Readiness for His Return
Readiness for His Return3
Rev. 1:7. the Great Advent
By A.B. Simpson0PSA 96:11ZEC 12:10MAT 13:26MAT 17:5MAT 26:64LUK 9:34ACT 1:91TH 4:16REV 1:7REV 14:14A.B. Simpson emphasizes the certainty and urgency of Christ's return as depicted in Revelation 1:7, reminding the Church and the world that Jesus will come as Judge and King. He reflects on the hope that the early Church found in this promise, which sustained them through trials and persecution, contrasting it with the apathy of the modern Church and the world. Simpson warns that while the world may scoff and the Church may forget, the day of reckoning is approaching, and all will see Him, including those who pierced Him. He calls for readiness and vigilance, urging believers to hold fast to their faith and truth in anticipation of His glorious return. The sermon concludes with a passionate plea for the Church to awaken and prepare for the coming of the Lord.
The Land of Darkness and the Shadow of Death.
By F.B. Meyer0JOB 10:21MAT 25:1JHN 14:3ROM 13:121TH 5:62TI 4:8TIT 2:13HEB 9:281PE 1:13REV 22:12F.B. Meyer reflects on the contrast between the ancient understanding of death as a land of darkness and the Christian hope of eternal life and light through Jesus Christ. He emphasizes that while the patriarchs viewed life as day and the afterlife as night, believers today see the present as night and the future as a glorious day. Meyer encourages Christians to live in anticipation of Christ's return, likening the soul's affections to the tides influenced by the cross and the hope of His coming. He urges believers to remain vigilant and prepared, embodying the spirit of waiting for the Lord's return with faith and readiness.
Will Jesus Christ Come Soon?
By Peter Brandon850:57MAT 24:1Peter Brandon addresses the question of whether Jesus Christ will come soon, emphasizing the signs of His second coming as foretold in Scripture. He discusses the fulfillment of prophecies regarding Christ's first coming and asserts that the same will hold true for His return, urging listeners to be ready. Brandon highlights the moral, religious, economic, and international signs that indicate the nearness of Christ's return, encouraging believers to look up in anticipation. He stresses the importance of being 'in Christ' to be part of the gathering of the church when He returns, and concludes with a heartfelt plea for individuals to accept Christ as their Savior and Lord.