THERE are many ways by which we may arrive at the importance of any given subject. The person who is an authority as a specialist makes his utterance of value when he speaks upon a topic; the issues that are involved, give weight and interest to a discussion; the probable results will influence to a certain course of action; and the frequency with which a truth is brought before us in Holy Writ, will make itself felt to the prayerful student of the Word of God. All the above pleas may be applied to the blessed hope of Christ’s second coming. He who says “I come again” is the Son of God―God the Son―therefore His word is valid. The issues at stake are of pressing importance. The overthrow of evil, the binding of Satan, universal peace, righteousness exalted, and God glorified, are issues that are involved as the truth of Christ’s return is pondered in its wider aspect. The results of the apprehended fact of Christ’s near approach will make the believer holy in life; and the blessings attendant upon Christ’s arrival, to the Church, and the world, are beyond our telling and ken. The frequency with which reference is made to a truth must have the effect of awakening our interest and riveting our attention. This is remarkably true in relation to the topic before us, viz., the return of our Lord. As illustrating the repeated utterance of the Holy Spirit in speaking of this subject, and the results produced, and the commands incumbent upon us in looking for our Lord Jesus, we shall give the following alphabetical outline:―
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