 다시오심과 심판 –I
[눅 21:27-눅 21:28]
(27)그 때에 사람들이 인자가 구름을 타고 능력과 큰 영광으로 오는 것을 보리라 (28)이런 일이 되기를 시작하거든 일어나 머리를 들라 너희 구속이 가까왔느니라 하시더라
(27)And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. (28)And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh. Luke 21:27-28
Christ will suddenly, physically return and be visible to all, and as believers, we should eagerly await His return. When He does so, He will judge all. With respect to the time of Christ's return, we see that no-one may know the day of the hour, yet there is much debate as to whether certain signs must be fulfilled before He can return and therefore a question of whether He could in fact return imminently.
Introduction
The Bible is clear on many issues, and those who respect the authority of the Bible will be undivided on these. The timing of the return of Christ, however, will legitimately divide Bible believers, due to the mass of information which can be legitimately interpreted in various ways. While it is clear that no one may know the "day or the hour", some argue that the presence of events that must occur first indicates that until these have been completed, Christ cannot come. Others look to the past or present and see the events in question having been or currently being fulfilled and therefore believing that Christ could literally return at any second.
The Biblical Teaching
Christ will suddenly, physically return and be visible to all
"You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him." (Luke 12:40)
"...This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven." (Acts 1:11)
"For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God..." (1 Thess. 4:16)
See also Dan. 7:13, Matt. 24:44, 1 Tim. 6:14, Heb. 9:28, James 5:8, 2 Pet. 3:10, 1 John 3:2, Jude 14, Rev. 22:20 et al.)
When Christ returns, He will judge all
"In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge..." (2 Tim. 4:1).
"See, the Lord is coming with thousands upon thousands of his holy ones to judge everyone, and to convict all the ungodly of all the ungodly acts they have done in the ungodly way, and of all the harsh words ungodly sinners have spoken against him." (Jude 14-15)
Jesus said, "Behold, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to everyone according to what he has done." (Rev. 22:12)
We should eagerly await Christ's return
At the end of Revelation, John cried "Come Lord Jesus" (Rev. 22:20) in response to Jesus' promise to return. Similarly, the return of Christ should bring hope and delight to the hearts of all believers, as with His return Christ will be rightly glorified by all and all things will be set to God's liking. Grudem rightly points out that an indication of the maturity of a believer is the amount of their desire for the return of Christ, as the more a believer is enjoying the things of this world and neglecting their relationship with God,
the less they would desire the full coming of the Kingdom; and conversely, the less attached to things of this world and the more in-tune with their relationship with God, the more likely a believer is to be desperate for the return of Christ (Grudem pp.1092-3).
"...our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body." (Phil 3:20-21)
"For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope - the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ." (Tit. 2:11-13)
The Time of Christ's Return
The fact that Christ will return "suddenly" (see above, Christ will suddenly, physically return and be visible to all) indicates that no-one will legitimately expect Him. However, there is much debate of whether Christ, according to the Scriptures, could return now ("imminently"). This debate arises from events or signs described in the Bible which appear to be a "prerequisite" to Christ's coming. Below, verses are listed that indicate the possibility of the imminent return of Christ, followed by a list of each of the "prerequisite signs", then a discussion of the possible interpretations.
Verses that indicate the possibility of imminent return
"Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord's coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn and spring rains. You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's coming is near. Don't grumble against each other, brothers, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the door!" (James 5:7-9)
"He who testifies to these things says, 'Yes, I am coming soon.' Amen. Come, Lord Jesus." (Rev. 22:20)
See also (Matt. 24:42-49, 24:50, 25:13; Mark 13:32-33, 13:34-37; Luke 12:40; 1 Thess. 5:2; Heb. 10:25; 1 Pet. 4:7; 2 Pet. 3:10; Rev. 1:3
Events or signs that appear to precede Christ's return
The "man of lawlessness"
The "man of lawlessness" (who is also the "antichrist") must appear, then Christ will destroy him at His second coming.
"Concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ... that day will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the man doomed to destruction. He will oppose and will exalt himself over everything that is called God or is worshiped, so that he sets himself up in God's temple, proclaiming himself to be God...And now you know what is holding him back, so that he may be revealed at the proper time.
