Feast of Trumpets

[Studyman]

In the Holy Scriptures there were several "Feasts of the Lord" given to both the Homeborn and the Stranger that sojourns among them, that were to foreshadow future events.

Lev. 23:2 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, Concerning the feasts of the LORD, which ye shall proclaim to be holy convocations, even these are my feasts.

Paul speaks to them when he is telling those "Servants of God's Righteousness" not to let men judge them for their obedience and voluntary humility towards the "Way of the Lord". (Col. 2)

16 Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days: 17 Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ. 18 Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind,

One of these Feasts is called "Feast of Trumpets" and it is about being on guard and prepared for the return of the Lord's Christ. It was today.

1 Cor. 15: 52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. 53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. 54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.

And again;

1 Thess. 4: 16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: 17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. 18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words.

Lev. 23: 23 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, 24 Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, In the seventh month, in the first day of the month, shall ye have a sabbath, a memorial of blowing of trumpets, an holy convocation. 25 Ye shall do no servile work therein: but ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD.

It is a fascinating Holy Day and prepares us and reminds us to keep in mind what we are waiting for. And to be ready, because this event, like our death, comes like a thief in the night. As 2 Peter 3 teaches;

11 Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness, 12 Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat? 13 Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.

14 Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.

It is a Sabbath Day and a wonderful study in the "Way of the Lord" that God created for His People for these evil times. Like all of God's instruction in righteousness, it is part of a personal relationship with God that HE before ordained that we should walk in them. It's part of His Armor that we are told to put on, to help resist the wiles of the devil.

I know these Feasts are not part of the religious traditions of this world, nevertheless, I thought I would share just a little about this one, as it helps keep us grounded as to why we wait in the first place, and why we are to be ready for Him to come and not be caught off guard.

With His Love.

 

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'For the grace of God
.. that bringeth salvation
.... hath appeared to all men,
...... Teaching us that,
........ denying ungodliness and worldly lusts,
.......... we should live soberly, righteously, and godly,
............ in this present world;
Looking for that blessed hope,
.. and the glorious appearing
.... of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;
...... Who gave Himself for us,
........ that He might redeem us from all iniquity,
.......... and purify unto Himself a peculiar people,
............ zealous of good works.
These things speak,
.. and exhort,
.... and rebuke
...... with all authority.
........ Let no man despise thee.'
(Titus 2:11-15)

Praise God!

 

[Studyman]

'For the grace of God
.. that bringeth salvation
.... hath appeared to all men,
...... Teaching us that,
........ denying ungodliness and worldly lusts,
.......... we should live soberly, righteously, and godly,
............ in this present world;
Looking for that blessed hope,
.. and the glorious appearing
.... of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;
...... Who gave Himself for us,
........ that He might redeem us from all iniquity,
.......... and purify unto Himself a peculiar people,
............ zealous of good works.
These things speak,
.. and exhort,
.... and rebuke
...... with all authority.
........ Let no man despise thee.'
(Titus 2:11-15)

Praise God!

Amen

 

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'When Christ, Who is our life, shall appear,
then shall ye also appear with Him in glory.'
(Col 3:4)

Hello @Studyman,

Thank you for your OP. These feasts are worthy of study, not least because of their prophetic significance, aren't they? I don't understand them as I should like to do though, I admit.

I am looking for Christ's appearing in glory, which I believe must take place immediately prior to His coming: it is then that the church which is His Body will appear with Him there, in glory. (re. Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians 1&2 Timothy, Titus and Philemon)

Thank you
In Christ Jesus
Chris

 

[Studyman]

'When Christ, Who is our life, shall appear,
then shall ye also appear with Him in glory.'
(Col 3:4)

Hello @Studyman,

Thank you for your OP. These feasts are worthy of study, not least because of their prophetic significance, aren't they? I don't understand them as I should like to do though, I admit.

I am looking for Christ's appearing in glory, which I believe must take place immediately prior to His coming: it is then that the church which is His Body will appear with Him there, in glory.

Thank you
In Christ Jesus
Chris

I am always learning as well. In the Scriptures, that Paul instructed us to trust "for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works", there is a "Way of the Lord" that God Before Ordained that His People should walk in them.

