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What does it mean to be ready for the second coming of Jesus?
Second Coming, also called Second Advent or Parousia, in Christianity, the future return of Christ in glory, when it is understood that he will set up his kingdom, judge his enemies, and reward the faithful, living and dead.
What does the Bible say about being ready?
Peter tells us in 1 Peter 3:15,16, “When anyone asks you to speak of your hope, be ready … Yet do it with respectful humility” (CEB).
What did Jesus say about his second coming?
Jesus was reported to have told his disciples, “Truly I tell you, this generation [greek: genea] will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.”
What is the will of Father in Heaven?
Originally Answered: What is the real meaning of “the will of the Father in heaven”? It simply means to do what God says, which is to obey his holy commandments. This means the ten commandments, which most Christian denominations flatly reject. God’s will is expressed in his commandments.
How do we prepare for the Lord?
1. John the Baptist prepares the way of the Lord Jesus Christ.
- Feeling godly sorrow for sin (2 Corinthians 7:9–10).
- Confessing and forsaking sins (D&C 58:42–43).
- Making amends, where possible, for wrongs done (Luke 19:8).
- Obeying the commandments (D&C 1:31–32).
- Turning to the Lord and serving him (Mosiah 7:33).
How do we prepare for the coming of the Lord?
The recurring theme of Scripture concerning the second coming is to be ready, and Scripture is not silent on how to prepare:
- Live in the light of His first coming.
- Be discerning.
- Accept the uncertainties.
- Don’t lose hope.
- Encourage one another.
- Live as if today was the day.
- Keep on doing the work Jesus left us to do.
Will Christ’s Second Coming be sudden?
The tension between these extremes is broken by a third reality of Jesus’ Second Coming: Christ’s return will be sudden. Just like children playing hide-n-seek, Jesus will one day say, “Ready or not here I come!”
What can I do to get ready for the Second Coming of Christ?
What can I do to get ready for the second coming of Christ? The second coming of Christ is the hope of all believers (1 Thessalonians 2:19). To be ready for the second coming, we need to take the following steps: First: come to the Lord as you are. Jesus Christ promised, “Him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out” ( John 6:37).
Is Jesus’ return imminent?
Folks missed the “if” believing when John was an old man that Jesus could return at any moment. (See: John 21:18-23) Christ’s return is imminent; it could happen at any moment. Yet Christ’s return is also delayed. Nearly 2,000 years have come and gone and we are still waiting for Jesus to return.
Are You Ready for the son of man to come?
So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him. Jesus began His public ministry with the simple message, “Repent, the kingdom of heaven is near.” In the days preceding His crucifixion Jesus spoke with His disciples about the kingdom of God.