The second coming of jesus religious studies center. Of course, they can only come by faith in the groom. The second coming of christ ought to be a subject of absorbing interest to each one of us. The second coming of jesus christ bible baptist church. Triumphal the triumphal entry the second coming of. And indeed, jesus will be a sign for knowledge of the hour, so be not in doubt of it, and follow me. This means jesus does not step foot on the earth at this time. These books may sell many copies, but they mislead their readers. Therefore have no doubt about the hour, but follow ye. We invite the attention of the candid reader to a brief explanation of the entire chapter. It contains prophecies about the last days, and it presents a history that in many ways is similar to our own.
In the introduction of this book, yogananda wrote that the true second coming is the resurrection within you of the infinite christ consciousness. It was prophesied in the bible and the book of mormon that there will be certain signs that will precede his coming for the faithful to watch for. The resurrection of the christ within you english language box by paramahansa yogananda isbn. In many respects the scene which now follows, namely, the second coming of christ, is not only the high point of the book of revelation but in many respects the high point of all history. The second coming of christ by paramahansa yogananda. The resurrection of the christ within you a revelatory commentary on the original teachings of jesus. Prediction books have even been written picking the exact day of jesus return. The plot is that the military had this machine that would help a man become as if he was jesus. Blackstone, a chicago businessman and layman in the church, wrote one of the most popular books on prophecy, simply entitled. The countless millions of marriages that have been restored, and millions of drunkards made sober, and millions of wayward children brought home, all by the life of just one man, jesus, testifies to the coming of jesus christ 2,011 years ago. There are two verses in the qurn that muslims believe indicate the second coming of jesus. The world is presently selfdestructing and the stability of the past is rapidly disappearing. Actually, everyone knows this book because they read it all the time, but they never talk about how it predicted the second.
The second coming sometimes called the second advent or the parousia is a christian belief regarding the future or past return of jesus after his ascension to heaven about two thousand years ago. The second coming is the literal return of jesus christ to earth as king in power and glory to rule for a thousand years revelation 20. But the christian is informed that these changes indicate the coming of the son of goda change from a worse to a better season. The day of the lord was to be a dark day for the wicked, but a day of joy for those who love his appearing isa. His second coming will have an even greater impact as the king of kings and lord of lords returns to earth, intervening in one moment to claim his bride and to judge all of humanity. The signs and warnings of second coming of jesus christ. Second coming of christ bakers evangelical dictionary of. The second coming of the lord jesus prophecy of the lords public descent behold, he comes with clouds. Today we want to talk about the second coming of our lord jesus found in acts chapter 1. Prophecies of jesus second coming have been fulfilled. The second coming of jesus christ is the greatest thing that is to happen in the near future. The idea is based on messianic prophecies and is part of most christian eschatologies views about the nature of jesuss second coming vary among christian. World history is barreling toward the conclusion that. Biblical signs of the second coming of jesus christ.
The old testament prophets did not seem to fully understand this distinction between the two comings of jesus his birth and his second coming as seen in isaiah 7. Endtimes authors of the dispensational stamp tend to be proudly partisan, and misleading besides. Second coming of jesus kindle edition by john, leslie. The second coming of jesus christ the book of the future books. In his first coming, jesus christ came to earth as a baby in a manger in bethlehem, just as prophesied. Every book in the bible, from genesis to revelation, describes a future event so big, and so cataclysmic, that hollywood has. Since that time, believers have looked forward to the second coming of jesus christ. The second coming of jesus christ is the grand theme of the bible. Yogananda takes the reader on a profoundly enriching jo. The second coming of christ by paramhansa yogananda from the original unchanged writings of paramhansa yoganandas interpretations of the sayings of jesus christ.