For the secret power of lawlessness is already at work; but the one who now holds it back will continue to do so till he is taken out of the way. And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will overthrow with the breath of his mouth and destroy by the splendor of his coming. The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance with the work of Satan displayed in all kinds of counterfeit miracles, signs and wonders, and in every sort of evil that deceives those who are perishing." (2 Thess. 2:1-10)
"Dear children, this is the last hour; and as you have heard that the antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have come. This is how we know it is the last hour." (1 John 2:18)
The antichrist is also the beast in Rev. 13.
The Gospel preached to all nations
"And the gospel must first be preached to all nations." (Mark 13:10).
A time of great tribulation - That is, a time of severe upheaval or trial.
"When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains." (Mark 13:7-8 cf. Matt. 24:15-22; Luke 21:20-24)
"Pray that this will not take place in winter, because those will be days of distress unequaled from the beginning, when God created the world, until now - and never to be equaled again. If the Lord had not cut short those days, no one would survive. But for the sake of the elect, whom he has chosen, he has shortened them." (Mark 13:18-20)
The coming of false prophets showing signs and wonders
False prophets will work great signs and wonders hoping to lead people away from God; and it will only be by the (quite real) power of demons working in the world that they can do so.
"For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and miracles to deceive the elect - if that were possible." (Mark 13:22 cf. Matt. 24:23-24).
Great wonders in the heavens
"But in those days, following that distress, "`the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from the sky, and the heavenly bodies will be shaken.'" (Mark 13:24-25 cf. Matt 24:19-30; Luke 21:25-27)
It is also important to note here, that "great wonders in the heavens", unlike other signs, could occur in a relatively short time-frame, and as such impacts less on our discussion of the 'timeframe' for Christ's return.
The salvation of Israel
In his letter to the Romans, Paul discusses the salvation of the Jews and indicates that they (or at least a large number of them) would be saved at some point in the future.
"I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers, so that you may not be conceited: Israel has experienced a hardening in part until the full number of the Gentiles has come in. And so all Israel will be saved, as it is written..." (Rom. 11:25-26 cf Rom. 11:12)
The "Millennium"
The "Millennium" is a term applied to the time period implied by the multiple references to a/the "thousand years" in Revelation 20:1-7:
"And I saw an angel coming down out of heaven, having the key to the Abyss and holding in his hand a great chain. He seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil, or Satan, and bound him for a thousand years. He threw him into the Abyss, and locked and sealed it over him, to keep him from deceiving the nations anymore until the thousand years were ended. After that, he must be set free for a short time."
"I saw thrones on which were seated those who had been given authority to judge. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded because of their testimony for Jesus and because of the word of God. They had not worshiped the beast or his image and had not received his mark on their foreheads or their hands. They came to life and reigned with Christ a thousand years. (The rest of the dead did not come to life until the thousand years were ended.)
This is the first resurrection. Blessed and holy are those who have part in the first resurrection. The second death has no power over them, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with him for a thousand years."
"When the thousand years are over, Satan will be released from his prison..." (Rev 20:1-7, emphasis added)
The "millennium" impacts upon our study of the time of the return of Christ, as we are not exactly certain when the millennium will occur, has occurred, is occurring, or if it is even something specific about which to be concerned. However, the return of Christ is often said to be at either the beginning or the end of "the millennium" and it is therefore important to consider "the Millennium" in brief.
There are three main interpretations on the issue of the millennium: Amillennialism, Premillennialism and Postmillennialism.
Amillennialism
According to this view, the thousand years refers to the church age in which we are now living. The "thousand years" merely implies a long time period (of indefinite length) where Satan's power has been diminished to the point where the gospel can spread to all nations of the world, and those who 'reign with Christ' are those who have already died in Him. Obviously the reign is a spiritual reign along the lines of Matthew 28:18 when Jesus said: "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me." Following the "thousand years", Christ will return to earth: believers will be glorified and non-believers will be judged.
This view is called "Amillennialism" as it holds that there is no future millennium yet to come.
Postmillennilism
According to this view the current church age will develop into a physical Kingdom of God, where His will is more truly done, as the world is transformed more and more by the gospel. Following the "thousand years" (meaning an unspecific long time) Christ will return, believers and non-believers will be raised, judgment will occur and there will be a new heaven and a new earth followed by eternity.