There are also religions of this world, who call this same God "Lord", that have created their own "Way", even as far back as Eve, who was convinced by a voice that quoted "some" of God's Word, that God lied to her.

This "Way of the Lord" taught by the Christ, the Rock of Israel, has been despised, rejected, polluted and demeaned by this world's religions since the beginning. The Christ warned about the "way" of man both, before HE became a man as the Rock of Israel, and after HE became a man, in the person of Jesus.

Prov. 16: 25 There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

Jesus said the following about the religion of the world HE was born into.

Mark 7: 9 And he said unto them, Full well ye reject the commandment of God, that ye may keep your own tradition.

There can be no doubt, that the religions of this world God placed you and me in, have adopted the exact same practice, and Jesus specifically Warned me of this very thing.

Matt. 24: 3 And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? 4 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. 5 For many shall come in my name, saying, I (Jesus) am Christ; and shall deceive many.

Jesus, knowing the future, could have warned about anything. Islam, Atheists, Buddhism, even Jews? But HE didn't. HE specifically singled out "ONE" Religion and warned me to "TAKE HEED" not to be deceived by them.

So because I want my wife and my kids and I to live, and because I have chosen, or God has moved me, I cannot tell, to believe that the Christ of the Bible is the WAY. And that HIS Words are Spirit and they are Life. We have chosen to place our faith in the God Jesus said HE wants me to know and Worship.

So yes, I do believe the "Feasts of the Lord" are worthy of study, and after 30 years I can say, as did Paul, that they were "written for our sakes, no doubt". And that God's "WAY" has kept us from being swept away by the flood of religious influence that surrounds us. Truly it is an effective Armor, if one "puts it on".

But there is a cost, as the Jesus of the Bible teaches us. The religious businesses and Sects of this world won't like it that you are not spreading their doctrines or their traditions, or contributing to their religious business, or supporting their manmade shrines of worship.

So although those men who are not religious, will like you and they will do business with you because they can trust you to be honest and fair. The religious men of this world will be uncomfortable around you, because the "Way of the Lord" that you strive to walk in, will expose the religious tradition of man that they promote.

That is why they hated Jesus, and the Prophets before Him, and Disciples after Him.

This is why I highlighted the part of the wonderful scripture you posted "...... Who gave Himself for us,........ that He might redeem us from all iniquity,.......... and purify unto Himself a peculiar people,............ zealous of good works.

The deceiver wants us to forget the Exodus, to ignore the "Examples written for our admonition", and to Trust the popular religious sects and businesses of this world to guide our lives. And there are certainly many of them, and certainly "many" have adopted their ways, and have been convinced by a voice who uses "some" of God's Inspired Word, that God lied to us.

I'm sharing the testimony of a nobody, who has "Come out of her". My hope is that others will trust God in the "Way of the Lord" as all the examples of faith in the Holy scriptures did.

Thanks you for the thoughtful reply.

In God's Love.

Greg

 

[civic]

'When Christ, Who is our life, shall appear,
then shall ye also appear with Him in glory.'
(Col 3:4)

Hello @Studyman,

Thank you for your OP. These feasts are worthy of study, not least because of their prophetic significance, aren't they? I don't understand them as I should like to do though, I admit.

I am looking for Christ's appearing in glory, which I believe must take place immediately prior to His coming: it is then that the church which is His Body will appear with Him there, in glory. (re. Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians 1&2 Timothy, Titus and Philemon)

Thank you
In Christ Jesus
Chris

Christ returns during the feast of the trumpets.

The Feast of Trumpets marked the beginning of ten days of consecration and repentance before God. It is one of seven Jewish feasts or festivals appointed by the LORD and one of three feasts that occur in the autumn. The Feast of Trumpets began on the first day (at the new moon) of the seventh month. Its name comes from the command to blow trumpets (Leviticus 23:24; Numbers 29:1-6). It is also called Rosh Hashanah, which means “Head of the Year,” because it marks the beginning of the Jewish civil calendar. During this celebration, no kind of work was to be performed, but burnt offerings and a sin offering were to be brought before the Lord.

