2. 1 John 3:1-3; Revelation 21:4 March 19, 2017
Farther Along
1 John 3:1-3; Revelation 21:4
March 19, 2017

3. Farther Along
Even faithful Christians have many questions concerning heaven. What will it be like? What will we do? How will we exist there? Will we know each other?

4. Farther Along
1 John 3:1-3 John say he does not know every thing. He does say: “…we shall be like Him…” He was satisfied to have these question answered “Farther Along”

5. Farther Along
An old familiar favorite to many Christians 473 in our book Written in 1911 and attributed to W. B. Stevens The arrangement in our book was done in 1937 by J.R. Baxter Jr. The words of this song help us get through tough times.

6. Farther Along We Will Understand More About…
…the Mysteries of Life (v. 1)

7. Farther Along
There are some things in life which are mysteries. Consider the words of Moses. Deuteronomy 29:29

8. Farther Along
Despite all the questions we do have the answers to all that we need. 2 Peter 1:3 Titus 2: Timothy 3:16-17

9. Farther Along
For other questions we MUST rely on faith. Hebrews 11:1 Ephesians 3:20-21 Farther Along all the mysteries of life will be revealed.

10. Farther Along We Will Understand More About…
…the Mysteries of Life (v. 1) …the Uncertainties of Life (v. 2)

11. Farther Along
There are times when life is uncertain. Consider Abraham God promised a son by Sarah. Romans 4:19-21

12. Farther Along
God gives us assurance that He is there when life is uncertain. Matthew 6:30-33 Matthew 8:26 Matthew 14:31 Farther Along we’ll be better prepared and able to endure life’s uncertainties.

13. Farther Along We Will Understand More About…
…the Mysteries of Life (v. 1) …the Uncertainties of Life (v. 2) …the Inequities of Life (v. 3-4)

14. Farther Along
Life does have a certain amount of inequity. There is no guarantee of justice in life. Some wrongs are only righted after death. Solomon said this: Ecclesiastes 5:8

15. Farther Along
If sinners will call on the Lord in FAITH and OBEDIENCE, God will pay the price. Titus 2:14 1 Timothy 2:5-6 2 Corinthians 5:21 Romans 3:25-26

16. Farther Along
If one does NOT accept God’s justice through the cross, he will accept God’s justice in eternity. Romans 12:19 Hebrews 10:30 Jude 7 Farther Along God will make all the wrongs right.

17. Farther Along
Farther Along we’ll know all about it, Farther Along we’ll understand why, Cheer up my brother, Live in the sunshine, We’ll understand it all by and by. Revelation 21:1-8

18. Farther Along We Will Understand More About…
…the Mysteries of Life (v. 1) …the Uncertainties of Life (v. 2) …the Inequities of Life (v. 3-4) Are you dwelling on the secret things or are you living for Christ today?

19. Repent - Acts 8:22, Revelation 2:5
Invitation
Christians
Repent - Acts 8:22, Revelation 2:5
Confess - James 5:16, 1 John 1:9
Pray - Acts 8:24, James 5:16

20. Invitation Non - Christians Hear – Romans 10:17, Acts 18:8,
Believe – Romans. 10:9-10, Hebrews 11:6
Repent – Luke 13:3,5 Acts 17:30
Confess – Acts 8:37, Matthew 10:32
Be Baptized – Acts 2:38, Romans 6:3-5
Be Faithful – Revelation 2:10, Hebrews 10:35