As soon as someone predicts the day or time of jesus christs second coming, that prediction is wrong. The book also does an amazing job with footnotes documenting scientific facts that must read for anyone on the spiritual path and i put this book above all right with the bhagavad gita. And he is not very happy with the christians who have taken his name. The holy bible centers around jesus christ and can be summed up in three short sentences. One of the most eagerly awaited books in the history of selfrealization fellowship is paramahansa yoganandas revelatory interpretation of the teachings of jesus christ. The second coming of jesus is a cardinal doctrine of scripture, appearing already in the ot. The second coming of jesus christ the second coming of. This gives rise to some standard christopher brookmyre type rants on all that is wrong with the world. Like other christians, latterday saints believe and look forward to the second coming of jesus christ. Blackstone 18411935 would be the first to disclaim credit for any of his achievements. Does the urantia book say anything about the second coming of jesus, and the exact date a. Spurgeon 18341892, the prince of preachers, preached his first sermon at age sixteen.
Gods word assures us of the second coming and commands us to know the signs of the times, to remain watchful, and to. The invitation is to jews and gentiles of the tribulation to come to the marriage feast of christ and his bride, the church. Gods word assures us of the second coming and commands us to know the signs of the times, to remain watchful, and to always be ready for christs return. That must have been some site for the disciples as they stood on the mount of olives to see our lord ascend into heaven before their very eyes. And jesus shall be a sign for the coming of the hour of judgement.
Page 52 now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our lord jesus christ, and by our gathering together unto him, that ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of christ is at hand. Be ye ready be ye ready for his coming is drawing neigh, all eyes shall behold him as he appears in the. I believe that there is one more coming of christ not two, and that at that coming he will not take the church back to heaven but will gather the church to reign on the earth. In his promise, jesus said there are many dwelling places in the fathers house, and that he himselfwho is also the creator of the quick look at the rapture and second coming, dd 9 826 10. The prophet daniel on the final days when jesus comes again many shall be purified, made white, and refined, but the wicked shall do wickedly but daniel was told that the remaining prophecies are sealed until the last days and that the words are closed up and sealed till the time of the end.
Well, everything is still on track, even 2,000 years later. Personal faith in jesus christ is the wedding invitation. Jesus second coming the rise and fall of the antichrist. The doctrine of the second coming of jesus christ is clarified by the book of mormon.
The second coming of christ by charles haddon spurgeon. Presently, public morals are degenerating with each passing day. The verse in perfect harmony with johns is about the second coming of jesus christ that will be seen by all, heard by all, obvious to all, dreaded by most, and welcomed by some. This is anticipated in the judgment upon babylon in chapters 17 and 18 and in the dramatic introduction of the second coming in 19. World history is barreling toward the conclusion that god ordained. As you explore the scriptures with charles spurgeon in this book, you will discover the circumstances that will surround christs second comingwhat will actually happen during jesus reentry to earth, what it means to watch for the lords reappearance, how to prepare yourself for his. The resurrection of the christ within you 2 volume set english language paramahansa yogananda on amazon. They have endured the depths of persecutions and the hell into which the world has descended under the devil incarnate, the hideous tyranny of the antichrist. The second coming of christ is a posthumously published nonfiction book by the indian yogi and guru paramahansa yogananda 18931952.
In this unprecedented masterwork of inspiration, paramahansa yogananda takes the reader on a profoundly enriching journey. I had already become convinced that our lords coming would be before the millennium, having reached that conclusion, having studied the works of the danish theologian, martenson, but it was merely a theological conception until i read. When men see the symptoms which jesus has described, they will recognize that changes are coming as to the nature of which they can only guess. That day will come like a thief in the night 1 thess 5. The resurrection of the christ within you 2 volume set 1st edition by yogananda, paramahansa published by self realization. As for verse 159 of surah alnisa, which the author presents as a clear proof from the quran, i have the following to say. No one seems to know how to fix the problems we have in the world any more. Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the lord our god. This is in contrast to the rapture of the church, which is always presented in scripture as an imminent event. The second coming of jesus christ, often referred to as the rapture, 1 will be the most anticipated and wonderful event for the christians who have gone through the tribulation. And regardless of what the scoffers say, jesus is coming 2 peter 3. Here are several quotes from the ub that speak to your question.
