Looking For The Blessed Hope

Looking for the Blessed Hope Titus 2:13 By: Frederick L. Langit Text: “Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ” Titus 2:13. Truths: The second coming of Christ is twofold. The rapture and Christ second presence here on earth during His millennial kingdom. The Bible says this is our blessed hope. Now as we look for him and wait for His soon return we must do the following: 1. Live for Him. 2 Peter 3:14. The Criteria of living for Him. A. Live a purified life. 1 John 3:3 B. Live a pilgrim life. Hebrews 11:9-10;13-16 C. Live a preserved life. 1 Thessalonians. 5:23 2. Labor for Him. 1 Corinthians 15:58. The Consideration of laboring for Him. A. Command of Christ. Luke 19:13; Matthew 28:19-20 B. Challenge of Paul’s Word. Romans 10:14-15 C. Condition of the lost. Matthew 9:36-38 3. Learn of Him. Matthew 11:29. The Content of learning Him. A. Scrutinize the Scriptures. Romans 15:4; John 5:39 B. Spend time through prayer. 4. Lean on Him. Proverbs 3:5-6. The Components of Leaning for Him. A. F-Forsaking B. A-All C. I-I D. T-Trust E. H-Him 5. Love Him. 1 Peter 1:8. The Causes for loving Him. A. Because He has chosen us. John 15:16 B. Because He cares for us. C. He will come for us. 1 John 2:28