1. 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6

2. Predicted by Jesus:Predicted by Jesus: –Kingdom, Matt. 16:28 –Jerusalem, Matt. 24:27-31, 34 –Universal, Matt. 24:37, 39, 42-44; 25:13, 31 Redemption / Retribution, Matt. 25:46Redemption / Retribution, Matt. 25:46 –H eavenly power, Matt. 26:64 2

3. Predicted by angels, Acts 1:9-11Predicted by angels, Acts 1:9-11 Predicted by apostlesPredicted by apostles –Paul: 1 & 2 Thessalonians –Peter: 1 Peter 1:7, 13; 5:4 –John, Rev. 1:7; 14:14-16; 22:20 3

4. Evident that all these cannot be speaking of the same eventEvident that all these cannot be speaking of the same event –Matthew 16:28 – 24:34 – 2 Ths. 2:1-3 – –Context, context, context! Principles applied in common are relevant as we await His final comingPrinciples applied in common are relevant as we await His final coming 4

5. Christ established his kingdom (church), Matt. 16:18-19Christ established his kingdom (church), Matt. 16:18-19 –Present with power on Pentecost, Acts 1:8; 2:1-4, 41, 47 –Came to redeem lost –He is now powerfully reigning over kingdom (redeemed=church) In His Kingdom Matthew 16:28 Mark 9:1 (Matt. 6:10; Jno. 18:36) 5

6. Against Jerusalem, Matt. 24:1-3, 27-31Against Jerusalem, Matt. 24:1-3, 27-31 –That generation, Matt. 23:36; 24:34 –Her only redemption would be the Christ, Matt. 23:38- 39; Luke 21:25-28 (31) Against Rome, Rev. 1:7Against Rome, Rev. 1:7 –Rev. 14:14-16; 22:20 In Judgment 6

7. World, Matt. 25:31; 2 Ths. 1:7-9World, Matt. 25:31; 2 Ths. 1:7-9 –Eternal punishment or eternal life, Matt. 25:46 –As he left, Acts 1:11 Personally, visibly, audibly, 1 Ths. 4:16-18Personally, visibly, audibly, 1 Ths. 4:16-18 –In glory, Matt. 25:31 –Raise dead, judge all & destroy material world, Acts 17:30-31; 2 Pet. 3: 10-13 In Judgment 7

8. Be Prepared (watchfulness), Lk. 12: 35-40 (Matt. 25:1-13)Be Prepared (watchfulness), Lk. 12: 35-40 (Matt. 25:1-13) –Its form, 1 Ths. 5:1-11 –Moral purity, sober service and valiant faith, Matt. 24:44-47 –Become a Christian and stay true to Christ Principles that Apply 8

9. Be Careful (faithfulness) Luke 12:41-46Be Careful (faithfulness) Luke 12:41-46 Be Responsible ( obedient servant) Luke 12:47-48 2 Tim. 2:15Be Responsible ( obedient servant) Luke 12:47-48 2 Tim. 2:15 Principles that Apply 9

10. Do not know when, Matt. 24:44Do not know when, Matt. 24:44 Know He is coming, Acts 1:11Know He is coming, Acts 1:11 –Jesus said He will come –Angels and apostles announced it –We trust His word that it will be so Are you ready? 1 Ths. 5:1-3Are you ready? 1 Ths. 5:1-3 10