On-Line Bible Study Back to On-line Study Series Page Snail Mail Correspondence Courses |
What If Christ Had Come Yesterday? -- Question 9
Jesus has warned us that He could return at a time we least expect it. He could return at any moment. (What if it were yesterday? Would you have been ready?) By nature we tend to persuade ourselves that more time will pass before Christ's return, putting off our preparation. God is not bound by time as we are; it is of no consequence to Him. (2 Peter 3:8, 9): "But do not let this one fact escape your notice, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years like one day. The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance." Which statement most accurately describes what this passage teaches:
Please choose another answer.Peter is not suggesting a timeframe we can predict. In fact, he tells us that time is not a factor in the Lord's return, but our repentance. He is giving us every chance. |