Basic Belief - Second Coming

There will be a last day

2 Peter 3:10 (When the Lord comes, the heavens and earth will pass away)

Jesus will come down from heaven to Judge all mankind

John 5:22 (father has committed all judgements to the son)

Jesus will come down from heaven to Judge all mankind - Righteous will receive eternal life

Matthew 25:46

Jesus will come down from heaven to Judge all mankind - Wicked will receive eternal punishment

Revelations 21:8

Preparing for the Second Coming - Accept the Lord

2 Thessalonians 1:7-9 (Those who do not know God will be cast away)

Preparing for the Second Coming - obey the Lord

Matthew 7:21-23 (Those who practice lawlessness Jesus will not recognize)

Preparing for the Second Coming - Remain Pure

1 Thessalonians 5:23 (may your whole spirit, soul, and body be blameless)

Preparing for the Second Coming - Keep watch

Mark 13:32-37 (We do not know when the Lord’s day will be so we must remain alert, diligent, and watchful always)

Preparing for the Second Coming - Congregate with other members

Hebrews 10:25 (continually assembling together as the Lords day approches)

Preparing for the Second Coming - Abide with Jesus

John 15:5-6 (must abide with the true vine lest we are cut off)

Preparing for the Second Coming - Be a faithful steward

Luke 12:42-44 (blessed is the good steward when the mast comes)

Preparing for the Second Coming - Perform Good deeds

1 Peter 4:7-8 (Be fervent in Love)