0134. 131. Christ’s Coming

131. Christ’s Coming

The words “therefore” and “wherefore” in connection with Christ’s Coming, give us reasons for our attitude in relation to His return.

1. The “therefore” of “watch.” Because of those who are “perverse,” and that the Lord may reward us, be on the alert against the evil, and alive to the future “inheritance”—Act_20:31, Act_20:32.

2. The “wherefore” of acceptability. “Wherefore” we labour, or “make it our aim,” that we may be “well-pleasing” to the Lord when we stand before His judgment seat—2Co_5:9-10, R.V.

3. The “wherefore” of “comfort” and edification. Because we are going to “live with” Christ, we are to be mutually interested in each other’s welfare—1Th_5:11.

4. The “wherefore” of “grace.” Because of the grace that we are to experience at the revelation of our Lord, we are to gird up the loins of our mind, set the hope perfectly, and be sober (1Pe_1:13).

5. The “wherefore” of calling. If we make our calling sure by adding to our faith what the Lord enjoins, He will add to us an abundant entrance into the everlasting Kingdom at His return—2Pe_1:10, 2Pe_1:11.

6. The “wherefore” of remembrance. We are apt to forget “these things” which relate to our present duty, and future glory of His Kingdom—2Pe_1:12-19.

7. The “wherefore” of blamelessness. The righteous character of the new Heavens and the new earth should exercise such an influence upon us, that we should be like them in character—2Pe_3:14.

By: DR. F. E. MARSH