"But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you; and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth" (Acts 1:8). "Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost" (Acts 2:38). "Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved" (Acts 4:12) "As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed" (Galatians 1:9). "And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone" (Ephesians 2:20). "As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine" (I Timothy 1:3). "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness" (II Timothy 3:16). |
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(Luke 24:46-49).Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the
dead the third day; and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his
name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. And ye are witnesses of these things. And,
behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until
ye be endued with power from on high".
(Acts 1:8)"But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you; and ye
shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto
the uttermost part of the earth".
(Acts 2:38)"Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the
name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy
Ghost".
(Acts 4:12)"Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under
heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved"
(Galatians 1:9)"As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel
unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed".
(Ephesians 2:20)"And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus
Christ himself being the chief corner stone".
(I Timothy 1:3)"As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia,
that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine".
(II Timothy 3:16)"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine,
for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness" .
Foreword
This booklet is being printed and distributed with a sincere prayer that it may strengthen and
establish the believer and that it may enlighten the thousands of perplexed and bewildered souls who
are earnestly seeking, amid the maze of men's traditions to find the true doctrine of our Lord Jesus
Christ.
With sincerity we pray that God will grant the reader grace to accept the truth as it is in Christ Jesus.
We certainly do not want to miss heaven. Let us therefore heed the prophet's words: "Stand ye in
the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall
find rest for your souls" (Jeremiah 6:16).
dead the third day; and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his
name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. And ye are witnesses of these things. And,
behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until
ye be endued with power from on high".
(Acts 1:8)"But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you; and ye
shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto
the uttermost part of the earth".
(Acts 2:38)"Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the
name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy
Ghost".
(Acts 4:12)"Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under
heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved"
(Galatians 1:9)"As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel
unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed".
(Ephesians 2:20)"And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus
Christ himself being the chief corner stone".
(I Timothy 1:3)"As I besought thee to abide still at Ephesus, when I went into Macedonia,
that thou mightest charge some that they teach no other doctrine".
(II Timothy 3:16)"All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine,
for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness" .
Foreword
This booklet is being printed and distributed with a sincere prayer that it may strengthen and
establish the believer and that it may enlighten the thousands of perplexed and bewildered souls who
are earnestly seeking, amid the maze of men's traditions to find the true doctrine of our Lord Jesus
Christ.
With sincerity we pray that God will grant the reader grace to accept the truth as it is in Christ Jesus.
We certainly do not want to miss heaven. Let us therefore heed the prophet's words: "Stand ye in
the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall
find rest for your souls" (Jeremiah 6:16).
The Apostle's Doctrine is the doctrine which was taught to the Apostles by Jesus in the
Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, & John). It was practiced by the Apostles in the book of Acts
and was taught to all believers. The Apostle's Doctrine was emphasized in the rest of the New
Testament.
"And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, in the
breaking of bread, and in prayers" (Acts 2:42).
Jesus gave Peter the keys to the kingdom. On the day of Pentecost Peter opened the door of
salvation to all mankind when he preached the gospel that still has the power to save today.
Then Peter said unto them, repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name Of Jesus
Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost." (Acts 2:38)
Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, & John). It was practiced by the Apostles in the book of Acts
and was taught to all believers. The Apostle's Doctrine was emphasized in the rest of the New
Testament.
"And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, in the
breaking of bread, and in prayers" (Acts 2:42).
Jesus gave Peter the keys to the kingdom. On the day of Pentecost Peter opened the door of
salvation to all mankind when he preached the gospel that still has the power to save today.
Then Peter said unto them, repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name Of Jesus
Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost." (Acts 2:38)
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The Bible
The Bible is the inspired Word of God, giving a true history of the creation of heaven,
earth, and humanity and containing a correct prophecy of the ages to come regarding
heaven, earth, and the destiny of humanity. Moreover, there is no salvation outside of what
is taught in its pages.
