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Introduction
Tonight is our last night in the back to the basics series.
We have reviewed many key doctrines of the faith and tonight we are finishing up with end times.
Tonight we are going to look at what the Bible says about the spiritual battle surrounding us, the events the Bible Prophesies, and how we can live with an eternal perspective.
A Battle Rages
Scripture is clear that there are unseen forces in the world that actively oppose God and the people of God.
Satan is at war against God
Satan’s original name was Lucifer, and God created him as a beautiful and powerful angel
Then he rebelled against God, wanting to be as God, and God expelled him from Heaven.
Today, Satan is not in hell.
He is actively resisting the work of God and God’s people that are actively working at making things happen for the Lord.
He does that by deceiving
The Bible calls him a deceiver in , an accuser in , and one who hinders God’s servants
He tempts
He tempts
The good news for us is that God has equipped us for this battle.
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He accuses
A common misconception in the minds of Christians is that the forces of evil and good are equally matched.
This couldn’t be further from the truth though.
He Perverts
We have been given everything we need to be victorious in battle.
This is typically referred to as the armor of God.
Notice the elements of this armor
Belt of Truth:_____________________
This speaks of always having honesty and integrity in our lives
Breastplate of righteousness:_________________
Righteousness, in it’s most basic sense, means doing right.
Shoes of the preparation of the gospel of peace:____________________
This is about bringing the gospel to others
Shield of Faith:__________________________
Trusting God with your life and what is happening
Sword of the Spirit:______________________
The Word of God
Prayer: _______________________
This is about praying for others.
Notice something....Prayer and Bible study could only be considered 2/6 or 1/3 of what is needed to be prepared to live a life for the Lord and overcome the Devil.
2/3 of the armor of God deals with our character and things that we do.
One of the reasons we can live a life like this is the future victory we are guarenteed
Future Victory
This is where we will be looking at what is typically referred to as end times or “eschatology”
We are currently living in what can be called the “church” age
Christ established his church during his ministry on earth and the purpose of this age is defined in the great commission
During this time the world will continue to get worse
Then when Christ comes back we will be called into the air during the rapture.
This is known as the blessed hope of believers as found in
After we are raptured we will stand before the judgement seat of Christ.
I’ll talk about that more a little later.
What’s happening on the world is known as the tribulation
The Tribulation
During this time there will be people who still reject God and curse Him according to ,
During this time though there will be two witnesses left that will preach the gospel.
Many people, primarily Jews, will be saved.
After the 7 year tribulation we will have what’s known as the 2nd coming
The Second Coming
During the tribulation the world will unite in a one world government and one world religion.
Jesus will return to earth and the forces of the earth will initiate war at the battle of Armageddon.
Christ will easily defeat those forces leading into the Millenial reign.
The Milenial Reign
Following the milienial reign unbelievers will be judged at the Great White Throne Judgement
Great White throne Judgement
This is for the unsaved and is when Christ will say
This is when Satan will forever be banished to eternal torment in hell
Then God will create a new Heaven and a new Earth.
New Heaven and New Earth
We should live today in light of eternity
We should share the gospel regularly and often.
We should remember that we will give an account.
We are not accounting for our sins, those are covered under the blood.
We are giving an account of our works.
Were they truly for Christ or were they for some other reason?
This is known as the Judgement seat of Christ or a Bema seat.
Bema seat explination
There are five rewards mentioned that we can obtain to cast at the feet of Christ.
The crown of Righteousness: This crown is given to thsoe who look forward to the rerutn of Christ.
The Crown of Life: This is the martyrs crown, but is also given to those who overcome temptation.
The incorruptible crown: Given to those who exhibit temperance or moderation in their lives.
This is a result of yielding to the Holy Spirit and being a testimony to those around us.
The crown of rejoicing: This crown is given to those who have given their lives to reach people for Christ.
It’s called the crown of rejoicing becuase there is no greater joy than being used of God to win someone to Christ.
The Crown of Glory: This is given to those who help lead in the Word of God.
It’s not reserved only for pastors.
Every child of God should be actively involved in teaching someone else.
Once recieved we cast them at the feet of Christ.
Conclusion
What do we do now?
We put on the armor of God.
Every day make the decision to live for the Lord.
Tell others about Jesus.
One day you won’t be able to.
Live every day for His return.
Like a bride waiting for her wedding day, remember Christ is coming.
This thought should bring us joy.
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