The First or Second Coming

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” 1 Peter 1:3 (NKJV)

In the name of Him making he who overcomes a pillar in the temple of His God, Messiah Yeshua “Jesus,” greetings.  Revelation 3:12 (NKJV)

While listening to the local “Christian” radio station I heard, referring to Jesus, “The second coming is more important than the first.”  The speaker on the radio is a follower of the Anthanasian Creed.

What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is preached; and in this I rejoice, yes, and will rejoice.  Philippians 1:18 (NKJV)

The speaker had a 0% chance of convincing me that Jesus’ “second coming is more important than the first.”  I “will rejoice” however, at the mere mentioning of Jesus’ name.  I don’t know about you but when I read Philippians 1:18, specifically the words “in truth,” the significance of Jesus’ first coming comes to mind.  Simply that there is no second coming of Messiah Yeshua “Jesus,” without Jesus first having to come to die on a cross for the sin of the world.  No need to wait for Jesus’ first coming, it’s coming up on its two thousand year anniversary.

Here’s some sound [Biblical] advice, for followers of the Anthanasian Creed.  Those believing Jesus is the Son of God, who are saved according the [Scriptures], point others to the cross.  They do so because unless one believes in Messiah Yeshua “Jesus,” according to the [Scriptures], which leaves the Anthanasian Creed on the outside looking in, Jesus’ second coming won’t make a difference.  

God bless.

In His Care… Jim