1 Thessalonians 1:
Preparing for the Final Judgement
November 22, 2020 / 1 Thessalonians 1:How you view tomorrow determines how you live today.
TIMELINE OF EVENTS
1. Persecution of Believers
2. Great Rebellion
3. Man of Lawlessness
4. Resurrection of the Dead
5. Rapture
6. Final Judgement
1 Thessalonians 1:5-10
2 Thessalonians 1:6-10
The Final Verdict
Unbelievers will suffer judgement
Believers will enjoy salvation
When Jesus returns all God’s promises will be fulfilled–including judgement for his enemies and salvation for his ex-enemies.
Why God…?
Justice: You have to pay
Mercy: You don’t have to pay
Justice and Mercy: God paid the price at his own expense.
UniversalismThere are many ways to God
Who am I to judge…?
John 14:6
WHAT JESUS SAID ABOUT HIMSELF…
1. The Way2. The Truth3. The Life
2 Thessalonians 1:11-12
1 Corinthians 15:52
Am I ready?