The Big Questions 3 - Will Jesus come again?

Alastair speaks from 1 Thessalonians 4 v13- 5 v11.

One of the biggest questions people ask is - will Jesus come back again. The Bible is very clear that He will and what is expected of us as we wait for this glorious return.

1. Then – what will happen!

• Return – 4 v 16. Everyone will see and hear it – even the dead.
• Resurrection – 4 v 16b. Nothing can separate Christ from His people – even death!
  This will be the ultimate make over!
• Rapture 4 v 17. Few details should satisfy us – so don’t waste time in speculation.
• Reunion 4 v 17. This is the ultimate purpose – united with our Saviour.

2. Now – as we wait! Ch 5 1-11.

• A) Wrong question 5 v 1-3
  – about times and dates v 1-3.
  - secret and unexpected v 2
  - sudden and unavoidable v 3
  - time of separation – Matthew 24 v 40

• B) Right Status v 4-11.
  
  - ‘Sons of the light and sons of the day’ v5 – live like it!!!
  - ‘be alert’ v 6 – not casual or clueless.
  - ‘self controlled’ v 6+7 – disciplined.
  - ‘Guard your heart and head’ – v 8 – with faith, love and hope.
  - be saved v 9+10.
  - ‘encourage’ and build up – v11.