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Devotion & PrayerDevotion & PrayerFor the word of God is full of For the word of God is full of

living power. It is sharper than living power. It is sharper than the sharpest knife, cutting deep the sharpest knife, cutting deep

into our innermost thoughts into our innermost thoughts and desires. It exposes us for and desires. It exposes us for

what we really are. what we really are. Nothing in all creation can hide Nothing in all creation can hide from him. Everything is naked from him. Everything is naked and exposed before his eyes. and exposed before his eyes. This is the God to whom we This is the God to whom we must explain all that we have must explain all that we have

donedone.. (Heb. 4:12-13)(Heb. 4:12-13)


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DISCUSSION DISCUSSION ZONEZONE

Life and Love in John’s WritingsLife and Love in John’s Writings

-Read John 14:1-21 & 13:34-35 as class

-In Groups: focus on 14:6 and 13:34-35

a)Is it possible to have other paths to God outside of Jesus?

b)Can we be authentically Christian and hold a grudge?c)Reconvene for discussion

Distinctive Distinctive Features of Features of

HebrewsHebrews-Heb. 1:1-4 is one of the great Christological passages of the New

Testament, similar to Col. 1:15-20.

-Heb. 4:12-13 describes the Word of God in unforgettable language.

-Heb. 6:4-6 is a classic text over the issue of apostasy.

-Heb. 9:27 is the memorable text which says that each man is destined to die, then face the judgment.

-Heb. 10:25 is the only verse in the New Testament commanding us not to give up meeting together or forsaking to assemble.

-Heb. 11 is the great "heroes of the faith" chapter.

-Hebrews speaks of Christ being superior to angels and having a superior name (1:4)

-better things which accompany salvation (6:9)-better hope (7:19)

-better covenant (7:22)-Jesus' ministry superior to the high priests (8:6)

-superior covenant (8:6)-better promises (8:6)

-better sacrif ices (9:23)-better and lasting possessions (10:34)

-better country (11:16)-better resurrection (11:35)-better plans for us (11:40)

-better word (12:24) -Without Hebrews we would never have known that Timothy ever spent any

time in jai l (Heb. 13:23)

Distinctive Distinctive Features of Features of

HebrewsHebrews

-emphasis on good works that just ify or save. -seeiming contradict ion between James who says that works do justify (Js. 2:14-26) and Paul who says that works do not just ify a person (Rom. 4:1-25).

-There is a vast difference between works of law that do not just ify a person and works of faith which do.

-Another dist inct ive feature is the similarity of James with Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. Consider the following parallels: 2:5 with Mt. 5:3; 3:10-12 with Mt. 7:15-20; 3:18 with Mt. 5:9; 5:2-3 with Mt. 6:19-20; 5:12 with Mt. 5:33-37.

Distinctive Features of JamesDistinctive Features of James

There are many memorable passages in such a short book. (James 1:2-4) "consider i t pure joy“

(1:19) "quick to l isten, slow to speak, slow to become angry“

(1:27) "religion that God our Father accepts“

(3:8) "no man can tame the tongue“ (4:7) "resist the devil and he wil l f lee from you“

(5:16) "the prayer of a r ighteous man is powerful and effective."

Distinctive Features of JamesDistinctive Features of James

1. 1 Peter is among the most theological books of the New Testament.

2. spotl ights the sufferings of Christ . The verb for "suffering" appears twelve times in 1 Peter (2:19, 20, 21, 23; 3:14, 17, 18;4:1[2], 15, 19; 5:10) whereas it is used only eleven times in all of the other epistles combined.

There are many memorable verses in 1 Peter . Peter speaks of the Christian's inexpressible joy (1:8-9).

He challenges the Christian to set Christ apart as Lord, and always be ready with an answer for the hope he has (3:15).

The substitutionary atonement of Christ is spoken of with wonderful clarity, followed by an obscure reference to Christ 's preaching to the

spir its in prison (3:18-22).

Peter in memorable fashion gives us instruction concerning how to deal with anxiety (5:7) and Satan (5:8-9).

Distinctive Features of 1 PeterDistinctive Features of 1 Peter

1. Emphasis on the importance for the Christ ian to grow in knowledge. -The letter opens with a greeting which comes "through the knowledge of

God and of Jesus our Lord" (1:2). -In his l ist of virtues that the Christ ian should strive to incorporate into

one's l i fe, he is to add knowledge to goodness (1:5).- His letter closes with the challenge to "grow in the grace and knowledge

of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ" (2 Peter 3:18).2. 2 Peter provides us with a classic view of Scripture.

