Chosen, Part 3: I Feel Fine

  (1 Peter 2:9) “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” (1 Peter 4:7) “The end of all things is near.”"You probably remember this song"  (PLAY SONG "it's the end of the world as we know it...I feel fine")Title: I Feel Fine(1 Peter 4:7) “The end of all things is near.”(2 Peter 3:3-4)  “First of all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires. They will say, "Where is this 'coming' he promised? Ever since our fathers died, everything goes on as it has since the beginning of creation."(2 Peter 3:5) “But they deliberately forget that long ago by God's word the heavens existed and the earth was formed out of water and by water.”(2 Peter 3:6-7) By these waters also the world of that time was deluged and destroyed. By the same word the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire, being kept for the day of judgment and destruction of ungodly men.(2 Peter 3:8-9) “But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness.”(2 Peter 3:9) “The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.”(2 Peter 3:15) “Bear in mind that our Lord's patience means salvation…”(2 Peter 3:10) “But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything in it will be laid bare.”(2 Peter 3:11-12) “Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives as you look forward to the day of God and speed its coming.”(1 Peter 4:7-8) “The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.How do I feel fine? 1. Destination“There’s no good saying I choose to kneel down when it’s become impossible to stand up.” CS Lewis2. Preparation(Matthew 24:36) "No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.”(Luke 12:40) (NLT) “You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected.”3. Anticipation(Philippians 3:20) (NLT)“But we are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives. And we are eagerly waiting for him to return as our Savior.”   For more information on the vision of Freedom Church, please visit our website at www.freedom-church.org