This view is called "Postmillennialism" as the prefix "post" means "after", and the view teaches that Christ will return after "the Millennium".
Premillennialism
There are two main version of premillennialism: "Classic" and "Pretribulational". These views are called "Premillennialism" as they teach that Christ will return previous to the period known as "the Millennium".
Classic Premillennialism
According to the Classic (or historic) view, the present church age will continue until a time of great tribulation occurs. Following this time of suffering on the earth, Christ will return. At the time of His coming, believers who have died will have their bodies restored to their souls and will reign with Him on earth for the duration of the Millennium (some hold this to be a literal thousand years). At the end of the thousand years, Satan will be loosed, will gather an army of followers and will try to attack Christ, but will be decisively defeated. Following this, the bodies of all unbelievers who have died throughout history will be raised and judged; and believers will enter into the eternal state.
Pretribulational Premillennialism
This view is very similar to the classic view above, except that Christ is expected to return "secretly" before the "Great Tribulation", collect believers and take them with Him to heaven for a period of seven years. During this seven year period, the time of tribulation will occur as will many other of the signs (especially also the conversion of many Jews). Following the seven year period, Christ will return with believers to reign for the duration of the millennium as above (in the classic view); and following the millennium, the bodies of all unbelievers who have died throughout history will be raised and judged; and believers will enter into the eternal state.
Remarks concerning "the Millennium"
The above listings are meant only as a summary of various interpretations of "the Millennium". Arguments for and against each of these views are beyond the scope of this page, however, I will note that problems exist in all views listed above, and reconciling scriptural passages on this topic inevitably results in the reader deciding which of two (or more) interpretations of a passage seems most correct or least incorrect based on the limited existing knowledge - that is, the Bible is not clear on this issue and as such it should not divide Christians in any sort of meaningful way.
N.B.>**For the record, Wayne Grudem (in his Systematic Theology) came down on the side of the classic premillennialist view; and Louis Berkhof (in his Systematic Theology) didn't explicitly state his view, but rather came to the conclusion that both premillennialism and postmillennialism fail to align with the Bible, and indicated that he finds no fault with an Amillennialism that pays little attention to a formal millennial period.
N.B.>**However, as regards the time of the return of Christ the views do little to impact our study, as 1) Amillennialism and Classic Premillennialsim teach that Christ may return at any time and then institute "the Millennium"; 2) Postmillennialism holds a somewhat different view of the millennium than does the other views as it sees it as arising gradually from the current church period, being a time of Christ's reign from heaven and therefore Christ could still return at any time; and finally
3) Pretribulational Premillennialism simply holds that the events and signs listed above will occur following Christ's initial return, again allowing Him to come at any time. Therefore, we must see that "the Millennium" has little impact in the discussion of the timing of the return of Christ. For further reading on the issue of the Millennium, I recommend Berkhof's Systematic Theology, pp.708-719, and Grudem's Systematic Theology, pp.1109-1139.
Conclusion to time
It seems clear that these events (excluding the "Millennium") seemingly have to occur before Christ can return (otherwise the Bible would be untrue). The question then becomes: "have these events happened already, or can they happen in such a way that Christ may literally come at any moment?"
Four prominent views are offered to this question:
I.The view that Christ cannot come at any moment as these signs have clearly not all occurred
The first is a view supported by many biblical scholars (including Berkhof), and believes that at least one of these signs or events has clearly not occurred and therefore Christ cannot yet come. Difficulties with this view arise when Jesus' warnings about His future coming are taken into consideration - He told His hearers to 'watch and be ready, for He would come at an unexpected hour' - but it is a rather pointless warning if his hearers know that he cannot return for at least several years.
