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Explore the powerful, purposeful, and practical journey of grace. Discover the contrast between living well and dying well, finding hope in the face of uncertainty, and the promise of a future. Embrace the ultimate hope that only Christians have and join the trip today!
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The Ultimate Grace Trip! 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
The Ultimate Grace Trip! • a chapter of contrasts – living well and dying well • Job 17:15 ‘where then is my hope?’ • Hebrews 7:19 ‘a better hope’ • Proverbs 4:18 ‘shining ever brighter’ • Jeremiah 29:11 ‘a hope and a future’
The Ultimate Grace Trip! The world hopes for the best … the Christian has the best hope!
The Ultimate Grace Trip! • Paul talks about their fear (13) • they were concerned lest those who had died would miss out at the Lord’s return • ignorance is not bliss • an illustration of death – just like ‘sleep’ • our sorrow is only for a short time
The Ultimate Grace Trip! • Paul talks about a foundation (14) • he knows what he believes • Jesus died and rose again • ‘and so we believe …’ • Christ is the firstfruits (1 Corinthians 15)
The Ultimate Grace Trip! • Paul talks about a fact (15) • what he says is the ‘Lord’s own word’ • two types – those alive and those asleep • experience of Enoch and Elijah • the place of honour when the roll is called
The Ultimate Grace Trip! seven things you’ve always wanted to know about the Lord’s return
The Ultimate Grace Trip! it is personal 1
The Ultimate Grace Trip! it is powerful 2
The Ultimate Grace Trip! it is purposeful 3
The Ultimate Grace Trip! it is practical 4
The Ultimate Grace Trip! it is precious 5
The Ultimate Grace Trip! it is predicted 6
The Ultimate Grace Trip! it is permanent 7
The Ultimate Grace Trip! Perhaps Today!
The Ultimate Grace Trip! Amen. COME, Lord Jesus!