
1.) The Signs of the End of the Age
a.) When Will The Temple Be Destroyed: The Abomination Of Desolation (v15-22)
- Daniel 8:13, 9:27, 11:31, 12:11
b.) When Will The Son Of Man Return: The Tribulation and Deception (V23-28)
2.) The Return of The Son of Man (v29-31)
[13] But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. [14] For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep…
[16] For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. [17] Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord. [18] Therefore encourage one another with these words. —1 Thessalonians 4:13–18
3.) How then shall we live?
a.) Live Aware - the end is near
- …Of False Prophets: Seek Truth
- …You Will Face Tribulation and Persecution: Persevere
[16] So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, (talking about being afflicted with suffering and persecution) our inner self is being renewed day by day. [17] For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, [18] as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal. —2 Corinthians 4:16–18
b.) Live Trusting - in God’s sovereign plan
[3] You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. [4] Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD GOD is an everlasting rock. —Isaiah 26:3–4
c.) Live Dependant - Upon the Word, Grace, Power, and Presence of God
[20] He [Jesus] who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus! [21] The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all. Amen. —Revelation 22:20–21