Great enemies of the Church of Christ fall as the Saviour's cause advances. What are we to make of it all?
1. A Caution: Pessimism is not in order for Christians
A. The Devil will be defeated (Luke 10.17-19, Revelation 17.1-18; 18.1-24; 19.17-21; 20.1-10).
B. Sufferings will not destroy believers (Romans 8.28, 35-36; John 16.33; 2 Cor 6.1-10; Rom 8.37).
C. Things to come cannot separate us from the love of God (Romans 8.38-39)
D. Christ 'the same yesterday, & today & for ever' (Hebrews 13.8)
2. Certainties: Plain things are to be believed by Christians
A. The progress of the Church (Matthew 16.16-18; 1 Peter 2.2-6).
B. The fulness of Israel (Romans 11.25-29; Isaiah 59.20-21).
C. The fall of the enemies of Christ (Revelation 17-20)
D. The End (Revelation 20.8-15; 1 Thessalonians 4.16-17).
3. Conduct: Practice is what matters for Christians
A. Readiness (Matthew 24.37-44). B. Watchfulness (Matthew 24.42-43). C. Faithfulness (Matthew 24.45; 1 Corinthians 4.1-2) D. Wisdom (Proverbs 4.7; Genesis 24.10-28). E. Humility (Philippians 2.5-8). F. Service (Matthew 24.46; 48-51). G. Compassion (Matthew 25.34-40; 1 John 4.7-8)
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Great Sermon! We have very much enjoyed and profited from this sermon series! And what will this current century hold for the church? Victory! Christ will advance His cause in the world!
Pastor Roy Mohon MA, Dip. Theol. is the minister of the Presbyterian Reformed Church at Stockton-on-Tees. The subordinate standard of the Church is the Westminster Confession of Faith. He has served as Treasurer and committee member for the Trinitarian Bible Society and has...