those things which were written in the books, according to their works." Rev. 20:12. "And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire." Rev. 20:15. "The lake which burneth with fire and brimstone; which is the second death." Rev. 21:8. “The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death." 1 Cor. 15:26. "And death and hades (C) were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death." Rev. 20:14, . "Heaven and earth shall pass away.” Mark 13:31 "The heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat; the earth also, and the works that are therein, shall be burned up. (a) .. The heavens, being on fire, shall be dissolved, and the elem ments shall melt with fervent heat." 2 Pe. 3:10-12. “The heavens shall vanish away like smoke, and the earth shall wax old like a garment." Isa 51:6. "They shall perish. they all shall wax old as doth a garment; and as a vesture shalt thou fold them up, and they shall be changed." Heb. 1:11-12. "From whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; (b) and there was found no place for them." Rev. 20:11. “And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new." Rev. 21:5. "Behold, I create new heavens and a new earth.” Isa. 65:17. "And I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.' Rev. 21:1. “New heavens and a new earth, where. in dwelleth all righteousness." 2 Pe. 3:13. New Heavens and New Earth, (c) So the Greek. 24:5; 2 Pet. 3:7. (b) See also Ps. 68:8; Nab. 1:5; and Job 15:18; 25:5. GOD “Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power.” 1 Cor. 15:24. "And when all things shall be subdued unto Him, then shall the Son also Him- . self be subject unto Him, that put all things under Him, that God may be all in all.” 1 Cor. 15:28. “And I John saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.” (a) Rev. 21:2. Thɔ Lamb's Wife. GOD Dwells with Men. “Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people, and God Him. self shall be with them and be their God. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away." Rev. 21:3-4. kal "That in the ages to come he might show the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. Eph. 2:7. "Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit; for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.” 1 Cor. 2: 9, 10. “Now he that hath wrought us for this selfsame thing is God, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit." 2 Cor. 5: 5. "Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.” Eph. 3: 21. "Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.” 2 Pet. 3:14. REFERENCES. For convenience we give the following references to some of the principal passages which refer to our Lord's return, in the consecutive order in which they occur in the Word, together with catch words to distinguish the same: Deut. 33:2. Psa. 2. 66 67:4. « 96:10-13. 66 98.9. « 102:16. Dan. 7:13. Hos. 6:3. 14:4. 14:5. Mat. 16:26-27. 19:28. 24. 66 25:1-12. 26:64. Mark 8:38. -Mt. Sinai, Mt. Seir, Transfiguration and Second Coming. - The Son's possession, etc. -Judge and govern the nations. - The Lord cometh to judge. - The Lord cometh 'to judge. - Build up Zion and appear in glory. -Son of man cometh to possess the kingdom. -He comes as the latter and former rain. - Israel SEE and accept Christ. -He stands upon the Mount of Olives. -Comes with the saints. -Shall come in glory of His Father. - Sit in throne of His glory. -The three questions answered. - The Bridegroom. - Judgment of Servants. - Judgment of Nations. - Coming in the clouds of heaven. -Of Him, Son, be ashamed wlien He cometh. -The three questions answered. - Coming in the clouds of heaven. --Of Him, Son, be ashamed when He cometh. The ten talents. 13. 14:62. Luke 9:26. 12:35-48. Jno. 1:51. 14:3. 14:18. 14:28. 21:22. Acts 1:10-11. 3:19-21. 1 Cor. 1:4-8. 4:5. 11:26. 15:23. 6 16:22 66 2 Cor. 1:14. 2:16. 4:5. 2:19. 5:23. 2:1-8. -Heaven open, angels descending. - Communion, till He come. ness of His coming. - Keep the commandment until the ap pearing. - Judge, at appearing and kingdom. - Crown for all that love His appearing. -The blessed hope 'and glorious appear ing. - The three appearings. - Faith, hope, love. - Day approaching. -Patience, a little while. - Be patient unto the coming-early and latter rain. 1 Tim. 6:13-15. 2 4:1. 4:8. Tit. 2:11-15. Heb. 9:24-28. 10:22-24. 10:25. 6 10:35-37. James 5:7-8. -Trial of faith. -Hope to the end. - When His glory shall be revealed. -Wh the Chief Shepherd shall appear. -Scoffers—The day of the Lord. - When He shall appear we may have confidence. -Now sons-shall be like Him-hath this hope-purifieth himself. cute judgment. tion-Behold I come quickly. he that WATCHETH. Rev. 1:7. 2:25. 6 14:14-16. 66 16:15. 4 22:20. |