THE ETERNAL HOME OF THE REDEEMED (Lesson Six)
When Jesus Christ Returns
Introduction
A. The second coming of Jesus is called parousia.
1. It will mark the beginning of events that humanity can’t completely
comprehend.
2. The righteous people will be rewarded and the unrighteous will meet
their eternal punishment.
B. Let’s focus on what will happen when Jesus returns. Revelation 19:11-16
(916). Every ________ will see Him. Revelation 1:7
I. The dead bodies of the redeemed and the unredeemed will be resurrected.
John 5:28-29 (783)
A. The resurrected bodies of the redeemed will be ____________________.
1. The resurrected bodies will be re-united with their spirits. 1 Thessalonians
4:13-18 (874); James 2:26 (892)
2. The redeemed who have died will be the __________ to be resurrected.
1 Thess. 4:16
3. The redeemed who are alive will be caught up to meet the Lord and His
host in the air. 1 Thess. 4:17
4. Changes in the bodies (1 Corinthians 15:35-44,50-58, p851) :_________
___________________________________________________________.
A body like Jesus (1 John 3:1-2, p900) ; equipped for eternity.
5. They will meet the Lord in the air and be with Him forever. Illustration:
___________________________________________________________
B. The dead bodies of the unredeemed will be resurrected. John 5:28-29 (783)
Closing: 1) We know that Jesus will return and if we are faithful to God, we have
nothing to fear. 2) Be encouraged: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 (874)