Myths About The Bible The Sign of His Coming
not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only” (Matt. 24:36) “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only” (Matt. 24:36) 1782-1849 1892-1986 1852-1916 1921-2013
The Text In Context The disciples are curious about the remarks by Jesus (Matt. 24:1-2) They have questions (Matt. 24:3) “WHEN will these things happen?” “WHAT… “…will be the sign of your coming?” “…and of the end of the age?”
His answers. Matthew 24:4-34. Signs about the destruction of Jerusalem (days)
False Christs (5) Wars and rumors of wars (6-8) Persecution (9-10) False prophets (11) Apostasy (12-13) Gospel to all the world (14) Abomination of desolation (15-20) Great tribulation (21) Apocalyptic signs (29-31) The fig tree (32-33)
His answers. Matthew 24:4-34. Signs about the destruction of Jerusalem (days) Transition (Matt. 24:35). All these (previous events) will happen in this generation Matthew 24:36-44. No sign about 2nd coming (day)
Points To Ponder No sign will be given. Like the “thief in the night” (Matt. 24:43; Lk. 12:39; 1 Thess. 5:2, 4; 2 Peter 3:10; Rev. 3:3; 16:15) Yet brethren will announce that there are signs There is either a sign or no sign given. It can’t be both and it can’t be partial Ecclesiastes 1:9)