Here's the other of Paul's two quintessential Rapture/Resurrection passages. Add your knowledge of this passage to familiarity with I Corinthians 15. Now the student of biblical prophecy can gather clues as to the 'when' and 'how' of these events and take this combination portrait into other prophecy passages with good results. With both passages firmly grasped, students of biblical prophecy can properly integrate our hope of eternal life into the routine of our daily lives.
John 5, Jesus’ Deity; “Jesus Never Said He Was God”; 5 Requirements For Salva...Valley Bible Fellowship
John Chapter 5, The Deity Claims of Jesus; Who Did Jesus Say He Was?; “Jesus Never Said He Was God”; 5 Requirements For Salvation; Liar, Lunatic, or Lord; All May Honor The Son; Easy-believism; Unwilling to come to Jesus; Life; Sheep Gate; Signs of the Messiah; Sabbath work; prokaryotes, eukaryotes; Who gives life, OSAS
This article contains, ''What About The Rapture'' ''Is It Scripturally Correct'' ''The True Rapture Is Every Man In His Own Order'' ''It Has Always Been In God's Plan To Have Forerunners'' ''Using The Three Hundred Or The Minority Group'' ''Ascending In The Cloud'' ''All Mysteries To Be Made Known'' ''Heaven Bound Creatures''
John 1:6-13. Knowing God.
I. SAYING WE KNOW GOD IS NOT ENOUGH
II. KNOWING GOD IS OBEYING GOD
III. KNOWING GOD DOES NOT COME THROUGH WORLDLY WISDOM
IV. KNOWING GOD REQUIRES LOVE
V. KNOWING JESUS IS KNOWING GOD
VI. KNOWING GOD AND JESUS IS ETERNAL LIFE
John 5, Jesus’ Deity; “Jesus Never Said He Was God”; 5 Requirements For Salva...Valley Bible Fellowship
John Chapter 5, The Deity Claims of Jesus; Who Did Jesus Say He Was?; “Jesus Never Said He Was God”; 5 Requirements For Salvation; Liar, Lunatic, or Lord; All May Honor The Son; Easy-believism; Unwilling to come to Jesus; Life; Sheep Gate; Signs of the Messiah; Sabbath work; prokaryotes, eukaryotes; Who gives life, OSAS
This article contains, ''What About The Rapture'' ''Is It Scripturally Correct'' ''The True Rapture Is Every Man In His Own Order'' ''It Has Always Been In God's Plan To Have Forerunners'' ''Using The Three Hundred Or The Minority Group'' ''Ascending In The Cloud'' ''All Mysteries To Be Made Known'' ''Heaven Bound Creatures''
John 1:6-13. Knowing God.
I. SAYING WE KNOW GOD IS NOT ENOUGH
II. KNOWING GOD IS OBEYING GOD
III. KNOWING GOD DOES NOT COME THROUGH WORLDLY WISDOM
IV. KNOWING GOD REQUIRES LOVE
V. KNOWING JESUS IS KNOWING GOD
VI. KNOWING GOD AND JESUS IS ETERNAL LIFE
Fear is common to all. We all fear something. Some fear is God given. Children come into this world with a fear of heights and of loud noises. Some fears are there to protect us from physical harm: snakes, darkness, suffocation, being burned, death, etc. In christians, most fear is a tool of satan
A verse by verse commentary on John chapter 20 dealing with the empty tomb, and Jesus appearing to Mary Magdalene, He goes on to appear to His disciples and then to appear to Thomas the doubter.
FOREWORD
IT was on an April day, a.d. 33, not
long after the Day of Pentecost,
that these things happened. They
covered a brief period of not more than
fifteen hours — from the time of the eve-
ning sacrifice, 3 p.m., until candlelight
the next day. But what a memorable
fifteen hours they were; and what issues
have flowed out of that day!
The Catholic Church is in the midst of a great crisis. In fact, many commentators in Catholic media are already saying that the Church is perhaps already in the midst of a de facto schism. On one side, you have high-ranking liberal prelates pushing for major changes in the Church: same-sex unions, cohabitation, contraception, tolerance towards abortion, and many others. On the other side, you have faithful Cardinals and bishops fighting to preserve the True Traditional teachings of the Catholic Church.
