"But the day of The Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything in it will be laid bare." 2 Peter 3:10 (NIV)
In the words of the Apostle Peter, which were inspired by The Holy Spirit of God, the return of Christ on judgement day will be sudden and unexpected. It will be a time of catastrophe and judgement for the evil and the wicked. However, it will be a time of glorious renewal and salvation for the believers.
Because of the evil, wicked, and sinful behavior of man, The Lord God destroyed the world the first time with water during the great flood. (Genesis 7:17-22) The next time He destroys the world it will be by fire. (2 Peter 3:10) The first time that Christ came into the world, He came to offer Himself as a sacrificial lamb for the sins of man, to offer man a means of salvation. (John 1:29 and Hebrews 9:28) The next time He comes to earth, it will be to receive His Church unto Himself. (John 14:2-3 and 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17) The third time He comes, He will come in judgement. The sun will not shine, the moon will bleed, and the earth will be destroyed by fire. (Joel 2:31, Acts 2:20, Revelation 6:12, and Revelation 20:9-10) Heaven and earth shall pass away, and there will be a new heaven and a new earth. (Revelation 21:1) There will only be hope of salvation on that day for those who truly believe.
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