The Harp of God Part 32

In what two-fold sense is the term "kingdom" used? -- 359.

To what did most of the parables of Jesus relate? -- 359.

What did Jesus teach the disciples indicating the importance of the Lord's coming kingdom? -- 359.

Should Christians expect the fulfillment of their prayers? -- 359.

Since this coming King must have a kingdom, do the Scriptures indicate who is to be the king of this new order? Quote the Scriptural proof.

-- 359.

When Jesus stood before Pilate, of what crime was he accused? -- 360.

What question did Pilate ask him? and what was the Lord's reply? -- 360.

What is meant by the term "world" as used in this and other Scriptures?

-- 360.

What peoples were to have dominion in the earth from the time of Zedekiah's overthrow until the second coming of the Lord? -- 360.

Who is the invisible ruler of that social order of things? -- 360.

By what other terms is Satan designated? -- 360.

What has been the nature of Satan's rule through his earthly representatives? -- 360.

What do we understand, then, to be the meaning of the Master's words to Pilate? -- 360.

Did the parable of the pounds taught by our Lord to his disciples indicate his return? -- 361.

What is also indicated by the parable of the talents? -- 361.

What did Jesus say to his disciples just before his crucifixion about his second coming? Quote his words. -- 362.

Where were Jesus and his disciples when Jesus ascended into heaven? -- 363.

Give the Scriptural account of what occurred at the time of his ascension, -- 363.

Who were the men who stood by and spoke to the disciples at that time?

-- 363.

Why did these angels thus materialize and speak to the disciples? -- 363.

Were the disciples thoroughly convinced of the second coming of the Lord? and if so, how did it influence their teachings? Give Scriptural proof. -- 364.

What did St. Paul say to Timothy about the time of the end of his earthly career concerning the second coming of the Lord? -- 364.

What special promise is indicated for the benefit of those who would love his appearing? -- 364.

What is the book of Revelation? -- 365.

What is stated in the latter part of that book concerning the Lord's return? -- 365.

Can there be any doubt about the Lord's second coming? and if not, why not? -- 366.

What, then, is one of the important questions to be first determined concerning his coming? -- 367.

From what should we expect to get the evidence concerning the manner of the Lord's return? -- 367.

Is it reasonable to suppose that he would return in the body in which he was put to death? and if not, why not? Give Scriptural proof. -- 367.

In what manner will the faithful followers of Jesus see him? -- 367.

Has any human being seen the Lord Jesus' glorious body? Give Scriptural proof. -- 367.

Why shall the disciples see him as he is? -- 368.

Why could not human eyes see him? -- 368.

Is he like Jehovah? Give Scriptural proof. -- 368.

In what manner did St. Paul say the Christian should henceforth know Christ Jesus? -- 368.

After the ascension of Jesus on high, what was his position with reference to the Father? -- 369.

Give Scriptural proof that he is a spirit being. -- 369.

What did Jesus say to Nicodemus about a spirit being? and how does this ill.u.s.trate that human eyes cannot see the glorious Lord? -- 369.

Should we expect, then, our Lord to be present, not seen by human eyes, but discernible by those who are his true followers? -- 370.

Satan is the G.o.d of this present evil world. Have human eyes seen him?

-- 370.

What will const.i.tute the new heavens and new earth? -- 370.

Will the ruler of those new heavens, the Messiah, be visible or invisible? -- 370.

Is there any reason for us to expect human beings to see the Lord? -- 370.

Is it always proper to use the word "coming" with reference to our Lord's second appearance? If not, what other word is properly used? -- 371.

Quote a number of Scriptures in which the word "coming" is properly translated "presence". ---- 372-382.

When Jesus ascended on high, what did the angels standing by advise his disciples as to the manner of his return? Give Scriptural proof. -- 383.

What does this suggest as to the manner of his return? -- 383.

What is meant by coming as a thief in the night? and how does this ill.u.s.trate the second coming of the Lord? Give Scriptural proof. -- 383.