God the Son, Mentor's Guide, MG10

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2. What are the implications that the Lord’s coming will be unexpected ? What does this suggest about current trends in prophecy conferences and seminars to predict the coming of Christ? 3. How are we to understand the apparent delay in the coming of Christ–why has so much time elapsed since the resurrection and the ascension? What should our current attitude be as we await the coming of the Lord? 4. How do the Scriptures describe the divine task of judgment, i.e., what member of the Trinity has been given this honor? 5. What will be the criteria that the Righteous Judge will use as he passes judgment on all humankind? 6. What will be the reward given to believers as they are judged in connection to their faithful service to the Lord? List the various “crowns” mentioned in the NT associated with the judgment seat of Christ and the reward of believers? 7. What will be the fate of those whose names are not found written in the Lamb’s book of life? What are the major differences between the Judge’s judgment on believers versus unbelievers? 8. In what sense will the Kingdom of Jesus as exalted Lord be both global and universal ? Cite Scripture. What will be the status of the saints of God in the eternal Kingdom of Christ? 9. In the revelation of the new city, the New Jerusalem, how will the dwelling place of God and Christ be connected to the saints? What role will they play in the new age? 10. What will Christ do with the Kingdom once all enemies have been subdued under his feet? What place will God then have in the aeons of time to come?

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This lesson focuses upon the exaltation of Christ in the resurrection and the ascension, as well as the last three statements of the Christological section of the Nicene Creed which testify of Christ’s coming in glory, his judgment of humankind, and his coming eternal reign. The concepts listed below highlight some of the critical issues and truths associated with the exalted Christ, and the coming work he will accomplish upon earth.

Summary of Key Concepts

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