When Jesus said he would come again he did not mean he would return in the flesh visible to men on earth. He has given up this earthly life as a ransom and therefore cannot take such life back again. When he came to earth the first time in human form, that was a humiliation for him. (Heb. 2:9) However, in his second presence he does not come as a human “lower than the angels,” but he comes as a spirit creature in all his glory. (Matt. 25:31) As such, his return in Kingdom power is invisible to man on the earth. Before he left the earth he had said to his disciples: “A little while, and the world seeth me no more.” (John 14:19) Jesus has now been made the “express image” of his Father and therefore dwells with his Father in a light which “no man hath seen, nor can see.” (Heb. 1:3; 1 Tim. 6:16) So Jesus’ second coming or presence is not seen with the literal eyes, but with the eyes of understanding.—Eph. 1:18........As proof of his presence in Kingdom power Jesus foretold certain outstanding evidences that would make up a great “sign.” By seeing these visible evidences making up the “sign” and by understanding what they mean, those living on earth would know that Jesus had taken up his Kingdom power in heaven and was therefore present as King of the long-promised Kingdom.
“For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in [various] places. All these are the beginning of sorrows.
The fulfillment of this sign proves not only that Christ Jesus is reigning from heaven, but also that the end of this “system of things” is at hand. (Matt. 24:3, NW) This does not mean an end of our literal earth, for the Bible says: “The earth abideth for ever.” (Eccl. 1:4) What comes to an end is the wicked world over which Satan is the god, bringing destruction to him and his wicked demons and to all those who follow him upon the earth. (2 Cor. 4:4) Thus the earth will be cleansed from all wickedness.
Because Satan is still determined to hold on to his position as “god of this world,” there must be yet another war between him and Jehovah, and that war is the battle of Armageddon. (Rev. 16:14-16)
2006-10-22 01:27:40
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answered by Emma 3
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No one, but God, really knows what Jesus Christ looked like except that he was a Middle Eastern man with dark "burly" hair. Most modern day images portray a European man with brown hair. Jesus Christ told humanity how we can recognize Him when He returns. First, we must always be watchful for His WORD because He will come like a "thief in the night". Secondly we will "know Him by His acts". So if a being proclaims to be the return of Christ we should investigate thoroughly. We should study his revelation and his life ... and pray for guidance from God. He has promised never to leave us alone.
Now I will proclain to you that the Promised One of all the ages has, indeed, returned. If you hear with your own ears and see with your own eyes, pray that God will reveal Him to you.
"Verily, I say, this is the Day in which mankind can behold the Face, and hear the Voice of the Promised One. The Call of God hath been raised, and the light of His countenance hath been lifted up upon men. It behoveth every man to blot out the trace of every idle word from the tablet of his heart, and to gaze, with an open and unbiased mind, on the signs of His Revelation, the proofs of His Mssion, and the tokens of His glory." - Baha'u'llah
2006-10-22 09:47:21
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answered by Linell 3
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Jesus the Son of God takes birth everyday
Only to be crucified the next day.
The world is so violent today
Tell me which man can tolerate him today?
Our spirituality takes us to the Discos
Who will pray in the Church with Jesus?
The first commandment Jesus shall give his people
Burn all armaments and weapons
Do you think Bush and Rice would listen to him?
They'll banish him from USA and he shall not get any
asylum in Europe. The middle east would say Jesus is Muslim.
Or pounce him with bullets if he says 'I am the son of God'.
Where will he find a refuge?
We the people couldn't give him a place in our heart...
pray which cornor in the world will Jesus make his hut?
Yet oh! man you ask what if He comes again...?
Don't you know he has always been with the weak and the meek and the poor and the sick?
2006-10-22 08:28:23
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answered by Justanian 1
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Jesus' second coming will be far different from His first! Instead of being born in obscurity, He will come again with glory and power, accompanied by all the angels of Heaven. Jesus said, "When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his throne in heavenly glory" (Matthew 25:31). When He comes again, His true identity as the Son of God and the King of kings will be fully revealed.
Furthermore, the Bible teaches that when He comes the whole earth will behold Him—instantly and completely. The Bible says, "Look, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him" (Revelation 1:7). For those who have believed in Him it will be a glorious day—but for those who have refused to believe in Him, it will be a day of mourning. For them it will be too late.
Yes, someday Christ will return. We can barely imagine what it will be like, for it will be far more glorious than anything we can picture. But are you ready for that day? You can be, by giving your life to Christ and becoming His follower today.
2006-10-22 09:49:27
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answered by Anonymous
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You should look for a middle age Jew, with a beard, nail holes in his hands and feet, speaking a mixture of Hebrew, Aramaic, Greek and Latin and wearing a toga like cloth and a head cover.
that would make him easy to identify, unless it's someone dressed up and pretending, in that case you could only tell the difference because the real Jesus will look like he has been dead for 2006 years.
2006-10-22 08:32:42
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answered by Anonymous
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there will be the sound of great trumpets some say that this will be Elisha blowing the shofah. but never the less it will day and it will be night and one will go and the other will stay which one will you be? there is no mention of anones fac so who knows a bit like what was written on the sand? We will find out when the time is near. so watch and pray that is what we are told.
2006-10-22 08:20:45
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answered by sarell 6
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according to my religion and i believe in this 100% that some one called him self the Messiah but he is really the fake Messiah and try to makes ppl follow and believe him to the wrong path.
real Jesus peace be up on him will came after him and being the real Messiah .
2006-10-22 08:23:55
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answered by Alone 4
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Seeing we don't know what he looked like 2000 years ago I don't think it matters if he still looks the same.
2006-10-22 08:19:21
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answered by Carolyn M 3
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and what did his face look like 2000 years ago?
food for thought....how did his followers know that he was the Christ? Perhaps this time He will have a Tee shirt that will let us all know.
2006-10-22 08:21:37
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answered by Anonymous
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i dont think he is still alive. If he is alive he is already 2006 years old? And the way he was beaten by romans. And the nails which ran trough his hands. will not give him a long life time.
2006-10-22 08:22:56
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answered by tell me about Darwin 2
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