Grudem also points out that when Jesus told of these signs, He did so to increase the urgency of anticipation of His hearers - not to allow them to attempt to gauge the time of His return. He said "There will be signs in the sun, moon and stars. On the earth, nations will be in anguish and perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea. Men will faint from terror, apprehensive of what is coming on the world, for the heavenly bodies will be shaken. At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near." (Lk. 21:28)
II.The view that Christ could come at any moment as the signs will occur between this and another coming of Christ
The second is a much more recent view (firstly proposed by John Darby in the 1800s), where Christ could come at any moment, collect those faithful to Him, allow the signs (especially the 'Great Tribulation') to occur on the earth while none of the faithful are there, then return after seven years with the faithful to reign over the earth (this view is also known as "pretribulational premillennialism", discussed above).
III.The view that Christ could come at any moment as these signs have already occurred
It is not too hard to see the fulfillment of these signs in some way in church history - even in events found solely in the 1st Century. For example, the Great Tribulation may have been the time of persecution under Roman Emperors, and the "man of lawlessness" may have been the Emperor Nero. Similarly, the gospel was certainly 'preached to all the nations' in a metaphorical way, and there were false prophets to one extent or another.
Whether these are the actual signs represented in Scripture is unknown - however, it seems that often the Scriptural account seems to indicate much more cataclysmic or obvious events than those suggested above or others from history.
IV. The view that Christ could come at any moment as these signs may have already occurred
This view seems to be the most sensible. Recognising that we do not know for sure one way or the other whether the signs have occurred already, the stipulation that the signs may have been fulfilled in past events allows the scope needed when dealing with such uncertainties, while also allowing for the possibility that Christ could return at any time, and for the future fulfillment of these signs in the event that they have not yet been fulfilled;
all the while encouraging us (as the passages intend) to look forward to, and prepare for, the return of Christ without allowing us to think that it impossible that He would return today.
Conclusion
While studying this topic, many are led astray into attempting to predict the time of the coming of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. However, the richest statements in the Bible concerning His return warn that no-one knows the day or the hour, and instead lead discerning readers to wait expectantly for Christ, who will come "like a thief in the night" (See for example, Mark 13:34-37).
The purpose of this is to surely focus the believer on serving Christ faithfully, with the constant encouragement of knowing that He will return, every knee will bow to Him, and God's will will be done. Let us then live with our eyes "on the Kingdom": focussed on God's will and His purposes, and praying for the fulfillment of His will here on earth. –from 1way2god.
[눅 21:34-눅 21:36]
(34)너희는 스스로 조심하라 그렇지 않으면 방탕함과 술취함과 생활의 염려로 마음이 둔하여지고 뜻밖에 그 날이 덫과 같이 너희에게 임하리라 (35)이 날은 온 지구상에 거하는 모든 사람에게 임하리라 (36)이러므로 너희는 장차 올 이 모든 일을 능히 피하고 인자 앞에 서도록 항상 기도하며 깨어 있으라 하시니라
(34)And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares. (35)For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth. (36)Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. Luke 21:34-36
The Final Judgement –
The Final judgement will come at the end of the world, immediately after the resurrection of the dead. While it is often referred to in the Bible as the "Day of Judgement", there is no compelling reason to take this as a 24-hour day, or as any set time period for that matter. On the 'Day', Jesus will judge and we (the righteous) will assist in the judging in some way. Angels (possibly only fallen angels) and all humans will be judged, and there will be degrees of punishment for the wicked, and degrees of reward for the righteous.
But whatever the degree of punishment, every non-believer will stand condemned; and whatever the degree of reward, every believer will escape punishment through Christ. The final judgement will be just, as only God truly knows the heart and deeds of men, and so can judge with total justice. As a result of understanding this teaching we should be able to freely forgive, and we should strive to live better lives and to evangelise more.
Introduction:
The Bible clearly tells of God's judgement in specific events throughout history. For example God rewarded Noah for his desire to do His will by excluding him from the punishment he inflicted on the rest of mankind (and indeed the world) in the flood (Genesis 6 - 9:17). Similar examples of judgement can be found throughout the Bible, but we also see that the Bible predicts a Day of Judgement, and characterises it as "the final judgement" and as true justice.
The Biblical Teaching - The Time of Judgment
Obviously the Final judgment will come at the end of the world, immediately after the resurrection of the dead.
