The Second Coming Life (1)

Introduction:

A. “Therefore”

B. “In the Lord” (Ph. 4:1-4)

C. Two additional practices for living a second coming life (vss. 5-7)

I. Our Second Coming Life Will Show in Our Gentle Spirit (Ph. 4:5).

A. A very difficult word to translate into the English language

B. Why should a Christian exhibit a gentle, forbearing spirit?
1. Because “the Lord is near” (vs. 5).
2. James 5:8

C. Toward whom should we practice gentleness?
1. “To all men” (Ph. 4:5)
2. How do we make our gentleness known?

II. Our Second Coming Life Will Show in Our Confident Trust (Ph. 4:6-7).

A. How is our need for trust described in this passage? (Lk. 10:41-42).

B. Trust requires single-mindedness (Mt. 6:33; 1 Pet. 5:7).

C. How do we turn our cares and worries over to God? (Ph. 4:6).
1. Prayer
2. Supplication
3. Thanksgiving (Eph. 5:20)
4. Specific

D. What are the results of prayer trust?
1. Peace in the heart (Ph. 4:7; Jn. 14:27)
2. Protection for the heart

Conclusion:

A. We need to live like those who really believe in the Lord’s return.

B. Are you ready for Christ’s return?