One reason for the absence of real yearning for Christ's return is that Christians are so comfortable in this world that they have little desire to leave it. [AW Tozer]
The book of Revelation closes with a reminder of some major themes:
A. THE WORD OF GOD
[22.6, 7, 9, 10, 18-19]
The book began with a blessing for those who would follow this study [1.3]
B. THE LIFE OF GOD
[20.4-5; 12, 15; 21.6, 27; 22.1-2, 14, 17, 19]
The Bible begins and ends with an emphasis on life.
C. THE RETURN OF THE SON OF GOD [22.7, 12, 20]
1. Who is coming? [13, 15]
2. What will His coming be like?
a. Personal [Acts 1.11]
b. Visible [Rev 1.7]
c. Glorious [Titus 2.11-13]
3. How should we then live?
a. Since Jesus is coming back, let's live a godly life
b. Since Jesus is coming back, let's be active working in this world
If you read history you will find that the Christians who did most for the present world were just those who thought most of the next. [CS Lewis]
c. Since Jesus is coming back, let's find comfort in the midst of our suffering
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