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Listen "S2: 1 Thessalonians | Teaching Class | Chapter 4vv13-5v11 | "What Happens to Dead Christians""
Episode Synopsis
Intro
"The Second Advent: Death is not the end" | Douglas Jacoby: https://youtu.be/1vegPVTFGCA
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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