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ETS: Paul comforted the Thessalonica and believers concerning those who had died in Christ.
ESS: Believers will be reunited with those who have died in Christ.
ESS: Believers will be reunited with those who have died in Christ.
OSS: Christian family members and friends can find comfort in the assurance of being reunited with their dead loved ones.
OSS: Christian family members and friends can find comfort in the assurance of being reunited with their dead loved ones.
PQ: Will I ever see my loved one again?
PQ: Will I ever see my loved one again?
UW: facts
UW: facts
Introduction:
Introduction:
The reassurance that is ours ().
A- Through knowing the truth about deceased loved ones who knew Christ.
The reunion we can look forward to (1 Thessalonians 14B – 17).
the requirements for that reunion.
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There is reassurance in the midst of grief ().
A. There is reassurance through knowing the truth about deceased loved ones who knew Christ.
1- They have been ushered into a new life.
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Jesus told of the home-going of the beggar Lazarus ()
2- They are in an eternal place of joy.
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3- They have been rewarded for a life of faithfulness.
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B. There is reassurance through knowing truth about the future of living Christians.
1. Eternal life is ours through Christ.
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14a) For since we believe that Jesus died and was raised to life again, we also believe that when Jesus returns, God will bring back with him the believers who have died.
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There is a reunion to which we can look forward (1 Thessalonians 14b–17).
A. Loved ones who have died in Christ will return with him.
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1. Jesus is going to bring them with him.
2. Their return is as sure as Christ’s return.
B. Believers who are alive at Christ’s return will be reunited with those who return with Christ.
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It is a reunion that is promised by Christ.
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2. It is a reunion that will be permanent.
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17b) Then, together with them, we who are still alive and remain on the earth will be caught up in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air.
Then we will be with the Lord forever.
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There are specific requirements for that participate in that reunion.
A. You must be a part of God’s family.
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Notice to whom the Apostle Paul addresses these words of comfort:
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People who are part of God’s family in the church of Thessalonica.
2. Being a part of God’s family occurs through the new birth.
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3. Jesus stressed the importance of having this personal relationship with God.
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The Parable of the Ten Virgins ()
B. God has made the way for you to become a part of His family.
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You must recognize your need of Christ.
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You have this need because you have a sin problem.
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You have this need because your sin carries an automatic penalty.
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You must repent of your sin and receive Christ as your Lord and Savior.
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You must confess your rebellion against God and forsake it.
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You must believe and confess your belief in the sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus Christ as the payment for your sin.
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You must choose to become a follower and disciple of Jesus Christ, obeying the things he has said to do in His Word (the Bible).
CONCLUSION:
A- Invitation to receive Christ.
B. Encouragement to family.
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