In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of understanding the subject of the second coming of Jesus Christ as mentioned in the Holy Quran. The preacher highlights how this topic is repeatedly mentioned in the book of Revelation, with phrases like "which is to come" and "which is, and was, and which is to come." The main purpose of the book of Revelation is seen as preparing believers for the second coming of Jesus. The preacher emphasizes that this subject should not be approached merely as an academic exercise, but rather as a source of abundant joy and the secret to a triumphant life.

This contains the message on Behold, I Am Alive Forevermore by the Lord's Servant, Brother Baksing during the All India Holy Convocation held at Ebron, Hyderabad on the evening of 2nd November 1965. The message translated into Telugu and Hindi languages by the Lord's Servants, Brother Sonra of Guntur and Brother Bendisangud of Vilaspur. The following song sung by the Lord's Servant, Brother Martin from the songs of Zion in Telugu, the number is 673. And 28 chapters are wholly and solely devoted to the same subject. The only subject which is dealt so exhaustively in the word of God. The Lord's Servant, Brother Martin So it is not without a purpose that this subject is being brought to our attention again and again Now see how many times the very same method is repeated in this first chapter of Revelation. The Lord's Servant, Brother Martin Chapter 1 verse 3, last part, the time is at hand. Chapter 1 verse 3, last part, the time is at hand. Then verse 4, which is, which was, which is to come. Which is to come. Verse 7 Behold, he cometh with clouds, every eye shall see him. Verse 8 And thereupon Omega, the beginning and the ending, said the Lord, which is and was and which is to come, the Almighty. Verse 8 And thereupon Omega, the beginning and the ending, said the Lord, which is and was and which is to come, the Almighty. Verse 8 Now you see how the same thought is repeated in the whole book. Verse 8 And that is the main purpose of the book of Revelation, to prepare us. for the second coming of Lord Jesus Christ. If we keep ourselves ready for his coming, we can be saved from many dangers and many deceptions and many defilements. If we keep ourselves ready for his coming, we can be saved from many dangers and many defilements and many deceptions and many defilements. You find how the devil managed to keep his subject hidden from the people for one thousand years. From the beginning of the 6th century till the end of the 15th century. From the beginning of the 6th century till the end of the 15th century. In these two thousand years, our Lord Jesus Christ did not take a single step towards preaching, nor did he take a single step towards writing, nor did he take a single step towards preaching, and where it was, extreme darkness in the whole Christendom. You can see from the church history. How much darkness came on the people's mind in that period. And most of the corruptible practices among Christians came in that period. But when this subject was revived, a new life began to break forth. But when this subject was revived, a new life began to break forth. But many people only think of the subject only in terms of teaching and information. But many people only think of the subject only in terms of teaching and information. They want to gather all kinds of theories and teachings on his second coming. But they have no real enjoyment in the subject of his second coming. But they have no real enjoyment in the subject of his second coming. And the matter was being brought to the attention of John the Apostle at a time And the matter was being brought to the attention of John the Apostle at a time when all of us sometimes feel discouraged. when all of us sometimes feel discouraged. This inspiration of John the Apostle was very much the disciple of Jesus Christ. And that is repeated six times in John the Apostle. The disciple whom Jesus loved. And the same disciple is found now in prison in Patmos for the word of God and the testimony of Lord Jesus Christ. And the same disciple is found now in prison in Patmos for the word of God and the testimony of Lord Jesus Christ. Full of discouragement. Because at that time things were happening among the believers which were beyond understanding. Because at that time things were happening among the believers which were beyond understanding. These things can happen even now. We again remarked this morning also how the enemy becomes very active in young days as we see in the chapter 12 of Revelation. He will come like a roaring lion. He may come like a ravening wolf. Or he may come like an angel of light. Or he may come like a flood. There were four ways that were used to attack the people in young days. These four ways were used to attack the people of the Lord. And then you find it is only by this very same matter we can become victorious. When our Lord appeared to John the Apostle. When our Lord appeared to John the Apostle. And he found him so discouraged. He reminded him. I am the same who will come again. I am the same who will come again. And now what you can't understand, you will know on that day. There is no need to be impatient. Be patient. Be patient. The Lord will start answering all your questions one by one when he appears in glory. And also the work of salvation will only be perfected on that day only. Only on that day we know the fuller meaning and the greatness of our great salvation and the greatness of great saviour. And that is a peculiar joy in