second coming


Double-Edged Sword

Double-Edged Sword

For Jewish communities in Israel and the Diaspora, the past two years have been a horrific nightmare with little end in sight. The ongoing war of terror in the Holy Land has seen unbearable human casualties and crippling economic fallout. This crisis has rippled throughout the world with a frightening rise in anti-Jewish sentiment, intimidation and even outbreaks of violence. The widespread indifference and hostility of governments, media, academia and public opinion has resulted in Jews around


Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz

Future Hope - FACING A HOPELESS FUTURE

Future Hope - FACING A HOPELESS FUTURE

Future Hope FACING A HOPELESS FUTUREA Critical Book ReviewBy Gerald Sigal Future Hope:  A Jewish Christian Look at the End of the World By David Brickner. San Francisco:  Purple Pomegranate Productions. 1999. 154 pages. Among evangelical Protestants "end of this world" predictions have been big business for centuries.  It has spawned thousands of denominations, sects, and cults.  It gives hope to millions.  In a sense, it is a continuation of an expectation as old as Christianity itself.


Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz

Why do Christians claim there will be a second coming of Jesus?

Why do Christians claim there will be a second coming of Jesus?

Let us find out the answer to the question - Why do Christians claim there will be a second coming of Jesus? Answer: Even according to the New Testament, Jesus did not fulfill many crucial messianic prophecies during his lifetime. He was neither the singular ruler promised nor did he exercise any regal authority. God promises concerning the Messiah, "And David My servant shall be king over them; and they all shall have one shepherd . . . and My servant David shall be their prince forever" (Eze


Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz

Did the delay in Jesus' second coming give further opportunity for people to be "saved"?

Did the delay in Jesus' second coming give further opportunity for people to be "saved"?

Didn't the delay in Jesus' second coming give further opportunity for people to be "saved" by believing in him? Answer: Citing 2 Peter 3:9: "The Lord . . . is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance" some Christian commentators offer the excuse that the delay in Jesus' second coming was granted to give further opportunity for people to be saved. However, this evades the issue of how soon Jesus was supposed to return. In the passages promising a speed


Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz

What does "shortly" mean in Romans 16:20?

What does "shortly" mean in Romans 16:20?

When speaking of Jesus' second coming what does Paul mean by the word "shortly" in Romans 16:20 or the author of Revelation 22:10, 12, 20 by "the time is near" and "I am coming quickly"? Answer: To understand what is meant let us look at Hebrews 10:37: "For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry." This verse is derived in part from the Septuagint's rendering of Habbakuk 2:3. The early Christian church was a community living in daily expectation of the return


Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz

According to the New Testament, after how long an interval did Jesus promise to return to earth?

According to the New Testament, after how long an interval did Jesus promise to return to earth?

According to the New Testament, after how long an interval did Jesus promise to return to earth? Answer: Jesus' alleged remarks about the parousia, that is, his promised second "presence," "arrival," present a problem for Christianity. Some of his statements anticipate a quick return (Matthew 10:23; Mark 9:1; John 14:3, 21:22-23), other comments are less sure and suppose an indeterminate interval before the return (Matthew 12:31-33, 24:50, 25:13; Mark 13:35-37; Acts 1:7); and in one instance J


Zalman Kravitz

Zalman Kravitz