Reasons to be Ready: He's Coming

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Intro

Acts 1:11

THE COMING OF CHRIST IS PROMISED

Christ promised that He would come; John 14:1–3

Angels promised that He would come; Acts 1:11

Paul promised that He would come; Heb. 10:37

THE COMING OF CHRIST IS PREACHED

The Apostle John preached it; 1 John 3:2

The Apostle Peter preached it; Acts 3:20

The Apostle James preached it; James 5:7

THE COMING OF CHRIST IS PLANNED

It is planned to be the Blessed Hope; Titus 2:11–13

It is planned to be the Purifying Hope; 1 John 3:3

It is planned to be the Comforting Hope; 1 Thess. 4:18

THE COMING OF CHRIST IS FOR A PURPOSE

He is coming to fulfill His promise; John 14:28

He is coming to receive His Church; Acts 15:14; John 14:1–3

He is coming to reward the faithful; Luke 12:42–44

THE COMING OF CHRIST IS WITH POWER

He is to come in His Father’s glory; Matt. 16:27

He is to come in the angels’ glory; Luke 9:26

He is to come in His own glory; Matt. 24:30

THE COMING OF CHRIST HAS A PATTERN

There will be a sound from Heaven; 1 Thess. 4:16

There will be a change in the dead and living Saints; 1 Cor. 15:52–54

There will be a reunion with Christ; 1 Thess. 4:16, 17

THE COMING OF CHRIST SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR

It should be prepared for by repentance; Ps. 38:18

It should be prepared for by receiving Christ; John 10:9

It should be prepared for by living for Christ; 1 Thess. 5:6.