The Bible is the inspired Word of God, giving a true history of the creation of heaven,
earth, and humanity and containing a correct prophecy of the ages to come regarding
heaven, earth, and the destiny of humanity. Moreover, there is no salvation outside of what
is taught in its pages.
God
There is only one God (Deuteronomy 6:4). He is the creator of heaven and earth, and of all
living beings. He has revealed Himself to humanity as the Father (Creator), in the son
(Savior), and as the Holy Ghost (indwelling Spirit).
There is only one God (Deuteronomy 6:4). He is the creator of heaven and earth, and of all
living beings. He has revealed Himself to humanity as the Father (Creator), in the son
(Savior), and as the Holy Ghost (indwelling Spirit).
Father
God is a Spirit (John 4:24). He is the Eternal One, the Creator of all things, and the Father
of all humanity by creation. He is the First and the Last, and beside Him there is no God
(Isaiah 44:6).
There was no God formed before Him; neither shall be there any after Him (Isaiah 43:10).
God is a Spirit (John 4:24). He is the Eternal One, the Creator of all things, and the Father
of all humanity by creation. He is the First and the Last, and beside Him there is no God
(Isaiah 44:6).
There was no God formed before Him; neither shall be there any after Him (Isaiah 43:10).
Son
Jesus is the Son of God according to the flesh (Romans 1:3) and the very God Himself
according to the Spirit (Matthew 1:23). Jesus is the Christ (Matthew 16:16); the creator of
all things (Colossians 1:16-17); God with us (Matthew 1:23); God made flesh (John
1:1-14); God manifested in the flesh (I Timothy 3:16);He which was, which is, and which is
to come, the Almighty (Revelation 1:8);the mighty God, everlasting Father, and Prince of
peace (Isaiah 9:6).
Jesus Himself testified of His identity as God when He said, "He that hath seen me hath
seen the Father" (John 14:7-11) and "I and my Father are one" (John 10:30).
It took shedding of blood for the remission of the sins of the world (Hebrews 9:22), but God
the Father was a Spirit and had no blood to shed. Thus He prepared a body of flesh and
blood (Hebrews 10:5)and came to earth as a man in order to save us, for in Isaiah 43:11
He said, "Beside me there is no Saviour." When He came in flesh the angels sang, "For
unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord" (Luke 2:11).
Jesus is the Son of God according to the flesh (Romans 1:3) and the very God Himself
according to the Spirit (Matthew 1:23). Jesus is the Christ (Matthew 16:16); the creator of
all things (Colossians 1:16-17); God with us (Matthew 1:23); God made flesh (John
1:1-14); God manifested in the flesh (I Timothy 3:16);He which was, which is, and which is
to come, the Almighty (Revelation 1:8);the mighty God, everlasting Father, and Prince of
peace (Isaiah 9:6).
Jesus Himself testified of His identity as God when He said, "He that hath seen me hath
seen the Father" (John 14:7-11) and "I and my Father are one" (John 10:30).
It took shedding of blood for the remission of the sins of the world (Hebrews 9:22), but God
the Father was a Spirit and had no blood to shed. Thus He prepared a body of flesh and
blood (Hebrews 10:5)and came to earth as a man in order to save us, for in Isaiah 43:11
He said, "Beside me there is no Saviour." When He came in flesh the angels sang, "For
unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord" (Luke 2:11).
Holy Ghost
The Holy Ghost is not a third person in the Godhead, but rather the Spirit of God (the
Creator), the Spirit of the resurrected Christ. The Holy Ghost comes to dwell in the hearts
and lives of everyone who believes and obeys the gospel, as the comforter, Sustainer, and
keeper (John 14:16-26; Romans 8:9-11).
The Holy Ghost is not a third person in the Godhead, but rather the Spirit of God (the
Creator), the Spirit of the resurrected Christ. The Holy Ghost comes to dwell in the hearts
and lives of everyone who believes and obeys the gospel, as the comforter, Sustainer, and
keeper (John 14:16-26; Romans 8:9-11).
