15. This Jesus Christ who is gone up shall
come again, not from earth but from heaven: and I say, “not
from earth,” because there are many Antichrists to come at this
time from earth. For already, as thou hast seen, many have begun
to say, I am the Christ Matt. xxiv. 5.: and the
abomination of desolation Matt. xxiv. 15. Compare Cat. xv. 9, 15. is yet to come,
assuming to himself the false title of Christ. But look thou for
the true Christ, the Only-begotten Son of God, coming henceforth no
more from earth, but from heaven, appearing to all more bright than any
lightning and brilliancy of light, with angel guards attended, that He
may judge both quick and dead, and reign in a heavenly, eternal
kingdom, which shall have no end. For on this point also, I pray
thee, make thyself sure, since there are many who say that
Christ’s Kingdom hath an end Compare xv. 27, where
the followers of Marcellus of Ancyra are indicated as holding this
opinion..