The ‘Whys’ of Christmas - Christmas Series 2022
Why is He coming back?
2 Corinthians 5:17-21; Matthew 25:31-46; 1 Corinthians 15:50-58
1. He came the 1st time because of Sin
- a. He came on a rescue mission
- b. Romans 5:8; Luke 19:10
2. He came the 1st time because of Joy
- a. To model for us the joy of obedience
- b. Hebrews 12:1-2
3. He came the 1st time because of Relationship
- a. To reconcile us to God
- b. 2 Corinthians 5:17-21
4. He is coming again to Triumph over Sin – Matthew 25:31-46
- a. He will separate the righteous from the unrighteous
- b. He will bring His Bride home!
- c. Revelation 19:6-8
5. He is coming to complete our Transformation to Perfection
- a. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
- b. What began as a cry in the manger of Bethlehem …
- c. … will end with a shout across the sky!
- d. He will establish Perfect Fellowship & Perpetual Joy – Revelation 21:1-4