Jesus Is Coming Soon!
Sunday, October 14, 2012. 1 Thessalonians 4:13–5:4. Bro. Steve Gaines
Jesus Is Coming Soon! c Morning Worship Service c Sunday, October 14, 2012
Six End Time Events
1. The rapture of the Church. Rev. 4:1
2. Christians in Heaven Rev. 4–5, Great Tribulation on Earth. Rev. 6–18
3. Second Coming of Christ and Battle of Armageddon. Rev. 19:11–21
4. Millennial Reign of Christ. Rev. 20:1–6
5. Final judgment(s). Rev. 20:7–15
6. New Jerusalem. Rev. 21–22
1. Jesus’ return is uplifting. 1 Thess. 4:13; John 14:1–3; 1 Cor. 15:50–58
2. Jesus’ return will be unstoppable. 1 Thess. 4:14–15
Jesus and His disciples said He would return.
• Jesus. Matt. 24:42, 44
• Paul. Rom. 8:19, 23; 1 Cor. 1:7–8, 7:29, 31; Phil. 3:20; Titus 2:13
• The author of Hebrews. Heb. 9:28, 10:24–25
• James. Jam. 5:8–9
• Peter. 1 Pet. 1:13, 4:7, 5:4
• John. 1 John 2:17–18, 3:2–3
• Luke. Acts 1:11
Jesus Is Coming Soon!
Sunday, October 14, 2012. 1 Thessalonians 4:13–5:4. Bro. Steve Gaines
Jesus Is Coming Soon! c Morning Worship Service c Sunday, October 14, 2012
3. Jesus’ return will be unbelievable.
a. A sight. 1 Thess. 4:16; Rev. 1:12–18
b. A shout. 1 Thess. 4:16; Ps. 47:5; Jude 1:9
c. A sound. 1 Thess. 4:16; 1 Cor. 15:52a
d. A separation. 1 Thess. 4:16b–17; Luke 17:34–36
e. A snatching away. 1 Thess. 4:17; 1 Cor. 15:52
f. Stimulating. 1 Thess. 4:18; Luke 21:7–28
4. Jesus’ return will be unexpected. 1 Thess. 5:1–4
Life just before the Rapture
• Business as usual. Matt. 24:42, 44; Luke 17:26–30
• Falling away from the faith. 1 Tim. 4:1–2
• Unusual stress and sinfulness. 2 Tim. 3:1–5
5. What is a Christian to do?
• Work! 1 Thess. 4:11–12
• Witness! Acts 1:6–8
• Watch! Mark 13:32–37