In the Leviticus passage, the words trumpet blasts are a translation of the Hebrew word teruah, which means “a shout” or “a blowing.” It appears that the shofar (ram’s horn) was to be blown at this time, as it was on the other new moons (Psalm 81:3). Jewish tradition indicates that both the ram’s horn and the priestly silver horns (hazozerah) were used in the Feast of Trumpets.

The Feast of Trumpets was important for several reasons. First, it commemorated the end of the agricultural and festival year. Also, the Day of Atonement fell on the tenth day of this month, and the Festival of Booths began on the fifteenth day. The blowing of the trumpets on first day of the month heralded a solemn time of preparation for the Day of Atonement; this preparation time was called “Ten Days of Repentance” or the “Days of Awe.” The trumpet sound was an alarm of sorts and can be understood as a call to introspection and repentance.

The Feast of Trumpets, along with the other six festivals of the LORD, foreshadowed certain aspects of the ministry of Jesus Christ. The prophets linked the blowing of trumpets to the future Day of Judgment: “Blow the trumpet in Zion; sound the alarm on my holy hill. Let all who live in the land tremble, for the day of the LORD is coming. It is close at hand” (Joel 2:1; see also Zephaniah 1:14, 16).

In the New Testament, we see that the Lord’s Second Coming will be accompanied by the sound of a trumpet (1 Corinthians 15:51-52; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17). Each of the judgments in Revelation 8-9 is also signaled by a trumpet. Just as the shofar called the Jewish nation to turn their attention to the Lord and ready themselves for the Day of Atonement, so will the “trump of God” call us to heaven and warn the world of coming judgment.got?

hope this helps !!!

 

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Hello @civic and @Studyman,

Thank you both for your informative posts.

There is only one point that I would comment on, and that is in regard to the use of the word, 'us', in regard to the reference to 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17). For as a member of the church which is His (Christ's) Body, the fulness of Him that filleth all in all (Ephesians 1:22-23), that is not my hope: My hope is to appear with Him in glory (Colossians 3:3-4):-

'For ye are dead,
.. and your life is hid
.... with Christ in God.
When Christ,
.. who is our life,
.... shall appear,
...... then shall ye also appear
........ with Him in glory.'

Thank you
In Christ Jesus
Chris

 

[civic]

Hello @civic and @Studyman,

Thank you both for your informative posts.

There is only one point that I would comment on, and that is in regard to the use of the word, 'us', in regard to the reference to 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17). For as a member of the church which is His (Christ's) Body, the fulness of Him that filleth all in all (Ephesians 1:22-23), that is not my hope: My hope is to appear with Him in glory (Colossians 3:3-4):-

'For ye are dead,
.. and your life is hid
.... with Christ in God.
When Christ,
.. who is our life,
.... shall appear,
...... then shall ye also appear
........ with Him in glory.'

Thank you
In Christ Jesus
Chris

So you do not look forward to His Coming which is called our BLESSED HOPE ?

Titus 2:13
as we await the blessed hope and glorious appearance of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.

2 Timothy 4:8
From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.

Hebrews 9:28
so also Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many; and He will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who eagerly await Him.

 

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So you do not look forward to His Coming which is called our BLESSED HOPE ?

Titus 2:13
as we await the blessed hope and glorious appearance of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.

2 Timothy 4:8
From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.

Hebrews 9:28
so also Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many; and He will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who eagerly await Him.

Hello again, @civic,

I am in full agreement with Titus and Timothy, for they also looked for the appearing (epiphaneia) of the risen Lord, when they too will appear with Him in glory (Colossians 3:3-4).

The calling of Hebrews is not that of the church which is the Body of Christ (1Cor.15:23) . Written as it is prior to the revelation of God given to Paul concerning that newly created company, following the departure of Israel into unbelief at Acts 28, and salvation having been sent to the Gentiles (Acts 28:28).

Thank you
In Christ Jesus
Chris

 

[Studyman]

The Feast of Trumpets, along with the other six festivals of the LORD, foreshadowed certain aspects of the ministry of Jesus Christ. The prophets linked the blowing of trumpets to the future Day of Judgment: “Blow the trumpet in Zion; sound the alarm on my holy hill. Let all who live in the land tremble, for the day of the LORD is coming. It is close at hand” (Joel 2:1; see also Zephaniah 1:14, 16).

