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The passage discusses how: 1) The day of the Lord will come suddenly like a thief in the night to those who are unprepared. 2) Believers should stay awake, sober, and ready by having faith, love, and hope so they are not surprised by his coming. 3) They should encourage each other as they wait patiently for the Lord's return, which is near.
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The document emphasizes the urgency for Christians to live in anticipation of the Lord's return, encouraging a lifestyle of service and alertness. It warns against complacency and the dangers of living solely for worldly pleasures, urging believers to support and uplift each other. The conclusion calls for a renewed focus on daily life choices in light of the approaching 'day of the Lord.'Intermediate State
Intermediate StateSteve Bishop
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The document discusses what happens after death according to Christian theology. It provides several Bible passages that describe the intermediate state between death and resurrection. Romans 6:23 and 1 Corinthians 15:26 discuss how death will ultimately be destroyed. 1 Thessalonians 4 teaches that Christians will be reunited with Jesus at his return, whether alive or dead. Luke 23 recounts Jesus' promise to the thief that they would be together in paradise that day. The document explores the intermediate state before the final resurrection.Listening for the trumpet1
Listening for the trumpet1Sam Ward
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The document discusses how believers should respond to Jesus' promised return. It addresses three common questions about His timing and summarizes that we are not told the exact date, but should: 1) joyfully anticipate His coming and not lose heart in current troubles, 2) eagerly wait while continuing our work of witnessing and encouraging one another, and 3) maintain our faith and testimony until He returns as we have been commanded.1 John
1 JohnMike Berry
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The passage is a letter from John reassuring believers that though antichrists have come, signaling the last days, believers have been anointed by God and have knowledge through the Holy Spirit. John encourages believers by reminding them that though some have left the faith, showing they were not truly of them, believers have overcome the evil one and their sins are forgiven through Christ. He exhorts believers to abide in Christ by keeping his commandments and walking as he walked, and to not love the world or things of the world, which are passing away, but to do the will of God to abide forever.1 Thess; Chapter 4
1 Thess; Chapter 4TEEM International
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The document discusses Paul's teachings to the Thessalonians about living a holy life and their beliefs about death and resurrection. It encourages believers to avoid sexual immorality, control their bodies, not take advantage of others, and live peacefully. It explains that God will judge sin and that rejecting Paul's teachings is rejecting God. It also reassures Christians that those who have died believing in Christ will be resurrected when he returns and believers alive at that time will be caught up to meet him.Philippians pt 2b
Philippians pt 2bSam Ward
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The document provides an analysis of Paul's letter to the Philippians (1:7-11). It summarizes that:
1) Paul expresses joy in his relationship with the Philippians and confidence in God's work in them.
2) Paul is thankful that the Philippians have partnered with him in sharing the gospel from the beginning.
3) Paul prays that the Philippians' love and knowledge of God will grow so that they may live pure lives until Christ's return, bringing glory to God.knowledge that motivated paul
knowledge that motivated paulJackson Street Church of Christ
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The passage discusses the motivations for preaching the gospel. It references the love of Christ compelling believers to preach for the salvation of all people. It also mentions the responsibility of being an ambassador for Christ and feeling a debt to both Jews and Gentiles. The passage expresses a desire for one's own people to be saved from accursedness and a sense of necessity and woe to preach the gospel. Overall it conveys a serious responsibility and desire to preach the gospel out of love, duty, and concern for the salvation of others.32nd Sunday A
32nd Sunday AchitoA
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The document provides commentary for a Bible study on the Sunday readings, including reflections on Wisdom seeking those who are worthy, how we should seek God like the psalmist, and how we should prepare for Christ's coming like the wise virgins rather than the foolish ones. It encourages developing homilies on acting wisely rather than foolishly and being prepared for God's appearance in our lives.Ad
The end is near
- 1. 1 Thessalonians 5: 1-12
- 2. Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, 2 for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3 While people are saying, Peace and safety, destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. 4 But you, brothers and sisters, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief. 5 You are all children of the light and children of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness.
- 3. 6 So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be awake and sober. 7 For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night. 8 But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet. 9 For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.10 He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him. 11 Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
- 4. 7 Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lords coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. 8 You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lords coming is near. 9 Dont grumble against one another, brothers and sisters, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the door!
- 5. I tell you, he will see that they get justice, and quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?"
- 6. You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.
- 7. But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything done in it will be laid bare. Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives
- 8. Are you ready for Him to return? What will you be found doing when the Lord returns?