Church of Christ

Jesus is Coming

Introduction

1. 1^st and 2^nd Thessalonians

2. The Thessalonians Faith and love

   1. 1 Thessalonians 1:3, 1:7, 1:9, 2:13, 2:14, 3:6, 4:1, 4:9, 5:11

   2. 2 Thessalonians 1:3, 1:4, 2:13, 3:13

3. Another main theme is “Jesus is coming”

1. Jesus is coming

   1. 1 Thessalonians 1:10

      1. 2:19, 3:13, 4:15-16, 5:2

      2. 2 Thessalonians 2:1

   2. The promise was made to the apostles

      1. John 14:3, Acts 1:9-11

   3. The coming of Jesus is the basis for the Christian life.

      1. Philippians 3:20, Romans 8:24

2. Jesus is coming in wrath

   1. 1 Thessalonians 1:10, Romans 2:4-6, 2:8-9

   2. Jesus will recompense affliction on those who inflict His people

      1. 2 Thessalonians 1:6

   3. Jesus will take vengeance on those who do not know God

      1. 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9

   4. When Jesus comes there will be no escape

      1. Revelation 6:15-17, 1 Thessalonians 5:3

3. Jesus is coming in salvation

   1. 1 Thessalonians 5:9

   2. He will bring rest for His people

      1. 2 Thessalonians 1:7

   3. He will save His people from wrath

      1. 1 Thessalonians 1:10, Romans 5:9

4. Jesus is coming and there will be a universal resurrection

   1. John 5:28-29

   2. Jesus is coming but we do not know when.

      1. 1 Thessalonians 5:1-2, Matthew 24:36, 2 Peter 3:10-11

5. Jesus is coming so we must be prepared 1 Thessalonians 5:4-6

   1. 1 Thessalonians 5:8, 2 Thessalonians 2:19

Conclusion

Compromise

Introduction

Romans 15:4, Exodus 1:1, Exodus 1:8-11-12, Exodus 8:1-4, 8, 15

1. Exodus 8:25

   1. Ephesians 1:3

2. Exodus 8:27-8

   1. Deuteronomy 4:24

3. Exodus 10:8-11

   1. Exodus 10:4

      1. Exodus 10:7

4. Exodus 10:24

   1. Exodus 10:26

Conclusion

2 Corinthians 8:3-5

Conversions and Non-conversions in Acts

Introduction

The New Testament has a plain, easy to understand plan of salvation

Today we will look at salvations in two parts

1. Heavens part

   1. 2 Timothy 1:8-9

      1. Ephesians 2:5

      2. Matthew 1:21

      3. John 3:16

      4. Hebrews 9:22

      5. 1 Corinthians 6:11

      6. Acts 2:4

      7. Romans 1:16

2. Mankind’s role in salvation

   1. 2 Corinthians 4:7

   2. Romans 11:14, 10:14

   3. 1 Corinthians 1:21

   4. Mark 16:16

   5. 2 Corinthians 7:10

   6. Romans 10:10

   7. 1 Peter 3:21

3. What is the difference between converted to non-converted?

   1. Acts 8:25-38

   2. Acts 24: 22-25

   3. Genesis 3:1-4

      1. Colossians 2:12

Conclusion

What Can I Do By Myself?

Announcements – Terry

Do’s and Do Nots

1. The Do not list

   1. Do not – Deceive Yourself – 1 John 1:8

   2. Do not – Justify yourself – Luke 16:15

   3. Do not – Worry Yourself – Matthew 6:25

   4. Do not Compare yourself with others – 2 Corinthians 10:12

   5. Do Not – Please yourself – Romans 15:1

2. The Do list

   1. Do – Save yourself – Acts 2:40

   2. Do – Crucify self – Galatians 2:20

   3. Do – Present Yourself to God – Romans 6:13, Romans 6:16-18

   4. Do – Guard yourself from idols – 1 John 5:21

   5. Do – Purify self – 2 Corinthians 7:1

   6. Do – Humble Yourself – 1 Peter 5:6, Matthew 18:4

   7. Do – Lay up Treasures for Yourself – Matthew 6:19-21, 1 Timothy 6:19

   8. Do – Keep yourself in Love with God – Jude 20-21

   9. Do – Examine Yourself – 2 Corinthians 13:5, Galatians 6:4, 1 Corinthians 11:28

3. That is a long list but I’m sure it is only a partial list

   1. Last of All – Romans 14:12

Conclusion

1. Today is a great day for salvation

Understand the Scripture and the Proper Attitude

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-14

Annoucments – Terry

Scripture/Opening Prayer – Jacob

Song 350 When My Love For Christ Grows Weak – Jack

Song 383 Jesus Keep Me Near The Cross – Jack

Communion – Terry

Sermon – Wayne

1. Many people do not understand the Bible

2. Some things in the Bible are hard to understand 2 Peter 3:15b-16

1. Understanding the Bible

   1. Can the Bible be understood?

      1. Colossians 3:16, Colossians 1:2

      2. Isaiah 1:18-19, Isaiah 1:1

      3. Matthew 28:19-20

      4. Romans 15:4 (1 Peter 2:2, 1 Corinthians 10:11, 1 Thessalonians 5:27)

   2. Is it reasonable to conclude that God would give us scripture that we cannot understand?

      1. John 17:21

      2. 1 Corinthians 1:10

2. Let’s consider just three elements of Bible understanding

   1. Perfection (Completeness)

      1. Isaiah 28:10-11a

      2. Matthew 5:21ff

      3. John 16:12-13

      4. Acts 2:1-4

      5. 2 Peter 1:25

      6. James 1:25

      7. 1 Corinthians 13:9-10

      8. Galatians 1:6-9

      9. Revelation 22:18-19

   2. Authority

      1. Jeremiah 10:23

      2. Proverbs 14:12

      3. Matthew 28:18

1. 1. Power

      1. Hebrews 1:2, 4:12

      2. Romans 1:16

      3. James 1:21

Conclusion

1. 2 Corinthians 3:16

2. Luke 16

3. Matthew 24:35

Song 944 What Shall It Be – Wayne

Closing Prayer – Jacob