In the New Testament, we see that the Lord’s Second Coming will be accompanied by the sound of a trumpet (1 Corinthians 15:51-52; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17). Each of the judgments in Revelation 8-9 is also signaled by a trumpet. Just as the shofar called the Jewish nation to turn their attention to the Lord and ready themselves for the Day of Atonement, so will the “trump of God” call us to heaven and warn the world of coming judgment.got?

hope this helps !!!

While I know that this Feast isn't a Jewish Feast, as is commonly promoted, but the "Feast of the Lord", nor did the Jews understand it's significance though many trust them for their information, as it is written that they polluted God's Sabbaths. I do agree that it is a significant part of the Gospel (ministry) of Christ. And that His People are to be prepared for the Trumpet to sound, as 2 Peter instructs. Because like death, it comes like a thief in the night.

2 Pet: 11 Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness, 12 Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat? 13 Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.

14 Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.

I also understand that it is Spiritual and must be observed from the heart in devotion to the Lord whose Feast it is, as our relationship with God is a personal one.

It is part of the Salvation of God which begins with Passover, without which Feast of Trumpets could not exist. It foreshadows a great deal and was important enough for the Rock of Israel to Give this Feast of His to His People, "For our sakes no doubt" as Paul teaches.

My hope is that men will not rely on the Jews, or this world's religions, to teach them about God and His Salvation, rather, that they will follow Paul's instruction and trust the Holy Scriptures, "for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works."

Thank you for the thoughtful reply.

 

[civic]

We are in the Feast of Trumpets right now.

 

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@Studymansaid:-
My hope is that men will not rely on the Jews, or this world's religions, to teach them about God and His Salvation, rather, that they will follow Paul's instruction and trust the Holy Scriptures, "for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works."

Thank you, @Studyman,

I join you in this 'hope'. May God's will be done. for His Name and Glory's sake.

Within the love of Christ our Saviour,
our Lord and Head.
Chris

 

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So you do not look forward to His Coming which is called our BLESSED HOPE ?

Titus 2:13
as we await the blessed hope and glorious appearance of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.

2 Timothy 4:8
From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.

Hebrews 9:28
so also Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many; and He will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who eagerly await Him.

'When Christ, who is our life, shall appear,
then shall ye also appear with Him in glory.'
(Col 3:4)

Hello @civic,

I believe that the 'coming' of Christ, and His 'appearing' are not the same. It is for His appearing that I look, and not His coming,. There is no trumpet blast announcing His appearing.

Thank you
In Christ Jesus
Chris

 

[civic]

'When Christ, who is our life, shall appear,
then shall ye also appear with Him in glory.'
(Col 3:4)

Hello @civic,

I believe that the 'coming' of Christ, and His 'appearing' are not the same. It is for His appearing that I look, and not His coming,. There is no trumpet blast announcing His appearing.

Thank you
In Christ Jesus
Chris

Well the Bible says they are the same event.

2 Thes 2:8
8 Then that lawless one will be revealed whom the Lord will slay with the breath of His mouth and bring to an end by the appearance (epiphenea) of His coming; ( parousia )

 

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Well the Bible says they are the same event.

2 Thes 2:8
8 Then that lawless one will be revealed whom the Lord will slay with the breath of His mouth and bring to an end by the appearance (epiphenea) of His coming; ( parousia )

'And then shall that Wicked be revealed,
whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of His mouth,
and shall destroy with the brightness (epiphaneia)
of His coming (parousia) :'
(2Thess. 2:8 KJV)

Hello @civic,

Yes, the word 'appearing' is also translated 'brightness' in the KJV. We are told in Colossians 3:4 that when the Lord appears (phaneroo), then the members of the church which is His Body will appear with Him in glory. This must take place immediately prior to His coming.