"Do not be amazed at this, for a time is coming when all who are in their graves will hear his voice and come out - those who have done good will rise to live, and those who have done evil will rise to be condemned." (John 5:28-29)
"And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books. The sea gave up the dead that were in it, and death and Hades gave up the dead that were in them, and each person was judged according to what he had done." (Rev. 20:12-13)
And while it is often referred to in the Bible as the "Day of Judgment", there is no compelling reason to take this as a 24-hour day, or as any set time period for that matter.
Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, it will be more bearable for Sodom and Gomorrah on the day of judgment than for that town." (Matt. 10:13)
Jesus will Judge
God gave Jesus the honor of judging all mankind as a result of His atoning work on the Cross.
"When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his throne in heavenly glory. All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats." (Matt. 25:31-32)
"He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one whom God appointed as judge of the living and the dead." (Acts 10:42)
See also Php. 2:5-11, John 5:27, Acts 17:31
We (the righteous) will assist in some way
Although it is not clear in what way we will judge, it is indicated that we (believers) will be in the position of judgment over others at that Day.
"Do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if you are to judge the world, are you not competent to judge trivial cases? Do you not know that we will judge angels? How much more the things of this life!" (1 Cor. 6:2-3)
"I saw thrones on which were seated those who had been given authority to judge. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded because of their testimony for Jesus and because of the word of God. They had not worshiped the beast or his image and had not received his mark on their foreheads or their hands. They came to life and reigned with Christ a thousand years." (Rev. 20:4)
"Jesus said to them, 'I tell you the truth, at the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.'" (Matt. 19:28)
All Humans will be Judged
Non-believers - It is abundantly clear that non-believers will be judged:
"But because of your stubbornness and your unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of God's wrath, when his righteous judgment will be revealed." (Rom. 2:5)
"And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books." (Rev. 20:12)
Believers - It is also clear, that believers will be judged also:
"You, then, why do you judge your brother? Or why do you look down on your brother? For we will all stand before God's judgment seat." (Rom. 14:10)
"For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive what is due him for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad." (2 Cor. 5:10)
"And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books." (Rev. 20:12)
See also Rom. 2:6-11, Rev. 20:15
In fact, it is said that the inmost thoughts of believers' hearts will be made public at the time of judgment:
"Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait till the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men's hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God." (1 Cor. 4:5)
"Anyone who does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favouritism." (Col. 3:25)
There will be degrees of punishment and reward
Non-believers - It is clearly indicated that there are various degrees of punishment for the wicked:
"That servant who knows his master's will and does not get ready or does not do what his master wants will be beaten with many blows. But the one who does not know and does things deserving punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked." (Luke 12:47-48)
"But I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you." (Matt. 11:22)
Believers - It is also apparent that believers will be rewarded to varying degrees:
"If any man builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay or straw, his work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each man's work. If what he has built survives, he will receive his reward. If it is burned up, he will suffer loss; he himself will be saved, but only as one escaping through the flames." (1 Cor. 3:12-15)
"For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive what is due him for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad." (2 Cor. 5:10)
See also Luke 19:11-27
Non-believers Will be Punished
Whatever the degree of punishment however, every non-believer will stand condemned:
"Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because he has not believed in the name of God's one and only Son." (John 3:18)
Believers Will be Rewarded
Whatever the degree of reward, every believer will escape punishment:
Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life." (John 5:24)
"Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus" (Rom. 8:1).
Angels Will be Judged
It is not clear whether these verses refer only to demons (fallen angels) or to all angels, but it is apparent that (some form of) angels will be judged:
"For if God did not spare angels when they sinned, but sent them to hell, putting them into gloomy dungeons to be held for judgment..." (2 Peter 2:4)
"And the angels who did not keep their positions of authority but abandoned their own home - these he has kept in darkness, bound with everlasting chains for judgment on the great Day." (Jude 6)
"Do you not know that we will judge angels? How much more the things of this life!" (1 Cor. 6:3)
The Final Judgement will be Just
Only God truly knows the heart and deeds of men, and so only He can judge with total justice, which is what the final judgement will be:
"Since you call on a Father who judges each man's work impartially, live your lives as strangers here in reverent fear." (1 Peter 1:17)
"For God does not show favouritism." (Rom. 2:11)
Application
Freely forgive
Because of the total justice in God's judgment to come, as believers we should be able to freely forgive those who sin against us, knowing that the wrong will be paid for - either by the wrongdoer at the time of judgment, or by Christ on the cross, if the wrongdoer trusts in the Lord for salvation.
