Until when there will be conflicts and discord in the family, between parents and children, husbands and wives?
For how long will we live under the fear of separation, illnesses, and death?
As we contemplate the terrible world in which we live, we must remember that it wasn’t always like this...
Why did these things change? According to the Bible, a being called Lucifer rebelled against God and he was cast out of heaven.
The story of sin and suffering in this world started when at the Garden of Eden, our first parents were deceived by the serpent and they violated God’s law. Every human being is born in sin, and all of us are sinners condemned to die. Fortunately, our Creator had a plan to put an end to our suffering, by offering to everyone eternal life through Jesus Christ our Savior.
1. What promise did Christ make concerning His coming? (John 14:3)
"And if I go and make ready a place for you, I will come again and take you to be with me, so that where I am you may be too."
2. When Jesus went to heaven, what did the angels affirm? (Acts 1:9-11)
Now when He had spoken these things, while they watched, He was taken up, and a cloud received Him out of their sight. And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as He went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel, who also said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will so come in like manner as you saw Him go into heaven.”
3. When Christ returns, how many shall see Him? (Revelation 1:7)
Behold, He is coming with clouds, and every eye will see Him, even they who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. Even so, Amen.
4. When is the exact day of His coming? (Matthew 24:36, 42)
But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only. Watch therefore, for you do not know what hour your Lord is coming.
5. What is the purpose of Christ’s second coming? (Revelation 22:12)
And behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to every one according to his work.
6. What great separation will then take place? (Matthew 25:31-34, 41)
When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the holy angels with Him, then He will sit on the throne of His glory. All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate them one from another, as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats. And He will set the sheep on His right hand, but the goats on the left. Then the King will say to those on His right hand, ‘Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: “Then He will also say to those on the left hand, ‘Depart from Me, you cursed, into the everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels.
Jesus promised us that when He returns a new world will take place, where no more suffering will exist. Do you want to be in that place?
Credits:
Created by Jeff Kern based on Gerson Santos, Pillars of Faith (c) 2010. With images by chokchaipoo - "Lonely teddy bear in the burnt forest.Global warming/Ecology concept background." • Andrii - "An addict experiencing a crisis of dependence after prolonged use of drugs and alcohol. Stop dope. Addiction concept." • Nailotl - "Forest river stones landscape,beautiful panoramic view of the river in Bridge of God and Waterfalls of Tamasopo san luis potosi mexico" • Heiner Weiss - "rosette nebula in the deep sky at night" • Sviatoslav Kovtun - "Woman hand raised and grab fresh red apple from tree. Rural and health concept."