New Testament Survey Workshop 4 Devotion & Prayer

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For the word of God is full ofFor the word of God is full of
living power. It is sharper thanliving power. It is sharper than
the sharpest knife, cutting deepthe sharpest knife, cutting deep
into our innermost thoughtsinto our innermost thoughts
and desires. It exposes us forand desires. It exposes us for
what we really are.what we really are.
Nothing in all creation can hideNothing in all creation can hide
from him. Everything is nakedfrom him. Everything is naked
and exposed before his eyes.and exposed before his eyes.
This is the God to whom weThis is the God to whom we
must explain all that we havemust explain all that we have
donedone..
(Heb. 4:12-13)(Heb. 4:12-13)

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DISCUSSIONDISCUSSION
ZONEZONE
Life and Love in John’s WritingsLife and Love in John’s Writings
-Read John 14:1-21 & 13:34-35
as class
-In Groups: focus on 14:6 and
13:34-35
a)Is it possible to have other
paths to God outside of Jesus?
b)Can we be authentically
Christian and hold a grudge?
c)Reconvene for discussion

DistinctiveDistinctive
Features ofFeatures of
HebrewsHebrews
-Heb. 1:1-4 is one of the great Christological passages of the New
Testament, similar to Col. 1:15-20.
-Heb. 4:12-13 describes the Word of God in unforgettable
language.
-Heb. 6:4-6 is a classic text over the issue of apostasy.
-Heb. 9:27 is the memorable text which says that each man is
destined to die, then face the judgment.
-Heb. 10:25 is the only verse in the New Testament commanding
us not to give up meeting together or forsaking to assemble.

-Hebrews speaks of Christ being superior to angels and having a superior
name (1:4)
-better things which accompany salvation (6:9)
-better hope (7:19)
-better covenant (7:22)
-Jesus' ministry superior to the high priests (8:6)
-superior covenant (8:6)
-better promises (8:6)
-better sacrifices (9:23)
-better and lasting possessions (10:34)
-better country (11:16)
-better resurrection (11:35)
-better plans for us (11:40)
-better word (12:24)
-Without Hebrews we would never have known that Timothy ever spent any
time in jail (Heb. 13:23)
DistinctiveDistinctive
Features ofFeatures of
HebrewsHebrews

-emphasis on good works that justify or save.
-seeiming contradiction between James who
says that works do justify (Js. 2:14-26) and
Paul who says that works do not justify a
person (Rom. 4:1-25).
-There is a vast difference between works of
law that do not justify a person and works of
faith which do.
-Another distinctive feature is the similarity of
James with Jesus' Sermon on the Mount.
Consider the following parallels: 2:5 with Mt.
5:3; 3:10-12 with Mt. 7:15-20; 3:18 with Mt. 5:9;
5:2-3 with Mt. 6:19-20; 5:12 with Mt. 5:33-37.
Distinctive Features of JamesDistinctive Features of James

There are many memorable passages in such a
short book.
(James 1:2-4) "consider it pure joy“
(1:19) "quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to
become angry“
(1:27) "religion that God our Father accepts“
(3:8) "no man can tame the tongue“
(4:7) "resist the devil and he will flee from you“
(5:16) "the prayer of a righteous man is
powerful and effective."
Distinctive Features of JamesDistinctive Features of James

1. 1 Peter is among the most theological books of the New
Testament.
2. spotlights the sufferings of Christ. The verb for "suffering" appears
twelve times in 1 Peter (2:19, 20, 21, 23; 3:14, 17, 18;4:1[2], 15, 19; 5:10)
whereas it is used only eleven times in all of the other epistles combined.
There are many memorable verses in 1 Peter.
Peter speaks of the Christian's inexpressible joy (1:8-9).
He challenges the Christian to set Christ apart as Lord, and always be ready
with an answer for the hope he has (3:15).
The substitutionary atonement of Christ is spoken of with wonderful clarity,
followed by an obscure reference to Christ's preaching to the
spirits in prison (3:18-22).
Peter in memorable fashion gives us instruction concerning how to deal
with anxiety (5:7) and Satan (5:8-9).
Distinctive Features of 1 PeterDistinctive Features of 1 Peter