Thank you
In Christ Jesus
Chris

 

[civic]

'And then shall that Wicked be revealed,
whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of His mouth,
and shall destroy with the brightness (epiphaneia)
of His coming (parousia) :'
(2Thess. 2:8 KJV)

Hello @civic,

Yes, the word 'appearing' is also translated 'brightness' in the KJV. We are told in Colossians 3:4 that when the Lord appears (phaneroo), then the members of the church which is His Body will appear with Him in glory. This must take place immediately prior to His coming.

Thank you
In Christ Jesus
Chris

Except the epiphania and parousia are the two words in thess passage meaning it’s the same event

 

[civic]

'And then shall that Wicked be revealed,
whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of His mouth,
and shall destroy with the brightness (epiphaneia)
of His coming (parousia) :'
(2Thess. 2:8 KJV)

Hello @civic,

Yes, the word 'appearing' is also translated 'brightness' in the KJV. We are told in Colossians 3:4 that when the Lord appears (phaneroo), then the members of the church which is His Body will appear with Him in glory. This must take place immediately prior to His coming.

Thank you
In Christ Jesus
Chris

Here are all the uses of the 2 words in the NT which confirms they are one in the same event. Notice 2 Thess places them together in the same passage.

His Appearing is His 2nd Coming.

Parousia


Matthew 24:3
3 And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?

Matthew 24:27
27 For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.

Matthew 24:37
37 But as the days of Noah were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.

Matthew 24:39
39 And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.

1 Corinthians 15:23
23 But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming.

1 Thessalonians 2:19
19 For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?

1 Thessalonians 3:13
13 To the end he may establish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints.

1 Thessalonians 4:15
15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.

1 Thessalonians 5:23
23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Thessalonians 2:1
2 Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him,

2 Thessalonians 2:8
8 And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of (epiphinia) his coming (parousia )


James 5:7
7 Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord.

James 5:8
8 Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.

2 Peter 1:16
16 For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.

2 Peter 3:4
4 And saying, Where is the promise of His coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.

1 John 2:28-29
28 Now, little children, abide in Him, so that when He appears, we may have confidence and not shrink away from Him in shame at His coming. 29 If you know that He is righteous, you know that everyone also who practices righteousness is born of Him.



Epiphenia



2 Thessalonians 2:8
8 Then that lawless one will be revealed whom the Lord will slay with the breath of His mouth and bring to an end by the appearance of His coming;( parousia )

1 Timothy 6:14
14 that you keep the commandment without stain or reproach until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ,

2 Timothy 1:10
10 but now has been revealed by the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus,

2 Timothy 4:1
I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by His appearing and His kingdom:

2 Timothy 4:8
8 in the future there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day; and not only to me, but also to all who have loved His appearing.

Titus 2:13
13 looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus,

hope this helps !!!

 

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Here are all the uses of the 2 words in the NT which confirms they are one in the same event. Notice 2 Thess places them together in the same passage.​

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His Appearing is His 2nd Coming.​

'And then shall that Wicked be revealed,
whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of His mouth,
and shall destroy with the brightness (epiphaneia)
of His coming (parousia) :'
(2Thess. 2:8 KJV)

Hello @civic,

Thank you for your reply.

I do not doubt that the words, 'the brightness of His coming', refer to the same event. Yet I think care should be taken in declaring that His appearing and His coming are one and the same.

Parousia​

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Matthew 24:3​

3 And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?​

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Matthew 24:27​

27 For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.​

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Matthew 24:37​

37 But as the days of Noah were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.​

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Matthew 24:39​

39 And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.​

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1 Corinthians 15:23​

23 But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming.​

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1 Thessalonians 2:19​

19 For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?​

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1 Thessalonians 3:13​

13 To the end he may establish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints.​

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1 Thessalonians 4:15​

15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.​

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1 Thessalonians 5:23​

23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.​

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2 Thessalonians 2:1​

2 Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him,​

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2 Thessalonians 2:8​

8 And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of (epiphinia) his coming (parousia )​

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James 5:7​

7 Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. ​

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James 5:8​

8 Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.​

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2 Peter 1:16​

16 For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.​

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2 Peter 3:4​

4 And saying, Where is the promise of His coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.​

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1 John 2:28-29​

28 Now, little children, abide in Him, so that when He appears, we may have confidence and not shrink away from Him in shame at His coming. 29 If you know that He is righteous, you know that everyone also who practices righteousness is born of Him.​

