Tag: second coming
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![Stabilizers for the Coming Storm [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/nov-5.png?w=1024)
Stabilizers for the Coming Storm [Sermon]
Before Jesus returns several things will happen: wars, rumours of war, persecution, lawlessness… In light of all this, how should we live? Rejoice! Pray! Give thanks! This sermon on 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 describes how.
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Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances (Growing Deeper with 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28)
As they waited for Jesus’ return, Paul told them to assume a certain posture and attitude: rejoicing, praying, thanking. This episode is a Bible study on 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28.
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![No One Left Behind (when Jesus returns) [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/oct-15.png?w=1024)
No One Left Behind (when Jesus returns) [Sermon]
The second coming of Jesus. It has fascinated people since the earliest days. Just this week it was trending on social media. But what is going to happen, and how does that fit into the big picture of WHY it needs to happen. In this sermon I discuss these things as I unpack 1 Thessalonians…
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The Second Coming, Rapture, New Creation, and Children of Light (Growing Deeper with 1 Thessalonians 4:13 – 5:11)
It’s been a source of hope, confusion and speculation for a long time. This episode is a Bible study on 1 Thessalonians 4:13 – 5:11 and addresses Jesus return, the new heavens and the new earth, the rapture (?), and being children of light.
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![Holiness is Readiness [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/sermon-holiness.png?w=1024)
Holiness is Readiness [Sermon]
The idea of holiness has pretty much been trampled. Gee, I wonder why that is? God is holy. And we are told to be holy as a way to prepare for the return of Jesus. This sermon is on 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13.
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Longing, Satan, Love and Holiness (Growing Deeper with 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13)
Satan had been working overtime to stop Paul. He wanted to thwart his work because, well, it was God’s work. But with the Lord’s help, Paul persisted, and the young believers in Thessalonica were starting to thrive — even if they needed a lot of instruction and encouragement. The return of Jesus was on their…
