1 He was Before All Things

Time: Infinite — 'from everlasting'
Jhn 1:1-2,14, Heb 1:8, cf Psa 45:6, Psa 93:2

Jesus was God and was with God The Son of God existed before he became flesh. He was not created like the angels, but has always existed like God.

2 The Week of Creation

Time: 7 days — date of Creation is unknown
Gen 1&2, Jhn 1:3, Col 1:15-17

Through Jesus the whole cosmos exists Jesus created everything that has ever been created. He did this along with his Father and the Holy Spirit.

3 The Times of the Prophets

Time: Thousands of years — Creation to ChristDan 9:9-10
1Pe 1:10-11, 1Pe 3:18-20

The Spirit of Christ was in the prophets Jesus preached to mankind through the prophets. For example, "He went and made proclamation ...during the construction of the ark", preaching through Noah to a world imprisoned in sin.

4 Born Into the World

Time: 35 years — Manger to the Cross, 5BC-AD30
Jhn 1:14, Heb 5:7-9, Php 2:6-8

Jesus lived as real flesh and blood The Son of God became "incarnate" (a flesh-and-blood human being) and "dwelt for awhile among us". He came to give the world light and life, and to die for the sins of the world.

5 In the World of the Dead

Time: 3 days — April 7th, 8th, 9th, AD30
Acts 2:27, Eph 4:9

For a little while Jesus was in Hades Jesus, after he had suffered and died on a cross, was buried. His soul went into hades. He remained in this state during three days.

6 Resurrected and Seen by Many

Time: 40 days — Apr 9th to May 18th AD30
Acts 1:3, 1Co 15:6

Jesus arose and appeared to many Jesus was resurrected from the dead, and remained in this world nearly six weeks. During this time Jesus continued to work miracles and to teach his disciples.

7 At the Right Hand of God

Time: nearly 2000 years — AD30 till now and continuing
Acts 2:30-33, Heb 9:11,24

Jesus was taken up into heaven Jesus ascended into heaven to the right hand of God, where he is the head of his church. He holds office as both our High Priest and King.

8 The Day of His Second Coming

Time: A future day — End of world, date unknown
Jhn 14:1-3, 1Th 4:16-17, 2Pe 3:8-12

Jesus will return to gather his disciples We await the second "advent" of Christ. On that Day, he will bring this world to an end and judge all mankind.

9 Eternity

Time: Infinite — 'to everlasting'
2Pe 1:10-11, 2Pe 3:13, Mtt 25:34, Rev 21 & 22

Christ’s glorious kingdom in heaven On the day that he comes, Jesus will gather up his faithful and escort them into the eternal heavenly kingdom he has prepared. They will remain there with him forever.