A teaching class for the Thames Valley and Watford churches of Christ
Intro
“The Second Advent: Death is not the end” | Douglas Jacoby:
- Questions about the second coming
i. The Sleepers
The sleepers are safe
You will be with them/them with you
God is powerful and trustworthy
These facts can be an encouragement
ii. The Times and Dates
Date not known
Inexorable - Responses to the gift of eternal life
You are in the light – live that way
Live a life of faith, love, hope
Confidence in salvation
Live together with Jesus – now and eternally
These facts can be an encouragement
Conc – Reflect on vv9-10
He died so we have life eternal – now and for ever
Jesus is the key – 4:14, 16; 5:9-10
Question: Are you afraid of death? Are you afraid of the judgment? Does it bother you that you do not know when Jesus is coming back?
Question: How can you allow these truths to inspire you and build open another up?
Question: What does it mean to you to ‘put on’ faith, love and hope?
For more information read: “What’s the truth about heaven and hell?”: https://amzn.eu/fZgPEsm
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