1. THE SECOND COMING OF JESUS CHRIST

2. Isaiah 1:18 Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.

3. Will Jesus return to this earth the second time? Can we be positive?

4. Hebrews 9:28 So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.

5. John 14:3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.

6. In what manner will Jesus return the second time?

7. Act 1:9 And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight. Act 1:10 And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel;

8. Act 1:11 Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.

9. Will the second coming of Christ be visible to all men or only to a select group?

10. Revelations 1:7 Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.

11. What is the purpose of Jesus' second coming to this earth?

12. Revelation 22:12 And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.

13. John 14:3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.

14. What will happen to the righteous people when Jesus comes the second time?

15. 1Thessolonians 4:16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:

16. 1Thessolonians 4:17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.

17. 1Corinthians 15:53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.

18. 1Corinthians 15:54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.

19. 1Corinthians 15:55 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?

20. Philippians 3:20 For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ:

21. Philippians 3:21 Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.

22. How will Christ's second coming affect the earth itself?

23. Revelations 16:18 And there were voices, and thunders, and lightnings; and there was a great earthquake, such as was not since men were upon the earth, so mighty an earthquake, and so great.

24. Revelations 16:20 And every island fled away, and the mountains were not found.

25. How may we know when we have reached the very last days of earth's history? Does the Bible clearly describe the world and its people in the last generation?

26. Luke 21:9 But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by. Luke 21:10 Then said he unto them, Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom:

27. Luke 21:25 And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; Luke 21:26 Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. Y2K? 2012- The Movie? GLOBAL WARMING!!!!

28. Dan 12:4 ... many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased.

29. 2Ti 3:1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2Ti 3:2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 2Ti 3:3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, 2Ti 3:4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; 2Ti 3:5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.

30. Luke 21:11 And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven.

31. Mat 24:11 And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. SHEMBE THE LIGHT OF THE UNIVERSE

32. . Mat 24:14 And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come Mat 24:34 Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled.

33. 1Thessolonians 4:16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:

34. 1Thessolonians 4:17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.

35. What happens after the rapture (2nd coming of Jesus)?

36. Revelations 20:4 And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.

37. Rev 20:5 But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection. Rev 20:6 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.

38. What other momentous events take place when the 1,000 years begin?

39. Revelation 16:20 And every island fled away, and the mountains were not found. Rev 16:21 And there fell upon men a great hail out of heaven, every stone about the weight of a talent: and men blasphemed God because of the plague of the hail; for the plague thereof was exceeding great.

40. Rev 20:5 But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection.

41. REVIEW THE EVENTS OCCURRING AT THE BIGINING OF THE 1000 YEARS.1. Devastating earthquake and hailstorm (Revelation 16:18-21; Revelation 6:14-17). 2. Second coming of Jesus for His saints (Matthew 24:30, 31). 3. Righteous dead raised to life (1 Thessalonians 4:16, 17). 4. Righteous given immortality (1 Corinthians 15:51-55). 5. Righteous given bodies like Jesus (1 John 3:2; Philippians 3:21). 6. All righteous caught up into the clouds (1 Thessalonians 4:16, 17). 7. Living wicked slain by the breath of the Lord's mouth (Isaiah 11:4). 8. Wicked in graves remain dead until the end of the 1,000 years (Revelation 20:5). 9. Jesus takes righteous to heaven (John 13:33, 36; 14:1-3). 10. Satan bound (Revelation 20:1-3).

42. Revelation 20:4 says there will be a judgment in heaven during the 1,000 years. What for? Who will participate?

43. Rev 20:4 And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.

44. 1Corinthians 6:2 Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters? 1Corinthians 6:3 Know ye not that we shall judge angels? how much more things that pertain to this life?

45. REVIEW THE EVENTS AND CONDITIONS DURING THE 1000 YEAR PERIOD1. Earth in battered condition from huge hailstones and devastating earthquake (Revelation 16:18-21; 6:14-17). 2. Earth in total blackout/bottomless pit (Jeremiah 4:23, 28). 3. Satan and his angels forced to stay on the earth/bound (Revelation 20:1-3). 4. Righteous in heaven participating in the judgment (Revelation 20:4). 5. Wicked are all dead (Jeremiah 4:25; Isaiah 11:4).

46. What happens at the close of the 1000 years?

47. Rev 21:1 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.

48. Rev 21:2 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. Rev 21:3 And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God.

49. What will happen to the wicked dead at this time? How will this affect Satan?

50. Rev 20:5 But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection. Rev 20:6 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.

51. Rev 20:7 And when the thousand years are expired, Satan shall be loosed out of his prison, Rev 20:8 And shall go out to deceive the nations which are in the four quarters of the earth, Gog and Magog, to gather them together to battle: the number of whom is as the sand of the sea.

52. What will interrupt Satan's plan to capture or destroy the city?

53. Rev 20:9 And they went up on the breadth of the earth, and compassed the camp of the saints about, and the beloved city: and fire came down from God out of heaven, and devoured them. Rev 20:10 And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever.

54. When the wicked are burned up and the fire goes out, what glorious, thrilling event will take place next?

55. Isaiah 65:17 For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind.

56. Rev 21:3 And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God.

57. Rev 21:4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

58. In Conclusion.

59. Revelations 22:12 And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.

60. Rev 22:14 Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.

61. Isaiah 1:18 Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.

62. AMEN!