A teaching class for the Thames Valley and Watford churches of Christ

Intro
“The Second Advent: Death is not the end” | Douglas Jacoby:

  1. 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
  2. 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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