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The Great and Terrible Day of the LORD in the New Testament (KJV): From Christ's Return to the Final Judgment

A deep-dive Bible study outline exploring the New Testament revelation of the Day of the Lord, focusing on the return of Jesus Christ as the supreme God, the execution of His wrath, the millennial reign, and the final judgment.

1. The Revelation of the One True God in Christ (The Parousia)

1.1 The Manifestation of Jesus as Jehovah

Verses: Titus 2:13; Revelation 1:7-8
  • Jesus is revealed in His absolute deity as the Almighty God returning in glory
  • The visible return of the one true God who was manifested in the flesh

1.2 The Gathering of the Saints

Verses: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; 1 Corinthians 15:51-52
  • The catching away of the bride of Christ at the sound of the trump
  • The instantaneous transformation of mortal bodies into incorruptible, glorified bodies

2. The Outpouring of Wrath and Tribulation

2.1 The Day of Wrath and Vengeance

Verses: 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9; Revelation 6:16-17
  • Divine retribution poured out upon those who know not God and obey not the gospel
  • The terror of the wicked fleeing from the face of Him that sitteth on the throne and from the wrath of the Lamb

2.2 The Destruction of the Antichrist and His Armies

Verses: 2 Thessalonians 2:8; Revelation 19:19-21
  • The lawless one consumed by the spirit of the Lord's mouth and destroyed by the brightness of His coming
  • The complete defeat of the beast and the kings of the earth at Armageddon

3. The Millennial Reign and the Final Rebellion

3.1 The Thousand-Year Reign of Christ

Verses: Revelation 20:4-6; Revelation 11:15
  • The literal reign of Jesus Christ as the sole King over all the earth
  • The saints of God reigning and ruling with Him in His earthly kingdom

3.2 The Loosing of Satan and Final Defeat

Verses: Revelation 20:7-10
  • The temporary release of Satan to deceive the nations one last time
  • The final destruction of the rebellious forces by fire from heaven and the eternal casting of the devil into the lake of fire

4. The Great White Throne Judgment and the New Creation

4.1 The Final Judgment of the Dead

Verses: Revelation 20:11-15; Romans 14:10-12
  • The opening of the books and the Book of Life before the great white throne
  • Every individual standing before the judgment seat of Christ to give an account of their deeds

4.2 The New Heavens and New Earth

Verses: Revelation 21:1-3; 2 Peter 3:10-13
  • The passing away of the old heaven and earth with a fervent heat
  • The establishment of the New Jerusalem where God dwells directly with His redeemed people