keeping ourselves ready for that day. And that is a peculiar joy in keeping ourselves ready for that day. See how our Lord draws attention of the Apostle on some very important matters in the first chapter. In verse 4 our Lord draws the attention of the Apostle John. Upon his throne. The seven spirits which are before his throne. That means what kind of church our Lord building. That means what kind of church our Lord building. And many people think that how many people are there, what kind of houses are there, this is the church. They don't know what church is. Even though it is a simple subject and very important subject, they don't know the real meaning of the church which our Lord building. Even though it is a simple subject and very important subject, they don't know the real meaning of the church which our Lord building. They are spending so much money and energy on the building and the furniture and activities in the building. They are spending so much money and energy on the building and the furniture and activities in the building. They don't know what church is. So these seven golden candlesticks tell us what the church is. So these seven golden candlesticks tell us what the church is. Then we see our Lord as our great heavenly high priest, as our laughing high priest walking in between those candlesticks. Then we see our Lord in new glory. And we see our Lord in new glory. His hair like a white bomb. His hair like a white bomb. And His crowning is like a beautiful midday sun. Eyes like a flame of fire. The mouth going towards His sword. Feet like burning brass. Feet like burning brass. And His hands like a star. And the wires like many waters. The garments like long and beautiful. And the golden girdles. And these two details tell us about the glory and the beauty and the grandeur of our Savior who loved us and died for us. And these two details tell us about the glory and the beauty and the grandeur of our Savior who loved us and died for us. And there is a message for you and me in all the features of Lord Jesus Christ. And we can spend many, many hours in meditating upon the meaning of these features and their message. And we can spend many, many hours in meditating upon the meaning of these features and their message. The Lord also knew that even John the Apostle will find it very hard to understand fully the meaning of those features. The Lord also knew that even John the Apostle will find it very hard to understand fully the meaning of those features. And that is why He is saying in verse 17 and 18 Fear not, I am the first and the last. Fear not, I am the first and the last. Verse 18 And He does live. And there lies the gatekeeper. And He does live. Fear not, I am the first and the last. Unless we have a fuller experience of the living Lord in a style, we cannot understand what He is saying now. And that is why many people find it hard to know the meaning of these things. And that is why many people find it hard to know the meaning of these things. They only want knowledge and facts, information, and so many things like that. They just want the disciples to understand these things on the basis of knowledge in their minds. They don't enjoy these truths. Unless we have that deep experience of living Lord in a style, whatever is being said in this book of Revelation or other books will not help you. whatever is being said in this book of Revelation or other books will not help you. And in the same way, you cannot enjoy the second coming of Lord Jesus Christ. And in the same way, you cannot enjoy the second coming of Lord Jesus Christ. Now can we say like Paul the Apostle in Galatians 2.20, Christ lives in the beast. Now can we say like Paul the Apostle in Galatians 2.20, Christ lives in the beast. But there is no doubt, we know it in our minds, but we cannot experience it. But there is no doubt, we know it in our minds, but we cannot experience it. That before we go further in the Holy Convocation, we might have a deeper and a fuller experience of a living Lord Jesus Christ. Living Christ. It is such experience which will help you to enjoy the meetings and the prayer and the fellowship, whatever you have over here. You have got that such experience. That doesn't matter what kind of food we will give you over here. You enjoy it fully. And where ever you are staying. Otherwise, we might give you the best food available in whole Hyderabad. We may give you 25 eggs for your breakfast. And on the day there are 35 cups of coffee also. And whatever kind of food you want. And 25 pillows for your head also. Even then you will be found murmuring and complaining. We never satisfied. But we love coming here to you. And whatever may be your discomfort, inconvenience or a handicap. And also even when you will go from here. And there were may be your situation. Your joy will be abundant. And your life will be transformed. Your life will be victorious. And that is why our Lord was again. To live in us. Now many people say in theory, Yes, I believe, I believe, I believe, I believe. But they haven't got the experience of it. See Romans 6 chapter. And verse 5. If we haven't planted together. In light of that verse. We shall be also in likeness of his direction. Now these two go together. That word planted speaks of the grafting. You have seen the fruit tree being grafted in your villages or cities. Every best fruit is produced by grafting. Every best fruit is produced by grafting. Mangoes, apples, apricots, peaches, whatever they may be. All by grafting. You find how AC yielding small fruit, sour fruit