Fundamentals of the Faith Lesson 15 The End of the World 1 Thessalonians 5:1-2

The Dead shall be raised But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus.

The Dead shall be raised 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 will by no means precede those who are asleep. 16 For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first.

The Dead shall be raised Then we who are alive and remain 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. 18 Therefore comfort one another with these words. 1Thess 4:13-18

The Dead shall be raised Do not marvel at this; for the hour is coming in which all who are in the graves will hear His voice 29 and come forth—those who have done good, to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of condemnation. John 5:28-29

The Dead shall be raised For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. 17 Then we who are alive and remain 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. 1Thess 4:16-17

The Material Universe shall be dissolved 1 Beloved, I now write to you this second epistle (i n both of which I stir up your pure minds by way of reminder), 2 that you may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us, the apostles of the Lord and Savior,

The Material Universe shall be dissolved knowing this first:that scoffers will come in the last days, walking according to their own lusts, 4 and saying, " Where is the promise of His coming? For since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of creation."5 For this they willfully forget: that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of water and in the water,

The Material Universe shall be dissolved 6 by which the world that then existed perished, being flooded with water. 7 But the heavens and the earth which are now preserved by the same word, are reserved for fire until the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men.8 But, beloved, do not forget this one thing, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.

The Material Universe shall be dissolved 9 The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.

The Material Universe shall be dissolved 10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with fervent heat; both the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up. 11 Therefore, since all these things will be dissolved, what manner of persons ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness,

The Material Universe shall be dissolved 12 looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be dissolved, being on fire, and the elements will melt with fervent heat? 2 Peter 3:1-12

The Material Universe shall be dissolved The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9

The Material Universe shall be dissolved But concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, you have no need that I should write to you. 2 For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night. 1 Thess 5:1-2

The Material Universe shall be dissolved But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with fervent heat; both the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up. 11 Therefore, since all these things will be dissolved, what manner of persons ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness, 2 Peter 3:10-11

The Material Universe shall be dissolved 11 Therefore, since all these things will be dissolved, what manner of persons ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness, 2 Peter 3:11

The Material Universe shall be dissolved who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.6 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials,

The Material Universe shall be dissolved that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ, 8 whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory,

The Material Universe shall be dissolved 9 receiving the end of your faith —the salvation of your souls. 1 Peter 1:5-9

The Material Universe shall be dissolved For the time has come for judgment to begin at the house of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the end of those who do not obey the gospel of God? 1 Peter 4:17

The Material Universe shall be dissolved But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; 1 Peter 2:9

The Material Universe shall be dissolved Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble; 2 Peter 1:10

The Verdict the Lord will give will be eternal in nature. All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate them one from another, as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats. Matthew 25:32

The Verdict the Lord will give will be eternal in nature. And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment, Hebrews 9:27

The Verdict the Lord will give will be eternal in nature. For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad. 2 Corinthians 5:10

The Verdict the Lord will give will be eternal in nature. Then the King will say to those on His right hand, ' Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: Matthew 25:34

The Verdict the Lord will give will be eternal in nature. Then He will also say to those on the left hand, ' Depart from Me, you cursed, into the everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels: Matthew 25:41

Conclusion There is no way to know when the Lord will come For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night. 1 Thess 5:2

Conclusion 2. We must “watch” Watch therefore, for you do not know what hour your Lord is coming. Matthew 24:42

Conclusion 3. and “be ready” Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect. Matthew 24:44