The Second Coming of Christ

by Clarence Larkin

Publisher:

Rev. Clarence Larkin Estate

, 1918–1922

Overview

Clarence Larkin created this concise, comprehensive work to teach those who know nothing of the doctrine of Christ's return, or for those that would like to know more. This book gives the history of the doctrine, vividly describes the two stages of the second coming, and points out the "Signs of the Times." Beautifully illustrated. Contents include:

• The Second Coming of Christ
• The Transfiguration
• The Spirit World
• The Resurrections
• The Immanency of the Second Coming
• The History of the Doctrine
• The Church versus the Kingdom
• Is the World to Be Converted Before Christ Comes?
• The Signs of the Times
• Poem: "He Shall Come"

Contents

Top Highlights

“In his letter to the Hebrews he classifies Christ’s ‘appearings’ as ‘Hath He appeared’ (Heb. 9:26), ‘Now to appear’ (Heb. 9:24), ‘Shall He appear’ (Heb. 9:28). In his letter to Titus (Titus 2:11, 12), he brings out the doctrinal significance of these ‘appearings.’ As a Prophet He died for our ‘JUSTIFICATION,’ as a Priest He lives at the right hand of God not only as our Advocate, but our ‘SANCTIFIER,’ and when He comes again as a King it will be for our ‘GLORIFICATION.’” (Page 5)

“While the First and Second Comings of Christ are separated by this Dispensation they are nevertheless not complete in themselves, the Second necessitated the First, and the First demands the Second. They are both necessary to complete the Plan of Salvation. The First Coming was for the salvation of my ‘SOUL;’ the Second is for the salvation of my ‘BODY,’ for there can be no resurrection of the body until Christ comes back.” (Page 7)

“The student of prophecy is not to be a ‘date-setter,’ but he is to watch. ‘Signs’ are for the Jew. There is nothing to prevent Christ coming for His Church at any time.” (Page 11)

“The Book of Revelation, written 26 years after the destruction of Jerusalem, speaks of the Second Coming of Christ as still future.” (Page 10)

“the ‘CONTRARY WINDS’ of Atheism, Scepticism, Infidelity, Ritualism, Formalism, Unitarianism, Rationalism, Spiritualism” (Page 55)

Product Details

• Title: The Second Coming of Christ
• Author: Clarence Larkin
• Series: Clarence Larkin Collection
• Publisher: Clarence Larkin
• Publication Date: 1918
• Pages: 46

About Clarence Larkin

Rev. Clarence Larkin (1850–1924) was an American Baptist pastor, Bible teacher, and author whose writings on dispensationalism had a great impact on conservative Protestant visual culture in the 20th century. His intricate and influential charts provided readers with a visual strategy for mapping God's action in history and interpreting complex biblical prophecies. Born in Chester, Pennsylvania, Larkin experienced conversion at the age of nineteen. He received a college degree in mechanical engineering and had worked as a draftsman, a teacher of the blind, and a manufacturer, but felt called to ministry. After World War I broke out, God laid it on his heart to prepare a work on dispensational truth. Larkin spent three years of his life designing and drawing the charts and preparing the text. It was received to favorable acclaim both in the United States and abroad. During the last five years of his life, the demand for Larkin’s books made it necessary for him to give up his pastorate and devote his full time to writing. His other works include Rightly Dividing the Word; The Book of Daniel; Spirit World; Second Coming of Christ; and A Medicine Chest for Christian Practitioners, a Handbook on Evangelism.