I Will Come Again: A Promise Being Fulfilled
This article by Russell Dykstra expounds on Jesus's promise in John 14:1-3 regarding His return, distinguishing between three theological "comings" of Christ: His incarnation, His future parousia (visible bodily return), and His ongoing spiritual coming through divine providence and judgment. The work encourages believers to find comfort and assurance in Christ's promise of His return while recognizing His present activity in governing all creation toward its consummation.
Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. John 14:1-3 The night of His betrayal, and thus the night before He was crucified, Jesus spoke to His disciples' troubled hearts -- filled with fears and sorrows at His announced,...
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