Hebrews 9:27-28 And as it is appointed to men once to die, but after this the judgment:… I. THE CERTAINTY OF OUR LORD'S RETURN. II. THE GRACIOUS DESIGN OF HIS APPEARANCE. 1. At His second coming Christ will raise the dead bodies of His servants, which will be a considerable addition to their felicity. 2. In that day the Church, which is called the body of Christ, shall be complete, which must add to the happiness of every saint in particular. 3. Then also shall believers be solemnly acquitted by the Judge Himself, and publicly acknowledged in the presence of an assembled world. 4. To complete the happiness of the saints, then shall there be the clearest discovery of all God's works. III. His APPEARANCE SHALL BE "WITHOUT SIN." 1. Without that guilt which was charged upon Him, while He sustained the character of Surety, and stood in the place of sinful man. 2. Without any of the effects of sin, such as pain, poverty, reproach, or infirmity of any kind. IV. THE CHARACTER OF THOSE TO WHOM THIS SECOND APPEARANCE OF OUR LORD SHALL BE COMFORTABLE. They are such as "look for Him." This short, but insignificant description, may be considered as including — 1. A firm belief of this event. 2. The love and desire of this event (2 Timothy 4:8). 3. A patient waiting for His appearance, in spite of all discouragements, 4. An habitual preparation for this event. (R. Walker.) Parallel Verses KJV: And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:WEB: Inasmuch as it is appointed for men to die once, and after this, judgment, |
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