The Second Coming is an event that is mentioned over 2500 in the Bible and was to be kept at the forefront of our minds, our teaching and our outreach but it had been lost sight of in the middle ages in the church. This chapter outlines how prophetic fulfillment in the 1700’s and 1800’s helped to publicise this belief and make both Christians and non-Christians think about it and plan for it again!

<p>The Second Coming is an event that is mentioned over 2500 in the Bible and was to be kept at the forefront of our minds, our teaching and our outreach but it had been lost sight of in the middle ages in the church. This chapter outlines how prophetic fulfillment in the 1700’s and 1800’s helped to publicise this belief and make both Christians and non-Christians think about it and plan for it again!</p>

Lineage Journey

Adam Ramdin

The Great Controversy

01 The Destruction of Jerusalem

02 Persecution in the First Centuries

03 An Era of Spiritual Darkness

04 The Waldenses

05 John Wycliffe

06 Huss and Jerome

07 Luther’s Separation from Rome

08 Luther Before the Diet

09 The Swiss Reformer

10 Progress of Reform in Germany

11 Protest of the Princes

12 The French Reformation

13 The Netherlands & Scandinavia

14 Later English Reformers

15 The Bible & The French Revolution

16 The Pilgrim Fathers

17 Heralds of The Morning

18 An American Reformer

19 Light Through Darkness

20 A Great Religious Awakening

21 A Warning Rejected

22 Prophecies Fulfilled

23 What is the Sanctuary?

24 In the Holy of Holies

25 God’s Law Immutable

27 Modern Revivals

28 Facing Life’s Record

29 The Origin of Evil

30 Enmity Between Man and Satan

31 Agency of Evil Spirits

32 Snares of Satan

33 The First Great Deception

34 Can Our Dead Speak to Us?

35 Liberty of Conscience Threatened

36 The Impending Conflict


The Second Coming Chapter 17 In chapter 17 we see that 1 of the most solemn and yet beautiful truths in the Bible is that of the Second Coming. In this chapter I outline some of the characteristics of it, as well as the historical events that precede it, which when matched with the corresponding prophetic predictions, show that Jesus' coming is very close. Join us as we continue this journey through the book Great Controversy that shows that the battle between good and evil involves every person on this planet. This book will guide your present and change your future. [♪ music ♪ Ever since Adam and Eve, the doctrine of the Second Coming has been central to all believers as men and women throughout generations have looked forward to this event.

In the Old Testament and the New Testament there are frequent references to the second coming, with 1 estimate being there are 2, 500 mentions of it throughout scripture. In Isaiah chapter 25 and verse 8 and 9, we are told he will swallow death in victory. In Matthew 25 and verse 31, we're told the Son of Man will come in His glory. And in Revelation 11 and verse 15, we're told that He will rule forever and ever. The second coming has been the hope of all believers throughout the ages.

How does the hope of Jesus return? The hope of Jesus' return has provided encouragement to the persecuted followers of Jesus through some of the darkest moments of Christian history. All the major reformers looked forward to the return of Jesus. Martin Luther said, this wicked world cannot suffer much longer. John Calvin, John Knox, Melanchthon, Latimer, and Ridley all echoed the same thought in words of their own.

The apostolic church, the church in the wilderness, and the major reformers longed for the return of Jesus. The prophecies point forward not just to the reality and manner of His return, but also they give us clues and signs to know when it is near. [♪ music ♪ Mark 14, Luke 21, and Revelation 6 prophesied of the dark day, the Great Earthquake, the moon turning to blood, and the stars falling. In 1755, the Great Earthquake of Lisbon was recorded, though in some ways that's not an accurate description. Though it's true the impact was felt greatest here in Lisbon, it was also felt across much of Europe, Northern Africa, and even as far afield as the Americas, the Caribbean, and Greenland.

In Africa the impact was almost as great here as Lisbon with the cities of Algiers being destroyed almost completely and many cities along the northern African coast and the Spanish coast suffering greatly. Here in Lisbon the sea level rose 50 feet higher than normal and 60, 000 people were killed in the first 6 minutes alone. Sadly, many people came to churches such as this 1, the Carmel Convent, for protection, but they, along with nearly all the major buildings in the city, were destroyed along with a quarter of the houses. [♪ music ♪ The next sign to be fulfilled was The Darkening of the Sun, Moon, and Stars The next sign to be fulfilled was the darkening of the sun, moon, and stars, and this took place on the 19th of May 1780. This event occurred primarily in the Northeast region of the United States of America, and it happened in the middle of the day.

The darkness was so thick that 1 could not see one's hand in front of one's face. Schools were dismissed, men returned from working in the fields, and birds and animals went to sleep as if it was night. Just before the usual sunset, the sun reappeared in clear brightness, and then that night the moon shone red like blood. People who witnessed this supernatural event wondered, what does this mean? [♪ music ♪ Jesus warned his followers that knowing the signs was not enough he might be accounted worthy to stand before him.

Jesus showed his followers the time frame of his return, that we might know the events as they happen, but he does not want us to be stargazers fixated on events because the real preparation is in our hearts. Before the first coming of Jesus there were many signs and prophetic predictions, but most people missed these because they had a false interpretation based on their own misguided dreams. May we be mindful of the signs of Jesus' return, but at the same time may the real preparation be in our hearts and may we surrender these to Jesus, ready to meet Him. You You you

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The Great Controversy

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01 The Destruction of Jerusalem

02 Persecution in the First Centuries

03 An Era of Spiritual Darkness

04 The Waldenses

05 John Wycliffe

06 Huss and Jerome

07 Luther’s Separation from Rome

08 Luther Before the Diet

09 The Swiss Reformer

10 Progress of Reform in Germany

11 Protest of the Princes

12 The French Reformation

13 The Netherlands & Scandinavia

14 Later English Reformers

15 The Bible & The French Revolution

16 The Pilgrim Fathers

17 Heralds of The Morning

18 An American Reformer

19 Light Through Darkness

20 A Great Religious Awakening

21 A Warning Rejected

22 Prophecies Fulfilled

23 What is the Sanctuary?

24 In the Holy of Holies

25 God’s Law Immutable

27 Modern Revivals

28 Facing Life’s Record

29 The Origin of Evil

30 Enmity Between Man and Satan

31 Agency of Evil Spirits

32 Snares of Satan

33 The First Great Deception

34 Can Our Dead Speak to Us?

35 Liberty of Conscience Threatened

36 The Impending Conflict

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