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1 Thessalonians 5:1-6. Predicted by Jesus: Kingdom , Matt. 16:28 Jerusalem , Matt. 24:27-31, 34 Universal , Matt. 24:37, 39, 42-44; 25:13, 31 Redemption / Retribution, Matt. 25:46 H eavenly power , Matt. 26:64. Predicted by angels , Acts 1:9-11 Predicted by apostles
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Predicted by Jesus: • Kingdom, Matt. 16:28 • Jerusalem, Matt. 24:27-31, 34 • Universal, Matt. 24:37, 39, 42-44; 25:13, 31 • Redemption / Retribution, Matt. 25:46 • Heavenlypower, Matt. 26:64
Predicted by angels, Acts 1:9-11 • Predicted by apostles • Paul: 1 & 2 Thessalonians • Peter: 1 Peter 1:7, 13; 5:4 • John, Rev. 1:7; 14:14-16; 22:20
Evident that all these cannot be speaking of the same event • Matthew 16:28 – 24:34 – 2 Ths. 2:1-3 – • Context, context, context! • Principles applied in common are relevant as we await His final coming
Christ established his kingdom (church), Matt. 16:18-19 • Present with power on Pentecost, Acts 1:8; 2:1-4, 41, 47 • Came to redeem lost • He is now powerfully reigning over kingdom (redeemed=church) In His Kingdom Matthew 16:28 Mark 9:1 (Matt. 6:10; Jno. 18:36)
Against Jerusalem, Matt. 24:1-3, 27-31 • That generation, Matt. 23:36; 24:34 • Her only redemption would be the Christ, Matt. 23:38-39; Luke 21:25-28 (31) • Against Rome, Rev. 1:7 • Rev. 14:14-16; 22:20 In Judgment
World, Matt. 25:31; 2 Ths. 1:7-9 • Eternal punishment or eternal life, Matt. 25:46 • As he left, Acts 1:11 • Personally, visibly, audibly, 1 Ths. 4:16-18 • In glory, Matt. 25:31 • Raise dead, judge all & destroy material world, Acts 17:30-31; 2 Pet. 3: 10-13 In Judgment
Be Prepared(watchfulness),Lk. 12: 35-40 (Matt. 25:1-13) • Its form, 1 Ths. 5:1-11 • Moral purity, sober service and valiant faith, Matt. 24:44-47 • Become a Christian and stay true to Christ Principles that Apply
Be Careful(faithfulness) Luke 12:41-46 • Be Responsible (obedient servant) Luke 12:47-48 2 Tim. 2:15 Principles that Apply
Do not know when, Matt. 24:44 • Know He is coming, Acts 1:11 • Jesus said He will come • Angels and apostles announced it • We trust His word that it will be so • Are you ready? 1 Ths. 5:1-3