Acts 1:10-11 And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel;… I. ITS TIME. 1. Unknown (Matthew 24:36; Mark 13:32). 2. The times of restoration (Acts 3:19). 3. The latter day (Job 19:25). 4. "Such an hour as ye think not" (Matthew 24:44). 5. "After that tribulation," etc. (Mark 13:24-26). 6. A falling away first (2 Thessalonians 2:3). II. How CHARACTERISED. 1. The times of restoration (Acts 3:19). 2. The day of God (2 Peter 3:12). 3. The last time (1 Peter 1:5). 4. The revelation of Jesus Christ (1 Peter 1:7, 13). 5. Appearing of the glory of our great God and Saviour (Titus 2:13). 6. The day of our Lord Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 1:8). 7. The day of Jesus Christ (Philippians 1:6). 8. The appearing of the chief Shepherd (1 Peter 5:4). III. ITS MANNER. 1. Suddenly and unexpectedly (Matthew 24:44; Mark 13:36; Luke 12:40). 2. As a thief in the night (1 Thessalonians 5:2; 2 Peter 3:10; Revelation 16:15). 3. As the lightning (Matthew 24:27). 4. As the flood (Matthew 24:37-39). 5. As He ascended (ver. 11). 6. In clouds (Matthew 24:30; Matthew 26:64; Revelation 1:7). 7. With a shout and the voice of the archangel (1 Thessalonians 4:16). 8. With angels (Matthew 16:27; Matthew 25:31; Mark 8:38; 2 Thessalonians 1:7). 9. With His saints (1 Thessalonians 3:13; Jude 1:14). 10. In the glory of His Father (Matthew 16:27). 11. In His own glory (Matthew 25:31; Luke 9:26). 12. In flaming fire (2 Thessalonians 1:8). 13. With power and great glory (Matthew 24:30.) IV. ITS PURPOSES. 1. TO be glorified in His saints (2 Thessalonians 1:10). 2. To bring to light the hidden things of darkness (1 Corinthians 4:5). 3. To reign (Isaiah 24:23; Daniel 7:14; Revelation 11:15). 4. Gather His elect (Matthew 24:31; 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17). 5. To judge (Matthew 25:31). 6. To reward (Revelation 22:12). V. DUTIES RELATIVE TO IT. 1. Should consider as at hand (Romans 13:12; Philippians 4:5; 1 Peter 4:7). 2. Be prepared for (Matthew 24:44, 46; Luke 12:37, 38, 40). 3. Should love (2 Timothy 4:8). 4. Look for (Philippians 3:20; Titus 2:13). 5. Wait for (1 Corinthians 1:7; 1 Thessalonians 1:10). 6. Watch for (Matthew 24:42; Mark 13:35-37; Luke 21:36). 7. Be patient unto (2 Thessalonians 3:5; James 5:7, 8). (S. S. Times.) Parallel Verses KJV: And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel; |
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