![]() ![]() Matthew 24:35-36 – 35 Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away. Despite the constant attempts to predict when the Lord will return and identify the “last days”, the Bible clearly announces that no one can know when it will happen. Almost every generation since the time of Christ has witnessed these predictions from Adventist William Miller (in 1843 & 1844) to Charles Russell (Jehovah’s Witnesses) set 1914 1925 1975 to Harold Camping (May of 2011)Ĭ. Many in religion have not heeded to the clear teaching of the scriptures and have attempted to do what cannot be done – predict when Jesus will return. Peter wrote… But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night… ( 2 Peter 3:10)ī. Jesus typified the time of His return this way Matt 24:43-44 – But know this, that if the master of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched and not allowed his house to be broken into.44 Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect. You call the police and when they arrive, the officer asks, “why didn’t you call us before all this happened?” What is your response? “I didn’t know the thief was going to break into my home last night.” Why not? Because thieves come unannounced.Ī. The Judgment to Come is Unpredictable: Someone breaks into your house as steals your fishing poles, new camera, your wife’s jewelry and good silverware. What can we know for certain about the judgment to come? I will face God in judgment on a day that HE has “FIXED” (KJV)Ĭ. ![]() (Those who deny the coming judgment, such as the preterists, or those who advocate the 70 AD doctrine, rob the gospel of its urgent purpose and subsequent joy. The good news of the gospel is based on the FACT of the coming judgment of God. day of judgment – Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world (v. day of creation – God made the world and all things…. You might notice that Paul referenced two specific events as essential elements of the gospel message.ġ. This was a place for the gospel message (like USA)! Given that these folks had little or no knowledge of OT scriptures or the true God, what did Paul talk about?Ī. He has appointed a day…When the apostle Paul arrived in Athens, Greece, his spirit was stirred within him when he saw the numerous idols and elements of idol worship. In fact, this day is WHY we must spread the good news, and do it now. If you do, there is an event that you cannot leave out of the discussion. I hope that you have been encouraged to answer that call and speak to your neighbor, friend, or even loved one about eternal salvation. Intro: We have considered our call to evangelize – to spread the good news of Jesus. ![]()
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