Sin
Sin is the transgression of the law, or commandments of God (I John 3:4). The guilt of sin
has fallen upon all humanity from Adam until now (Romans 3:23). The wages of sin is
eternal death (Romans 6:23; Revelation 20:14) to all those who refuse to accept salvation
as set forth in the Word of God.
Sin is the transgression of the law, or commandments of God (I John 3:4). The guilt of sin
has fallen upon all humanity from Adam until now (Romans 3:23). The wages of sin is
eternal death (Romans 6:23; Revelation 20:14) to all those who refuse to accept salvation
as set forth in the Word of God.
Salvation
Salvation consists of deliverance from all sin and unrighteousness through the blood of
Jesus Christ. The New Testament experience of salvation consists of repentance from sin,
water baptism in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and the
baptism of the Holy Ghost, after which the Christian is to live a godly life (Acts 2:36-41).
Salvation consists of deliverance from all sin and unrighteousness through the blood of
Jesus Christ. The New Testament experience of salvation consists of repentance from sin,
water baptism in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and the
baptism of the Holy Ghost, after which the Christian is to live a godly life (Acts 2:36-41).
Water Baptism
Water baptism is an essential part of New Testament salvation and not merely a symbolic
ritual. It is part of entering into the kingdom of God (God's church, the bride of Christ), and
therefore, it is not merely a part of local church membership. (See John 3:5; Galatians 3:27).
Water baptism is an essential part of New Testament salvation and not merely a symbolic
ritual. It is part of entering into the kingdom of God (God's church, the bride of Christ), and
therefore, it is not merely a part of local church membership. (See John 3:5; Galatians 3:27).
Mode of Baptism
Water baptism is to be administered only by immersion. Paul said, "We are buried with him
[Jesus Christ] by baptism (Romans 6:4; see Colossians 2:12), Jesus came up "out of the
water" (Mark 1:10), and Philip and the eunuch went down "into the water" and came up "out
of the water" (Acts 8:38-39).
Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection are applied to our lives when we experience New
Testament salvation: "Repent [death to sin], and be baptized [burial] every one of you in the
name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy
Ghost [resurrection]." (See Acts 2:38; Romans 6:1-7; 8:2).
Sprinkling, pouring, or infant baptism of any kind cannot be substantiated by the Word of
God, but are only human traditions.
Water baptism is to be administered only by immersion. Paul said, "We are buried with him
[Jesus Christ] by baptism (Romans 6:4; see Colossians 2:12), Jesus came up "out of the
water" (Mark 1:10), and Philip and the eunuch went down "into the water" and came up "out
of the water" (Acts 8:38-39).
Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection are applied to our lives when we experience New
Testament salvation: "Repent [death to sin], and be baptized [burial] every one of you in the
name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy
Ghost [resurrection]." (See Acts 2:38; Romans 6:1-7; 8:2).
Sprinkling, pouring, or infant baptism of any kind cannot be substantiated by the Word of
God, but are only human traditions.
Formula for Baptism
The name in which baptism is administered is vitally important, and this name is Jesus.
Jesus' last command to His disciples was, "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing
them in the name of the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost" (Matthew 28:19). We
should notice that He said name (singular) not names. As previously explained, Father,
Son, and Holy Ghost are not names of separate persons, but titles of positions held by
God. An angelic announcement revealed God's saving name in the New Testament: "She
shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people
from their sins" (Matthew 1:21).
The apostles understood that Jesus was the name to use at baptism, and from the day that
the church of God was established (the Day of Pentecost) until the end of their ministry,
they baptized all nations (Jews--Acts 8:16; Gentiles--Acts 19:5) in the name of the Lord
Jesus Christ.
In fact, Jesus is the only name given for our salvation. "Neither is there salvation in any
other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be
saved" (Acts 4:12).
The name in which baptism is administered is vitally important, and this name is Jesus.
Jesus' last command to His disciples was, "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing
them in the name of the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost" (Matthew 28:19). We
should notice that He said name (singular) not names. As previously explained, Father,
Son, and Holy Ghost are not names of separate persons, but titles of positions held by
God. An angelic announcement revealed God's saving name in the New Testament: "She
shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people
from their sins" (Matthew 1:21).
