Christ's Second Coming and the Battle of Armageddon in the Book of Revelation
The focal point of the Book of Revelation is Christ's second coming, where He will reclaim the world from sin and Satan's rule. The earth will be renewed by Jesus, who will return as the Lion of the tribe of Judah to execute judgment and reign. Contrasting the rapture with His second coming, this lesson explores the attributes of Christ as the Faithful and True Conqueror leading heavenly armies to battle and victory.
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Search The Search The Scripture Scripture Lesson 1010 CHRIST'S SECOND COMING AND THE BATTLE OF ARMAGEDDON
Focal Scriptures And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse, and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. Rev. 19:11 Memory Verse Text Revelation 19: 11- 21
Prologue Prologue The second coming of Christ is the focal point of the Book of Revelation. It is the time when the Lord will reclaim this world ruined by sinners and ruled by Satan. The earth will be renewed by the sovereign Lord. Jesus Christ, who came the first time as the Lamb of God will come the second time as the Lion of the tribe of Judah. He will come in flaming fire with all His saints to execute judgment on the earth and to reign.
1. At the rapture, Christ will COME FOR His saints The 2. At the rapture, Christ will appear differences between the rapture and the second coming of Christ 3. At the rapture, Christ will come with blessing 1. At the second coming, He will COME WITH His saints 2. the second coming, He will set His foot on the mount of Olives 3. at the second coming, He will come in judgment.
1. THE ATTRIBUTES OF 1. THE ATTRIBUTES OF CHRIST, THE CHRIST, THE CONQUEROR CONQUEROR He is here revealed in His attributes. As the Faithful and True. - (Revelation 19:11) His eyes were as a flame of fire (verse 12)-nothing can escape His penetrating eyes. And on His head were many crowns (Revelation 19:12) His name is called The Word of God (verse 13) (Revelation 19:11-13;1:7,12- 18;3:14;2:18-23;Isaiah 63:1- 6; 64:1,2;Zechariah 14:1- 9;Matthew 24:29,30;Acts 17:30,31)
And the armies which were in heaven followed Him upon white horses, clothed in linen, white and clean (verse 14). The heavenly hosts of saints, who had been raptured and clothed in righteousness, followed Him. These hosts of redeemed and raptured saints on white horses (symbolic of their victory) accompanied Christ to be witnesses of His victory and to participate in the joy of His triumph. 2. THE ARMIES OF 2. THE ARMIES OF CHRIST, THE CONQUEROR CHRIST, THE CONQUEROR (Revelation 19:14- 16;Isaiah 66:15,16; 11:4;Joel 3:12-16;Jude 14,15; Matthew 25:31; Revelation 1:16;2:16;11:15- 18;17:14; Psalm 2:9-12) ) And out of His mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it He should smite the nations: and He shall rule them with a rod of iron: (verse15). The nations that are opposed to Christ, worship the beast and follow the false prophet will be judged and trodden down under the fierce wrath of the Almighty God.
And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God (verse 9) And I saw an angel standing in the sun; and he cried with a loud voice, saying to all the fowls that fly in the midst of heaven, Come and gather yourselves together unto the supper of the great God; That ye may eat the flesh of kings, and the flesh of captains, and the flesh of mighty men... (verse 17) 3. THE ADVERSARIES OF 3. THE ADVERSARIES OF CHRIST, THE CONQUEROR CHRIST, THE CONQUEROR (Revelation 19:17- 21;Ezekiel 39:17- 22;Revelation 16:12-16; 17:8-14;20:8-10;16:2;14:9- 12;Revelation 20:15) The first supper is the period when the righteous will feast with Christ, the Bridegroom. The second supper is the supper of God, in which the flesh of mighty men are devoured by scavenging birds.
- In the light of the imminent judgment that would be unleashed on the ungodly. - Sinners are admonished to Escape route from the looming judgment of God repent and come to Christ before the day of the Lord. The Christian youth should be ready, holy, spotless, watchful, prayerful and busy preaching His word until He comes.
1. What are the differences between the rapture and the second coming of Christ? 2. From our text, how is Christ described in verse 11? 3. What will be the fate of those who serve the devil during this time? 4. What is the way of escape from the looming judgment of God? Questions Questions
