January 28, 2026 3:00 am
The concept of Jesus' appearing, or second coming, is a central theme in the New Testament, foretold in various Old Testament passages. This event marks a significant shift from Christ's suffering servant role to his conquering king role, bringing glory and unity with believers. As Christians, it's essential to prepare for this future day and cultivate love, holiness, and a deepening faith in God's word.
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Welcome to the Days of Praise podcast, a daily devotional by the Institute for Creation Research. Four Crowns. crown of righteousness. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord the righteous judge shall give me at that day. And not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.
2 Timothy 4, 8 Why did Paul feel confident that he would receive a crown of righteousness? is because he loved Jesus's appearing. We would therefore do well to learn what this means and copy Paul. The New Testament's regular references to Jesus' appearing refer to the second coming of Christ to earth. During his first advent, he fulfilled the suffering servant role foretold in Isaiah fifty three, Psalm twenty two, and elsewhere in the Old Testament.
For his second advent, he will fulfill the conquering king role, foretold in Isaiah 63, Psalm 89, Daniel 7, and so many other places. When the Son of Man shall come in His glory, and all the holy angels with Him, then shall He sit upon the throne of His glory. When Christ, who is our Life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with Him in glory. Do we believe this? Do we think about this future day and prepare to be completely united with Christ?
If so, then the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another and toward all men, even as we do toward you, to the end He may establish your hearts unblamable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints. looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, will bring a crown of righteousness. Second Peter three twelve. If you've enjoyed today's devotional, be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. And please rate and review so more listeners can find us.
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