-The inspirat ion of the Scriptures is asserted in memorable fashion in 2 Peter 1:19-21. To the inspired OT Peter also includes the writ ings of

Paul as NT Scripture (2 Peter 3:15-16).3. 2 Peter shares with Jude a very strong denunciat ion of false teachers

and their teaching. -2 Peter, Chapter 2, minces no words when it comes to the character of

some false teachers and how Christ ians should view them.4. 2 Peter also supplies us with one of the most important passages in

the New Testament detail ing some of the signif icant issues related to Christ 's second coming (2 Peter 3:3-13).

Distinctive Features of 2 PeterDistinctive Features of 2 Peter

1. One dist inguishing feature is the large amount of material in common with 2

Peter (Jude 4-16; 2 Pet. 2:1-3:3).2. Jude apparently quotes or draws information from two Jewish apocryphal

books, -Assumption of Moses (9) and the

Apocalypse of Enoch (14). -Paul was not afraid to refer to non-biblical

Greek works (Acts 17:28 [Arams]; 1 Cor. 15:33 [Menander]; Tit . 1:12

[Epimenides]), so i t would not be totally unexpected for someone l ike Jude to

quote non-biblical Jewish writ ings.3. Jude does not refute the false teachers

per se, but he does denounce them in terms even stronger than those Peter

uses. See, for example, 8-13, 16, 18-19.4. The conclusion or benedict ion of

Jude's book has dist inct ive theological depth and practical encouragement (24-

25).

Distinctive Features of JudeDistinctive Features of Jude

THE GENERAL LETTERS OF JOHNTHE GENERAL LETTERS OF JOHNDistinct ive Features of 1 JohnDist inct ive Features of 1 John

1. 1. Some form of the word love appears in the neighborhood of sixty t imes in this Some form of the word love appears in the neighborhood of sixty t imes in this short bookshort book . .

2. The Greek word 2. The Greek word "meno", which means "abide" or "remain" is used over 20 t imes in "meno", which means "abide" or "remain" is used over 20 t imes in the middle three chaptersthe middle three chapters . The issue of remaining or abiding in Christ may be the . The issue of remaining or abiding in Christ may be the central central themetheme of this letter. of this letter.

3.3. The term The term "antichrist""antichrist" appears appears five times in the New Testamentfive times in the New Testament , , four in 1 John four in 1 John (2:18[2],22; 4:3) and once in 2 John 7.(2:18[2],22; 4:3) and once in 2 John 7.

4.4. 1 John is distinctive in its effort to 1 John is distinctive in its effort to provide the Christian a sol id basis for the assurance provide the Christian a sol id basis for the assurance of salvation and answered prayerof salvation and answered prayer . .

-John provides us with -John provides us with three practical tests that can assure us that we are on the three practical tests that can assure us that we are on the right track.right track.

-John understands eternal life in terms of knowing God and Christ (Jn. 17:3). There are -John understands eternal life in terms of knowing God and Christ (Jn. 17:3). There are three three ways we can remain sure that we really know the Father and Sonways we can remain sure that we really know the Father and Son ::

a. By continuing to obey God's commands (1 Jn. 2:3; 1 Jn. 3:6).a. By continuing to obey God's commands (1 Jn. 2:3; 1 Jn. 3:6).b. By continuing to listen to the apostles and eyewitnesses of the Lord (1 Jn. 4:6).b. By continuing to listen to the apostles and eyewitnesses of the Lord (1 Jn. 4:6).c. By continuing to demonstrate love (1 Jn. 4:7-8).c. By continuing to demonstrate love (1 Jn. 4:7-8).

5. John's 5. John's assurance to the believer concerning answered prayerassurance to the believer concerning answered prayer is found in 1 John 5:14- is found in 1 John 5:14-15.15.

6. 1 John 5:19….6. 1 John 5:19….who’s behind the evil in the worldwho’s behind the evil in the world ? Who dictates what happens behind ? Who dictates what happens behind the scenes?the scenes?


1.1. John does not refer to himself by name but simply as "John does not refer to himself by name but simply as "The elderThe elder " (1:1). " (1:1).

