Hebrews 10:30-39
From this ultimate condition there is neither remedy nor escape. Only vengeance
awaits such persons.
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Deuteronomy 32:35,36 is quoted as supporting evidence.
This hopeless apostasy and ultimate and irrevocable rejection leads only
to the fiercest judgment from God. Psalm 135:14 is also noted as supporting
evidence for these statements.
When he punishes them by creatures, the instrument abates something of
the force of the blow; but, when he does it by his own hand, it is infinite
misery.
Mark 13:14-23 (The Little Apocalypse)
v. 20 is key
Who are the “chosen”?
Psalm 135:4
Isaiah 41:8
Isaiah 44:1
Who is the “elect”?
Predominantly, Christ is referred to as the elect. Beyond that, there are
certain key individuals who are referred to as “the elect,” Mary being
most notable.
However:
Isaiah 45:4
Isaiah 65:22
Final Thoughts
The second coming (Gk. Parousia [parousia]can also be thought of as the
second presence since the word was used to describe the royal presence
of kings, queens, and other rulers.
Biblical theologian, N.T. Wright says:
If we spoke of Jesus’ royal presence within God’s new creation, rather
than thinking of his ‘coming’ as an invasion from the outside, our talk
about the future might make more sense. It would also be more biblical.
Three Sure Things
1.
That there is a time fixed for the termination of the church’s troubles,
and the bringing about of her deliverance, and that this time will be punctually
observed to a day.
2. That this time must be waited for with faith and patience.
3. That, when it comes, it will abundantly recompense us for our long expectations
of it. Blessed is he who, having waited long, comes to it at last, for
he will then have reason to say, Here is our God, and we have waited for
him.
