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* The Comfort of His Coming and Our Going Home *
 

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I Thessalonians 4:13-18

Introduction:
- The people Thessalonia had become confused
- They were expecting Christ at any moment, as we should be.
- Some in their midst had died. They thought their loved ones had missed the Second Coming.

I Thessalonians 4:13
Three Problems:
Ignorance, Sorrow, Hopelessness
- Paul is writing to address these problems.
-  He is going to tell them about the Rapture of the Church.
    verse 14-17
- Now look at verse 18
- Encourage or comfort (the comforts of home)


Let's look at three truths that are unshakable and will give you God's Comfort.

1. You can rely on the certainty of His Coming!
verse 14
  - For if we believe (Salvation)
Romans 10:9,10
- By the Word of the Lord. verse 15 (God's Promises)

2. You can rest in the comfort of His Coming!
verse 18
  - Outline of the Rapture verse 16-18

3. We should respond to the challenge of His Coming!
verse 17
  - To meet the Lord!
- Are we ready to meet Him?

Conclusion:
Are you ready to go Home?

 
   
   


 
 
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