Hope and Expectation
Hope and Expectation2
The Coming of Christ
By G. Campbell Morgan01TH 1:9G. Campbell Morgan emphasizes the certainty of Christ's second coming and the hope it brings to believers, contrasting various theological views on how the Millennium will be ushered in. He highlights the threefold attitude of believers: turning from idols, serving the living God, and waiting for Christ's return, which has been largely forgotten by the Church. Morgan points out that the New Testament contains numerous references to Christ's coming, urging Christians to maintain their hope and expectation. He distinguishes between the 'coming' of Christ for His people and the 'day of the Lord,' which will follow, emphasizing the importance of living in anticipation of His return. Ultimately, he reassures that the Church's hope lies in the imminent return of the Lord, which will lead to the establishment of His Kingdom.
The Necessity of the Redeemer's Return
By A.W. Pink0GEN 3:15ISA 9:62PE 1:19A.W. Pink emphasizes the necessity of the Redeemer's return, arguing that it is essential for fulfilling Old Testament prophecies, affirmations made by Christ, and the expectations of the Church and creation. He outlines ten reasons for this necessity, including the current disorganization of Israel, the degradation of the world, and the lamentations of creation itself. Pink asserts that only through Christ's return can the promises of God be realized and the present suffering and chaos be addressed. He concludes that the hope of believers and the cries of the Church for the return of Christ are vital for the fulfillment of God's plan.