In View of Jesus’ Appearing

Scriptures: 2 Tim. 4:1-8 2 Peter 3:10-14

Facts about His appearing

• Jesus is coming back! Acts 1:11

• If you are not looking for it, it will surprise you! 2 Peter 3:10

• No one knows the time! Matt 24:36

• The spiritually alert don’t know the time but will not be so shocked. 1 Thess. 5: 2-4

Facts about His appearing

• The prospect of eternity puts this life in perspective!– Live in view of Jesus’ appearing.

2 Tim. 4:1

– His appearing should help you decide how to live. 2 Peter 3:11

– The eternal outweighs the temporary. 2 Cor. 4:17,18

Facts about His appearing

• When Jesus returns you will be totally accountable for: – Your relationship to Jesus

– Your personal holiness including your care for others

– Your use of your gifts

• John 3:18; Matt. 12:36• Matt. 25:14,19,21; Heb.

12:14• Matt. 25:31-36

In view of Jesus’ appearing, how must we live?

Make every effort to live holy and blameless lives.

• Make every effort. 2 Peter 3:11,14

• Not lazy but diligent. Heb. 6:11,12

• Be diligent in training for godliness. 1 Tim. 4:7,12,15

Results of lazy Christianity

• Low spiritual power• Vulnerable to fads• Vulnerable to temptation• Weakened testimony• Children get the message

that Christian faith is not important

• Unprepared for Jesus’ return

Be diligent in ministry using

your gifts.

• Fulfill completely your ministry. 2 Tim. 4:5

• Use your gifts faithfully1 Peter 4:7,10

Endure hardship by keeping

eternity in mind.

• “Those who suffer according to God's will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.” 1 Peter 4:19

Watch for Christ’s coming!

• “Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come.” Mark 13:33-37

• “Keep watch” Matt. 24:42• “Be alert and self-

controlled.” 1 Thess 5:4-6

Live today with a View to His Appearing