can yield larger good fruit. You can find how AC yielding large fruit can yield smaller good fruit. You can find how AC yielding sweet fruit can yield large good fruit. You have seen in your village those trees yielding very very small mangoes and sour mangoes. And how, later on, the very same tree was yielding nice, large mangoes. And you can see, the same small and sour fruits-yielding trees are now yielding nice, large fruits. How did this happen? They brought one branch for the tree. Not a very long one. And then it was grafted. And they found some change taking place in the first year, second year and the third year. And for three months, leaves have changed, fruits have changed, everything changed. Leaves have changed, fruits have changed, everything has changed. And that is happening every day, in every part of the world. And your pastor uses the very same word, planted or grafted in the depths of Lord Yesterday. And it is unenlightened while in resurrection. Then he says, there must be some change taking place in you also. If this tiny little branch of one tree can accomplish a big change on the whole tree. How much more the victory of Lord Yesterday in your life and my life. Otherwise there is no use of his dying. Otherwise there is no use of his dying. As many people think, they think that before Easter week, by not taking meat, they have a class in them. In that period, they won't take meat also. They will look miserable. Some even fast that period. The Lord did not die for their purpose. He died to benefit you for eternity. And rose again to make you a new creature. And rose again to make you a new creature. And make you triumphant and victorious anytime, everywhere. Have you found that experience? Are you conscious of a living Lord living in you, working in you, working through you? Have you found that experience? We have seven real proofs of the fact that our Lord is a living saviour. Anybody want to question us, how do you know, how can you prove he is a living saviour? We can give seven proofs by God's help. We can give seven proofs by God's help. First of all, that promise is made in the Old Testament by the prophets. Those of you who go outside, don't come back please. Those of you who go outside, don't come inside. Book of Isaiah, Yasyanavikipustad, and chapter 25, Ajna 25, verse 8, He who is full of death in victory, Lord God will mightily tear all faces. Ajna 26, Yasyanavikipustad, and verse 19, My dead man shall live, together my dead body shall arise, awake and sing. Yasyanavikipustad, and chapter 30, Hosea 13, verse 14, Lord God will mightily tear them from the grave, redeem them from death, O death, I will die praying, O grave, under destruction. Yasyanavikipustad, and chapter 31, He who is full of death in victory, Lord God will mightily tear them from the grave, redeem them from death, O grave, under destruction. Yasyanavikipustad, and chapter 31, He who is full of death in victory, Lord God will mightily tear them from the grave, redeem them from death, O grave, under destruction. Nobody ever dreamt of conquering death. Only one case in the whole world history. He who is full of death in victory, he has done it for you and me. He who is full of death in victory, he has done it for you and me. Secondly, the prophecy of Lord Himself made to disciples before being crucified. Saint Mark 8.31, Saint Mark 8.31, He began to feed them. When a man must suffer many things, be rejected of the elders, and be freed as child, and be killed, out of three days rise again. Saint Mark 8.31, Saint Mark 8.31, He began to feed them. When a man must suffer many things, be rejected of the elders, and be killed, and be freed as child, and be killed, out of three days rise again. Saint Mark 8.31, Saint Mark 8.31, He began to feed them. When a man must suffer many things, be rejected of the elders, and be killed, and be freed as child, and be killed, out of three days rise again. John 10.18, John 10.18, No man take it from me. Myself, I have found a down and power to take it again. That is our second proof. John 10.18, John 10.18, Lord Jesus Christ very clearly, plainly, repeatedly told disciples, how you will suffer, our sake. And He stepped upon and revived from our sake. Rise again. John 10.18, John 10.18, Lord Jesus Christ very clearly, plainly, repeatedly told disciples, how you will suffer, our sake. And He stepped upon and revived from our sake. Rise again. John 10.30, Luke 24, and verse 5 and 6, as they were afraid and bowed down their face to the earth, they said unto them, Why is he sleeping among the dead? He is not here among them. John 10.30, Luke 24, as they were afraid and bowed down their face to the earth, they said unto them, Why is he sleeping among the dead? He is not here among them. He is risen. The testimony borne by the angels on the early Easter morning. He is not here. But risen. Then fourthly, verse 3, they entered in and found out the body of Lord Jesus. The empty sepulchre. It can be seen today in Jerusalem. Every day people go there from all parts of the world to see. And that is our fourth proof. The empty sepulchre. No other sepulchre has come from any part of the world. Other sepulchres and graves full of dead men's bones. This is an empty sepulchre. Go and see it. That is fifthly, our Lord appeared 10 times to different disciples in 40 days. I will rule again. Five times on the Easter day. Again five times from his second day till the day of the ascension. He first appears to Mary as sepulchre. Then other women who are returning from sepulchre. Then he appears