02.20. Some "Comings" of Christ

Some Various Comings of Christ *1Emmanuel, Matthew 1:23; John 1:14; John 6:38; Galatians 4:4 This was the coming of the Lord in the flesh, his birth at Bethlehem.

2    Pentecost, Matthew 26:64 (see context and parallel verses ) ; Mark 14:62, Matthew 16:28 (Mark 9:1)

        In some significant way it could be said that Christ also came on Pentecost representatively when he sent his promise of the Holy Spirit.

3    To Paul at His Conversion -- Acts 26:16, Acts 22:7-9; 1 Corinthians 15:8

        The Lord came to Paul so he could see him alive after his crucifixion and thus qualify him to be an apostle.

4    In Visions -- At Jerusalem, Acts 22:17-18 (after conversion); At Corinth, Acts 18:9; again at Jerusalem, Acts 23:11

5    AD 70, His coming in judgment upon the Jews for their rejection. Matthew 24:27, Matthew 24:30, Matthew 24:44, Matthew 24:39; Mark 13:26-30; Luke 21:20-27; Hebrews 10:37; James 5:8

        This brought an end to their nation, the temple, the physical priesthood coming from Levi, the end of animal sacrifices, etc.

*6The Resurrection Day (His Second Coming, - Cf. Last Day) 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11; 1 Corinthians 15:23-24 ff; John 14:1-3 *(We speak of #1 as His First Coming and #6 as His Second Coming.)