1. Emphasis on the importance for the Christian to grow in knowledge.
-The letter opens with a greeting which comes "through the knowledge of
God and of Jesus our Lord" (1:2).
-In his list of virtues that the Christian should strive to incorporate into
one's life, he is to add knowledge to goodness (1:5).
- His letter closes with the challenge to "grow in the grace and knowledge
of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ" (2 Peter 3:18).
2. 2 Peter provides us with a classic view of Scripture.
-The inspiration of the Scriptures is asserted in memorable fashion in 2
Peter 1:19-21. To the inspired OT Peter also includes the writings of
Paul as NT Scripture (2 Peter 3:15-16).
3. 2 Peter shares with Jude a very strong denunciation of false teachers
and their teaching.
-2 Peter, Chapter 2, minces no words when it comes to the character of
some false teachers and how Christians should view them.
4. 2 Peter also supplies us with one of the most important passages in
the New Testament detailing some of the significant issues related to
Christ's second coming (2 Peter 3:3-13).
Distinctive Features of 2 PeterDistinctive Features of 2 Peter

1. One distinguishing feature is the large
amount of material in common with 2
Peter (Jude 4-16; 2 Pet. 2:1-3:3).
2. Jude apparently quotes or draws
information from two Jewish apocryphal
books,
-Assumption of Moses (9) and the
Apocalypse of Enoch (14).
-Paul was not afraid to refer to non-biblical
Greek works (Acts 17:28 [Arams]; 1 Cor.
15:33 [Menander]; Tit. 1:12
[Epimenides]), so it would not be totally
unexpected for someone like Jude to
quote non-biblical Jewish writings.
3. Jude does not refute the false teachers
per se, but he does denounce them in
terms even stronger than those Peter
uses. See, for example, 8-13, 16, 18-19.
4. The conclusion or benediction of
Jude's book has distinctive theological
depth and practical encouragement (24-
Distinctive Features of JudeDistinctive Features of Jude

THE GENERAL LETTERS OF JOHNTHE GENERAL LETTERS OF JOHN
Distinctive Features of 1 JohnDistinctive Features of 1 John
1.1. Some form of the word love appears in the neighborhood of sixty times in thisSome form of the word love appears in the neighborhood of sixty times in this
short bookshort book..
2. The Greek word2. The Greek word "meno", which means "abide" or "remain" is used over 20 times in"meno", which means "abide" or "remain" is used over 20 times in
the middle three chaptersthe middle three chapters. The issue of remaining or abiding in Christ may be the. The issue of remaining or abiding in Christ may be the centralcentral
themetheme of this letter.of this letter.
3.3. The termThe term "antichrist""antichrist" appearsappears five times in the New Testamentfive times in the New Testament ,, four in 1 Johnfour in 1 John
(2:18[2],22; 4:3) and once in 2 John 7.(2:18[2],22; 4:3) and once in 2 John 7.
4.4. 1 John is distinctive in its effort to1 John is distinctive in its effort to provide the Christian a solid basis for the assuranceprovide the Christian a solid basis for the assurance
of salvation and answered prayerof salvation and answered prayer ..
-John provides us with-John provides us with three practical tests that can assure us that we are on thethree practical tests that can assure us that we are on the
right track.right track.
-John understands eternal life in terms of knowing God and Christ (Jn. 17:3). There are-John understands eternal life in terms of knowing God and Christ (Jn. 17:3). There are threethree
ways we can remain sure that we really know the Father and Sonways we can remain sure that we really know the Father and Son ::
a. By continuing to obey God's commands (1 Jn. 2:3; 1 Jn. 3:6).a. By continuing to obey God's commands (1 Jn. 2:3; 1 Jn. 3:6).
b. By continuing to listen to the apostles and eyewitnesses of the Lord (1 Jn. 4:6).b. By continuing to listen to the apostles and eyewitnesses of the Lord (1 Jn. 4:6).
c. By continuing to demonstrate love (1 Jn. 4:7-8).c. By continuing to demonstrate love (1 Jn. 4:7-8).
5. John's5. John's assurance to the believer concerning answered prayerassurance to the believer concerning answered prayer is found in 1 John 5:14-is found in 1 John 5:14-
15.15.
6. 1 John 5:19….6. 1 John 5:19….who’s behind the evil in the worldwho’s behind the evil in the world ? Who dictates what happens behind? Who dictates what happens behind
the scenes?the scenes?

