Downtown Presbyterian Church | Greenville, SC Christ's Return | Part 2 (1 Thessalonians 5:1-11)
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Oct 27, 2024 Rev. Brian Habig delves into the significance of Christ's return, exploring the concept of the 'Day of the Lord' and its unexpected arrival. He emphasizes the urgency of spiritual preparedness through vivid anecdotes. Clarifying biblical judgment, he reassures believers of their destiny for salvation. Habig encourages Christians to remain awake and morally alert, highlighting distractions that lead to spiritual slumber. He concludes with a call for mutual encouragement and hope in Christ's promise of deliverance.
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Christ's Return As The Day Of The Lord
- Paul frames Christ's return as the "day of the Lord," a global judgment that will come unexpectedly like a thief in the night.
- This day manifests God's justice and will surprise those who live as if there is peace and security.
Hurricane Helene Prepper Story
- Brian Habig recounts returning after Hurricane Helene and becoming an "aspirational prepper" during the outage.
- He admits many urgencies felt non-urgent and that most planned purchases never happened once power returned.
Unexpected And Traumatic Judgment
- The day of the Lord is both unexpected and traumatic, bringing sudden destruction comparable to labor pains.
- Scripture describes destruction as devastation and continued existence under God's displeasure rather than annihilation.