2.2. The designation of the recipient is unique in l i terature of the New The designation of the recipient is unique in l i terature of the New Testament.Testament. If this letter is viewed as being written to a Christian lady, it is the only If this letter is viewed as being written to a Christian lady, it is the only such letter in the New Testament. If it is seen as written to a local congregation, it is such letter in the New Testament. If it is seen as written to a local congregation, it is the only church addressed by the designation the only church addressed by the designation "chosen [elect] lady.“"chosen [elect] lady.“

3.3. 2 John is the 2 John is the second shortest book in the New Testamentsecond shortest book in the New Testament (and Bible) (and Bible)

4. 2 John is 4. 2 John is one of only two books that refer to the antichrist and his one of only two books that refer to the antichrist and his definit ion of antichrist could challenge some popular notions about this definit ion of antichrist could challenge some popular notions about this biblical conceptbiblical concept


1.1. 3 John is the 3 John is the shortest book in the New Testamentshortest book in the New Testament (and Bible). (and Bible).

2.2. Like 2 John, the Like 2 John, the apostle does not refer to himself by nameapostle does not refer to himself by name . He simply calls . He simply calls himself " himself "the elderthe elder " (1:1)." (1:1).

3. This book provides us with a 3. This book provides us with a very honest picture of the negative impact of a very honest picture of the negative impact of a power hungry person in a local congregationpower hungry person in a local congregation . Problems we sometimes face . Problems we sometimes face today were equally present in New Testament times.today were equally present in New Testament times.

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Mission: Indiana Wesleyan University is a Christ-centered academic community committed to changing the world by Mission: Indiana Wesleyan University is a Christ-centered academic community committed to changing the world by developing students in character, scholarship, and leadership.developing students in character, scholarship, and leadership.

A World Changer is a servant leader who exhibits the fol lowing:A World Changer is a servant leader who exhibits the fol lowing:KnowledgeKnowledge

--Basics of the Christ ian Faith : A knowledge of the basic themes and truths of the Old and New Testaments and the basic beliefs of Christianity, an awareness of Bible-based morality and social responsibility, and a reasoned understanding of a Christian worldview and the

meaning of salvation as expressed in evangelical Christianity.-Liberal Arts Foundation: A solid grasp of the general studies that have been associated with a liberal arts education.

-Competency in a Discipline : Competency in at least one major discipline of the university curriculum.-Integrat ion of Knowledge: The integration of knowledge with the Christian faith and across academic disciplines.

-Leadership Understanding : Knowledge of the key components and dynamics essential to effective servant-minded leadership in any setting that leads to positive world changing outcomes.

SkillsSkills--Creat ivity: Making connections between various bodies of information.

-Crit ical Thinking: Analyzing information in order to determine the validity of competing truth claims, and to solve problems.-Communicat ion Skil ls: Reading critically, writing clearly, and communicating effectively.

-Self-discipl ine: Demonstrating habits of correction or regulation of oneself for the sake of improvement.-Leadership: Taking action to effect change by mobilizing others to accomplish a shared vision.

Disposit ions (Beliefs and Att i tudes)Disposit ions (Beliefs and Att i tudes)--Commitment to Truth: A commitment to the search for Truth as revealed in the Bible and in God's created order.-Lifelong Learning: A commitment to discovering and processing information in preparation for a life of learning.

-Human Worth: The belief that God created all life and therefore all people have worth.-Inclusion: The willingness to interact with persons of different perspectives and cultures without surrendering a commitment to truth.

-Stewardship: The belief that the created order is a trust from God and a commitment to the wise use of all the resources of life.-Life Calling: The confidence of an overriding purpose for one's life based on a relationship to God, an understanding of self, and a personal

response to the needs of the world.-Agents of Change: A commitment to change the world for Christ.

-Servanthood: A commitment to meet the needs of others before one's own self interests.

DISCUSSION DISCUSSION ZONEZONE

How to Change the World According to JohnHow to Change the World According to John

-Review World Changer Characteristics-In Groups:

a)Review John 5:16-19b)Consider:

•Who/What informs our identities?•What is the difference between our

work/job and “vocation?”•What protective boundaries can we put in place to ensure we stay true to who God

wants us to be?c) Reconvene as class and discuss

IS DEATH’S IS DEATH’S SEPARATION SEPARATION

PERMANENT? A PERMANENT? A Look At 1 Look At 1

Thessalonians Thessalonians 4:13-184:13-18

IS DEATH’S SEPARATION PERMANENT? A IS DEATH’S SEPARATION PERMANENT? A Look At 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18Look At 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

4:13Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope.

