Matthew 11:20-24 All people know that God exists – Romans 1:18-20 It is a serious thing to know the truth and reject it – Matthew 23:13-14, 2 Peter 2:21, James 4:17 1. The Strong Proclamation of Judgment – Vs. 20 . 2 Thessalonians 1:8 Revelation 19:11-16 . . The first…
2 Peter 3:14-18 Be Diligent – Vs. 14-15a . 2 Peter 3:10, 1 Peter 1:10-11 Believe Scripture – Vs. 15b-16 Matthew 7:13-23 .Be On Guard – Vs. 17 2 Peter 1:12, 2 Peter 2:18-19 . Be Growing – Vs. 18 Acts 20:19-21 , 2 Timothy 4:3-5
Be Prepared – Matthew 24:44 Romans 13:11-14Part 11. Understand the urgency of the times – vs. 112. Prepare for the return of Christ – vs. 12 A. Live In The Light – vs. 13 Lay aside the deeds of darkness: Dark conceals, light reveals Ephesians 4:17-24, 5:1; Colossians 3:1-4 Put on the armor of light – personal holiness 1 Thessalonians 5:1-9 B.…
1. Understand the urgency of the times – vs. 11 Christ could be here at any time – Matthew 16:27, 25:31; Revelation 22:20, 1 Corinthians 1:7, Philippians 3:20, Titus 2:13, 1 Peter 4:7, 13; James 5:9. Every chapter in 1 Thessalonians ends with a reference to Christ’s second coming. A. An evil time B. The last days – 2 Timothy 3:1, Hebrews…