Prepare To Meet Your God At The Second Coming

Prepare to Meet Your God
at the Second Coming of Christ

Introduction

A. Series: Ways to Meet God, Preparation, Judgment, Afterlife

B. Amos 4:12 – Israel Met God in Judgment.

C. We Encounter the Holy God through Worship, Helping Others, and Death.

D. Today, we will Discuss Meeting God at the 2nd Coming.

I. Will Jesus Really Come Again?

Yes, He Promised to Return (John 14:1-3; Acts 1:9-11; 2 Peter 3:1-10)

II. What will Happen When Jesus Comes?

A. It Will Be Unmistakable (Revelation 1:7; Matthew 24:27-30; 1 Thessalonians 4:16).

B. He Will Gather His Elect (Matthew 24:40-41; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17).

C. Creation will be Purified and Restored by Fire (2 Peter 3:10-13).

D. The Wicked will Perish in that Fire (2 Thessalonians 1:6-9).

E. The Righteous will be Given their Reward based on their Works (2 Corinthians 5:10; 1 Corinthians 3:11-16; Matthew 16:27; Matthew 6:20-21; Revelation 4:13).

F. The Righteous will Be with God Forever (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17).

III. How Can We Be Ready When He Comes?

A. Watch; No One Knows When (Matthew 24:36-44; 2 Peter 3:10).

B. Be Patient (James 5:7-9).

C. Stand Firm (1 Corinthians 15:58).

D. Live Holy and Godly Lives (2 Peter 3:11-18).

E. Encourage/Comfort One Another (1 Thessalonians 4:18).

Applications: Practical Steps toward Preparation

A. Give Your Life to Christ.

B. Repent of Sinful Practices & Habits.

C. Practice Kingdom Values.

D. Prepare Others for His Coming.

E. Are You Prepared to Meet God at Jesus’ 2nd Coming?