The 7 Stages Of Christ's Return E-Book

Dr Johnny Woodard DD

• Herausgeber: RWG Publishing
• Kategorie: Religion und Spiritualität
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2023

Beschreibung

evelation 19:14 And the armies which were in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean.  
This book details the 7 stages of time that will lead to the return of Jesus to do away with evil and restore the earth to the perfect paradise it was in the Garden Of Eden before the fall of man. It is not about setting dates, it is about how God's patience with His creation has ran out time and time again and will someday result in Jesus returning to once and for all do away with evil.
 

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The 7 Stages Of Christ’s Return

Revelation 19:14 And the armies which were in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean.

Dr. Johnny Woodard DD

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Foreword

Why another book on Bible prophesy? Since I started studying Bible prophecy over 40 years ago, I stand amazed at the many different teachings concerning the second coming of Jesus back to this earth. I will not deal with all of the many different teachings in this book but only share with you what the Lord recently revealed to me concerning seven stages of time that will result in Jesus returning to this earth to rule for all eternity.

Index

Chapter I

What Difference Does It Make?

Chapter II

The Why Of Creation

Chapter III

Stage 1

Satan’s Rebellion

Chapter IV

Stage 2

Man’s Rebellion

Chapter V

Stage 3

First Man’s Failure

Chapter VI

Stage 4

Noah’s Descendants’ Failure

Chapter VII

Stage 5

Israel’s Failure

Chapter VIII

Stage 6

The Church’s Failure

Chapter IX

Christ’s Return To Earth

Chapter I

What Difference Does It Make?

I

remember reading about a well-known Evangelist who traveled to a foreign country to conduct a revival for a congregation. Upon arriving, it was brought to his attention that in order to be a member of that congregation, one must believe in the pre-tribulation rapture teaching or they could not be a member of their congregation. Upon asking if he believed in that teaching, he said he wasn’t sure or he did not believe in their teaching. He was promptly given a small amount of money and sent on his way.

I have debated or discussed with a few Bible scholars the subject of prophecy and have been told in no uncertain terms that if I didn’t believe in their theory, I was definitely headed for the Lake Of Fire unless I changed my mind before leaving this world. As I often state during some of my preachings, I lost no sleep over the accusation.

The truth is simply this: what one does or doesn’t believe about when Jesus will return to this earth makes absolutely no difference concerning one’s salvation. One is not saved by putting their faith in when Jesus will return, but by what He accomplished while He was here on this earth for a short period of time.

As in Bible prophecy teaching, the number of teachings concerning salvation is astonishing, to say the least. A great verse to keep in mind can be found in the book of Acts.

Acts 2:1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. KJV

The keywords in this verse are “one accord.” How great it would be if all of God’s people would be in “one accord” with His Word concerning salvation, giving, how a government should be operated, reaching out to those in need, etc. Sadly, it didn’t take long for the “one accord” mindset to cease to be. A couple lied about giving money to the Apostle Peter and were stricken with death and carried away to be buried.

It is common knowledge that today, “greedy wolves” in sheep’s clothing” are fleecing the flock out of billions of dollars and are living lives of extravagance, while many I deal with and many others are begging for a single copy of God’s Word.

The Apostle Paul and some of the early church leaders were at odds concerning the keeping of the Mosiac Law and his teaching of salvation by God’s grace alone. His letter to the church at Galatia was sent more than anything to deal with those who were trying to add works of the Law to the grace of God. Paul made it very plain that if anyone preached any other Gospel than what he preached to them, they were to be expelled from the church. How many churches would God shut the doors to today that are preaching a works salvation? Simply put, one is eternally saved by putting trust in what someone has already done, not in what we are or not doing.

The Apostle James dealt with the faith and works problem in his letter to the believers scattered abroad. Many try to make his teaching about dead faith as works being necessary for salvation. The truth is simple, James was not teaching that works produced salvation, but he was teaching that a faith that produced no works was a dead faith, meaning it was not a genuine saving faith. A simple way to understand those scriptures is to understand that one is justified by faith before God, but one is justified by works before his fellow man.

