PREPARATION FOR THE SECOND ADVENT The next event of monumental event is the Second Advent that will bring an end to all sin. Some very specific Bible prophecies tell of events to unfold just prior to Christs return. These prophecies demand special preparation on the part of Gods people. They tell how to prepare for the climax of the centuries. Failure to take them seriously will cripple our preparation for the Second Advent. WARNING MESSAGE . As God sent a message to warn humanity before He destroyed the world by a flood, so He will send a warning message before the destruction of the present world by fire. Malachis prophecy about the coming of Elijah before the Day of the Lord was not completely fulfilled at the First Advent of Christ. At that time the great day of judgment, the Day of the Lord, was not imminent. That event would take place at the conclusion of the time of the end. This makes Malachis prediction very relevant for today. In harmony with Gods promise to send Elijah, the book of Revelation (18:1) reveals that just prior to the destruction of Babylon, the Lord will send a warning message which will enlighten the whole earth with the glory of the Lord, revealing Gods purposes and final actions in the great controversy drama and bringing everyone to a decision. REMNANT. How will He give this warning? Just as He has done throughout history, God will use His faithful remnant to do this unique work. This final demonstration of Gods love and His righteousness will be the greatest revival of the centuries, preparing the world for the Second Advent. Elijah will come by Gods raising up messengers in the spirit and power of Elijah to perform a mighty work for the Lord. This work will restore the relevant truth for this time the present truth, which will prepare the world to be ready for the return of Jesus Christ and provide the means for everyone to escape Gods final judgment on unrighteousness JESUS URGENT APPEALS. Jesus promises and admonitions underscore the seriousness of preparing for the Second Advent. Just before the end of His earthly ministry, Jesus assured His disciples that He was going to prepare a place for them in heaven. When this preparation is completed, He will come again to take them to their heavenly homes. Realizing the weaknesses of human nature, Jesus warned His followers not to lose sight of this beautiful promise, diverting their focus from His return to the things that the world considers priorities.
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