Sermons on Second Coming
The 1000 Year Reign
Revelation 20 A single angel locks the devil in the bottomless pit for 1000 years The devil is merely a bad angel, insignificant and powerless compared to the greatness of God Jesus Christ will reign on the Earth for 1000 yearsHis followers will reign with Him. Israel’s land will be restored after the tribulation The Earth will be perfect, just as God intended during Creation. 2 Resurrections: First resurrection – for the followers of Jesus – Eternal lifeSecond resurrection –…
The Second Coming
Revelation 19 The Hebrew word Hallelujah only occurs 4 times in the New Testament – all in Revelation 19 Verses 1-4 look back to the judgement of God against Babylon Verses 6-9 look forward to the marriage supper of the Lamb with His pure bride. Contrasting true Christianity vs false religion Are we living as God’s handiwork? Are we walking in step with the Holy Spirit? The Second Coming of Jesus Christ Arrives on a white horse, with many crowns.…
Sardis – The Dead Church
Sardis was the capital of the Lydian Empire, and very wealthy. Sardis was conquered by Alexander the Great in 334 BC, and 129 BC was given to the Romans by the last Greek king of the area. Sardis was very cosmopolitan, including with its religion. Under Roman rule it was a religious mixing pot, adopting the Roman pagan religion as well as others, including Judaism and Christianity.The Synagogue, which was supposed to be a holy place of worship to the…
Olivet discourse
Mark 13 Jesus predicts the destruction of the temple 2 questions: When will the destruction of the temple be? What signs will precede its destruction? Warnings about the future Jesus foretells the end times Nobody knows the day or the hour. And what I say to you, I say to all: ‘Watch!” So we need to “Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you” Ask God what His desire for…