Christ Will Rule
The sermon emphasizes the importance of believing in Jesus' return and being spiritually prepared for it.
A.W. Tozer emphasizes the certainty of Christ's return, addressing skepticism from those who misinterpret Scripture. He confidently stands by Paul's teachings, asserting that the Bible's message is clear and should not be distorted by personal interpretations. Tozer challenges believers to reflect on their spiritual readiness for Christ's return and warns against tolerating sin that could lead to embarrassment at His coming. He encourages a steadfast faith in God's revelations and a commitment to living righteously in anticipation of Jesus' return.
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I am not surprised that I still meet people who do not believe that Jesus Christ is going to return to earth. In fact, some of them, armed with their own Bibles and interpretations, are insistent on setting me "straight." One gentleman has written saying that I have it all wrong, and that Paul did not mean what I had said he meant, as I applied Paul's statement to everyday life. I took time to write a reply: "When it comes to saying what he meant, Paul's batting average has been pretty good up to now. So, I will string along with what Paul plainly, clearly said." I did not figure I needed someone to straighten me out-particularly someone who had decided the Bible does not mean what it says.
No one is going to argue me out of my faith in what God has revealed and what God has said.
As far as I am concerned, it is a fact that Jesus is coming again! The question I do raise is this: Are we prepared spiritually for His coming? Are we tolerating conditions in our midst that will cause us embarrassment when He does come?
Sermon Outline
- The Return of Jesus Christ
- The Importance of Preparation
- Spiritual Readiness
- Eliminating Embarrassing Conditions
Key Quotes
“When it comes to saying what he meant, Paul's batting average has been pretty good up to now.” — A.W. Tozer
“No one is going to argue me out of my faith in what God has revealed and what God has said.” — A.W. Tozer
Application Points
- We should rely on the plain and clear statements of Scripture when interpreting the Bible.
- Being spiritually prepared for Jesus' return means eliminating conditions in our lives that may cause embarrassment.
- Faith in God's revelation and what He has said is essential for our spiritual growth.