1. Preparation for the Future
Hebrews 10:32-39

2. Preparation for the 2nd Coming

3. Paul placed emphasis on preparation for the 2nd Coming
27 And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment, 28 so Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many. To those who eagerly wait for Him He will appear a second time, apart from sin, for salvation. Hebrews 9:27-28

4. Paul placed emphasis on preparation for the 2nd coming
4 But you, brethren, are not in darkness, so that this Day should overtake you as a thief. 5 You are all sons of light and sons of the day. We are not of the night nor of darkness. 6 Therefore let us not sleep, as others do, but let us watch and be sober. 1 Thessalonians 5:4-6

5. Paul placed emphasis on preparation for the 2nd coming
For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but faith working through love. Galatians 5:6

6. Paul placed emphasis on preparation for the 2nd coming
For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome. 1 John 5:3

7. Peter also placed emphasis on preparation
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. 2 Peter 3:10

8. Peter also placed emphasis on preparation
Those who are preparing for the Lord’s coming are: Obedient 22 Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart, 23 having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the word of God which lives and abides forever, 1 Peter 1:22-23

9. Peter also placed emphasis on preparation
Those who are preparing for the Lord’s coming are: Holy People 15 but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, 16 because it is written, “Be holy, for I am holy.” 1 Peter 1:15-16

10. Peter also placed emphasis on preparation
Those who are preparing for the Lord’s coming are: Godly People 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

11. The Future

12. Hebrews 10:32-39
32 But recall the former days in which, after you were illuminated, you endured a great struggle with sufferings: 33 partly while you were made a spectacle both by reproaches and tribulations, and partly while you became companions of those who were so treated; 34 for you had compassion on me in my chains, and joyfully accepted the plundering of your goods, knowing that you have a better and an enduring possession for yourselves in heaven. 35 Therefore do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward. 36 For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise:

13. Hebrews 10:32-39
37 “For yet a little while, And He who is coming will come and will not tarry. 38 Now the just shall live by faith; But if anyone draws back, My soul has no pleasure in him.” 39 But we are not of those who draw back to perdition, but of those who believe to the saving of the soul.

14. The Christian life is a life of Faith
Therefore do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward. Hebrews 10:35

15. The Christian life is a life of Faith
For we walk by faith, not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7 For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. 1 John 5:4

16. The Christian life is a life of Faith
15 Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world. 17 And the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever. 1 John 2:15-17

17. The Christian life is a life of Faith
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

18. The Christian life is a life of Faith
But we are not of those who draw back to perdition, but of those who believe to the saving of the soul. Hebrews 10:39

19. Lessons for Us Today

20. Christ is coming again
so Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many. To those who eagerly wait for Him He will appear a second time, apart from sin, for salvation. Hebrews 9:28

21. Christ’s 2nd Coming should motivate us to live godly
eternal life to those who by patient continuance in doing good seek for glory, honor, and immortality; Romans 2:7

22. Conclusion Are you motivated to live faithfully till Christ returns?
Only those who do so will receive the crown of life, which is eternal life with God.
Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.
Revelation 2:10