Sermon Tone Analysis

*The Last Day*

 

*Introduction:*

1.

One of the most debated topics in the so called ‘Christian’ world today is the end times.

a.                   What will happen at the last day?

Will Jesus come back to set up an earthly kingdom or will the earth be destroyed?

Are there signs we should look for, if so, what are they?

b.

Will people be punished at the last day?

Will we live on the earth for 1000 years?

Must the temple be rebuilt in Jerusalem before Christ’s return?

c.

We will answer these questions in our lesson today either directly or indirectly.

2.                   I admit, I do not know every little detail about the 2nd coming of Christ.

However, I also admit that the 2nd coming of Christ is not as complicated as some make it out to be.

a.

Many are confused because they look at passages that are figurative in nature (not to mention hard to understand), and ignore the plain straightforward passages concerning the parosia of the Christ.

b.

I am convinced, that if we look at the simple passages concerning the events surrounding the 2nd coming of Christ, we can know what we need to know concerning the Lord’s coming.

3.                   Today we want to look at the topic of the Last Day and find some the answers to the questions just posed by noticing the following points:

a.                   What will happen on the Last Day?

b.

What will not happen on the Last Day?

c.

When is the Last Day?

d.

How shall we prepare for the Last Day?

4.                   Transition: We approach this first question with the understanding that Jesus is now in heaven seated at the right hand of God; He has all authority and power; and the general consensus that He will reappear one day to judge the world.

*Discussion:*

 

*I.

**WHAT WILL HAPPEN ON THE LAST DAY?*

 

A.