1.1. John does not refer to himself by name but simply as "John does not refer to himself by name but simply as "The elderThe elder " (1:1)." (1:1).
2.2. The designation of the recipient is unique in literature of the NewThe designation of the recipient is unique in literature of the New
Testament.Testament. If this letter is viewed as being written to a Christian lady, it is the onlyIf this letter is viewed as being written to a Christian lady, it is the only
such letter in the New Testament. If it is seen as written to a local congregation, it issuch letter in the New Testament. If it is seen as written to a local congregation, it is
the only church addressed by the designationthe only church addressed by the designation "chosen [elect] lady.“"chosen [elect] lady.“
3.3. 2 John is the2 John is the second shortest book in the New Testamentsecond shortest book in the New Testament (and Bible)(and Bible)
4. 2 John is4. 2 John is one of only two books that refer to the antichrist and hisone of only two books that refer to the antichrist and his
definition of antichrist could challenge some popular notions about thisdefinition of antichrist could challenge some popular notions about this
biblical conceptbiblical concept

1.1. 3 John is the3 John is the shortest book in the New Testamentshortest book in the New Testament (and Bible).(and Bible).
2.2. Like 2 John, theLike 2 John, the apostle does not refer to himself by nameapostle does not refer to himself by name . He simply calls. He simply calls
himself "himself "the elderthe elder " (1:1)." (1:1).
3. This book provides us with a3. This book provides us with a very honest picture of the negative impact of avery honest picture of the negative impact of a
power hungry person in a local congregationpower hungry person in a local congregation . Problems we sometimes face. Problems we sometimes face
today were equally present in New Testament times.today were equally present in New Testament times.

Mission: Indiana Wesleyan University is a Christ-centered academic community committed to changing the world byMission: Indiana Wesleyan University is a Christ-centered academic community committed to changing the world by
developing students in character, scholarship, and leadership.developing students in character, scholarship, and leadership.
A World Changer is a servant leader who exhibits the following:A World Changer is a servant leader who exhibits the following:
KnowledgeKnowledge
--Basics of the Christian Faith: A knowledge of the basic themes and truths of the Old and New Testaments and the basic beliefs of
Christianity, an awareness of Bible-based morality and social responsibility, and a reasoned understanding of a Christian worldview and the
meaning of salvation as expressed in evangelical Christianity.
-Liberal Arts Foundation: A solid grasp of the general studies that have been associated with a liberal arts education.
-Competency in a Discipline: Competency in at least one major discipline of the university curriculum.
-Integration of Knowledge: The integration of knowledge with the Christian faith and across academic disciplines.
-Leadership Understanding: Knowledge of the key components and dynamics essential to effective servant-minded leadership in any
setting that leads to positive world changing outcomes.
SkillsSkills
--Creativity: Making connections between various bodies of information.
-Critical Thinking: Analyzing information in order to determine the validity of competing truth claims, and to solve problems.
-Communication Skills: Reading critically, writing clearly, and communicating effectively.
-Self-discipline: Demonstrating habits of correction or regulation of oneself for the sake of improvement.
-Leadership: Taking action to effect change by mobilizing others to accomplish a shared vision.
Dispositions (Beliefs and Attitudes)Dispositions (Beliefs and Attitudes)
--Commitment to Truth: A commitment to the search for Truth as revealed in the Bible and in God's created order.
-Lifelong Learning: A commitment to discovering and processing information in preparation for a life of learning.
-Human Worth: The belief that God created all life and therefore all people have worth.
-Inclusion: The willingness to interact with persons of different perspectives and cultures without surrendering a commitment to truth.
-Stewardship: The belief that the created order is a trust from God and a commitment to the wise use of all the resources of life.
-Life Calling: The confidence of an overriding purpose for one's life based on a relationship to God, an understanding of self, and a personal
response to the needs of the world.
-Agents of Change: A commitment to change the world for Christ.
-Servanthood: A commitment to meet the needs of others before one's own self interests.