to Simon Peter. Then he appears to other disciples going to Emmaus. And evening he appears to all the disciples in the room. Then sixthly, he appears to 500 disciples in Jerusalem. Then he appears to the apostle Jacob. Then he appears to Thomas. On the eighth day he appears eight times to Thomas. Then in John chapter 21 he appears nine times at Lake Tiberias. Then he appears in Bethany before he ascended into heaven. And like that he appears 10 times in the 40 days. To show us the same way. That he may come into us by the power of resurrection. Who shall we be? Then sixthly, he appears to Stephen when he was about to be stoned. And he was being reviled and mocked. And when Stephen was being stoned, he appeared to him when he was about to be stoned. Then seventhly, he appears to Stephen when he was about to be stoned. And he was being reviled and mocked. And when he was about to be stoned, he appeared to him when he was about to be stoned. And he was being reviled and mocked. And when he was about to be stoned, he appeared to him when he was about to be stoned. And he was being reviled and mocked. He appears to a man like Stephen and a man like Saul who came forth. He appears to a man like Stephen and a man like Saul who came forth. But there is also one more proof, which is much more important than the other six proofs, which can be much more convincing to those whom you speak to. He lives in every believer. And that is why we put the same question to you. You are Benjamin or a Priam. Question is, does the Lord live in you? We don't want to know your Bible knowledge. How much money you are giving and where you are giving. We don't want to know how much money you are giving and where you are giving. There is a simple question, which you must answer. And ask before God. You can see map under God. You can deceive humans, but not the Lord. Does the Lord reside for you and me, live in you? Proof. If He lives in you, there must be some proof of His coming into you. If He lives in you, there must be some proof of His coming into you. Then you will find all your questions will be solved automatically. Then new life coming into you will lift you up. Then new life coming into you will lift you up. This is called the power of full strength. This is the power to overcome death. This is the highest power in the whole universe. This is the highest power in the whole universe. This is the power to overcome death. This power can make a mortal man immortal. This power can make a sinner a king of God. This is the gift of God. Very simple, very simple, yet still makes it so complicated. If you say, I believe the Lord did not die for my sins. If you say, I believe the Lord did not die for my sins. Then you are going to believe automatically, the same Lord who died for you, also rose again for your sake. Then you are going to believe automatically, the same Lord who died for you, also rose again for your sake. And that is why there is a fragment in Romans 6. And that is why there is a fragment in Romans 6. And verse 5. If we have been planted together in the land of death, If we have been planted together in the land of death, we shall be also in the likeness of his selection. we shall also be in the likeness of his selection. I don't think just by confessing your sin and saying I'm sorry for my sin, you are going to be given salvation. I don't think just by confessing your sin and saying I'm sorry for my sin, you are going to be given salvation. I know he died for me. I know he died for my sin. And as you are saying it, I know it will happen again. But He has to come into you. By faith we have to welcome Him, receive Him, and believe He has come in. Because He died that we may die to old nature. It is the old nature responsible for all your troubles. There are some skin diseases with a very very deep inner root. The people try to cure that disease by outward arrangement. Whenever they have any itching sensation, they get some arrangement outwardly. And they feel natural for few hours. Or maybe even few days even. Now, yes, I am now quite alright. I have a steady sign over here. But again they find a semi-appearance, same spot. I know of people of the same nature, who are scratching their legs and their hands and their feet for the past 25 years. Always. Like they say, go on scratching. Sometimes they want some people's stone to scratch also. When you pray on Girgudan, right into Girgudan. Now, they still don't rub very hardly. But they do not know the root cause of disease. Unless roots are cured, they won't go away. By some injection, you can kill the root also. Then you find the same disease cured no time. They have been scratching and scratching morning, mid-day, night also. Very many years. Empty so many box of ointments. I think, I didn't come first now. Get your roots pulled out, please, of disease. Anyway about sinful nature. Every human being is a monster for nature. And that nature can't be changed by fasting or knowledge or meeting the real. You got to take into you by faith the power of depth of Lord Jesus Christ. That is the only remedy. There is no other remedy. Only by that power you can die completely. Then that's why you need the Holy Spirit to give you self-faith and understanding. And similarly, to live a better life, you require a divine nature. You can't become an Englishman only by putting on a suit and tie. Even though you mother and father bless you like Benjamin. Then you are Indian also. You got to be born in a new country. You got to have a divine life. Life will give you new hunger and new