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In view of Jesus' Second Coming
- 1. In View ofJesus’ Appearing Scriptures: 2 Tim. 4:1-8 2 Peter 3:10-14
- 2. Facts about Hisappearing Jesus is coming back! Acts 1:11 If you are not looking for it, it will surprise you! 2 Peter 3:10 No one knows the time! Matt 24:36 The spiritually alert don’t know the time but will not be so shocked. 1 Thess. 5: 2-4
- 3. Facts about Hisappearing The prospect of eternity puts this life in perspective! Live in view of Jesus’ appearing. 2 Tim. 4:1 His appearing should help you decide how to live. 2 Peter 3:11 The eternal outweighs the temporary. 2 Cor. 4:17,18
- 4. Facts about Hisappearing When Jesus returns you will be totally accountable for: Your relationship to Jesus Your personal holiness including your care for others Your use of your gifts John 3:18; Matt. 12:36 Matt. 25:14,19,21; Heb. 12:14 Matt. 25:31-36
- 5. In view ofJesus’ appearing, how must we live?
- 6. Make every effortto live holy and blameless lives. Make every effort. 2 Peter 3:11,14 Not lazy but diligent. Heb. 6:11,12 Be diligent in training for godliness. 1 Tim. 4:7,12,15
- 7. Results of lazyChristianity Low spiritual power Vulnerable to fads Vulnerable to temptation Weakened testimony Children get the message that Christian faith is not important Unprepared for Jesus’ return
- 8. Be diligent inministry using your gifts. Fulfill completely your ministry. 2 Tim. 4:5 Use your gifts faithfully 1 Peter 4:7,10
- 9. Endure hardship bykeeping eternity in mind. “ Those who suffer according to God's will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.” 1 Peter 4:19
- 10. Watch for Christ’scoming! “ Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come.” Mark 13:33-37 “ Keep watch” Matt. 24:42 “ Be alert and self-controlled.” 1 Thess 5:4-6
- 11. Live today witha View to His Appearing
Editor's Notes
- #3 Illustrate with a threat to burst a balloon. If you hear me warn you, it is still sudden but if you are looking the other way and not listening you will really jump.
- #4 Illustrate with Bruce Wilkinson’s idea of living in the dot but for the line – A Life God Rewards p. 28 This life is a mere dot in the march of time. The afterlife is a very long line by comparison.
- #5 John 3:18 accounting for belief Matt. 12:36 – accounting for every careless word Matt. 25:35,36 accounting for deeds of charity or lack of them Matt. 25:14ff – parable of talents – accountable for gifts given to us to use. Whether you believe in these things or not – they are still going to happen! What matters is whether you are prepared.
- #6 Francis Schaeffer famous Christian book title “How Shall We Then Live?” Charles Colson – contemporary title “How Shall We Now Live” It is a proper question - what difference does it make in our daily lives?
- #7 Look at galaxy of words in 2 Peter – holy, godly, spotless, blameless, at peace See the repeated warning to be diligent about our faith. Accountability is one thing that produces diligence.
- #9 Discharge all the duties – Gk. NT:4135 <START GREEK>plhrofore/w<END GREEK> means to Fulfill completely – to finish the task
- #10 “ Endure hardship” comes from 2 Tim 4:5 In 2 Time 2:3 “ Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.” Paul mentions that part of the good example he had given his readers was his perseverance in trouble. Need to expect some hardship.
- #11 Jesus says “Watch” also in Mark 13:37 Ill. - Watching for someone’s arrival – someone you have been waiting for and for whose coming you have spent some energy in preparation.