The second coming of jesus christ the second coming of christ. The second coming, however, is a climax of what god is doing with the world to prepare it for christs millennial kingdom. It is a wonderful book which proves by scripture the end time scenario of the rapture of the church and the establishment of the jewish led kingdom of god on earth as heaven and earth come together at the end of revelations. When the savior comes again, he will come in power and glory to claim. That must have been some site for the disciples as they stood on the mount of olives to see our. Waiting for the second coming steadfast in hope christs own glory epiphany expectations the second coming christ appearing hope, of the saints eternal perspective jesus christ, savior christ as an object of hope hope, as confidence imminence second coming of christ, names of. Paramahansa yoganandas the second coming of christ is one of the most important analyses of jesus teachings that exists many interpretations of jesus words divide peoples, cultures, and nations. This is a movie that explains and shows events that lead up to jesus coming as well as the coming itself. This is a pre1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Believe it or not i was sent an original hard cover book, signed by w. Have you ever tried to imagine what christs return will be like. Yogananda and jesus the second coming of christ home. The idea is based on messianic prophecies and is part of most christian eschatologies. They had in mind the end of the age of mans rule the greek word translated world is aion, meaning age and the commencement of a different age ruled by jesus christ as king, a reign identified elsewhere in.
The signs of the times of the second coming of jesus christ. The second coming of christ is preceded by a number of worldshaking events that must occur before christ can return. However, a full understanding of the second advent would only follow christs first advent. And there is none of the people of the book but must believe in him before is death. T psa 16 showed that king david the author of the psalm foresaw this event and it was the centre of his hope. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. On several occasions jesus had made statements which led his hearers to infer that, while he intended presently to leave this world, he would most certainly return to consummate the work of the heavenly kingdom. The alarm bell of the last days the second coming of the lord jesus wise virgins welcome the lords return the alarm bell of the last days the second coming of the lord jesus wise virgins welcome the lords return the alarm bell of the last days. Jesus fulfilled many of the prophecies of the messiah during his birth, life.
Over 1 million copies have been printed since the book was first published, and it has been translated into at least 47. Forty days after his resurrection, jesus and his apostles were gathered together on the mount of olives. The second coming of christ is plagued by many false teachings. Those who believe in the second coming of jesus sws may interpret the narrative as the author does but i do not find it referring to the future event for the holy prophet sws is also reported to have observed other prophets as well which, of course, are not believed to be alive and are to return to earth again. So also the risen lord tells the church at sardis to wake up lest he come to them like a thief rev 3. In fact, one verse out of every eleven verses in the new testament talks about this climatic event.
Some general and special events associated with the second coming of jesus. He has been sent back to earth by god, who is unhappy that the messgae be nice has been lost. Did you know there is a secret book that predicts jesus second coming. A lay devotee page of quotes on jesus the christ in the teachings of paramahansa yogananda and his organization srfyss. During his ministry, jesus preached the good news of the kingdom of god matt 4. For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry hebrews 10. The second coming, however, is a climax of what god is doing with the world to prepare it for christs millennial. Clearly then, since the dead have not yet been raised, the second coming obviously did not occur in a. Yogananda does an amazing job showing the true meaning of the words of jesus without the twist that some churches or systems may use when presenting the gospels. Be ye ready be ye ready for his coming is drawing neigh. The second coming refers to jesus return to earth itself, conquering satan revelation 16. This man came into america and started performing miracles. Jesus is physically coming back to this earth again. This book deals with the facts about the second coming of lord jesus christ and intriguing questions about rapture, the restrainer, antichrist, the two witnesses, armageddon battle, new jerusalem, israel and the church, which are two distinct entities, and various temples described in the bible.
Sep 12, 20 believe it or not i was sent an original hard cover book, signed by w. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Therefore the claim that the narratives regarding the second coming of jesus sws reach tawatur needs to be substantiated. Evangelist dwight moody said that the event was spoken of 2500 times in scripture. David jeremiah, various biblical scholars have identified hundreds of biblical passages that refer to the second coming of jesus in one way or another. Death will have been destroyed, and the lords enemies will have been abolished 1 cor.