[364]This fact was so definitely established in the minds of the
apostles that they often spoke and wrote of the second coming of the
Lord. In fact, it is the great event to which they and all other true
followers of the Master have looked forward. (1 Corinthians 1:7; 15:23;
1 Thessalonians 2:19; 2 Thessalonians 2:8; James 5:7,8; 2 Peter 1:16;
Acts 3:19-21; Philippians 3:20) Of his coming again and the blessings
his presence will bring to those that love him further testimony was
given by the apostle Paul when he wrote to Timothy: "I am now ready to
be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought the
good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: henceforth
there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the
righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto
all them also that love his appearing."--2 Timothy 4:6-8.
[365]The book of Revelation in our Bible is the revelation of Jesus
Christ which he gave after his glorification. He concludes this
revelation by stating to St. John: "He which testifieth these things
saith, Surely I come quickly"; to which St. John replies, "Even so,
come, Lord Jesus".--Revelation 22:20.
[366]That the Lord is to have a kingdom of righteousness, that Jesus
Christ is to be the great King of that kingdom, and that he is coming a
second time for the purpose of thus reigning, is so abundantly
established by the Scriptures that all possible doubt is removed.
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