The apostles understood that Jesus was the name to use at baptism, and from the day that
the church of God was established (the Day of Pentecost) until the end of their ministry,
they baptized all nations (Jews--Acts 8:16; Gentiles--Acts 19:5) in the name of the Lord
Jesus Christ.
In fact, Jesus is the only name given for our salvation. "Neither is there salvation in any
other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be
saved" (Acts 4:12).
Baptism of the Holy Ghost
The baptism of the Holy Ghost is the birth of the Spirit (John 3:5). This spiritual baptism is
necessary to put someone into the kingdom of God (God's church, the bride of Christ) and
is evidenced by speaking in other tongues (other languages) as the Spirit of God give
utterance.
It was prophesied by Joel (Joel 2:28-29) and Isaiah (Isaiah 28:11), foretold by John the
Baptist (Matthew 3:11), purchased by the blood of Jesus, and promised by Him to His
disciples (John 14:26; 15:16). The Holy Ghost was first poured out on the Day of Pentecost
upon the Jews (Acts 2:1-4), then upon the Samaritans (Acts 8:17), and later upon the
Gentiles (Acts 10:44-46; 19:6). "The promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all
that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call" (Acts 2:39).
The baptism of the Holy Ghost is the birth of the Spirit (John 3:5). This spiritual baptism is
necessary to put someone into the kingdom of God (God's church, the bride of Christ) and
is evidenced by speaking in other tongues (other languages) as the Spirit of God give
utterance.
It was prophesied by Joel (Joel 2:28-29) and Isaiah (Isaiah 28:11), foretold by John the
Baptist (Matthew 3:11), purchased by the blood of Jesus, and promised by Him to His
disciples (John 14:26; 15:16). The Holy Ghost was first poured out on the Day of Pentecost
upon the Jews (Acts 2:1-4), then upon the Samaritans (Acts 8:17), and later upon the
Gentiles (Acts 10:44-46; 19:6). "The promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all
that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call" (Acts 2:39).
Tongues
Speaking in other tongues as the Spirit of God gives utterance is the manifestation God
has given as the definite, indisputable, supernatural witness or sign of the baptism of the
Holy Ghost (Acts 2:4; 10:46; 19:6).
It was prophesied by the prophet Isaiah as the rest and the refreshing (Isaiah 28:11-12),
foretold by Jesus as a sign that would follow believers of the gospel (Mark 16:17), and
experienced by Jews and Gentiles alike.
The gift of "divers kinds of tongues," mentioned by Paul in I Corinthians 12:1-12 and
concerning which he gave regulations in I Corinthians 14:1-40, is given by both for
self-edification (I Corinthians 14:4) and for the edification of the church (I Corinthians
14:27-28).
In church meetings the gift of tongues is used to give a public message, and it is to be
interpreted. Since this gift can be misused in public, it needs proper regulation (I
Corinthians 14:23-28). Not all believers exercise the gift of tongues, which is different in
function from tongues given by God as the initial witness of the baptism of the Holy Ghost.
Paul said, "Forbid not to speak with tongues" (I Corinthians 14:39) and "I thank my God, I
speak with tongues more than ye all" (I Corinthians 14:8). Who dares to teach or preach to
the contrary?
Speaking in tongues means speaking miraculously in a language unknown to the speaker,
as the Spirit gives utterance. Tongues can be classified in two ways, according to function:
(1)speaking in other tongues as the initial evidence of the baptism of the Holy Ghost and
(2)the gift of tongues as mentioned in I Corinthians.
Speaking in other tongues as the Spirit of God gives utterance is the manifestation God
has given as the definite, indisputable, supernatural witness or sign of the baptism of the
Holy Ghost (Acts 2:4; 10:46; 19:6).
It was prophesied by the prophet Isaiah as the rest and the refreshing (Isaiah 28:11-12),
foretold by Jesus as a sign that would follow believers of the gospel (Mark 16:17), and
experienced by Jews and Gentiles alike.
