"Christ's Two Comings: The First Coming of the Lord VS The Second Coming of the Lord"

 

"Christ's Two Comings: The First Coming of the Lord VS The Second Coming of the Lord"

1 Corinthians 11:23-26 "For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, 'This is my body, which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.' In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, saying, 'This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.' For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes."

Aspect	The Lord's First Coming	The Lord's Second Coming
Bridge	The Church - connecting the Lord's death with His return 1 Corinthians 11:26 "For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes."	The Church - continuing the Lord's death, bringing in His return 1 Corinthians 11:26 "For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes."
Objective	Death, to accomplish all-inclusive redemption Matthew 26:28 "For this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins."	To establish God's kingdom Matthew 26:29 "I tell you I will not drink again of this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom."
Achievement	Completed redemption, produced the Church John 19:30  "When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said,  'It is finished,' and he bowed his head  and gave up his spirit."	Return with the kingdom, establish God's kingdom Daniel 7:13-14 "I saw in the night visions, and behold, with the clouds of heaven there came one like a son of man, and he came to the Ancient of Days and was presented before him. And to him was given dominion and glory and a kingdom, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve him; his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom one that shall not be destroyed."
Product/Result	The Church - the unique product of Christ's death John 12:24 "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies,  it remains alone;  but if it dies, it bears much fruit."	God's kingdom fully realized on earth  Luke 19:12,15 "He said therefore, 'A nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom and then return... When he returned, having received the kingdom, he ordered these servants to whom he had given the money to be called to him, that he might know what they had gained by doing business.'"
Application	Believers proclaim the Lord's death, exist as the Church 1 Corinthians 11:26 "For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes."	Believers anticipate and prepare for the Lord's return Matthew 24:42 "Therefore, stay awake, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming."
Related Scriptures	Matthew 26:26-28 "Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, 'Take, eat; this is my body.' And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, 'Drink of it, all of you, for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.'"	Revelation 11:15 "Then the seventh angel blew his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven,  saying, 'The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he shall reign forever and ever.'"

This table not only includes the main aspects of the Lord Jesus' two comings but also provides the corresponding biblical passages. These scriptures offer direct biblical support, helping us to understand more deeply the significance, purpose, and results of the Lord's two comings. From this, we can see that the first coming primarily focuses on the completion of redemption and the establishment of the Church, while the second coming emphasizes the final realization of God's kingdom. The Church plays a crucial bridging role between these two comings, continuously witnessing to the Lord's death and preparing for His return.

*Please refer to Life-Study of 1 Corinthians, Message Fifty-Six, Dealing with the Lord's Supper (3)