Behold, He Comes!

Jul 10, 2019    Mitch Horton

This sermon continues the in-depth study of the Book of Revelation, focusing on the return of Jesus Christ with the theme "Behold, He Comes!" It builds upon previous teachings, which covered the three classifications of people in the Bible (Jews, Gentiles, and the Church), the four eternal covenants, and Daniel’s prophecy of the 70 weeks. Now, the study shifts to Revelation itself, exploring its structure and interpretation.


Key themes include:


- Understanding Revelation’s Structure – Revelation 1:19 divides the book into past, present, and future events: "what you have seen," "what is now," and "what will take place after this."


- The Second Coming of Christ – Revelation 1:7 declares that Jesus will return in glory, visible to all. Prophecies in Daniel, Matthew, Zechariah, and Acts confirm this.


- Different Interpretations of Revelation – The sermon reviews the four primary views (symbolic, preterist, historical, and futurist), affirming the futurist perspective as the most biblically sound.


- The Purifying Effect of Christ’s Return – Passages like 1 John 3:2-3 and Matthew 24:29-31 emphasize how the expectation of His coming should motivate believers toward holiness.


- Jesus as the Alpha and Omega – Revelation 1:8 reinforces His sovereignty over history, from creation to the final restoration of all things.


This sermon challenges believers to approach Revelation with faith and understanding, encouraging them to live in anticipation of Christ’s return while remaining rooted in biblical truth.