But the knowledge that is wanting is the know-
ledge of Holy Scripture. For ALL Scripture is
profitable, that the man of God may be "ready
at every point." ¹ And we cannot with impunity
neglect large sections of Scripture which are
inextricably interwoven with the rest.

The doctrine of the "Second Advent," as
theologians call it, will serve as a notable illustra-
tion of this. The New Testament speaks of the
coming of the Son of Man to earth, to bless His
people upon earth. It speaks of the descent of
the Lord from heaven, and of His people being
caught up from earth to meet Him. It speaks of
His coming as a bridegroom to claim a bride. It
speaks of His coming as a king to receive a
kingdom. It speaks of His feet standing on the
Mount of Olives, "in like manner" as He stood
there with His disciples on the day of His
ascension. It speaks of His being revealed
from heaven with His mighty angels in flaming
fire, taking vengeance. It speaks of the dead,
small and great, being arraigned before the great
white throne above. It speaks of the living
nations upon earth being gathered before His
judgment throne of glory.

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