BE READY THE LORD IS COMING

1 Thessalonians 4:1-18

Truth: Be ready to live for Jesus. Be ready for the Lord’s return. Be ready for the unbeliever will be judged. Are you ready?

I. BE READY TO LIVE FOR JESUS

1. Live like you are saved for the Lord. 1 Thess 4:1-8. 1 Peter 3:15, 1 Cor 15:34, James 1:17
2. Live sanctified for the Lord’s church. 1 Thess 4:9-10, 1 John 3:16, Rom 13:8,10
3. Live as a soul winner for the sinner. 1 Thess 4:11-12.

II. BE READY FOR THE LORD’S RETURN

1. Know what the Lord says about His return. 1 Thess 4:13-15.
2. Know that when He returns the saints will be with Christ forever. 1 Thess 4:16-18.

III. BE READY FOR THE UNBELIEVER WILL BE JUDGED

1. The Lord will come suddenly. 1 Thess 5:2-3, 2 Peter 3:10
2. The Lord will gather all nations before Him. Matt 25:31-32, Rev. 20:11-13
3. The saints will be judged. Rev 20:12, 1 Cor 3:13-15
4. The unbelieving will be cast into the everlasting fire. Rev 21:8, Matt 25:41.

ARE YOU READY?