Letters to the Thessalonians…The Coming of the Lord
August 29th, 2008
(1 Thessalonians 4:13-18)
“For the Lord himself will descend from heaven
with a cry of command…”
(1 Thessalonians 4:16)
Introduction: The doctrine of the second coming of Christ is the primary subject of this section.
A. 4:13 – 2 concerns
1. …we do not want you _____________
2. …that you may not _______________
B. 4:14-15 – propositions of the faith
1. ______________________________
2. ______________________________
3. ______________________________
C. 4:16-17 – What will this look like?
Conclusion: “Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord” (Julia Ward Howe, Battle Hymn of the Republic). Ethics are grounded in the His coming. Be encouraged and be strengthened (4:18).
Categories: Outlines