We are living in the midst of the Great Apostasy in the End Times foretold so long ago. We are living in the period of a massive loss of the True Faith, just prior to the Second Coming of Our Lord.
In this 3-day online conference, we will cover in extensive detail this prophesied Great Apostasy in the End Times.
This is a study of Jesus humiliating His opponents. He healed on the Sabbath and was criticized for it, but He humiliated them by telling them they do for their donkeys what He did in healing the sick woman, and they felt ashamed.
Luke 9:59-60. How to Know you are Dying Spiritually.
I. THE STORY OF THE CROSS NO LONGER MOVES YOU
II. YOU HAVE LEFT YOUR FIRST LOVE
III. YOUR ARE FOOLING YOURSELF
IV. THE CHURCH SERVICES BORE YOU
V. YOU ARE NOT DOING WHAT YOU KNOW YOU SHOULD
VI. YOU HAVE NO INTEREST IN SAVING SOULS
VII. YOU FREQUENTLY MISS CHURCH SERVICES
VIII. WORLDLY THINGS ATTRACT YOU MORE THAN SPIRITUAL THINGS
IX. YOU ARE NOT PARTICIPATING IN THE WORK OF THE CHURCH
I beseech you – beg, urge, encourage, appeal
By the mercies of God – compassion
Present your bodies a living sacrifice – as opposed to a sacrifice of death
Holy, Acceptable to God – pure, without spot or blemish
Your reasonable service – since Christ died for us we should live our lives for him. 2 Corinthians 5:15 and He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again.
HOLY THURSDAY CORRECTION OF MISCONCEPTIONNkor Ioka
CHRISTIAN SUPERNATURAL TEACHINGS, BIBLE CLASS LESSONS, GOSPELS BY LEADER OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU, THE SUPERNATURAL TEACHER AND SOLE SPIRITUAL HEAD, BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR
When, oh Lord, does Your mighty hammer of Justice drop on all this world's dysfunction, persecution and sin? Paul recognizes the suffering of the 1st Century Thessalonian church and promises its members, on God's behalf, just such Divinely-ordained relief. But it's a relief that stands 2000 years distant from the suffering this church endures as Paul writes. WUWT? Get God's perspective on our suffering here!
XIV The Rapture and Resurrection in I CorinthiansLenny Hoy
Paul offers his readers frequent treatments of and references to the Return of Christ. In this presentation, I examine one of his two quintessential rapture/resurrection passages and seek to place its elements in the context of our everyday Christian life.
Fear is common to all. We all fear something. Some fear is God given. Children come into this world with a fear of heights and of loud noises. Some fears are there to protect us from physical harm: snakes, darkness, suffocation, being burned, death, etc. In christians, most fear is a tool of satan
A verse by verse commentary on John chapter 20 dealing with the empty tomb, and Jesus appearing to Mary Magdalene, He goes on to appear to His disciples and then to appear to Thomas the doubter.
FOREWORD
IT was on an April day, a.d. 33, not
long after the Day of Pentecost,
that these things happened. They
covered a brief period of not more than
fifteen hours — from the time of the eve-
ning sacrifice, 3 p.m., until candlelight
the next day. But what a memorable
fifteen hours they were; and what issues
have flowed out of that day!
The Catholic Church is in the midst of a great crisis. In fact, many commentators in Catholic media are already saying that the Church is perhaps already in the midst of a de facto schism. On one side, you have high-ranking liberal prelates pushing for major changes in the Church: same-sex unions, cohabitation, contraception, tolerance towards abortion, and many others. On the other side, you have faithful Cardinals and bishops fighting to preserve the True Traditional teachings of the Catholic Church.
We are living in the midst of the Great Apostasy in the End Times foretold so long ago. We are living in the period of a massive loss of the True Faith, just prior to the Second Coming of Our Lord.
In this 3-day online conference, we will cover in extensive detail this prophesied Great Apostasy in the End Times.
This is a study of Jesus humiliating His opponents. He healed on the Sabbath and was criticized for it, but He humiliated them by telling them they do for their donkeys what He did in healing the sick woman, and they felt ashamed.
Luke 9:59-60. How to Know you are Dying Spiritually.
