He Is Very Near, Right At The Door

I. EXORDIUM:

The LORD JESUS CHRIST is soon to come.

II. AUDIENCE PROFILE:

Believers

III. OBJECTIVES:

To show proof of the LORD JESUS CHRIST Coming and it's nearness

IV. TEXT:

Mark 13:29 (New Living Translation, Second Edition)

In the same way, when you see all these things taking place, you can know that his return is very near, right at the door.

V. THESIS:

CHRIST's Second Coming is very near

VI. TITLE:

HE is very near, right at the door

VII. EXPLICATION:

A. Author: John Mark, cousin of Barnabas

(John is his Jewish name and Mark, “Marcus,” his Roman name.) — Life Application Concise New Testament Commentary

Colossians 4:10 (New Living Translation, Second Edition)

Aristarchus, who is in prison with me, sends you his greetings, and so does Mark, Barnabas’s cousin. As you were instructed before, make Mark welcome if he comes your way.

1 Peter 5:13 (New Living Translation, Second Edition)

Your sister church here in Babylon sends you greetings, and so does my son Mark.

B. Date of writing: A.D. 55 and 70, most probably A.D. 70 but uncertain

C. Audience: Romans Christians living in Rome

D. Purpose: Presentation of the Moving and Active CHRIST to Roman believers experiencing increasing persecution

VIII. MAIN BODY:

A. Signs have been given/shown

"In the same way, when you see all these things taking place"

1. See is the same Greek word:"eido" used in the word knowledge, or know, understand, perceive.

We understand and perceive that CHRIST's Second Coming is Perfect and Guaranteed to happen in the near future. It can't be delayed or stopped. It's backed by optional signs, wonders and miracles but it need not be. His First Coming is when He was born of a virgin and spake about these things, referring to another coming, where commonly termed as Second Coming.

2. Accept GOD's Gift of Eternal Life by faith thru grace and enter the Door thru the Door (the LORD JESUS CHRIST)

Matthew 24:33 (New Living Translation, Second Edition)

In the same way, when you see all these things, you can know his return is very near, right at the door.

John 10:1-2 (New Living Translation, Second Edition)

“I tell you the truth, anyone who sneaks over the wall of a sheepfold, rather than going through the gate, must surely be a thief and a robber!

But the one who enters through the gate is the shepherd of the sheep.

John 10:7 (New Living Translation, Second Edition)

so he explained it to them: “I tell you the truth, I am the gate for the sheep... even the gate before going to the door

John 10:9 (New Living Translation, Second Edition)

Yes, I am the gate. Those who come in through me will be saved. They will come and go freely and will find good pastures.

B. His return is very near

"you can know that his return is very near"

1. Near or nigh came from the Greek word:"eggus" meaning to squeeze or throttle, at hand, ready, near literally or figuratively.

our LORD JESUS CHRIST is literally "squeeze" or pressed out of time to return and His return is very near.

2. Compared His return to a fig tree - it cannot delay, it's sure to come, the guarantee of returning is not an issue, but the "how long" is, but it's like fig tree bearing fruit.

Matthew 24:32-33 (New Living Translation, Second Edition)

“Now learn a lesson from the fig tree. When its branches bud and its leaves begin to sprout, you know that summer is near.

In the same way, when you see all these things, you can know his return is very near, right at the door.

3. No more delays, been warned as early as the Old Testament Major Prophets

This is the Day of His Second Coming where He is armed with judgment and not the first coming where He came here as a baby. This time He will be in the air.

Ezekiel 7:10-12 (New Living Translation, Second Edition)

“The day of judgment is here; your destruction awaits! The people’s wickedness and pride have blossomed to full flower.

Their violence has grown into a rod that will beat them for their wickedness. None of these proud and wicked people will survive. All their wealth and prestige will be swept away.

Yes, the time has come; the day is here! Buyers should not rejoice over bargains, nor sellers grieve over losses, for all of them will fall under my terrible anger.

Ezekiel 12:25-28 (New Living Translation, Second Edition)

For I am the Lord! If I say it, it will happen. There will be no more delays, you rebels of Israel. I will fulfill my threat of destruction in your own lifetime. I, the Sovereign Lord, have spoken!”

Then this message came to me from the Lord: