Be Steadfast Because the Lord is Near

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Be Steadfast Because the Lord is Near James 5:7-11

Be Steadfast Because the Lord is Near James 5:7-11

Christ’s Imminent Return Motivates us to Remain Faithful in the Trials of life. James 5:7-8a “be patient” Illustration

Christ’s Imminent Return Motivates us to Strengthen our Hearts to Serve the Lord . James 5:8

The Doctrine of Imminency Matthew 24:42-43 1 Thessalonians 5:2 Romans 13:12; Philippians 4:7 1 John 2:18 Revelation 3:11; 22:7, 10, 20

Index of Leading Prophetic Indicators The world is focused on Israel Daniel 9:24-27

Index of Leading Prophetic Indicators The world is focused on the End of the World! Romans 8:22-23

Index of Leading Prophetic Indicators Growing Apostasy in the Church. 1 Timothy 4:1

Index of Leading Prophetic Indicators Growing Wickedness in the World. 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Index of Leading Prophetic Indicators One World Economy is in Sight Revelation 13:13, 17

Index of Leading Prophetic Indicators Continual Surveillance of everyone on the Planet

Index of Leading Prophetic Indicators One World Government is in Sight

Index of Leading Prophetic Indicators Satan’s Post-Rapture Propaganda has already begun 2 Thessalonians 2:11

Christ’s Imminent Return Motivates us to Spiritual Unity so we can Evangelize the Lost. James 5:9