What Will Happen On That Day? 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 October 1, 2017

What Will Happen? 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 13 But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus. 15 For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord will by no means precede those who are asleep.

What Will Happen? 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 16 For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. 17 Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord. 18 Therefore comfort one another with these words.

What Will Happen On That Day? This is one of many passages in the New Testament which tell us what will happen at the end of time. This study is known as “eschatology” or the study of last things.

What Will Happen On That Day? Today many people have many theories on what will happen, but the Bible talks about it, the Bible is the Word of God We should want to look at the Bible to understand the events of that day.

What Will Happen On That Day? Jesus Will Return

What Will Happen? Jesus Returns Acts 1:10-11 - And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as He went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel, 11 who also said, "Men of Galilee, why do you stand gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will so come in like manner as you saw Him go into heaven."

What Will Happen? Jesus Returns John 14:3 - And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also. Hebrews 9:28 - so Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many. To those who eagerly wait for Him He will appear a second time, apart from sin, for salvation.

What Will Happen? Jesus Returns with Angels Matthew 25:31 - "When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the holy angels with Him, then He will sit on the throne of His glory. 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10 - and to give you who are troubled rest with us when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels,

What Will Happen? Jesus Returns with Angels 2 Thessalonians 1:7-10 - in flaming fire taking vengeance on those who do not know God, and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 These shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power, 10 when He comes, in that Day, to be glorified in His saints and to be admired among all those who believe, because our testimony among you was believed.

What Will Happen? Jesus Returns with His Saints Jude 14-15 - Now Enoch, the seventh from Adam, prophesied about these men also, saying, "Behold, the Lord comes with ten thousands of His saints, 15 to execute judgment on all, to convict all who are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have committed in an ungodly way, and of all the harsh things which ungodly sinners have spoken against Him."

What Will Happen? Jesus Returns Every Eye Sees Revelation 1:7 - Behold, He is coming with clouds, and every eye will see Him, even they who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. Even so, Amen.

What Will Happen On That Day? Jesus Will Return Dead Will Rise

What Will Happen? Dead Will Rise 1 Corinthians 15:21-23 - For since by man came death, by Man also came the resurrection of the dead. 22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ all shall be made alive. 23 But each one in his own order: Christ the firstfruits, afterward those who are Christ's at His coming.

What Will Happen? Dead Will Rise Acts 24:15 - I have hope in God, which they themselves also accept, that there will be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and the unjust. John 5:28-29 - Do not marvel at this; for the hour is coming in which all who are in the graves will hear His voice 29 and come forth--those who have done good, to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of condemnation.

What Will Happen? Dead Will Rise 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17

What Will Happen On That Day? Jesus Will Return Dead Will Rise Great Judgement

What Will Happen? Judgement Acts 17:31 - because He has appointed a day on which He will judge the world in righteousness by the Man whom He has ordained. He has given assurance of this to all by raising Him from the dead." Romans 14:11 - For it is written: "As I live, says the LORD, Every knee shall bow to Me, And every tongue shall confess to God."

What Will Happen? Judgement 2 Corinthians 5:10 - For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad. Romans 14:12 - So then each of us shall give account of himself to God.

What Will Happen? Judgement Ecclesiastes 12:14 - For God will bring every work into judgment, Including every secret thing, Whether good or evil. Matthew 25:31-33 - "When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the holy angels with Him, then He will sit on the throne of His glory. 32 All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate them one from another, as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats. 33 And He will set the sheep on His right hand, but the goats on the left.

What Will Happen? Judgement 2 Peter 3:7-10 - But the heavens and the earth which are now preserved by the same word, are reserved for fire until the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men. 8 But, beloved, do not forget this one thing, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.

What Will Happen? Judgement 2 Peter 3:7-10 - The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. 10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with fervent heat; both the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up.

What Will Happen On That Day? Jesus Will Return Dead Will Rise Great Judgement Entering of Eternal State

What Will Happen? Entrance Into Eternity Matthew 25:34 - Then the King will say to those on His right hand, 'Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: 1 Timothy 4:8 - For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come.

What Will Happen? Entrance Into Eternity 1 Peter 1:4 - to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, Romans 2:7 - eternal life to those who by patient continuance in doing good seek for glory, honor, and immortality;

What Will Happen? Entrance Into Eternity Matthew 25:41 - Then He will also say to those on the left hand, 'Depart from Me, you cursed, into the everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels: 2 Thessalonians 1:9 - These shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power,

What Will Happen? Entrance Into Eternity Revelation 20:14-15 - Then Death and Hades were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. 15 And anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire. Matthew 25:46 - And these will go away into everlasting punishment, but the righteous into eternal life."

What Will Happen On That Day? Jesus Will Return Dead Will Rise Great Judgement Entrance Into Eternity

Conclusion What will happen to You on that Day? Will you be resurrected unto life? Will you pass the Judgement of Christ? Were will you spend your eternity?

Repent - Acts 8:22, Revelation 2:5 Invitation Christians Repent - Acts 8:22, Revelation 2:5 Confess - James 5:16, 1 John 1:9 Pray - Acts 8:24, James 5:16

Invitation Non - Christians Hear – Romans 10:17, Acts 18:8, Believe – Romans. 10:9-10, Hebrews 11:6 Repent – Luke 13:3,5 Acts 17:30 Confess – Acts 8:37, Matthew 10:32 Be Baptized – Acts 2:38, Romans 6:3-5 Be Faithful – Revelation 2:10, Hebrews 10:35