In verse 7, the words "awaiting eagerly" are from the Greek word apekdechomai. This Greek word is made up of three words put together: the word "to receive," which speaks of a welcoming or appropriating reception such as is tendered to a friend who comes to visit; the word "off," speaking here of the withdrawal of one's attention from other objects; and the word "out," used here in a perfective sense, which intensifies the already existing meaning of the word. The composite word speaks of an attitude of intense yearning and eager waiting for the coming of the Lord. I think it is obvious that Paul taught the Corinthians that the Second Coming of Christ would take place in their lifetime.

This Greek word is only used seven times in the New Testament, and every one of them is in reference to the Second Coming.

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12/13/2009 - Pastor David B. Curtis - Berean Bible Church - http://www.bereanbiblechurch.org - Message #487