1. Evidence that Christs return is near Burton July 15th
2012
2. Our presentation[Reading: Luke 21:7-28] A latter day miracle
Other signs of Christs coming: in religion in society in the world
political situation What should we do? Christs Return 2
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4. AD 70 the destruction ofJerusalem Christs Return 4
5. Detail from the triumphalarch of Titus Christs Return 5
6. The fate of Jerusalem and the JewsIn 63 BCE, Judaea became a
protectorate ofRome. The Jews revolted in 70, but weredefeated in
73. The Romans then destroyedthe Second Temple and most of
Jerusalem, andannexed Judaea as a Roman province. In 132 theJews
rebelled against Hadrian. In 135, Hadriansarmy defeated the Jewish
armies and Jewishindependence was lost. Jerusalem was turnedinto a
pagan city called Aelia Capitolina and theJews were forbidden to
live there, and Hadrianchanged the countrys name from Judea to
SyriaPalestina. Source: Wikipedia Christs Return 6
7. The Jews are scattered Christs Return 7
8. Gods promise to the JewsFor I am with thee, saith the Lord
,to save thee: though I make a fullend of all nations whither I
havescattered thee, yet will I not make afull end of thee: but I
will correctthee in measure, and will not leavethee altogether
unpunished. Jeremiah 30:11 Christs Return 8
9. Israel to be regathered Therefore say, Thus saith the Lord
God ;Although I have cast them [Israel] far offamong the heathen,
and although I havescattered them among the countries, yet willI be
to them as a little sanctuary in thecountries where they shall
come.Therefore say, Thus saith the Lord God ; Iwill even gather you
from the people, andassemble you out of the countries where yehave
been scattered, and I will give you theland of Israel. Ezekiel
11:16-17 Christs Return 9
10. State of Israel 1948 Christs Return 10
11. Jerusalem one again 1967 Christs Return 11
12. Christs return at handAnd they shall fall by the edge of
the sword, andshall be led away captive into all nations:
andJerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles,until the times
of the Gentiles be fulfilled. Andthere shall be signs in the sun,
and in the moon,and in the stars; and upon the earth distress
ofnations, with perplexity; the sea and the wavesroaring; Mens
hearts failing them for fear, andfor looking after those things
which are comingon the earth: for the powers of heaven shall
beshaken. And then shall they see the Son of mancoming in a cloud
with power and great glory. Luke 21:24-27 Christs Return 12
13. Religious signsThis know also, that in the last days
periloustimes shall come. For men shall be lovers oftheir own
selves, covetous, boasters, proud,blasphemers, disobedient to
parents,unthankful, unholy, Without natural
affection,trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent,fierce,
despisers of those that are good,Traitors, heady, highminded,
lovers ofpleasures more than lovers of God; Having aform of
godliness, but denying the powerthereof: from such turn away. 2
Timothy 3:1-5 Christs Return 13
14. Denying Christs returnKnowing this first, that there
shallcome in the last days scoffers,walking after their own lusts,
Andsaying, Where is the promise of hiscoming? for since the fathers
fellasleep, all things continue as theywere from the beginning of
thecreation. 2 Peter 3:3-4 Christs Return 14
15. Signs in societyThis know also, that in the last days
periloustimes shall come. For men shall be lovers oftheir own
selves, covetous, boasters, proud,blasphemers, disobedient to
parents,unthankful, unholy, Without natural
affection,trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent,fierce,
despisers of those that are good,Traitors, heady, highminded,
lovers ofpleasures more than lovers of God; Having aform of
godliness, but denying the powerthereof: from such turn away. 2
Timothy 3:1-5 Christs Return 15
16. Signs in world politics The alignment of the nations The
breakdown of the worlds economic model The corruption amongst those
in positions of power The increasing unrest amongst ordinary people
across the world Christs Return 16
17. The sea and the wavesand upon the earth distress ofnations,
with perplexity; the sea and thewaves roaring; Mens hearts
failingthem for fear, and for looking afterthose things which are
coming on theearth: for the powers of heaven shall beshaken. Luke
21:25-26But the wicked are like the troubledsea, when it cannot
rest, whose waterscast up mire and dirt. Isaiah 57:20 Christs
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18. What should we do? Study Gods word Wherefore the rather,
brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure:
for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall: For so an entrance
shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting
kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 1:10-11
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