Thematic Bible: The purposes of, are to
Thematic Bible
The second coming of Christ » The purposes of, are to » Reign
The full moon will be covered up, the bright sun will be darkened; for the Lord who commands armies will rule on Mount Zion in Jerusalem in the presence of his assembly, in majestic splendor.
Then the seventh angel blew his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven saying: "The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he will reign for ever and ever."
To him was given ruling authority, honor, and sovereignty. All peoples, nations, and language groups were serving him. His authority is eternal and will not pass away. His kingdom will not be destroyed.
The second coming of Christ » The purposes of, are to » Complete the salvation of saints
so also, after Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many, to those who eagerly await him he will appear a second time, not to bear sin but to bring salvation.
who by God's power are protected through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
The second coming of Christ » The purposes of, are to » Destroy death
For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. The last enemy to be eliminated is death.
The second coming of Christ » The purposes of, are to » Be admired in them that believe
when he comes to be glorified among his saints and admired on that day among all who have believed -- and you did in fact believe our testimony.
The second coming of Christ » The purposes of, are to » Be glorified in his saints
when he comes to be glorified among his saints and admired on that day among all who have believed -- and you did in fact believe our testimony.
The second coming of Christ » The purposes of, are to » Bring to light the hidden things of darkness, &c
So then, do not judge anything before the time. Wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the motives of hearts. Then each will receive recognition from God.
The second coming of Christ » The purposes of, are to » Judge
Our God approaches and is not silent; consuming fire goes ahead of him and all around him a storm rages. He summons the heavens above, as well as the earth, so that he might judge his people.