As far as Christ’s return to this earth, I believe there are multitudes out there who have trusted Jesus as their Lord and Saviour and are saved, no matter what they believe about when Jesus is coming back. Many out there are making millions by making movies, writing books, etc. concerning Christ’s return, that I wish was being spent on reaching untold multitudes that have never heard the simple plan of salvation the first time.

The bottom line is this, one’s eternal destiny will be decided on what they put their faith and trust in concerning what Jesus accomplished when He suffered, bled, and died for the sins of the whole world, as God’s Word plainly states. Salvation is not about a plan; it is about a Man. For those out there who believe that works save them, I would like a few answers to some simple questions.

•  Where in the Bible does it say what kind of works is necessary for salvation?

•  Where in the Bible does it say how many works it takes for salvation?

•  Where in the Bible does it say one will know when he or she has enough works for salvation?

•  Where in the Bible does it say works will erase one’s sins committed before anyone started working?

•  Where in the Bible does it say our righteousness is nothing more than filthy rags? (Isaiah 64:6)

•  Where in the Bible does it say anyone went to Heaven because of their works?

Revelation 5:9 And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation; KJV

I remember many years ago in a church I once pastored that an elderly gentleman came for many Sundays and sat on the front pew and listened attentively to every word that was said. One Sunday, the old gentleman told my Adult Sunday teacher this: “You really think you are going to Heaven because of your faith alone, don’t you?” My teacher promptly replied; “Well, I am putting all my faith in what Jesus did on the cross, you put your faith in your works, and we will see who is right in the end.” The truth of the matter is that what one believes about when Jesus will return has no bearing whatsoever on where one will spend eternity. The only thing that matters is whether one puts his or her faith in what Jesus accomplished on the cross, some 2,000 years ago.

Chapter II

The Why Of Creation

There has been a great debate for centuries on how this creation came into being and specifically about evolution. Atheists believe in no God and that everything must have just have happened on its own. We, as believers, believe that Genesis 1:1 defies evolution.

Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. KJV

I recall a funny story I heard many years ago about a group of Atheist scientists who were going to find out where the world came from. It goes like this:

They spent several years building a huge computer that was as big as a large school bus. Their purpose was to feed enough information into it so it would be able to answer any question that was put to it. They began feeding information into it. They put volumes of books on every subject imaginable; they put all kinds of findings from outer space excursions, geological findings, research on the human body, etc. You name it, and they fed information for every subject that a person possibly needs an answer for. Finally, the great day arrived to put the massive computer to its first test. The head scientist said, “What will be the first question put to our invention?” One of the other scientists said, “I had heard for years from those fanatics out there that someone created the earth and that it or us did not evolve. I want our invention to settle this question once and for all.”

They typed up a simple question, “Where did we come from?” They were not expecting the results that followed. The computer’s lights began flashing, horns starting blowing, sirens went off, and this went on for several hours! Finally, the computer printed out a single piece of paper. They were filled with excitement, as they were about to finally put the creation vs. evolution debate to a close once and for all. Remember, this computer had an answer for everything. Excited, the head scientist grabbed the paper and couldn’t wait to read the answers to all who were anxiously awaiting the answer. The head scientist read the following words. “Please refer to Genesis 1:1.”

I believe the most important verse in the Bible as to why we have God’s creation to start with is found in the following scripture.

Colossians 1:16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: KJV

The key words in this verse are “for him.” All of creation was created to bring honor and glory to God and His Son, Jesus Christ. We read of some worship scenes in the Book of Revelation.

Revelation 4:4-11

Vs. 4 And round about the throne were four and twenty seats: and upon the seats I saw four and twenty elders sitting, clothed in white raiment; and they had on their heads crowns of gold.

Vs. 5 And out of the throne proceeded lightnings and thunderings and voices: and there were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God.

Vs. 6 And before the throne there was a sea of glass like unto crystal: and in the midst of the throne, and round about the throne, were four beasts full of eyes before and behind.

Vs. 7 And the first beast was like a lion, and the second beast like a calf, and the third beast had a face as a man, and the fourth beast was like a flying eagle.

Vs. 8 And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come.

Vs. 9 And when those beasts give glory and honour and thanks to him that sat on the throne, who liveth for ever and ever,

Vs. 10 The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying,

Vs. 11 Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created. KJV

Revelation 5:11-14

Vs. 11 And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands;