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  SECOND COMING
  by John Follette
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Summary: The sermon emphasizes the importance of recognizing spiritual
signs and remaining steadfast in faith as we await the Second Coming of
Christ.

Topics: "Second Coming", "Spiritual Readiness"
Scripture References: Matthew 24:44, Mark 4:4, 1 Corinthians 15:58, 1 Thessalonians 5:6, Revelation 3:11

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John Follette emphasizes that believers should not rely on external
signs for the Second Coming but instead focus on spiritual signs, such
as when the cup of iniquity is full and when the Bride has made herself
ready. He highlights the urgency of being prepared for Christ's return,
likening it to a sudden flash rather than a specific time frame, and
warns against losing the 'crown' of Truth to distractions or deceptions.

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In regard to the Second Coming, the believer does not need the external
signs such as the Jew returning to Israel. Those are for the ones who
need to be aroused by great signs -- but the believer is looking for
these spiritual signs:

1. When the cup of iniquity is full. (That's the negative sign.)

2. When the Bride has made herself ready. (That's the positive sign.)

"Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man
take thy crown." (Rev. 3:11) "I come quickly" -- not in the sense of
time, but in the manner -- like a flash; "That no man take thy crown" --
in the sense of a bird snatching the seed (Truth) as in the parable of
the sower; (Mark 4:4) "Hold fast the Truth-- keep and guard My Word and
message; hold; grasp the deposit of Truth, for it relates to a crown
("That no man take thy crown").

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/john-follette/second-coming/
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