Ready or Not, Here He Comes (2)
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Introduction
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immediately following his coming
2nd Timothy—Paul’s last letter?
We ought to be looking forward to the 2nd coming of the Lord
Not warning those outside the church; he is warning those within the church of what their hearts may become like
stethoscope— are you still alive?
*You have the opportunity to do a HEART EVALUATION
know— an instant knowledge
another word for “know” is a learned knowledge
Time will tell the truth.
Messianic Time—between the first and second coming.
We should always be living with an awareness that we are living in the last days.
Perilous times—violent time
Times reveal intent of the heart—why we do what we do
CONVENIENCE?
CONVENIENCE?
When something becomes inconvenient, you’ll probably stop doing it
Times will reveal more than actions
*Heart conditions are seen in behaviors.
a series of descriptors:
Heart conditions are seen in behaviors.
v. lovers of themselves.
philautos
lovers of money
philargyros
if someone looked at your bank account, would there be any evidence you love the Lord as much as you say you do?
boasters
alazon
disobedient to parents
apeithes
Children, your obedience ought to be the same whether your parents are present or not.
Do you go to reconcile relationships that have been broken.
brutal
traders
headstrong
haunty
impulsive
no regard for respect for anyone else.
lovers of pleasure instead of lovers of God
“if it feels good to you, do it.”
“if it feels good to you, do it.”
When all you have is a form (the outward shape or appearance) of godliness in your life the power of God will fail to be present in and through your life.
Turn away from false teachers.
I challenge you today to test your heart; so that you can leave discharged, not charged.
*In his book, “Inside Out,” Wayne Bray concludes with four questions every believer ought to ask him/herself:
4 Questions:
Why am I doing what I am doing?
Where does God want me to serve?
Who has God made me to be?
How can I serve God more faithfully?