1. Studies in Thessalonians
Return Ticket
The Second Coming

2. The unwanted and uninvited visitor
Death
The unwanted and uninvited visitor

3. But death had come first

4. Is there life after death?
What about those who have died before Jesus has returned?
Will we see our loved ones again?
When?
How?
Is there life after death?
What will happen when Jesus returns?

5. Paul wants to:
INFORM
ENCOURAGE
STRENGTHEN

6. Incomprehensible to those who have not experienced loss.
TO INFORM THEM:
1. That human grief is:
Important
Individual
Intermittent
Incomprehensible to those who have not experienced loss.

8. 2. To inform them that the Christian’s hope is rooted in Jesus Christ.
Christ has died
Christ has risen
Christ will come again

9. 2. Paul wants to encourage them Paul wants to encourage them P
There is going to be:
A return v16
A resurrection v16
A reunion v16 with
Our loved ones
With Christ

10. 3. To strengthen and to build up
WHEN?

11. HOW?

13. But you have not mentioned two important words!!!!

14. The Rapture

16. The Millennium