4:14We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.

4:15According to the Lord's own word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left till the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep.

4:16For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first.

4:17After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever.

4:18Therefore encourage each other with these words.

IS DEATH’S SEPARATION PERMANENT? A Look At 1 IS DEATH’S SEPARATION PERMANENT? A Look At 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18Thessalonians 4:13-18

vulnerable to real pain and confusion

problem was how to cope with the deaths of some of their members (read 4:13).

Would they ever see them again? Or is death's separation permanent?

IS DEATH’S SEPARATION PERMANENT? IS DEATH’S SEPARATION PERMANENT? A Look At 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18A Look At 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

TWO KINDS OF GRIEFTWO KINDS OF GRIEF– Sadness because of Sadness because of

temporary separationtemporary separation

““When Jesus saw her weeping, and the When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come along with her also Jews who had come along with her also weeping, he was deeply moved in spir it weeping, he was deeply moved in spir it and troubled . . . Jesus wept.”and troubled . . . Jesus wept.”

John 11:33-35John 11:33-35


TWO KINDS OF GRIEFTWO KINDS OF GRIEF– Sadness because of Sadness because of

temporary separationtemporary separation

““ And they began to weep aloud And they began to weep aloud and embraced Paul, and and embraced Paul, and repeatedly kissed him, grieving repeatedly kissed him, grieving especially over the word which especially over the word which he had spoken, that they should he had spoken, that they should see his face no more.”see his face no more.”

Acts 20:37,38Acts 20:37,38


THIS KIND OF GRIEF IS NORMAL AND THIS KIND OF GRIEF IS NORMAL AND HEALTHYHEALTHY


PAUL: Doesn’t Want Them To Grieve “Like PAUL: Doesn’t Want Them To Grieve “Like The Rest Who Have No Hope”The Rest Who Have No Hope”

What is HOPE?What is HOPE?


RELIGIONS AND PHILOSOPHIES OF 1RELIGIONS AND PHILOSOPHIES OF 1 S TST CENTURYCENTURY

Offered No Basis In HopeOffered No Basis In Hope


TWO KINDS OF GRIEFTWO KINDS OF GRIEF– Hopelessness Hopelessness

because of permanent because of permanent separationseparation

““ I was not.I was not.I became.I became.I am not.I am not.I care not.”I care not.”

First century AD grave inscript ionFirst century AD grave inscript ion

““But, nevertheless, But, nevertheless, against such things against such things one can do nothing. one can do nothing. Therefore, comfort one Therefore, comfort one another. Farewell.”another. Farewell.”

Irene, 2nd century AD EgyptianIrene, 2nd century AD Egyptian


RELIGIONS AND PHILOSOPHIES OF RELIGIONS AND PHILOSOPHIES OF TODAYTODAY

Offered No Basis In HopeOffered No Basis In Hope


TWO KINDS OF GRIEFTWO KINDS OF GRIEF– Sadness because of temporary separationSadness because of temporary separation

““No fire, no heroism, no intensity of thought and No fire, no heroism, no intensity of thought and feeling, can preserve an individual l i fe from the feeling, can preserve an individual l i fe from the grave . . . Brief and powerless is Man's l i fe; on grave . . . Brief and powerless is Man's l i fe; on his and all his race the slow, sure doom falls, his and all his race the slow, sure doom falls, pit i less and dark. Blind to good and evil, pit i less and dark. Blind to good and evil, reckless of destruction, omnipotent matter rolls reckless of destruction, omnipotent matter rolls on its relentless way for Man, condemned today on its relentless way for Man, condemned today to lose his dearest, tomorrow himself to pass to lose his dearest, tomorrow himself to pass through the gates of darkness, it remains only through the gates of darkness, it remains only to cherish, ere yet the blow falls, the lofty to cherish, ere yet the blow falls, the lofty thoughts that ennoble his l i t t le day.”thoughts that ennoble his l i t t le day.”Bertrand Russell, Bertrand Russell, Why I Am Not a Christ ianWhy I Am Not a Christ ian (New York: Simon and (New York: Simon and Schuster, 1957), p. 107.Schuster, 1957), p. 107.


