The common Church doctrine is, first, that there is to be a second personal, visible, and glorious advent of the Son of God. Secondly, that the events which are to precede that advent, are
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The universal diffusion of the Gospel; or, as our Lord expresses it, the ingathering of the elect; this is the vocation of the Christian Church.
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The conversion of the Jews, which is to be national. As their casting away was national, although a remnant was saved; so their conversion may be national, although some may remain obdurate.
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The coming of Antichrist.
Thirdly, that the events which are to attend the second advent are: —
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The resurrection of the dead, of the just and of the unjust.
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The general judgment.
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The end of the world. And,
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The consummation of Christ’s kingdom.
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