I. THE STORY OF THE CROSS NO LONGER MOVES YOU
II. YOU HAVE LEFT YOUR FIRST LOVE
III. YOUR ARE FOOLING YOURSELF
IV. THE CHURCH SERVICES BORE YOU
V. YOU ARE NOT DOING WHAT YOU KNOW YOU SHOULD
VI. YOU HAVE NO INTEREST IN SAVING SOULS
VII. YOU FREQUENTLY MISS CHURCH SERVICES
VIII. WORLDLY THINGS ATTRACT YOU MORE THAN SPIRITUAL THINGS
IX. YOU ARE NOT PARTICIPATING IN THE WORK OF THE CHURCH
I beseech you – beg, urge, encourage, appeal
By the mercies of God – compassion
Present your bodies a living sacrifice – as opposed to a sacrifice of death
Holy, Acceptable to God – pure, without spot or blemish
Your reasonable service – since Christ died for us we should live our lives for him. 2 Corinthians 5:15 and He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again.
HOLY THURSDAY CORRECTION OF MISCONCEPTIONNkor Ioka
CHRISTIAN SUPERNATURAL TEACHINGS, BIBLE CLASS LESSONS, GOSPELS BY LEADER OLUMBA OLUMBA OBU, THE SUPERNATURAL TEACHER AND SOLE SPIRITUAL HEAD, BROTHERHOOD OF THE CROSS AND STAR
When, oh Lord, does Your mighty hammer of Justice drop on all this world's dysfunction, persecution and sin? Paul recognizes the suffering of the 1st Century Thessalonian church and promises its members, on God's behalf, just such Divinely-ordained relief. But it's a relief that stands 2000 years distant from the suffering this church endures as Paul writes. WUWT? Get God's perspective on our suffering here!
XIV The Rapture and Resurrection in I CorinthiansLenny Hoy
Paul offers his readers frequent treatments of and references to the Return of Christ. In this presentation, I examine one of his two quintessential rapture/resurrection passages and seek to place its elements in the context of our everyday Christian life.
Part 89. The Deceiving Ishmael Substitute As Opposed To Our Last Day Isaac Who Is The True And Only Son! Concerning Peter And Those And Those Already Fallen Asleep! Mixing The Old With The New! The Kingdom Of Heaven Or That Which Is From Above! A Word On The Infinity Of Our Father! You Have Not Chosen Me But I Have Chosen You! We Need To Be Dedicated By God Himself! Our Saviour Yeshuah Is Our Deliverer Even Our Jesus! Lazarus And His Sickness! The Judgement Of This World! The Gates Of Hell Shall Not Prevail Against The True End Time Church! The Kingdom Of Heaven, In Every Man!
Whether you are in a pastoral role, a teacher, or the leader of your family, these 6 qualities apply to you. These 6 readings from The Maxwell Leadership Bible will equip and encourage you as you lead.
Jesus was holding the keys of death and hellGLENN PEASE
This is a study of Jesus holding the keys of death and hell. Jesus alone died and came back to life holding the keys, and He alone can set people free from the grip of death.
There are lots of theories out there about 'pre-tribulation or post-tribulation', but this should not be a basis for dividing true believers; as ultimately, the most important thing is that we are in a relationship with God, that we are walking closely with God and that we are ready for whatever comes in the end times.
XII Olivet Discourse and the Return of ChristLenny Hoy
You have been somewhat equipped in the previous two presentations with some guidance on how to make appropriate, daily use of End-Times prophecies. Now we step into a major prophecy passage. Jesus' Olivet Discourse provides a bridge between Old Testament prophetic narratives and those of Paul and John. What does Jesus, Himself, have to say about His own return? And, just as importantly, to whom does He address the various warnings in this pivotal discourse? Is He talking to me?
CHAPTER I.
How I came to be
CHAPTER II.
Man considered with regard to his Threefold Constitu-
tion of Body, Soul, and Spirit 13
CHAPTER III.
The Intermediate State '37
CHAPTER IV.
The Resurrection of the Body 41
CHAPTER V.
Judgment to Come • • 58
CHAPTER VI.
The Final Award 71
CHAPTER VII.
The Happy Hereafter "
0.5 End Times and The Return of Christ: Table of ContentsLenny Hoy
This presentation serves as a table of contents to study of Bible prophecies regarding the Return of Christ, the reestablishment of Israel in the Holy Land, the disposition of the Saved and the Lost and the righteous judgments of God.
