Christ's Second Coming
Acts 1:10-11
And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel;…


I. ITS TIME.

1. Unknown (Matthew 24:36; Mark 13:32).

2. The times of restoration (Acts 3:19).

3. The latter day (Job 19:25).

4. "Such an hour as ye think not" (Matthew 24:44).

5. "After that tribulation," etc. (Mark 13:24-26).

6. A falling away first (2 Thessalonians 2:3).

II. How CHARACTERISED.

1. The times of restoration (Acts 3:19).

2. The day of God (2 Peter 3:12).

3. The last time (1 Peter 1:5).

4. The revelation of Jesus Christ (1 Peter 1:7, 13).

5. Appearing of the glory of our great God and Saviour (Titus 2:13).

6. The day of our Lord Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 1:8).

7. The day of Jesus Christ (Philippians 1:6).

8. The appearing of the chief Shepherd (1 Peter 5:4).

III. ITS MANNER.

1. Suddenly and unexpectedly (Matthew 24:44; Mark 13:36; Luke 12:40).

2. As a thief in the night (1 Thessalonians 5:2; 2 Peter 3:10; Revelation 16:15).

3. As the lightning (Matthew 24:27).

4. As the flood (Matthew 24:37-39).

5. As He ascended (ver. 11).

6. In clouds (Matthew 24:30; Matthew 26:64; Revelation 1:7).

7. With a shout and the voice of the archangel (1 Thessalonians 4:16).

8. With angels (Matthew 16:27; Matthew 25:31; Mark 8:38; 2 Thessalonians 1:7).

9. With His saints (1 Thessalonians 3:13; Jude 1:14).

10. In the glory of His Father (Matthew 16:27).

11. In His own glory (Matthew 25:31; Luke 9:26).

12. In flaming fire (2 Thessalonians 1:8).

13. With power and great glory (Matthew 24:30.)

IV. ITS PURPOSES.

1. TO be glorified in His saints (2 Thessalonians 1:10).

2. To bring to light the hidden things of darkness (1 Corinthians 4:5).

3. To reign (Isaiah 24:23; Daniel 7:14; Revelation 11:15).

4. Gather His elect (Matthew 24:31; 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17).

5. To judge (Matthew 25:31).

6. To reward (Revelation 22:12).

V. DUTIES RELATIVE TO IT.

1. Should consider as at hand (Romans 13:12; Philippians 4:5; 1 Peter 4:7).

2. Be prepared for (Matthew 24:44, 46; Luke 12:37, 38, 40).

3. Should love (2 Timothy 4:8).

4. Look for (Philippians 3:20; Titus 2:13).

5. Wait for (1 Corinthians 1:7; 1 Thessalonians 1:10).

6. Watch for (Matthew 24:42; Mark 13:35-37; Luke 21:36).

7. Be patient unto (2 Thessalonians 3:5; James 5:7, 8).

(S. S. Times.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel;

WEB: While they were looking steadfastly into the sky as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white clothing,




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