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