Beware of Hollow Religion

Atonement and Liberation in Christ

1. Humanity’s shared problem is that we are guilty before God and enslaved to sin. 2. Christ suffered for us and left us an example to follow. 3. Christ’s sacrifice removes our guilt. 4. Christ’s sacrifice frees us from sin’s power. 5. Christ’s sacrifice restores us to God.

SS - Take Up the Whole Armor of God

Don't Walk like the Wicked, but Walk in Holiness

Earnestly Practice Holiness (12-13)Constantly Reject Complaining (14-15)Purposely Preserve the Gospel (16)

SS - Stand Firm

The Hope of the Rapture

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 - The Hope of the Rapture A. Understanding the basics of the rapture Definition Relationship to the tribulation Major timing views B. Why a pretribulational rapture? The return to a focus on Israel The promise to keep the church out of the tribulation The differences compared to the second comingThe relationship to the Day of the Lord The promised rescue from coming wrath C. What will happen for believers at the rapture? ResurrectionElevation Transformation Reunification Consummation Consolation D. How does the rapture change our lives today? Confident anticipation Holy eagernessComforting encouragement