That Day
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Definition and Significance:
The term "That Day" is a significant eschatological phrase found throughout the Bible, often referring to a future time of divine intervention, judgment, or fulfillment of God's promises. It is a day marked by God's decisive action in human history, bringing about both judgment and salvation. The phrase is frequently associated with the "Day of the Lord," a time when God will execute justice and establish His kingdom.

Old Testament References:
In the Old Testament, "That Day" is often linked with prophetic visions of judgment and restoration. The prophets frequently used this term to describe a future time when God would intervene in the affairs of nations and individuals.

· Isaiah 2:11-12 : "The proud look of man will be humbled, and the loftiness of men will be brought low; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day. For the Day of the LORD of Hosts will come against all the proud and lofty, against all that is exalted—it will be humbled."

· Zechariah 14:9 : "On that day the LORD will become King over all the earth—the LORD alone, and His name alone."

These passages highlight the dual nature of "That Day" as both a time of judgment against the proud and a time of exaltation for the Lord.

New Testament References:
In the New Testament, "That Day" is often associated with the return of Jesus Christ and the final judgment. It is a day anticipated by believers as a time of redemption and fulfillment of God's promises.

· Matthew 7:22 : "Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’"

· 2 Timothy 1:12 : "For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not ashamed, because I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day."

· 2 Thessalonians 1:10 : "On that day when He comes to be glorified in His saints and to be marveled at among all who have believed, because our testimony to you was believed."

These references emphasize the anticipation of Christ's return and the ultimate vindication of believers.

Theological Implications:
The concept of "That Day" carries profound theological implications. It underscores the certainty of God's promises and the reality of divine judgment. For believers, it is a day of hope and expectation, as it signifies the culmination of God's redemptive plan and the establishment of His eternal kingdom. It serves as a reminder of the need for readiness and faithfulness, as the exact timing of "That Day" remains unknown.

Practical Application:
Believers are encouraged to live in light of "That Day," maintaining a posture of watchfulness and holiness. The anticipation of this future event should inspire a life of obedience, service, and evangelism, as Christians seek to align their lives with God's purposes and share the hope of salvation with others.

Conclusion:
While the exact nature and timing of "That Day" remain a mystery, its significance is clear throughout Scripture. It is a day of both judgment and salvation, a time when God's justice and mercy will be fully revealed. As such, it holds a central place in the eschatological hope of the Christian faith.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
That Day

THAT DAY

See DAY OF THE LORD.

Greek
2250. hemera -- day
... day. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: hemera Phonetic Spelling:
(hay-mer'-ah) Short Definition: a day Definition: a day, the period from sunrise ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2250.htm - 7k

1206. deuteraios -- on the second day
... on the second day. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: deuteraios Phonetic
Spelling: (dyoo-ter-ah'-yos) Short Definition: on the second day, on the next ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1206.htm - 6k

1887. epaurion -- on the next day
... on the next day. Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: epaurion Phonetic Spelling:
(ep-ow'-ree-on) Short Definition: tomorrow Definition: tomorrow. ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1887.htm - 6k

4315. prosabbaton -- the day before the Sabbath
... the day before the Sabbath. Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: prosabbaton
Phonetic Spelling: (pros-ab'-bat-on) Short Definition: the day before the ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4315.htm - 6k

3637. oktaemeros -- of the eighth day, eight days old
... of the eighth day, eight days old. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration:
oktaemeros Phonetic Spelling: (ok-tah-ay'-mer-os) Short Definition: belonging to ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3637.htm - 6k

3904. paraskeue -- preparation, the day of preparation (for a ...
... preparation, the day of preparation (for a Sabbath or feast). Part of Speech: Noun,
Feminine Transliteration: paraskeue Phonetic Spelling: (par-ask-yoo-ay ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3904.htm - 6k

3574. nuchthemeron -- lasting a night and a day
... lasting a night and a day. Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: nuchthemeron
Phonetic Spelling: (nookh-thay'-mer-on) Short Definition: twenty-four ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3574.htm - 6k

1967. epiousios -- for the coming day, for subsistence
... for the coming day, for subsistence. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration:
epiousios Phonetic Spelling: (ep-ee-oo'-see-os) Short Definition: for the morrow ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1967.htm - 7k

2184. ephemeros -- for the day
... for the day. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: ephemeros Phonetic Spelling:
(ef-ay'-mer-os) Short Definition: for the day, daily Definition: for the day ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2184.htm - 6k

4521. sabbaton -- the Sabbath, ie the seventh day (of the week)
... the Sabbath, ie the seventh day (of the week). Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Transliteration: sabbaton Phonetic Spelling: (sab'-bat-on) Short Definition: the ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4521.htm - 7k

Strong's Hebrew
3117. yom -- day
... 3116, 3117. yom. 3118 . day. Transliteration: yom Phonetic Spelling: (yome)
Short Definition: day. Word Origin a prim. root Definition ...
/hebrew/3117.htm - 7k

