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:
“Son of man, the people of Israel are saying, ‘He’s talking about the distant future. His visions won’t come true for a long, long time.’
Therefore, tell them, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: No more delay! I will now do everything I have threatened. I, the Sovereign Lord, have spoken!’”
Hebrews 10:25 (New Living Translation, Second Edition)
And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.
James 5:9 (New Living Translation, Second Edition)
Don’t grumble about each other, brothers and sisters, or you will be judged. For look—the Judge is standing at the door!
1 Peter 4:17-18 (New Living Translation, Second Edition)
For the time has come for judgment, and it must begin with God’s household. And if judgment begins with us, what terrible fate awaits those who have never obeyed God’s Good News?
And also, “If the righteous are barely saved, what will happen to godless sinners?”
C. CHRIST is right at the door.
"right at the door."
1. We know where our LORD JESUS CHRIST is standing right now, what we don't know yet is how far from the sala or living room is the door.
We only know that LORD JESUS CHRIST is the door, CHRIST is the One knocking, and CHRIST is the door opener. CHRIST is present in all things, He has revealed in the book of Revelation where all things will be revealed in it's proper time, no parables, no hidden messages anymore.
a. CHRIST is the Door
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. CHRIST is the One knocking outside the door
Revelation 3:20 (New Living Translation, Second Edition)
“Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends.
c. Door opener
Colossians 4:3 (New Living Translation, Second Edition)
Pray for us, too, that God will give us many opportunities to speak about his mysterious plan concerning Christ. That is why I am here in chains.
1 Corinthians 16:9 (New Living Translation, Second Edition)
There is a wide-open door for a great work here, although many oppose me.
Revelation 3:8 (New Living Translation, Second Edition)
“I know all the things you do, and I have opened a door for you that no one can close. You have little strength, yet you obeyed my word and did not deny me.
2. Door came from the Greek word:"thura" meaning a portal, an entrance, an opening or closure, a door or gate literally or figuratively. Just like any other door, it's used for entering into something or an opening or opportunity. Hence, the saying "opportunity knocks only once" is not applicable at this because CHRIST is the One knocking at the Door (He is the Door) and whether believers or unbelievers alike don't want Him to return or want to return, doesn't matter, because CHRIST will open the Door for Himself. He is signaling us at His return when He knocks reminding us to be prepared and we hear the "sound" of the knocking realizing we have to do the Commissions for us before He returns and set things in order.
IX. CONCLUSION:
This should come out as an encouragement to all of us, if not, there's still time, Be one with the LORD JESUS CHRIST before His Return.
Hebrews 10:25 (New Living Translation, Second Edition)
And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.
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