Today's Good Friday encapsulates the commemoration of the significance of the death of Jesus Christ in this contemporary time span. Oral evidence, written records and archeological evidence proved that indeed the Son of God died for testifying about who he was. However, before he passed on he said it was necessary for the salvation of mankind and creation and he did not say that he was a martyr or should be mistaken as such because he was going to rise again of which he did. It was such a bold prediction that no one in history of creation has ever made even to this day. Jesus metaphorically mentioned these present day events that there would be rumours of wars and wars before his return normally refered to as Parousia. Bible scholars have categorized it into two debatable topics of all times : the Delayed parousia and the Imminent parousia. Nevertheless, we will focus on the Imminent parousia as it is being highlighted by what Jesus said before he died two thousand years ago. He said there will be many diseases, earthquakes and wars which will be signs of his return (Parousia). The apostle Matthew narrated that the Jews wanted to forcefully keep Jesus dead even to this day and nicknamed his followers Christians. Although they tried to bribe the soilders who manned his grave they failed dismally as what Jesus said took place. Furthermore, his prediction of persecution of his followers including his inner circle ( the apostles) did take place which pushes everything to his imminent return. He said he would die today during his time and he did according to his word but he did not end there he also said he would rise, ascend to heaven and return for his Church. Paul in 1 Corinthians 15 verses 50 to the end he highlights that not everyone will die but Christ would return to take believers he gave clarity to what Jesus said before he died this week years ago. Inspite, of whatever, theories that exists the truth about the Imminent Parousia continue to hover with the unveiling of present day events.
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