Zechariah 12-14 and the Siege of JerusalemLenny Hoy
Zechariah sets the biblical camera on Jerusalem in the closing days of the 70th Week. Lost in the mayhem and heroism is a critical sequence: when national Israel finally calls on Jesus as their messiah, He comes down from heaven and saves them. Does the Lord's promised return await Jewish acceptance of Jesus?
The Diaspora breaks in 1948 and Jews seemingly spring from the boneyards of Eastern Europe to a national sovereignty denied them for 2000 years. What next? I think Ezekiel 38 and 39 tell that tale. The earth has a new center and it's not us, folks!
Chapters 14-18 of Revelations sets the stage for the Return of Jesus Christ in Chapters 19 and 20. The whole array of seven chapters sees one chapter narratively connected with the next. They proceed in story-order, from Chapter 14's Overview to the conclusion of the age in Chapter 20. Oddly enough, the most prominent and extensive spotlight falls on an entity called the Harlot of Babylon: why? WUWT?
XXIII The Return of Jesus Christ in RevelationLenny Hoy
Revelation's depiction of the return of the Savior occupies parts of chapters 19 and 20. My interest in that depiction centers on understanding why it's so brief and, frankly, so devoid of color and detail. My conclusion: John's Revelation serves as a training manual, not a highlight reel of victory parades, as wonderful as they will be. First, we have to endure and overcome . . .
After examining the promised-and-coming apostasy from the faith of believers in the End Times, you may be wondering. "Are these apostate-type people losing their salvation" and, even more pointedly, "Can I lose my salvation?" Let's examine this before we move into Revelation and really get stressed out by challenges!
Paul warns Timothy–and by extension, us, to expect that a persecution of the End Times will winnow the Church of uncommitted Christians, men and women of apparent 'faith' who are unwilling to endure suffering for Jesus. WUWT?
Paul tells his Thessalonian 'children' about a time when God shall remove the one who restrains 'the man of lawlessness". This evil entity will then flourish for a season with apparently limitless power. Bad news? No. Necessary-to-Hear-News if the Church of the End Times is to be of full service to Him. (The 'man of lawlessness' is restrained NOW? Whoa! What's the measure of dysfunction, persecution and sin going to be like at his release from bondage?)
XIII Companion Verses to the Olivet DiscourseLenny Hoy
I offer a palette of passages meant to deepen your appreciation for Jesus' Olivet Discourse's significance. And not only 'deepen' appreciation, but also clarify and underscore some seriously grave warnings and grim descriptions of the End-Time's that Christ offers His readers for consideration. This collection of related verses is well worth your inspection and reflection.
Using Acts 1 and its account of the Ascension of Jesus Christ, I search for some boundary markers and guideposts for my daily use of NT prophecy. I want my study of Christ's return to be a part of my daily walk, not a flight from it. Our Lord's last words provide just such markers and posts!
How do prophecies about the return of Jesus Christ fit into the daily lives of Christians? Indeed, does interest in such notions simply distract us from our central mission: preaching the gospel and making disciples? I would like to explore essential elements about prophecy that will suggest that looking for Christ's return belongs in the very center of our daily lives.
XXVII Sequence for Seals, Trumpets and BowlsLenny Hoy
How does God intend the reader of Revelation to arrange the Seals, Trumpets and Bowls? I offer an alternative to the usual system which equates the order-of-mention with the order-of-occurrence. I share my reasons for my departure from traditional views.
Here meet the final of six entities accounted for in the final two chapters of John's Revelation. The Creation itself receives both a judgment-and a renewal- from its Creator. Terrible judgment purges and cleanses a crippled and polluted world, readying it for renewal under the rule of the Saints and the Chosen People of Jehovah. Consider the Creation as an almost-animate participant in the drama of End-Times.
You have stumbled onto a table of contents for a study of biblical prophecy through 30 or so separate slide presentations. God may have a place for my distinct and one-of-a-kind response to biblical end-times prophecy. Students of prophecy will find both novelty and challenge here. Newcomers to biblical prophecy will find I keep them rooted in God's Word and give fair notice of when and where I deal with inference and personal conjecture.
Short descriptors of each presentation accompany the listings. My prayers for their usefulness to you in your walk with the Lord precede them.
For the Christian, walking in the Spirit has nothing to do with keeping THE Law or, indeed, keeping and behavioral code to please God or validate His choice of you. We are new creatures in Christ!
