Christ’ Return

The Blessed Hope: Christ's Return

52 Sermons About Christ

John 14:3

Summary: In John 14:3, Jesus promises His disciples that He will come back to take them to be with Him.

Application: This passage provides hope and comfort for believers, reminding them of the certainty of Christ's return and the future glory that awaits them. It encourages Christians to live with an eternal perspective and readiness for His coming.

Teaching: This sermon teaches that the return of Christ is a foundational belief in Christianity, highlighting the assurance and joy it brings to believers. It also emphasizes the need for constant vigilance and preparedness for His return.

How this passage could point to Christ: The promise of Christ's return in John 14:3 is a fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecies regarding the Messiah's second coming. It also points to the ultimate victory of Christ over sin, death, and Satan.

Big Idea: The return of Christ is the blessed hope of believers, motivating them to live faithfully and expectantly while awaiting His glorious return.

Recommended Study: For a deeper understanding of Christ's return and its theological significance, consider studying relevant passages in Daniel, Revelation, and the Epistles. Use Logos to delve into the different views on the timing of Christ's return (pre-tribulation, post-tribulation, etc.) and the implications each view has on Christian living and eschatology.

1. Promised Return: Eternal Motivation

John 14:3

You could highlight how Jesus' promise to return and gather believers to Himself offers not just a future hope but a present motivation to live in readiness and holiness. This reflects the big idea by emphasizing the comfort and assurance believers have in Christ's return, while also tying into the broader narrative of Scripture that culminates in Christ's ultimate victory over evil.

2. Fulfillment: Faith's Foundation

John 14:3

Maybe explore the aspect of Jesus' return as the culmination of God's salvation plan, linking it to Old Testament prophecies and showing how it assures us of God's faithfulness. This could emphasize the Christocentric theme by pointing to Jesus as the fulfillment of Scripture and the centerpiece of our hope, encouraging believers to stand firm in their faith.

3. Preparedness: Living in Expectation

John 14:3

Perhaps focus on the implications of Jesus' return for personal and communal purity and mission in the world. This approach could weave together the application of living with an eternal perspective, the teaching of preparedness for Christ's return, and the christocentricity that views Jesus' second coming as the hope and goal of the Christian life.