DISCUSSIONDISCUSSION
ZONEZONE
How to Change the World According to JohnHow to Change the World According to John
-Review World Changer Characteristics
-In Groups:
a)Review John 5:16-19
b)Consider:
•Who/What informs our identities?
•What is the difference between our
work/job and “vocation?”
•What protective boundaries can we put in
place to ensure we stay true to who God
wants us to be?
c) Reconvene as class and discuss

IS DEATH’SIS DEATH’S
SEPARATIONSEPARATION
PERMANENT? APERMANENT? A
Look At 1Look At 1
ThessaloniansThessalonians
4:13-184:13-18

IS DEATH’S SEPARATION PERMANENT? AIS DEATH’S SEPARATION PERMANENT? A
Look At 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18Look At 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
4:13
Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall
asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope.
4:14
We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that
God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.
4:15
According to the Lord's own word, we tell you that we who are still
alive, who are left till the coming of the Lord, will certainly not
precede those who have fallen asleep.
4:16
For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud
command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet
call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first.
4:17
After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up
together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And
so we will be with the Lord forever.
4:18
Therefore encourage each other with these words.

IS DEATH’S SEPARATION PERMANENT? A Look At 1IS DEATH’S SEPARATION PERMANENT? A Look At 1
Thessalonians 4:13-18Thessalonians 4:13-18
vulnerable to real pain and confusion
problem was how to cope with the deaths of some of
their members (read 4:13).
Would they ever see them again? Or is death's
separation permanent?

IS DEATH’S SEPARATION PERMANENT?IS DEATH’S SEPARATION PERMANENT?
A Look At 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18A Look At 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
TWO KINDS OF GRIEFTWO KINDS OF GRIEF
– Sadness because ofSadness because of
temporary separationtemporary separation
““When Jesus saw her weeping, and theWhen Jesus saw her weeping, and the
Jews who had come along with her alsoJews who had come along with her also
weeping, he was deeply moved in spiritweeping, he was deeply moved in spirit
and troubled . . . Jesus wept.”and troubled . . . Jesus wept.”
John 11:33-35John 11:33-35

– Sadness because ofSadness because of
temporary separationtemporary separation
““And they began to weep aloudAnd they began to weep aloud
and embraced Paul, andand embraced Paul, and
repeatedly kissed him, grievingrepeatedly kissed him, grieving
especially over the word whichespecially over the word which
he had spoken, that they shouldhe had spoken, that they should
see his face no more.”see his face no more.”
Acts 20:37,38Acts 20:37,38

THIS KIND OF GRIEF IS NORMAL ANDTHIS KIND OF GRIEF IS NORMAL AND
HEALTHYHEALTHY

PAUL: Doesn’t Want Them To Grieve “LikePAUL: Doesn’t Want Them To Grieve “Like
The Rest Who Have No Hope”The Rest Who Have No Hope”
What is HOPE?What is HOPE?

RELIGIONS AND PHILOSOPHIES OF 1RELIGIONS AND PHILOSOPHIES OF 1STST
CENTURYCENTURY
Offered No Basis In HopeOffered No Basis In Hope

– HopelessnessHopelessness
because of permanentbecause of permanent
separationseparation
““I was not.I was not.
I became.I became.
I am not.I am not.
I care not.”I care not.”
First century AD grave inscriptionFirst century AD grave inscription
““But, nevertheless,But, nevertheless,
against such thingsagainst such things
one can do nothing.one can do nothing.
Therefore, comfort oneTherefore, comfort one
another. Farewell.”another. Farewell.”
Irene, 2nd century AD EgyptianIrene, 2nd century AD Egyptian

RELIGIONS AND PHILOSOPHIES OFRELIGIONS AND PHILOSOPHIES OF
TODAYTODAY
Offered No Basis In HopeOffered No Basis In Hope

– Sadness because of temporary separationSadness because of temporary separation
““No fire, no heroism, no intensity of thought andNo fire, no heroism, no intensity of thought and
feeling, can preserve an individual life from thefeeling, can preserve an individual life from the
grave . . . Brief and powerless is Man's life; ongrave . . . Brief and powerless is Man's life; on
his and all his race the slow, sure doom falls,his and all his race the slow, sure doom falls,
pitiless and dark. Blind to good and evil,pitiless and dark. Blind to good and evil,
reckless of destruction, omnipotent matter rollsreckless of destruction, omnipotent matter rolls
on its relentless way for Man, condemned todayon its relentless way for Man, condemned today
to lose his dearest, tomorrow himself to passto lose his dearest, tomorrow himself to pass
through the gates of darkness, it remains onlythrough the gates of darkness, it remains only
to cherish, ere yet the blow falls, the loftyto cherish, ere yet the blow falls, the lofty
thoughts that ennoble his little day.”thoughts that ennoble his little day.”
Bertrand Russell,Bertrand Russell, Why I Am Not a ChristianWhy I Am Not a Christian (New York: Simon and(New York: Simon and
Schuster, 1957), p. 107.Schuster, 1957), p. 107.