TWO KINDS OF GRIEFTWO KINDS OF GRIEF– Sadness because of temporary separationSadness because of temporary separation

““ My dearest sister, I offer you no consolation, for I My dearest sister, I offer you no consolation, for I know of none. There are things which each must bear know of none. There are things which each must bear as best he may with the strength that has been allotted as best he may with the strength that has been allotted to him.”to him.”

Aldous HuxleyAldous Huxley


ONLY IN JESUS…A CLEAR PROMISE OF ONLY IN JESUS…A CLEAR PROMISE OF PERSONAL, EMBODIED REUNIONPERSONAL, EMBODIED REUNION

HINTED AT IN: 4:13 HINTED AT IN: 4:13 Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about

those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope.


THE PROMISE: PERSONAL, EMBODIED REUNIONTHE PROMISE: PERSONAL, EMBODIED REUNION

““ On this mountain the LORD Almighty wil l prepare a On this mountain the LORD Almighty wil l prepare a feast of r ich food for all peoples, a banquet of aged feast of r ich food for all peoples, a banquet of aged wine--the best of meats and the f inest of wines. On wine--the best of meats and the f inest of wines. On this mountain he wil l destroy the shroud that enfolds all this mountain he wil l destroy the shroud that enfolds all peoples, the sheet that covers all nations; he wil l peoples, the sheet that covers all nations; he wil l swallow up death forever . The Sovereign LORD wil l swallow up death forever . The Sovereign LORD wil l wipe away the tears from all faces; he wil l remove the wipe away the tears from all faces; he wil l remove the disgrace of his people from all the earth. The LORD has disgrace of his people from all the earth. The LORD has spoken. In that day they wil l say, ‘Surely this is our spoken. In that day they wil l say, ‘Surely this is our God; we trusted in him, and he saved us. This is the God; we trusted in him, and he saved us. This is the LORD, we trusted in him; let us rejoice and be glad in LORD, we trusted in him; let us rejoice and be glad in his salvation.”his salvation.”

Isaiah 25:6-9Isaiah 25:6-9


JUST A WISH….A PSYCHOLOGICAL JUST A WISH….A PSYCHOLOGICAL CRUTCH?CRUTCH?

PAUL’S ANSWER IN: 4:14PAUL’S ANSWER IN: 4:14We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so

we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.

THE BASIS: JESUS’ THE BASIS: JESUS’ BODILY BODILY RESURRECTIONRESURRECTION– The promise of our The promise of our

futurefuture resurrection is resurrection is rooted in Jesus’ rooted in Jesus’ pastpast resurrectionresurrection

““But Christ has indeed been raised But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the from the dead, the first-fruitsfirst-fruits of those of those who have fallen asleep.”who have fallen asleep.”

1 Corinthians 15:201 Corinthians 15:20

IS DEATH’S SEPARATION PERMANENT? IS DEATH’S SEPARATION PERMANENT?

A Look At 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18A Look At 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18



SETTING OF BUDS

HARVEST OF FRUIT





SETTING OF BUDS

HARVEST OF FRUIT





SETTING OF BUDS

HARVEST OF FRUIT





JESUS’ RESURRECTION

OUR RESURRECTION






OUR RESURRECTION






OUR RESURRECTION



IS DEATH’S SEPARATION PERMANENT? A Look At 1 IS DEATH’S SEPARATION PERMANENT? A Look At 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18Thessalonians 4:13-18

WE CAN BE CONFIDENT THAT THE SAME DESTINY WE CAN BE CONFIDENT THAT THE SAME DESTINY THAT BELONGED TO JESUS BELONGS TO HIS THAT BELONGED TO JESUS BELONGS TO HIS

FOLLOWERSFOLLOWERS

THE BASIS: JESUS’ THE BASIS: JESUS’ BODILY BODILY RESURRECTIONRESURRECTION– Is there adequate Is there adequate

evidence for Jesus’ evidence for Jesus’ resurrection?resurrection?

