The Life of Jesus (46)Concluded

What next?The Return of Jesus

Acts 1:9-11

Where Is Jesus Now?

•Mark 16:19• AT the right hand of God

(He is now reigning) Acts 5:31, Rom. 8:34, Col. 3:1, Heb. 10:12, 12:2, 1 Pet. 3:22

Where Is Jesus Now?

•1 Cor. 15:25 – He must reign until all enemies put under His feet•Acts 2:22-36, esp. 33-36 – God has made Him both Lord and Christ

The Return of Jesus

It is certain•Acts 1:11 •John 14:3 Jesus spoke of His return•1 Thess. 4:16, Heb. 9:27-28

The Return of Jesus

When will He return?•We don’t know!•1 Thess. 5:2•2 Peter 3:10•Matt. 24:36-44 – unannounced. Things will be normal

Are we always prepared?2 Pet. 3:11-12

The Return of Jesus

How will He return?•Acts 1:11 As He ascended•Rev. 1:7 In the clouds!•1 Thess. 4:15-18, It will be noisy and visible to ALL! Dead in Christ will rise first, then…

The Return of Jesus

What then?•Heb. 9:27-28He will return for salvation •1 Thess. 4:17 We shall always be with the Lord

The Return of Jesus

What then?

•The elements will melt – 2 Pet. 3:10-11, the end of the world! (Not a refurbished earth)

The Return of Jesus

What then?

•Judgment will happen – both the righteous and wicked 2 Tim. 4:1, Jn. 5:28-29, Ac. 24:15

The Return of Jesus

What then?

•Judges according to our works 2 Cor. 5:10, Rom. 14:10-12, Matt. 25:31-46, (cf. Eph. 2:8-10 – NOT earned)

•Jn. 12:48, Rom. 2:16 – by the Word!

The Return of Jesus

What then?

•We will be changed 1 Cor. 15:50-54, 1 Jn. 3:2-3, Phil. 3:20-21•New heavens and new earth 2 Pet. 3:12-13, a reference to our eternal home in heaven