Abundant Life Episode 48In this episode Saso and Ben discuss Jesus path from resurrection to second coming.RESURREC’TION A rising again; chiefly, the revival of the dead of the human race, or their return from the grave, particularly at the general judgment. By the resurrection of Christ we have assurance of the future resurrection of men. 1 Peter Key Verses Acts Matthew John There are some who analyze this verse but Pastor Charles Elliott preached a sermon about the significance of the folding of the napkin. In this message, he spoke about how Jesus did not cast His grave clothes to the side in a crumpled fashion but folded them to signify He was not done and would return. He is coming again just as He said!Mark Those who went to the tomb in the early morning were frightened by Jesus missing from the grave. Jesus spoke of this and it was also prophesied but yet they expected to find Him in the tomb even on the third day.Matthew It would seem that we are living in end times. Or as the book of Matthew calls it, it seems we are living as in the days of Noah. Increase of evil in the world - daily main stream media news Call good bad and bad good - common speech, social media Falling away of people from the church/religion - numbers are down Increased Violence - mass killing, school shootings Sin is glorified and promoted - transgender movements Natural disasters and events - flooding, earthquakes Famine - Ukraine, Africa Pestilence - CovidRapture and Second Coming Distinction1 Corinthians Rapture: Pre-trib Mid-trib Post-trib1 Thessalonians Jesus meets the raptured church in the air (in the clouds) Jesus doesn’t appear to be described as descending to the Earth to rule and reign at this point in timeSecond ComingSecond coming description by John in Revelation:Revelation Second coming locationZechariah Second coming signsMatthew False Christs Wars and rumors of wars Nation will rise agains nation and kingdom against kingdom Famines Pestilences Earthquakes (natural disasters) Afflicted and hated and killed for the name of Jesus Betrayal, hatred, offenses The gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come Matthew Matthew Are you prepared?Titus John 1 Thessalonians ClosingDo you believe the gospel? Are you ready for His coming again? He is coming back as the King to gather His bride unto Himself. Life is short, and we know not when our day will come or when the trump will blow.