2 Peter 3: Because some scriptures are hard to understand and some will force them to say things God never intended, Peter warns us to take care.
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Why is this So? ~ Do Seek to KNOW (English & Chinese).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma teaching of Kamma-Vipaka (Intentional Actions-Ripening Effects).
A Presentation for developing morality, concentration and wisdom and to spur us to practice the Dhamma diligently.
The texts are in English and Chinese.
A Free eBook ~ Valuable LIFE Lessons to Learn ( 5 Sets of Presentations)...OH TEIK BIN
A free eBook comprising 5 sets of PowerPoint presentations of meaningful stories /Inspirational pieces that teach important Dhamma/Life lessons. For reflection and practice to develop the mind to grow in love, compassion and wisdom. The texts are in English and Chinese.
My other free eBooks can be obtained from the following Links:
https://www.slideshare.net/ohteikbin/presentations
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Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
A375 Example Taste the taste of the Lord, the taste of the Lord The taste of...franktsao4
It seems that current missionary work requires spending a lot of money, preparing a lot of materials, and traveling to far away places, so that it feels like missionary work. But what was the result they brought back? It's just a lot of photos of activities, fun eating, drinking and some playing games. And then we have to do the same thing next year, never ending. The church once mentioned that a certain missionary would go to the field where she used to work before the end of his life. It seemed that if she had not gone, no one would be willing to go. The reason why these missionary work is so difficult is that no one obeys God’s words, and the Bible is not the main content during missionary work, because in the eyes of those who do not obey God’s words, the Bible is just words and cannot be connected with life, so Reading out God's words is boring because it doesn't have any life experience, so it cannot be connected with human life. I will give a few examples in the hope that this situation can be changed. A375
The Hope of Salvation - Jude 1:24-25 - MessageCole Hartman
Jude gives us hope at the end of a dark letter. In a dark world like today, we need the light of Christ to shine brighter and brighter. Jude shows us where to fix our focus so we can be filled with God's goodness and glory. Join us to explore this incredible passage.
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6. I THESSALONIANS
Some key phrases that keep reoccurring.
As to the times and epochs,
you have no need of anything
to be written to you.
For you yourselves know . . .
As to the love of the brethren,
For you recall,brethren . . . you have no need for anyone
to write you
For each of you knows . . .
You are witnesses . . .
. . .just as you know . . .
For you know . . .
7. I THESSALONIANS
Some key phrases that keep reoccurring.
You are witnesses . . . As to the times and epochs,
you have no need of anything
to be written to you.
For you yourselves know . . .
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8. I THESSALONIANS 4
THE PROBLEM:
Even with all Paul’s
teaching, this church
might be confused
about what has
happened to those
among their number
who have died.
13. But we do
not want you to
be uninformed,
brethren, about
those who are
asleep . . .
9. I THESSALONIANS 4
THE ISSUE:
The Thessalonians
grieve like those who
have no hope.
13. But we do not
want you to be
uninformed, brethren,
about those who are
asleep that you may
not grieve as do the
rest who have no
hope.
10. I THESSALONIANS 4
THE SOLUTION:
Belief in Christ’s own
resurrection guarantees
us that He has the power
to bring their dead with
Him when He returns.
14. For if we
believe that Jesus
died and rose
again, even so
God will bring with
Him those who
have fallen asleep
in Jesus.
11. I THESSALONIANS 4
THE PROOF OF
GOD’S
CONCERN FOR
THE DEAD:
The resurrected rise to
join the descending
Christ even before the
living rise to meet their
Lord!
15. For this we say to
you by the word of
the Lord, that we who
are alive and remain
until the coming of
the Lord shall not
precede those who
have fallen asleep.
12. I THESSALONIANS 4
THE RETURN
Described:
A noisy, rousing
descent . . .
(Again with the
trumpets, already! I Cor
15:52)
16. For the Lord
Himself will descend
from heaven with a
shout, with the voice
of the archangel and
with the trumpet of
God.
13. I THESSALONIANS 4
THE RETURN
Described in Detail
See! The dead have had
and will have Christ’s full
attention and care!!
16. For the Lord
Himself will descend
from heaven with a
shout, with the voice
of the archangel and
with the trumpet of
God; and the dead in
Christ will rise first!!!
