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Q & A
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Will Christ ReturnSoon?
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Introduction• Many views on this issue…
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Introduction
• Matthew 24:1-41
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• Three-Part Question
– When will this [destruction of the temple] happen?
–What will be the sign of Your coming?
–What will be the sign of the end of the age?
Disciples’ TRICKY Question
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• Attempts to DECEIVE the Elect (24:5, 11, 23-24)
• WARS & Rumors of Wars (24:6)
• Famines & EARTHQUAKES (24:7)
Jesus’ Answer:SIGNS of His COMING
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• So Far These Are Only BIRTH PAINS (24:8)
• Severe PERSECUTION & Martyrdom (24:9)
• INCREASED Wickedness & Lack of Love (24:12)
Jesus’ Answer:SIGNS of His COMING
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• GOSPEL Preached to the WHOLE World (24:14)
Jesus’ Answer:SIGNS of His COMING
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• GOSPEL Preached to the WHOLE World (24:14)
• Abomination in HOLY PLACE (24:15; Daniel 9:27, 12:11)
Jesus’ Answer:SIGNS of His COMING
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• We Need a Holy Place…
• There Must Be a New Temple!
• Current Events Moving toward This!
The Implications of This Sign
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The Implications of This Sign
• Temple Institute Dedicated to Rebuilding
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The Implications of This Sign
• Temple Institute Dedicated to Rebuilding
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• GOSPEL Preached to the WHOLE World (24:14)
• Abomination in HOLY PLACE (24:15; Daniel 9:27, 12:11)
• TIME of Great Distress – TRIBULATION (24:21)
Jesus’ Answer:SIGNS of His COMING
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• Supernatural ASTRONOMICAL Events (24:29)
• Rising Up of ANTI-CHRIST (2 Thessalonians 2:1-4)
Jesus’ Answer:SIGNS of His COMING
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• VISIBLE Return of Christ (24:30; Zech. 12:10)
• DIVINE Global GATHERING of the Elect (24:31)
Jesus’ Answer:SIGNS of His COMING
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• Not REVEALED! (24:5, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-2)
• Catch Most by SURPRISE (24:37-41; 1 Thess. 5:1-3)
• Believers Should Be ALERT & Not Caught Off Guard (24:42-44; 1 Thess. 5:4)
Can We Know the TIME of His Return?
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Conclusion
• Next Week: If “Soon”, Why Hasn’t Christ Returned Yet? How Will the World End?
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Conclusion
• Live Like Children of the Light
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