Strive to live better lives
Knowing that we can 'store up for ourselves treasures in heaven' and that God has these to give in abundance, we should strive to live more godly lives, being focussed on 'the Kingdom'; and also encouraging other brothers and sisters in Christ to do the same thing; not in competition but in cooperation.
Evangelize more
Knowing of the impending judgment of our non-believing friends and family, we should be motivated to remain focussed on our witness, seeking their conversion to Christ.
References -
Wayne Grudem's "Systematic Theology", Ch.56;
Louis Berkhof's "Systematic Theology", pp.728-34.
Charles C Rylie – Basic Theology
· [요이 1:7-요이 1:9]
· (7)미혹하는 자가 많이 세상에 나왔나니 이는 예수 그리스도께서 육체로 임하심을 부인하는 자라 이것이 미혹하는 자요 적그리스도니 (8)너희는 너희를 삼가 우리의 일한 것을 잃지 말고 오직 온전한 상을 얻으라
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· (7)For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist. (8)Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward
· (9)지내쳐 그리스도 교훈 안에 거하지 아니하는 자마다 하나님을 모시지 못하되 교훈 안에 거하는 이 사람이 아버지와 아들을 모시느니라 (9)Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son. II John 7-9
Glorification
Receiving Resurrection Bodies
The Bible is clear that at the coming of Christ all believers (those who are alive at the time and those who had died previously) will receive immortal "resurrection bodies". These bodies will be imperishable, glorified, powerful and spiritual (this "spiritual" means Spirit-led, not non-physical). Glorification then is simply a return to the way God had created us: perfect.
Introduction:
The redemption that comes by Christ not only saves us, but redeems our bodies - our bodies are set free from the after-effects of the Fall. "And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified." (Rom. 8:30)
The Biblical Teaching:
That Believers will Receive Resurrection Bodies:
There is innumerable evidence within the Bible that believers will be raised, and our mortal bodies will be replaced with immortal bodies for the resurrection - resurrection bodies.
General evidence:
"I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand upon the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God" (Job 19:25-26).
"But God will redeem my life from the grave; he will surely take me to himself" (Ps. 49:15).
"Multitudes who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake: some to everlasting life, others to shame and everlasting contempt." (Dan. 12:2)
"Do not be amazed at this, for a time is coming when all who are in their graves will hear his voice and come out - those who have done good will rise to live, and those who have done evil will rise to be condemned." (John 5:28-29)
Jesus said, "And this is the will of him who sent me, that I shall lose none of all that he has given me, but raise them up at the last day. For my Father's will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day." (John 6:39-40)
"But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body." (Phil. 3:20-21)
"We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. According to the Lord's own word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left till the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever." (1 Thess. 4:14-17)
More explicit teaching:
But if it is preached that Christ has been raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith. More than that, we are then found to be false witnesses about God, for we have testified about God that he raised Christ from the dead. But he did not raise him if in fact the dead are not raised.
For if the dead are not raised, then Christ has not been raised either. And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ are lost. If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men. But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man.
For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. But each in his own turn: Christ, the firstfruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to him. Then the end will come, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority and power. For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. The last enemy to be destroyed is death. For he "has put everything under his feet." Now when it says that "everything" has been put under him, it is clear that this does not include God himself, who put everything under Christ.
When he has done this, then the Son himself will be made subject to him who put everything under him, so that God may be all in all. Now if there is no resurrection, what will those do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why are people baptized for them? And as for us, why do we endanger ourselves every hour? I die every day - I mean that, brothers - just as surely as I glory over you in Christ Jesus our Lord.
If I fought wild beasts in Ephesus for merely human reasons, what have I gained? If the dead are not raised, "Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die." Do not be misled: "Bad company corrupts good character." Come back to your senses as you ought, and stop sinning; for there are some who are ignorant of God - I say this to your shame. But someone may ask, "How are the dead raised? With what kind of body will they come?" How foolish! What you sow does not come to life unless it dies . When you sow, you do not plant the body that will be, but just a seed, perhaps of wheat or of something else. But God gives it a body as he has determined, and to each kind of seed he gives its own body. All flesh is not the same: Men have one kind of flesh, animals have another, birds another and fish another.
