Why did these angels thus materialize and speak to the disciples? ¶ 363. Were the disciples thoroughly convinced of the second coming of the Lord? and if so, how did it influence their teachings? Give Scriptural proof. ¶ 364. What did St. Paul say to Timothy about the time of the end of his earthly career concerning the second coming of the Lord? ¶ 364. What special promise is indicated for the benefit of those who would love his appearing? ¶ 364. What is the book of Revelation? ¶ 365. What is stated in the latter part of that book concerning the Lord's return? ¶ 365. Can there be any doubt about the Lord's second coming? and if not, why not? ¶ 366. What, then, is one of the important questions to be first determined concerning his coming? ¶ 367. From what should we expect to get the evidence concerning the manner of the Lord's return? ¶ 367. Is it reasonable to suppose that he would return in the body in which he was put to death? and if not, why not? Give Scriptural proof. ¶ 367. In what manner will the faithful followers of Jesus see him? ¶ 367. Has any human being seen the Lord Jesus' glorious body? Give Scriptural proof. ¶ 367. Why shall the disciples see him as he is? ¶ 368. Why could not human eyes see him? ¶ 368. Is he like Jehovah? Give Scriptural proof. ¶ 368. In what manner did St. Paul say the Christian should henceforth know Christ Jesus? ¶ 368. After the ascension of Jesus on high, what was his position with reference to the Father? ¶ 369. Give Scriptural proof that he is a spirit being. ¶ 369. What did Jesus say to Nicodemus about a spirit being? and how does this illustrate that human eyes cannot see the glorious Lord? ¶ 369. Should we expect, then, our Lord to be present, not seen by human eyes, but discernible by those who are his true followers? ¶ 370. Satan is the god of this present evil world. Have human eyes seen him? ¶ 370. What will constitute the new heavens and new earth? ¶ 370. Will the ruler of those new heavens, the Messiah, be visible or invisible? ¶ 370. Is there any reason for us to expect human beings to see the Lord? ¶ 370. Is it always proper to use the word "coming" with reference to our Lord's second appearance? If not, what other word is properly used? ¶ 371. Quote a number of Scriptures in which the word "coming" is properly translated "presence". ¶¶ 372-382. When Jesus ascended on high, what did the angels standing by advise his disciples as to the manner of his return? Give Scriptural proof. ¶ 383. What does this suggest as to the manner of his return? ¶ 383. What is meant by coming as a thief in the night? and how does this illustrate the second coming of the Lord? Give Scriptural proof. ¶ 383. What does the night illustrate? ¶ 383. What did the Lord say concerning those who would report his return in the desert or in the secret chambers? ¶ 384.