3118. yom -- day
... 3117, 3118. yom. 3119 . day. Transliteration: yom Phonetic Spelling: (yome)
Short Definition: days. Word Origin ... period (1). day by day, time. ...
/hebrew/3118.htm - 6k

3119. yomam -- daytime, by day
... 3118, 3119. yomam. 3120 . daytime, by day. Transliteration: yomam Phonetic
Spelling: (yo-mawm') Short Definition: day. Word Origin ...
/hebrew/3119.htm - 6k

1767. day -- sufficiency, enough
... 1766, 1767. day. 1768 . sufficiency, enough. Transliteration: day Phonetic
Spelling: (dahee) Short Definition: often. ... 1766, 1767. day. 1768 . ...
/hebrew/1767.htm - 6k

8032a. shilshom -- three days ago, day before, yesterday
... 8032, 8032a. shilshom or shilshom. 8032b . three days ago, day before, yesterday.
Transliteration: shilshom or shilshom Short Definition: previously. ...
/hebrew/8032a.htm - 5k

8032. shilshowm -- three days ago, day before, yesterday
... 8031, 8032. shilshowm. 8032a . three days ago, day before, yesterday.
Transliteration: shilshowm Phonetic Spelling: (shil-shome') Short Definition: time. ...
/hebrew/8032.htm - 5k

4283. mochorath -- the morrow
... 4282, 4283. mochorath or mochoratham. 4284 . the morrow. Transliteration:
mochorath or mochoratham Phonetic Spelling: (mokh-or-awth') Short Definition: day ...
/hebrew/4283.htm - 6k

1242. boqer -- morn- ing
... Word Origin from baqar Definition morn- ing NASB Word Usage dawn (1), dawn* (2),
day (1), daybreak (1), every morning (5), morning (195), mornings (2), soon (1 ...
/hebrew/1242.htm - 6k

5399. nesheph -- twilight
... Word Origin from nashaph Definition twilight NASB Word Usage dawn (2), dusky (1),
evening (1), twilight (8). dark, dawning of the day morning, night, twilight. ...
/hebrew/5399.htm - 6k

6153. ereb -- evening
... day, evening, tide, night. From arab; dusk -- + day, even(-ing, tide), night. see
HEBREW arab. 6152b, 6153. ereb. 6154 . Strong's Numbers.
/hebrew/6153.htm - 6k

Library

The Gospel Day
The Gospel Day. <. The Gospel Day Charles Ebert Orr. Table of Contents. Title
Page. PREFACE. INTRODUCTION. Christian Power. Christian Purity. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/orr/the gospel day /

All Saints' Day and Other Sermons
All Saints' Day and Other Sermons. <. All Saints' Day and Other
Sermons Charles Kingsley. Edited by Rev. W. Harrison ...
//christianbookshelf.org/kingsley/all saints day and other sermons/

'In that Day'
... 'IN THAT DAY'. 'And in that day ye shall ask Me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto
you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in My name, He will give it you. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture st john chaps xv to xxi/in that day.htm

The Last Day.
The Gospel Day. <. ... The Last Day. This gospel day is the last day.
There never will be another age of time. An age-to-come ...
//christianbookshelf.org/orr/the gospel day /the last day.htm

Christmas Day
... CHRISTMAS DAY. How will it dawn, the coming Christmas Day? A northern ...
Christmas Day. How will it dawn, the coming Christmas Day? ...
//christianbookshelf.org/kingsley/andromeda and other poems/christmas day.htm

The Day of the Lord
... THE DAY OF THE LORD. ... Wisdom, Self-Sacrifice, Daring, and Love, Haste to the
battle-field, stoop from above, To the Day of the Lord at hand. ...
/.../kingsley/andromeda and other poems/the day of the lord.htm

Love and the Day
... ROMANS LOVE AND THE DAY. ... The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore
cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light, 13. ...
/.../maclaren/romans corinthians to ii corinthians chap v/love and the day.htm

A Day Off.
... (Mark vi:30-34.) A Day off. ... So He said to His disciples, "Let us take a day off."
And they could see the sense of it. They were tired too. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/gordon/quiet talks on service/a day off.htm

My Song of To-Day
... SELECTED POEMS OF SOEUR TH??R??SE, THE LITTLE FLOWER OF JESUS MY SONG OF TO-DAY. Oh!
how I love Thee, Jesus! ... And yet for one day only my simple prayer I pray! ...
//christianbookshelf.org/therese/story of a soul/my song of to-day.htm

The Joys of 'that Day'
... THE JOYS OF 'THAT DAY'. 'These things have I spoken unto you in proverbs:
but the time cometh, when I shall no more speak unto you ...
/.../expositions of holy scripture st john chaps xv to xxi/the joys of that day.htm

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