There are also heavenly bodies and there are earthly bodies; but the splendor of the heavenly bodies is one kind, and the splendor of the earthly bodies is another. The sun has one kind of splendor, the moon another and the stars another; and star differs from star in splendor.
So will it be with the resurrection of the dead. The body that is sown is perishable, it is raised imperishable; it is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power; it is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body; So it is written: "The first man Adam became a living being"; the last Adam, a life-giving spirit.
The spiritual did not come first, but the natural, and after that the spiritual. The first man was of the dust of the earth, the second man from heaven. As was the earthly man, so are those who are of the earth; and as is the man from heaven, so also are those who are of heaven. And just as we have borne the likeness of the earthly man, so shall we bear the likeness of the man from heaven.
I declare to you, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable. Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed - in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed.
For the perishable must clothe itself with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality. When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: "Death has been swallowed up in victory."
"Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?" The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
1 Cor. 15:12-58
APPENDIX -Judgments of God
JUDGEMENT
TIME
PLACE
PERSONS
BASIS
RESULTS
SCRIPTURE
Believer’s Works
Between Rapture and Second Coming
Bema of Christ
Believers in Christ
Works and walk of the Christian life
Rewards or loss of rewards
1 Cor 3:10 –15; 2 Cor. 5:10
Old Testament Saints
End of Tribulation/ Second Coming
Believers in Old Testament times
Faith in God
Rewards
Dan. 12:1-3
Tribulation Saints
End of Tribulation/ Second Coming
Believers of Tribulation period
Faith in and faithfulness to Christ
Reign with Christ in the Millenium
Rev. 20:4-6
Living Jews
End of Tribulation/ Second Coming
Wilderness
Jews who survive the Tribulation
Faith in Christ
Believers enter kingdom; rebels are purged
Ezek. 20:34-38
Living Gentiles
End of Tribulation/ Second Coming
Valley of Jehoshaphat
Gentiles who survive the Tribulation
Faith in Christ as proved by works
Believers enter kingdom; others go to the lake of fire
Joel 3:1-2; Matt. 25:31-46
Satan and Fallen Angels
End of Millenium
Satan and those angels who follow him
Allegiance to Satan’s counterfeit system
Lake of fire
Matt. 25:41; 2 Peter 2:4; Jude 6; Rev. 20:10
Unsaved People
End of Millenium
Before the Great White Throne
Unbelievers of all time
Rejection of God
Lake of fire
Rev. 20:11-15
FIRST RESURRECTION & SECOND DEATH
이 첫째 부활에 참여하는 자들은 복이 있고 거룩하도다 둘째 사망이 그들을 다스리는 권세가 없고 도리어 그들이 하나님과 그리스도의 제사장이 되어 천 년 동안 그리스도로 더불어 왕 노릇 하리라
Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years. Rev 20:6
Here is the following sequence which happened
0. Prophecy by Isaiah -- Isa. 61:1
1. Jesus tells the thief on the Cross that he will be together in Paradise that day. (not in Heaven) - Luke 23:43
2. The veil of the temple was torn open when Jesus died, showing us that we now have direct access to God ourselves. The New Testament (Covenant) - Mt. 27:51
4. The graves of the saints around Jerusalem opened up when Jesus died - Mt. 27:52
5. Jesus went into hades, which is in the lower parts of the Earth - Eph. 4: 9-10
6. The dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God. - Jn. 5:25
7. Jesus preached to the spirits in prison. The dead - 1Pe. 3:19 ; 4:6
8. Jesus holds the keys to death and hell. (Jesus took the keys)- Rev. 1:18
9. Christ will not stay in hell - Acts 2:27, 31
10. Jesus rises from the dead. (comes out of hell) - Mk. 16:6
11. The people came out of the graves that were opened AFTER Jesus rose from the dead, and walked in the city. - Mt. 27:53
12. Jesus shows himself but has not yet gone into heaven - John 20:17
13. Jesus now goes into heaven - Mk. 16:19
계 1:18 - 계 1:18
(18)곧 산 자라 내가 전에 죽었었노라 볼지어다 이제 세세토록 살아 있어 사망과 음부의 열쇠를 가졌노니
(18)and the living One; and I was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore, and I have the keys of death and of Hades. Rev 1:18
[딤전 4:12-딤전 4:15]
(12)누구든지 네 연소함을 업신여기지 못하게 하고 오직 말과 행실과 사랑과 믿음과 정절에 대하여 믿는 자에게 본이 되어 (13)내가 이를 때까지 읽는 것과 권하는 것과 가르치는 것에 착념하라
(12)Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. (13)Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.
