1. The Second Coming of Christ
Pastor Joseph
24 September 2017

2. The Second Coming of Christ is the Hope
Promised by Christ Himself
“Hereafter you shall see the Son of Man sitting on the right hand of power and coming in the clouds of heaven” (Mark 14:62)

3. The world’s situation needs it – Hope in Christ
Justice Robert Jackson: “It is one of the paradoxes of our time that what modern society is to fear is only the educated man”

4. The signs point to it In the social sphere Lawlessness will increase
Matthew 24:12
2 Timothy 3:1-3
In the political REALM, there shall be WARS and rumors of wars
Matthew 24:6
Revelation 16:14-16
Luke 21:25-26
1 Thessalonians 5:3

5. In the SPRITUAL REALM, FALSE prophets and FALSE CULT shall arise
Matthew 24:11
James 5:1-5 – Rise of Cults
There will be problems within the church (James 5:1-5; 2 Timothy 3:5; 2 Peter 3:3; Matthew 24:42-44; Luke 17:28-30)
Rise of Antichrist
Revelation 13:17
666

6. How THEN shall WE LIVE
LIVE in expectation
Matthew 24:33-41
Any time in our lives (Matthew 24:33; 24:37)
LIVE in READINESS
Matthew 24:12-44
LIVE in FAITHFULNESS
Matthew 24:46

7. LIVE in Holiness
1 John 3:3
The hope of Christ’s coming is a dynamic and powerful force in our lives
Luther – “LIVE as if Christ died yesterday and is coming tomorrow”