14. I THESSALONIANS 4
THE FOLLOWUP:
Glorious
Reunification
A rousing declaration of
the unity of the Body of
Christ and of our eternal
communion with our Lord
Jesus.
17 Then we who are
alive shall be caught
up together with
them in the clouds
to meet the Lord in
the air, and thus we
shall always be with
the Lord.
15. I THESSALONIANS 4
EVERYDAY
APPLICATION #1:
While you wait, find
comfort amidst the
distress of personal loss
or persecution.
18. Therefore
comfort one
another with
these words.
16. I THESSALONIANS 4
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distress of personal loss
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17. I THESSALONIANS 5
A REMINDER:
of Paul’s earlier teaching!
The nature of Christ’s
return:
Like a thief in the night.
Sudden
n
prise?
Sur
ess?
1-2. Now as to the
times and the epochs,
brethren, you have no
need of anything to
be written to you for
you yourselves know
full well that the day
of the Lord will come
just like a thief in the
night.
19. MATTHEW 24
Earlier, in His Olivet
Discourse, Jesus had told
the disciples (and us, too?)
that we would know the
SEASON of His return
(but not the precise time!)
and that “YOU” should be
looking for signs that
would alert “YOU” to the
arrival of that season.
32. “Now learn the
parable from the fig tree:
when its branch has
already become tender
and puts forth its leaves,
you know that summer is
near. 33. So, you too,
when you see all these
things, recognize that He
is near, right at the door.
20. MATTHEW 24
Next, Jesus introduced the
metaphor of the thief and
the householder here in
Matthew 24-in His famous
Olivet Discourse at the
end of His ministry.
Jesus treated Satan as
“the head of the house”,
Himself as the thief!
Curious imagery, no?
42: Therefore be on the alert, for you
do not know which day your Lord is
coming.
43: But be sure of this, that if the
head of the house had known at
what time of the night that the thief
was coming, he would have been on
the alert and would not have
allowed his house to be broken into.
21. I THESSALONIANS 5
3. While they are
saying “Peace and
THE SURPRISED: safety” then destruction will come upon
Sinners and the unsaved
them suddenly like
will have a huge shock
birth pangs upon a
coming at Christ’s return
as a thief.
woman with child
and they shall not
escape.
22. I THESSALONIANS 5
THE ALERT:
The “BRETHREN”
however will not be totally
surprised by the day of
Christ’s coming (though
they won’t know the
precise hour!)
4. But you,brethren,
are not in darkness,
that the day should
overtake you like a
thief.
5. for you are all sons
of light and sons of
day. We are not of
night nor of darkness.
24. MATTHEW 24
Jesus cautions “YOU” to
stay on the alert because
the hour of return remains
a secret.
44: For this reason you
be ready too, for the Son
of Man is coming at an
hour when you do not
think He will.
The Parable of the
Faithful Servant then
follows to spell out what
being “ALERT” looks like:
Feeding the household
of the Master.
45: Who then is the
faithful and sensible slave
whom his master put in
charge of his household
to give them their food at
the proper time?
25. MATTHEW 24
Jesus cautions “YOU” to
stay on the alert because
the hour of return remains
a secret.
44: For this reason you
be ready too, for the Son
of Man is coming at an
hour when you do not
think He will.
being “ALERT” looks like:
Feeding the household
of the Master.
charge of his household
to give them their food at
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26. I THESSALONIANS 5
PROMISE #1:
9. For God has not
destined us for wrath,
but for obtaining
salvation through our
Lord Jesus Christ.
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PROMISE #2:
me!
awake or asleep we
Eternal unity with Christ
for all Christians
may live together with
Him.
27. I THESSALONIANS 4
APPLICATION #1:
While you wait, find
comfort amidst the
distress of personal loss
or persecution.
18. Therefore
comfort one
another with
these words.
28. I THESSALONIANS 5
APPLICATION #2:
While you wait,
suit up!
APPLICATION #3:
While you wait,
encourage one other.
9. Since we are of the
day, let us be sober,
having put on the
breastplate of faith and
love, and as a helmet, the
hope of salvation.
11. Therefore encourage
one another and build up
one another, just as you
also are doing.
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THE CHURCH A
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II Thessalonians
1 and the justice
of
God on behalf of
His Church