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The world that now is; and the world that is to comeThe vvorld that now is; and the vvorld that is to come
The world that now is; and the world that is to come: or The first and second coming of Jesus Christ Wherein several prophecies not yet fulfilled are expounded. By Han. Knollys, a servant of Jesus Christ. Rev. I. 19.The vvorld that now is; and the vvorld that is to come: or The first and second coming of Jesus Christ Wherein several prophecies not yet fulfilled are expounded. By Han. Knollys, a servant of Jesus Christ. Rev. I. 19.
London: printed by Tho. Snowden, 1681
THE WORLD to Come. › Chapter 1 › Section 2: 2. The Position proved.
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2. The Position proved.
The holy Scripture of Truth doth Testify, 1. That there is a WORLD to come; Matth. 12.32.—But whosoever speaketh against the holy Spirit, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this World, neither in the World to come. Eph. 1.20, 21.—Not only in this world, but also in that which is to come. And Heb. 2.5.—For unto the Angels hath he not put in subjection that WORLD, even that to come. 2. That then the LORD Jesus Christ will come again from Heaven, Phil. 3.20. For our conversation is in Heaven, from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ. Heb. 9.28. — And to them that look for him shall he appear the Second Time, &c. 1 Thes. 3.13.—At the coming of our LORD Jesus Christ with all his Saints. 3. That then there will be the New Heavens, and a New Earth, and the New Jerusalem; yea, and all things new, Isa. 65.17. I create New Heavens, and a New Earth. 2. Pet. 3.13. We according to his promise look for New Heavens, and a New Earth, ⟨p. 3⟩&c. Rev. 21.1, 2. And I saw a New Heaven, and a New Earth; And I John saw the holy City, the New Jerusalem coming down from God out of Heaven, &c. And