– Sadness because of temporary separationSadness because of temporary separation
““My dearest sister, I offer you no consolation, for IMy dearest sister, I offer you no consolation, for I
know of none. There are things which each must bearknow of none. There are things which each must bear
as best he may with the strength that has been allottedas best he may with the strength that has been allotted
to him.”to him.”
Aldous HuxleyAldous Huxley

ONLY IN JESUS…A CLEAR PROMISE OFONLY IN JESUS…A CLEAR PROMISE OF
PERSONAL, EMBODIED REUNIONPERSONAL, EMBODIED REUNION
HINTED AT IN: 4:13HINTED AT IN: 4:13
Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about
those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of
men, who have no hope.

THE PROMISE: PERSONAL, EMBODIED REUNIONTHE PROMISE: PERSONAL, EMBODIED REUNION
““On this mountain the LORD Almighty will prepare aOn this mountain the LORD Almighty will prepare a
feast of rich food for all peoples, a banquet of agedfeast of rich food for all peoples, a banquet of aged
wine--the best of meats and the finest of wines. Onwine--the best of meats and the finest of wines. On
this mountain he will destroy the shroud that enfolds allthis mountain he will destroy the shroud that enfolds all
peoples, the sheet that covers all nations; he willpeoples, the sheet that covers all nations; he will
swallow up death forever . The Sovereign LORD willswallow up death forever . The Sovereign LORD will
wipe away the tears from all faces; he will remove thewipe away the tears from all faces; he will remove the
disgrace of his people from all the earth. The LORD hasdisgrace of his people from all the earth. The LORD has
spoken. In that day they will say, ‘Surely this is ourspoken. In that day they will say, ‘Surely this is our
God; we trusted in him, and he saved us. This is theGod; we trusted in him, and he saved us. This is the
LORD, we trusted in him; let us rejoice and be glad inLORD, we trusted in him; let us rejoice and be glad in
his salvation.”his salvation.”
Isaiah 25:6-9Isaiah 25:6-9

JUST A WISH….A PSYCHOLOGICALJUST A WISH….A PSYCHOLOGICAL
CRUTCH?CRUTCH?
PAUL’S ANSWER IN: 4:14PAUL’S ANSWER IN: 4:14
We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so
we believe that God will bring with Jesus those
who have fallen asleep in him.

THE BASIS: JESUS’THE BASIS: JESUS’
BODILYBODILY
RESURRECTIONRESURRECTION
– The promise of ourThe promise of our
futurefuture resurrection isresurrection is
rooted in Jesus’rooted in Jesus’ pastpast
resurrectionresurrection
““But Christ has indeed been raisedBut Christ has indeed been raised
from the dead, thefrom the dead, the first-fruitsfirst-fruits of thoseof those
who have fallen asleep.”who have fallen asleep.”
1 Corinthians 15:201 Corinthians 15:20

BODILYBODILY
SETTING
OF
BUDS
HARVEST
OF FRUIT

BODILYBODILY
JESUS’
RESURRECTION
OUR
RESURRECTION

IS DEATH’S SEPARATION PERMANENT? A Look At 1IS DEATH’S SEPARATION PERMANENT? A Look At 1
Thessalonians 4:13-18Thessalonians 4:13-18
WE CAN BE CONFIDENT THAT THE SAME DESTINYWE CAN BE CONFIDENT THAT THE SAME DESTINY
THAT BELONGED TO JESUS BELONGS TO HISTHAT BELONGED TO JESUS BELONGS TO HIS

BODILYBODILY
– Is there adequateIs there adequate
evidence for Jesus’evidence for Jesus’
resurrection?resurrection?
Check outCheck out
The Case for ChristThe Case for Christ ,,
by Lee Strobelby Lee Strobel

BODILYBODILY
““On that greatest point we are not merely asked toOn that greatest point we are not merely asked to
have faith. In its favor as . . . truth there exists suchhave faith. In its favor as . . . truth there exists such
(strong) evidence, positive and negative, factual and(strong) evidence, positive and negative, factual and
circumstantial, that no intelligent jury in the worldcircumstantial, that no intelligent jury in the world
could fail to bring in a verdict that the resurrectioncould fail to bring in a verdict that the resurrection
story is true.”story is true.”
Chief Justice Darling (Court of England), cited in Michael Green,Chief Justice Darling (Court of England), cited in Michael Green, Man AliveMan Alive
(Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1968), pp. 53,54.(Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1968), pp. 53,54.