Epiphenia ​

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2 Thessalonians 2:8​

8 Then that lawless one will be revealed whom the Lord will slay with the breath of His mouth and bring to an end by the appearance of His coming;( parousia )​

1 Timothy 6:14​

14 that you keep the commandment without stain or reproach until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ,​

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2 Timothy 1:10​

10 but now has been revealed by the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus,​

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2 Timothy 4:1​

I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by His appearing and His kingdom:​

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2 Timothy 4:8​

8 in the future there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day; and not only to me, but also to all who have loved His appearing.​

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Titus 2:13​

13 looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus,​

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hope this helps !!!​

* Yes, Thank you for listing them as you have. The Greek word, 'Epiphaneia', occurs 6 times and is derived from, 'phaino', to appear', 'bring to light', 'shine'.

* The word parousia is used to define the hope of the kingdom (Matthew 24:3):-

'And as He sat upon the mount of Olives, ​

the disciples came unto Him privately, saying, ​

Tell us, when shall these things be? ​

and what shall be the sign of Thy coming, ​

and of the end of the world?'​

(Mat 24:3)​

* Epiphania is reserved for the hope of the Church of the Mystery, the church which is the Body of Christ. The one occurrence in an epistle before Acts 28, is that which I quoted previously:-

'And then shall that Wicked be revealed,​

whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of His mouth,​

and shall destroy with the brightness (epiphaneia)​

of His coming (parousia) :'​

(2Thess. 2:8 KJV)​

* Which in that case refers to the 'brightness' of His coming, and is descriptive of it.

* After Acts 28 'parousia' is dropped, and 'the appearing' is used of the first phase of the second coming, a phase that belongs to things above where Christ sits on the right hand of God, and not to the second sphere which is associated with the Archangel and the air.

Thank you
In Christ Jesus
Chris

* Epistles written following Acts 28:- Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus & Philemon.

 

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'And then shall that Wicked be revealed,
whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of His mouth,
and shall destroy with the brightness (epiphaneia)
of His coming (parousia) :'
(2Thess. 2:8 KJV)

Hello @civic,

Thank you for your reply.

I do not doubt that the words, 'the brightness of His coming', refer to the same event. Yet I think care should be taken in declaring that His appearing and His coming are one and the same.



* Yes, Thank you for listing them as you have. The Greek word, 'Epiphaneia', occurs 6 times and is derived from, 'phaino', to appear', 'bring to light', 'shine'. The word parousia is used to define the hope of the kingdom (Matthew 24:3).

'And as He sat upon the mount of Olives, ​

the disciples came unto Him privately, saying, ​

Tell us, when shall these things be? ​

and what shall be the sign of Thy coming, ​

and of the end of the world?'​

(Mat 24:3)​

* Epiphania is reserved for the hope of the Church of the Mystery, the church which is the Body of Christ. The one occurrence in an epistle before Acts 28, is that which I quoted previously:-

'And then shall that Wicked be revealed,​

whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of His mouth,​

and shall destroy with the brightness (epiphaneia)​

of His coming (parousia) :'​

(2Thess. 2:8 KJV)​

* Which in that case refers to the 'brightness' of His coming, and is descriptive of it.

* After Acts 28 'parousia' is dropped, and 'the appearing' is used of the first phase of the second coming, a phase that belongs to things above where Christ sits on the right hand of God, and not to the second sphere which is associated with the Archangel and the air.

Thank you
In Christ Jesus
Chris

both epiphenia and parousia are one in the same event in time- His 2nd Coming. I have provided all the scriptures stating they are the same and even a passage that has them both occurring at the same place in time- His 2nd Advent/ Coming.

I have no idea why you would oppose them and say they are different events ?

 

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both epiphenia and parousia are one in the same event in time- His 2nd Coming. I have provided all the scriptures stating they are the same and even a passage that has them both occurring at the same place in time- His 2nd Advent/ Coming.

I have no idea why you would oppose them and say they are different events ?

Hello @civic,

Please read my reply#18

IThank you
In Christ Jesus
Chris