The gift of "divers kinds of tongues," mentioned by Paul in I Corinthians 12:1-12 and
concerning which he gave regulations in I Corinthians 14:1-40, is given by both for
self-edification (I Corinthians 14:4) and for the edification of the church (I Corinthians
14:27-28).
In church meetings the gift of tongues is used to give a public message, and it is to be
interpreted. Since this gift can be misused in public, it needs proper regulation (I
Corinthians 14:23-28). Not all believers exercise the gift of tongues, which is different in
function from tongues given by God as the initial witness of the baptism of the Holy Ghost.
Paul said, "Forbid not to speak with tongues" (I Corinthians 14:39) and "I thank my God, I
speak with tongues more than ye all" (I Corinthians 14:8). Who dares to teach or preach to
the contrary?
Speaking in tongues means speaking miraculously in a language unknown to the speaker,
as the Spirit gives utterance. Tongues can be classified in two ways, according to function:
(1)speaking in other tongues as the initial evidence of the baptism of the Holy Ghost and
(2)the gift of tongues as mentioned in I Corinthians.
Holiness
After we are saved from sin, we are commanded, "Go, and sin no more" (John 8:11).
We are commanded to live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world (Titus 2:12)
and warned that without holiness no one shall see the Lord (Hebrews 12:14).
We must present ourselves as holy unto God (Romans 12:1), cleanse ourselves from all
filthiness of the flesh and spirit (II Corinthians 7:1), and separate ourselves from all
worldliness (James 4:4).
If the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear? (I Peter
4:18).
No one can live a holy life by his own power, but only through the Holy Spirit. "Ye shall
receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you" (Acts 1:8).
After we are saved from sin, we are commanded, "Go, and sin no more" (John 8:11).
We are commanded to live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world (Titus 2:12)
and warned that without holiness no one shall see the Lord (Hebrews 12:14).
We must present ourselves as holy unto God (Romans 12:1), cleanse ourselves from all
filthiness of the flesh and spirit (II Corinthians 7:1), and separate ourselves from all
worldliness (James 4:4).
If the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear? (I Peter
4:18).
No one can live a holy life by his own power, but only through the Holy Spirit. "Ye shall
receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you" (Acts 1:8).
Divine Healing
God has made Himself known through the ages by miraculous healings and has made
special provisions in the age of grace to heal all who will come to Him in faith and
obedience. Divine healing was purchased for us by the blood of Jesus Christ, especially by
His stripes (Isaiah 53:5; Matthew 8:16-17; I Peter 2:24).
Jesus went everywhere healing those who were sick (Matthew 4:23-24), and He
commanded His disciples to do the same (Matthew 10:8). He said concerning those who
believe the gospel, "They shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover" (Mark 16:18).
Mighty healings and miracles followed the disciples wherever the gospel was preached.
There is no sickness or disease too hard for God. Any of us, our children, or our friends
can be healed by the power of God.
"Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over
him , anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord shall raise him up: and if he have
committed sins they shall be forgiven him. Confess your faults one to another, and pray
one for another, that ye may be healed" (James 5:14-16).
God has made Himself known through the ages by miraculous healings and has made
special provisions in the age of grace to heal all who will come to Him in faith and
obedience. Divine healing was purchased for us by the blood of Jesus Christ, especially by
His stripes (Isaiah 53:5; Matthew 8:16-17; I Peter 2:24).
Jesus went everywhere healing those who were sick (Matthew 4:23-24), and He
commanded His disciples to do the same (Matthew 10:8). He said concerning those who
believe the gospel, "They shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover" (Mark 16:18).
Mighty healings and miracles followed the disciples wherever the gospel was preached.
There is no sickness or disease too hard for God. Any of us, our children, or our friends
can be healed by the power of God.
"Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over
him , anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord shall raise him up: and if he have
committed sins they shall be forgiven him. Confess your faults one to another, and pray
one for another, that ye may be healed" (James 5:14-16).