BODILYBODILY
““As a lawyer, I have made a prolonged study of theAs a lawyer, I have made a prolonged study of the
evidence for the events of the first Easter Day. Toevidence for the events of the first Easter Day. To
me the evidence is conclusive, and over and overme the evidence is conclusive, and over and over
again in the High Court I have secured the verdict onagain in the High Court I have secured the verdict on
evidence not nearly so compelling.”evidence not nearly so compelling.”
Sir Edward Clarke, cited in John R. W. Stott inSir Edward Clarke, cited in John R. W. Stott in Basic ChristianityBasic Christianity (Downers(Downers
Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1971), p. 47.Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1971), p. 47.

BODILYBODILY
““Indeed, taking all the evidence together, it is not tooIndeed, taking all the evidence together, it is not too
much to say that there is no historic incident better ormuch to say that there is no historic incident better or
more variously reported than the resurrection ofmore variously reported than the resurrection of
Christ. Nothing but the . . . assumption that it mustChrist. Nothing but the . . . assumption that it must
be false could . . . suggest the idea of deficiency inbe false could . . . suggest the idea of deficiency in
the proof of it.”the proof of it.”
B. F. Westcott, cited by Paul Little inB. F. Westcott, cited by Paul Little in Know Why You BelieveKnow Why You Believe (Downers Grove:(Downers Grove:
InterVarsity Press, 1971), p. 30.InterVarsity Press, 1971), p. 30.

THE EVENT: THETHE EVENT: THE
“RAPTURE”“RAPTURE”
– The first of a complexThe first of a complex
of events the Bibleof events the Bible
calls “the end of thecalls “the end of the
age”age”
We’ll explore this more next week………We’ll explore this more next week………

age”age”BUTBUT WHENWHEN WILL THIS HAPPEN?WILL THIS HAPPEN?
4:15
According to the Lord's own word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left till the
coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep.
4:16
For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the
archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first.
4:17
After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds
to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever.

age”age”
THE EVENT: THE “RAPTURE”THE EVENT: THE “RAPTURE”
Those who have died believing in Christ will participate equally with those whoThose who have died believing in Christ will participate equally with those who
are still livingare still living
BOTHBOTH WILL BE TOGETHER WITH CHRIST FROM THEN ONWILL BE TOGETHER WITH CHRIST FROM THEN ON
BOTHBOTH WILL RECEIVE THEIR RESURRECTED BODIES IN THAT MOMENTWILL RECEIVE THEIR RESURRECTED BODIES IN THAT MOMENT

age”age”
““Behold, I tell you a mystery; we shall not all sleep, butBehold, I tell you a mystery; we shall not all sleep, but
we shall all be changed, in a moment, in the twinklingwe shall all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling
of an eye, at the last trumpet; for the trumpet willof an eye, at the last trumpet; for the trumpet will
sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, andsound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and
we shall be changed. For this perishable must put onwe shall be changed. For this perishable must put on
the imperishable, and this mortal must put onthe imperishable, and this mortal must put on
immortality.”immortality.”
1 Corinthians 15:51-1 Corinthians 15:51-
5353

THE RESULT: COMFORTTHE RESULT: COMFORT

The Hope Is For Those WhoThe Hope Is For Those Who
Belong To JesusBelong To Jesus
If you want to be with Christ & his people in theIf you want to be with Christ & his people in the nextnext life,life,
you have toyou have to
put your personal trust in Christput your personal trust in Christ
inin thisthis life.life.
THE CONDITION: BELONGING TO CHRISTTHE CONDITION: BELONGING TO CHRIST

““. . . the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God. . . the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God
is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Roman 6:23Roman 6:23
THE CONDITION: BELONGING TO CHRISTTHE CONDITION: BELONGING TO CHRIST
““I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes inI am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in
me shall live even if he dies.”me shall live even if he dies.”
John 11:25John 11:25

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