Till He Comes

Notes: Till He Comes

Matthew 24

Revelation 19

SPEAKER:

Greg Laurie

WORSHIP TEAM:

Harvest Worship Band

SERIES:

God Came Near

Jesus Christ is coming back for His church; Christ will return to the Earth to right wrongs and bring justice. In today's message, Pastor Greg Laurie speaks about the return of Christ, end-time events, and the fulfillment of God's promises.

Sunday, June 7, 2015 — 8:00 a.m.

The second coming of Christ is a physical coming.

Acts 1:11 NKJV

[11] who also said, "Men of Galilee, why do you stand gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will so come in like manner as you saw Him go into heaven."

Jesus is coming back to judge the world in righteousness.

Armageddon is the final battle in mankind. It is in the valley of Megiddo.

The antichrist will be there.

Revelation 12:3 NKJV

[3] And another sign appeared in heaven: behold, a great, fiery red dragon having seven heads and ten horns, and seven diadems on his heads.

People do horrible things because there is a devil that leads people to do these horrific acts.

Revelation 16:14 NKJV

[14] For they are spirits of demons, performing signs, which go out to the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty.

Revelation 9:16 NKJV

[16] Now the number of the army of the horsemen was two hundred million; I heard the number of them.

Is China the kings of the East? They are the only ones that currently are big enough to field an army of 200 million.

Revelation 14:6 NKJV

[6] Then I saw another angel flying in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach to those who dwell on the earth-to every nation, tribe, tongue, and people-

Revelation 7:9 NKJV

[9] After these things I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could number, of all nations, tribes, peoples, and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, with palm branches in their hands,

Revelation 11:1 NKJV

[1] Then I was given a reed like a measuring rod. And the angel stood, saying, "Rise and measure the temple of God, the altar, and those who worship there.

God will always have the last word.

Revelation 19:11-14 NKJV

[11] Now I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse. And He who sat on him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and makes war. [12] His eyes were like a flame of fire, and on His head were many crowns. He had a name written that no one knew except Himself. [13] He was clothed with a robe dipped in blood, and His name is called The Word of God. [14] And the armies in heaven, clothed in fine linen, white and clean, followed Him on white horses.

The Second Coming will be:

1. It will be public and seen by all.

2. His return will be accompanied by sadness and weeping.

The Jews will realize that Jesus is God.

Rapture comes before judgement, Second coming comes with judgement.

Feeling alone? Matthew 28:20 NKJV

[20] teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen.

Hebrews 13:5 NKJV

[5] Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you."

Afraid of death? Revelation 1:17-18 NKJV

[17] And when I saw Him, I fell at His feet as dead. But He laid His right hand on me, saying to me, "Do not be afraid; I am the First and the Last. [18] I am He who lives, and was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore. Amen. And I have the keys of Hades and of Death.

God is in control.

Living under a load of guilt? 1 John 1:9 NKJV

[9] If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

The description of Jesus:

Revelation 19:11-13 NKJV

[11] Now I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse. And He who sat on him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and makes war. [12] His eyes were like a flame of fire, and on His head were many crowns. He had a name written that no one knew except Himself. [13] He was clothed with a robe dipped in blood, and His name is called The Word of God.

1. His eyes.

Like a flame of fire.

Looking at a sinful humanity.

Hebrews 4:13 NKJV

[13] And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.

2. His head

Many crowns.

3. His robe.

Splattered in blood.

Revelation 19:14 NKJV

[14] And the armies in heaven, clothed in fine linen, white and clean, followed Him on white horses.

Colossians 3:4 NKJV

[4] When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.

Not everyone is called as an evangelist, but we are all to evangelize.

1 Thessalonians 2:4 NKJV

[4] But as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, even so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who tests our hearts.

Am I getting the gospel out?

Do your giving while your living so that you are knowing where it's going.

God seeks faithfulness from us, not success.

Three things we can use for God's glory. Time, talent and treasure.