thirst and new desire. It lifts you day by day more and more. That's why I am Lord of the game. Don't live in us. To work in us. And to work through us. And to make us completely new. And finally make us immortal, king and priest. He is seeking you for a higher purpose. He wants you for a very big purpose. For everlasting kingdom. And that's why in chapter 1 revelation, he made John to see his throne. His heavenly kingdom. And he showed to him, I am superior. John, I am preparing you people for my everlasting kingdom. Not for your free kingdom. And all these sufferings and trials are for a purpose. So for a true believer, every suffering is a blessing. For a true believer, every kind of suffering is a punishment. For a sinner is a punishment. For a rebellious is a punishment. But for a believer, any suffering of any kind is a blessing to you. And by that you are being prepared for your heavenly vocation, heavenly calling, heavenly kingdom. And by that you are being prepared for your heavenly vocation, heavenly kingdom. And you get a fuller appreciation of things of eternity. Now there is a flower of jasmine in North India. There is a flower of jasmine in North Uttar Pradesh. She gives the strongest fragrance on darkest night. On a moonlit night and sunlight not so sweet. On the darkest night you find the strongest fragrance. On the darkest night you find the strongest fragrance. Same way you find life glorious life. You find your dead body more precious, more sweet, more inspiring in your trial suffering. By that time you are being taught many many hidden divine mysteries. By that time you are being taught many many hidden divine mysteries. Very truthfully I can thank God for every past suffering and hardship of my life. Very truthfully I can thank God for every past suffering and hardship of my life. I will never learn these truths by any book or any scholarship. I will never learn these truths by any book or any scholarship. The Lord himself became more precious and more real in these sufferings. The Lord himself became more precious and more real in these sufferings. I could prove that power in you way. It is wonderful how that power is given to us when we ask for it. But we don't ask for it. We long for knowledge, we long for other things but not this power. Now please tell me truthfully. Are you conscious of the living Lord living in you? Does he speak with you? When you pray, does he ask you a question? And when you walk with him, do you feel better, do you feel happy, do you feel strong? Do you long to go to him? Does he teach you something new every day? Are you conquering your temptation and your sin day by day? Has anybody else found the same joy and peace to you? Has anybody else found the same joy and peace to you? Otherwise he has not come into you. Even though you may love him and respect him and say, I believe in him. I may go on saying, so and so is a great doctor. I may go on saying, so and so is a great doctor. He is a very clever doctor. I respect him. I love him. I adore him. I have seen many be cured by him. And what about you? How about you, Signal? I cannot say about that. None of these things can help you that way. You have got to have a definite first experience of a living Lord in your life. Then you won't have to go about with a sorrowful face. We find Easter morning. And a lot of years to Mary. She was weeping. And she said to her, Woman, why weepers thou? Whom seekers thou? But she never knew who was speaking to her. She thought he was a gardener. And he called her by her name. And straightway, every tear disappeared. And her joy increased. We find everywhere weeping believers. Very small things they start weeping. They weep very very loudly. They can be heard even in America even. Very small things they start weeping. They weep before their wealthy uncles. They weep before their well known relatives. Weeping in Delhi, weeping in Hyderabad. Everywhere they go they go weeping. Look so miserable. When they got six children. They are walking with their legs to some place. Now who would look after them now? Now a number is six, then seven, then eight, then nine also. And they go on and worry and nothing else. They constantly weeping for something. They don't know their failure. They don't know their power. They don't know their love and grace. They rose again to be with us. Behold, I am with you always. Behold, I am with you always. For every purpose. You will find every question fully answered by the living Lord Jesus Christ. But first of all you must forgive yourself. Then and then no need come into us. Did you ever hear these words? My son, my daughter, my child. Thy sin be forgiven thee. Then day by day. My son I am with thee. Then day by day. My son I am with thee. Fear not. Fear not. Don't look at the situation. Fear not. I am alive. I am alive. To carry you so triumphantly. That will be your daily experience. But you must now receive and live this area. Please do not remain in a false position. There are some people. They are only compounders. But they both say doctor so and so. They can give injections. That's quite all right. They can give penicillin and other tablets. Then I will be a doctor. Please don't be in a false position. Be a true believer. Lord Jesus Christ rose again for your sake. So shall we pray. And please don't move in prayer. And we don't give a cycle to finish. The Lord is with you. Now on to Him. Able to keep us from falling. With exceeding joy. So they only are our saviors, the Lord in His glory, dominion and power, both now and forevermore.