Second Coming of Christ
Jesus Christ is coming back to earth in bodily form, just as He went away (Acts 1:11). He
will catch away a holy people (His bride, His church) who have accepted redemption
through His blood, by birth of water and of the Spirit, and who are found faithful when He
comes.
"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: 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" (I Thessalonians 4:16-17).
"One shall be taken and the other left" (Luke 17:36). Will we be ready?
The signs of His coming are everywhere. The days of peril are here indeed, with forms of
godliness void of the power of God; society and politics corrupted; and people's hearts
filled with pride, blasphemies, unholiness, love of evil, and love of pleasures (II Timothy
3:1-13). These things, together with multitudes running to and fro, the increase of
knowledge (Daniel 12:4), the persecution of the Jews and their return to Palestine (Luke
21:24), and scores of other things are starting signs that Jesus' coming is drawing near.
Wars, rumors of wars, famines, earthquakes, storms, floods, distress of nations, perplexity,
and people's hearts failing them for fear are sounding the solemn alarm that Jesus' coming
is at hand (Matthew 24:6; Luke 21:25-28).
"Prepare to meet thy God" (Amos 4:12).
Jesus Christ is coming back to earth in bodily form, just as He went away (Acts 1:11). He
will catch away a holy people (His bride, His church) who have accepted redemption
through His blood, by birth of water and of the Spirit, and who are found faithful when He
comes.
"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: 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" (I Thessalonians 4:16-17).
"One shall be taken and the other left" (Luke 17:36). Will we be ready?
The signs of His coming are everywhere. The days of peril are here indeed, with forms of
godliness void of the power of God; society and politics corrupted; and people's hearts
filled with pride, blasphemies, unholiness, love of evil, and love of pleasures (II Timothy
3:1-13). These things, together with multitudes running to and fro, the increase of
knowledge (Daniel 12:4), the persecution of the Jews and their return to Palestine (Luke
21:24), and scores of other things are starting signs that Jesus' coming is drawing near.
Wars, rumors of wars, famines, earthquakes, storms, floods, distress of nations, perplexity,
and people's hearts failing them for fear are sounding the solemn alarm that Jesus' coming
is at hand (Matthew 24:6; Luke 21:25-28).
"Prepare to meet thy God" (Amos 4:12).
Resurrection
There will be a resurrection of all the dead, both just and unjust.
"Marvel not this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in graves shall hear his
voice, and shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and
they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation" (John 5:28-29).
"And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God . . . and the sea gave up the dead
which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them" (Revelation
20:12-13)> (See also Daniel 12:2; I Corinthians 15:13-23.)
There will be a resurrection of all the dead, both just and unjust.
"Marvel not this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in graves shall hear his
voice, and shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and
they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation" (John 5:28-29).
"And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God . . . and the sea gave up the dead
which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them" (Revelation
20:12-13)> (See also Daniel 12:2; I Corinthians 15:13-23.)
Judgment
"It is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment" (Hebrews 9:27). For this
reason there will be a resurrection for everyone. "For we must all appear before the
judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body,
according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad" (II Corinthians 5:10).
The eternal destiny of every soul shall be determined by a just God who knows the
secrets of everyone's heart. "And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall
separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats: and
he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left. Then shall the King say
unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom
prepared for you from the foundation of the world. . . .Then shall he also say unto them
on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil
and his angels. . . . And these shall go away into everlasting punishment; but the
righteous into life eternal" (Matthew 25:32-34, 41, 46).
"It is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment" (Hebrews 9:27). For this
reason there will be a resurrection for everyone. "For we must all appear before the
judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body,
according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad" (II Corinthians 5:10).
The eternal destiny of every soul shall be determined by a just God who knows the
secrets of everyone's heart. "And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall
separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats: and
he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left. Then shall the King say
unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom
prepared for you from the foundation of the world. . . .Then shall he also say unto them
on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil
and his angels. . . . And these shall go away into everlasting punishment; but the
righteous into life eternal" (Matthew 25:32-34, 41, 46).
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