Check out Check out The Case for ChristThe Case for Christ ,,

by Lee Strobelby Lee Strobel





““ On that greatest point we are not merely asked to On that greatest point we are not merely asked to have faith. In its favor as . . . truth there exists such have faith. In its favor as . . . truth there exists such (strong) evidence, posit ive and negative, factual and (strong) evidence, posit ive and negative, factual and circumstantial, that no intell igent jury in the world circumstantial, that no intell igent jury in the world could fail to bring in a verdict that the resurrection could fail to bring in a verdict that the resurrection story is true.”story is true.”Chief Justice Darling (Court of England), cited in Michael Green, Chief Justice Darling (Court of England), cited in Michael Green, Man Alive Man Alive (Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1968), pp. 53,54.(Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1968), pp. 53,54.





““ As a lawyer, I have made a prolonged study of the As a lawyer, I have made a prolonged study of the evidence for the events of the f irst Easter Day. To evidence for the events of the f irst Easter Day. To me the evidence is conclusive, and over and over me the evidence is conclusive, and over and over again in the High Court I have secured the verdict on again in the High Court I have secured the verdict on evidence not nearly so compell ing.”evidence not nearly so compell ing.”Sir Edward Clarke, cited in John R. W. Stott in Sir Edward Clarke, cited in John R. W. Stott in Basic Christianity Basic Christianity (Downers (Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1971), p. 47.Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1971), p. 47.





““ Indeed, taking all the evidence together, it is not too Indeed, taking all the evidence together, it is not too much to say that there is no historic incident better or much to say that there is no historic incident better or more variously reported than the resurrection of more variously reported than the resurrection of Christ. Nothing but the . . . assumption that it must Christ. Nothing but the . . . assumption that it must be false could . . . suggest the idea of deficiency in be false could . . . suggest the idea of deficiency in the proof of it .”the proof of it .”B. F. Westcott, cited by Paul Litt le in B. F. Westcott, cited by Paul Litt le in Know Why You Believe Know Why You Believe (Downers Grove: (Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1971), p. 30.InterVarsity Press, 1971), p. 30.



THE EVENT: THE THE EVENT: THE “RAPTURE”“RAPTURE”– The first of a complex The first of a complex

of events the Bible of events the Bible calls “the end of the calls “the end of the age”age”

We’ll explore this more next week………We’ll explore this more next week………




of events the Bible of events the Bible calls “the end of the calls “the end of the age”age”BUT BUT WHEN WHEN WILL THIS HAPPEN?WILL THIS HAPPEN?

4:15According to the Lord's own word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left till the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep.

4:16For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first.

4:17After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever.





THE EVENT: THE “RAPTURE”THE EVENT: THE “RAPTURE”Those who have died bel ieving in Christ wil l part icipate equally with those who Those who have died bel ieving in Christ wil l part icipate equally with those who are sti l l l ivingare sti l l l iving

BOTHBOTH WILL BE TOGETHER WITH CHRIST FROM THEN ON WILL BE TOGETHER WITH CHRIST FROM THEN ON

BOTHBOTH WILL RECEIVE THEIR RESURRECTED BODIES IN THAT MOMENT WILL RECEIVE THEIR RESURRECTED BODIES IN THAT MOMENT





““ Behold, I tell you a mystery; we shall not all sleep, but Behold, I tell you a mystery; we shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling we shall all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet; for the trumpet wil l of an eye, at the last trumpet; for the trumpet wil l sound, and the dead wil l be raised imperishable, and sound, and the dead wil l be raised imperishable, and we shall be changed. For this perishable must put on we shall be changed. For this perishable must put on the imperishable, and this mortal must put on the imperishable, and this mortal must put on immortality.”immortal ity.”

1 Corinthians 15:51-1 Corinthians 15:51-5353



THE RESULT: COMFORTTHE RESULT: COMFORT



The Hope Is For Those Who The Hope Is For Those Who Belong To JesusBelong To Jesus

I f you want to be with Christ & his people in the If you want to be with Christ & his people in the nextnext l i fe, l i fe,you have to you have to

put your personal trust in Christput your personal trust in Christin in thisthis l i fe. l i fe.



THE CONDITION: BELONGING TO CHRISTTHE CONDITION: BELONGING TO CHRIST

““ . . . the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God . . . the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal l i fe in Christ Jesus our Lord.”is eternal l i fe in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

Roman 6:23Roman 6:23



THE CONDITION: BELONGING TO CHRISTTHE CONDITION: BELONGING TO CHRIST

““ I am the resurrection and the l ife; he who believes in I am the resurrection and the l ife; he who believes in me shall l ive even if he dies.”me shall l ive even if he dies.”

John 11:25John 11:25

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