Waiting For His Coming

I Thess. 1:8-10

 Paul had many kind words for the Thessalonian church as he began his letter.  He commended them for their work, love, and hope, and their patient waiting for the second coming of Christ.

I.                     The Promise of His Coming

A.     The 2^nd coming of Christ is referred to ______ times in the New Testament.

B.     I Thess. 5:1-4; II Tim. 4:1; Titus 2:13; James 5:8;

     I John 3:2; Jude 14; Rev. 1:7; Rev. 22:20

II.                   The Period Before His Coming

A.     A falling away first

B.     Events of Matthew 24

C.    Christians in heaven and earth are waiting (Jn. 11:26; Phil. 1:21-23; II Cor. 5:6-8)

D.    Illustration – Matthew 22:24-32

III.                  The Purpose For His Coming

A.     Raise dead bodies to life (Jn. 5:28-29; I Thess. 4:16-17)

B.     Living saints “caught up” with them

C.    Get a “new body” (I Cor. 15:51-52)

D.    To bring judgment (II Thess. 1:7-9)

When Jesus comes again, most people will be unprepared, but that will not be His fault.  He wants to save the world for eternity in heaven.  But we must accept His plan, His will, and His way.  Are you prepared?