S2: 1 Thessalonians | Teaching Class | Chapter 4vv13-5v11 | "What Happens to Dead Christians"

Intro "The Second Advent: Death is not the end" | Douglas Jacoby: https://youtu.be/1vegPVTFGCA 1. Questions about the second comingi. The Sleepers The sleepers are safe You will be with them/them with you God is powerful and trustworthy These facts can be an encouragement ii. The Times and Dates Date not known Inexorable 2. Responses to the gift of eternal life You are in the light - live that way Live a life of faith, love, hope Confidence in salvation Live together with Jesus - now and eternally These facts can be an encouragement Conc - Reflect on vv9-10He died so we have life eternal - now and for everJesus is the key - 4:14, 16; 5:9-10 Question: Are you afraid of death? Are you afraid of the judgment? Does it bother you that you do not know when Jesus is coming back?  Question: How can you allow these truths to inspire you and build open another up? Question: What does it mean to you to ‘put on’ faith, love and hope? For more information read: “What’s the truth about heaven and hell?”: https://amzn.eu/fZgPEsm Please add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community. Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]). If you’d like a copy of my free eBook on spiritual disciplines, “How God grows His people”, sign up at my website: http://[www.malcolmcox.org](http://www.malcolmcox.org/). Please pass the link on, subscribe, leave a review. “Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.” (Psalms 100:2 NIV11) God bless, Malcolm