Tom Leonard - March 11, 2012
Sudden Destruction!
Sudden Destruction! 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Main Point: The Day of Lord is the time when His saved ones see salvation and the inauguration of Christ’s kingdom, but for unbelievers it will be sudden wrath and destruction. ‘Day of the Lord’ - Isaiah 13:6-9; Amos 5:18-20*Jesus spoke about that coming Day: ‘No one knows about that day…’ Matt. 24:36 & Mark 13:32 Jesus also said this Luke 17:22-36 1.For unbelievers, it will be an unexpected day of wrath & destruction. (verse 3) ‘Destruction’ = Complete ruin and exclusion - being shut out from the Lord’s presence. II Thessalonians 1:6-10 2. For His saved ones, His coming should not surprise us like a thief, we should be looking for it! (verse 4) 3. We belong to the Light and are to be alert and self-controlled; putting on faith, love and the hope of our salvation as our armor! verses 5-8) Mark 13:32-37 Watch! Be on guard - Be alert!
Scripture References: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, Isaiah 13:6-9, Amos 5:18-20, Mark 13:32, Luke 17:22-36, 2 Thessalonians 1:6-10