(14)네 속에 있는 은사 곧 장로의 회에서 안수 받을 때에 예언으로 말미암아 받은 것을 조심 없이 말며 (15)이 모든 일에 전심전력하여 너의 진보를 모든 사람에게 나타나게 하라
(14)Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery. (15)Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.
I Tim 4:12-15
El Shaddai, El Shaddai
God the Almighty
El Shaddai, El Shaddai,
El-Elyon na Adonai,
Age to age You're still the same,
By the power of the name.
El Shaddai, El Shaddai,
Erkamka na Adonai,
We will praise and lift You high,
El Shaddai.
2. Through the years You've made it clear,
That the time of Christ was near,
Though the people couldn't see
What Messiah ought to be.
Though Your Word contained the plan,
They just could not understand
Your most awesome work was done
Through the frailty of Your Son.
3. El Shaddai, El Shaddai,
El-Elyon na Adonai,
Age to age You're still the same,
By the power of the name.
El Shaddai, El Shaddai,
Erkamka na Adonai,
I will praise and lift You high,
El Shaddai.
N.B.> **
El Shaddai – God the Almighty, El Elyon –God the Most High
Erkamka na Adonai –I’ll love you, Na Adonai! –O Lord!
FORWARDS -PIC -from Pastor Kang, Thanks.
^*^★ 진짜옥은 티를 티라고 말하지 않는다 ★^*^
사진 글/ 청호 윤봉석
나는 다 잘하고 있는데
남은 다 잘못하는 것만 눈에 보인다
그러나 상대방이 볼 때에는
똑같은 입장으로 느끼게 마련입니다
진짜 옥은 티를 티라고 말하지 않는다
남의 흉은 되 박에 담아도 되지만
자기 흉은 가마니에 담아도 모자라는 사람이
남의 흉을 흉이라고
이 사람 저 사람에게 말을 옮기며
흥미로워하는 사람이 바로 팔불출이다
자기의 처지와 입장은 모르고
남의 깨끗한 마음을
긁어 부스럼을 만들어 상처를 주는 것을
재미로 삼는 사람이 바로 이 세상에 티다
꼭 있어야 되는 사람이 있는가 하면
이 세상이 있으나 마나 한 사람과
이 세상에 있어서는 되는 않는 사람이 있다
있어서는 되지 않는 사람이 옥에 티다
자기가 이 세상에 최고인 줄 알지만
그런 사람은
누가 쳐다보는 사람이 없다는 것을 모른다
남이 무관심을 보인다는 것은
이 세상에서 죽은 삶을 사는 사람과 같다
언제나 남에게 용기와 희망을 주고
미래를 꿈꾸며 현실을 설계하며
추억을 아름답게 생각하는 자가
이 세상에 진정한 스승이요 어버이다
싫어도 너무 싫다 찡그리지 말고
좋아도 너무 좋다 웃지 말고
세상 이치에 순응하며
긍정적인 사고로 살아가는 사람이
세상에 바로 진정한 옥입니다
똥 묻은 개가 겨 묻은 개를 남으러는 습성은
옳지 못하며 남의 말을 하기 전에
스스로 나 자신 돌아보는
남의 눈에 티로 보이지 말고
아름다운 옥으로 보이는
인생을 살아가는 것을 배워야 한다
비수래가 요란하고
빈 깡통이 소리가 큰 법입니다
소문난 잔치에 먹을 것이 없습니다
세상을 살면서 옥으로 보이려면
잘 익은 벼 이삭이 고개를 숙이듯이
남에게 고개숙이는 것을 생활화하고
내가 손해 보고 양보하는 삶으로 살아야 한다
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