14. What scriptures show that Christ's coming will be a time of reward?
“For the Son of man shall come in the glory of His Father with His angels; and then He shall reward every man according to his works.” Matt. 16:27. “And, behold, I come quickly; and My reward is with Me, to give every man according as his work shall be.” Rev. 22:12.
15. To whom is salvation promised at Christ's appearing?
“So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for Him shall He appear the second time without sin unto salvation.” Heb. 9:28.
16. What influence has this hope upon the life?
“We know that, when He shall appear, we shall be like Him; for we shall see Him as He is. And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as He is pure.” 1 John 3:2, 3.
17. To whom does Paul say a crown of righteousness is promised?
“For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 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 Tim. 4:6-8.
18. What will the waiting ones say when Jesus comes?
“And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for Him, and He will save us: this is the Lord; we [pg 336] have waited for Him, we will be glad and rejoice in His salvation.” Isa. 25:9.