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Notes: Nov. 11, 2021

Rapture

1 Thess. 4:13-18

Those that are dead will go up to God

Then, those that are living members of his church will be caught up

Olivet Discourse

Starts prophesying about his return

We don't know exactly what will happen

Is Jesus a prophet? YES.

Moses is promised that another prophet will appear like him. That prophet is Jesus (see Acts, BoM).

Prophesies the destruction of the temple, "not one stone shall be left standing."

Questions:

  1. When shall these things be?
    • Romans end up destroying the temple in 70 A.D. Pushed stones off the edge into the surrounding courtyard in order to ensure complete destruction of the temple.
  2. What shall be the sign of thy coming and the end of the world?

Prophesies:

Second Coming

Why is Christ in red apparel?

Represents blood in Gethsemane, trodden the wine press alone.

Contrast this age (evil, worldly power, suffering) with the next age (new heaven, new earth, peace, righteousness). There is some pivot point, often considered to be the Second Coming. It will be some form of divine intervention.

eschatology - derived from eschaton, meaning the end

The end described as "birth pangs".

Does Christ Himself know when He will come?

Not when he's on earth, but when he goes back, he probably knows.

Will all be surprised and caught unaware?

No. Like being pregnant. We don't know exactly when it's going to happen. We know it's soon, look for the signs.

Is it true that not everyone will know when the Savior has come?

There will likely be multiple Second Comings. By the end, everyone will know.

When the Lord comes, who will come with him?

The righteous will follow him

What happens to those living on earth when he comes?

The righteous will continue to live. Not just members of the church. Terrestrial level people. They could come to know Christ and accept him.

Is the burning spoken of in scripture literal?

Yes. It needs to be purged of all wickedness.

Does every person need to hear the gospel before Christ comes?

No.

Is the time of Christ's coming fixed, or can we change it?

It's fixed. We can't change the time it happens, we can just hasten the preparation.

When does the Millenium begin? Why will it begin?

When Christ comes, people will be able

Return of the Ten Tribes?

Overall conversion of everyone.

False Christs and false prophets?

Don't chase after false doctrines.

Steadfast

Remains steadfast (not perfect, flawless, sinless) - continually trying to learn and grow on the path

The Lord can trust you and your leaders can trust you

Elect

Not just some random collection of people--elect according to the covenant.

Will receive particular blessings (even if they do suffer from what's happening at the time).

Prepared

We don't know exactly when he's coming.

We need to be ready at any time. We could go to Him before He comes to us.

Teaches parables of readiness:

Joseph Smith-Matthew

The JST of Matthew 24. Enough significant changes that it was made into its own book and canonized.

JSM rearranges the verses so that it is clear which verses are talking about the destruction of the temple and which verses are talking about the Second Coming