Isaiah 2:4
The coming war will be a catastrophic event that will differ from all previous wars due to the use of atomic weapons.
Chuck Smith discusses the prophetic implications of Isaiah 2:4, emphasizing President Truman's statement about future conflicts and the current arms race, particularly between Russia and the U.S. He highlights that the coming war will be unprecedented due to the use of atomic weapons, which will lead to various forms of death and destruction, as described in Zechariah 14:12. Smith also references 2 Peter 3:10-14 and Revelation 6:12-17 to illustrate the catastrophic outcomes of such warfare and the eventual end of the millennium.
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I. PRESIDENT TRUMAN'S RECENT STATEMENT.
A. THIS IS IN FUTURE.
B. AT THE PRESENT JOEL 3:9,10.
1. Greatest armament race.
a. Russia for last five yrs. 50%.
b. U.S. now again begining to devote to war.
II. COMING WAR WILL DIFFER FROM ALL OTHERS.
A. Atomic weapons to be used.
1. Effects of bomb.
a. Death by concession.
b. Death by burning.
c. Death by flying fragments.
d. Death by radiation.
e. Death by perversion of cell structure.
f. Zech 14:12.
III. II PETER 3:10-14 END OF MILLIENIUM.
A. Rev. 6: 12 -17 tells of results of this coming war.
Sermon Outline
- The Coming War points: - A Future Event - Currently Described in Joel 3:9,10
- Characteristics of the Coming War points: - Atomic Weapons Will Be Used - Effects of the Bomb - Death by Concession - Death by Burning - Death by Flying Fragments - Death by Radiation - Death by Perversion of Cell Structure
- The End of the Millennium (II Peter 3:10-14) points: - Results of the Coming War (Rev. 6:12-17)
Key Quotes
“Death by concession.” — Chuck Smith
“Death by burning.” — Chuck Smith
“Death by flying fragments.” — Chuck Smith
“Death by radiation.” — Chuck Smith
“Death by perversion of cell structure.” — Chuck Smith
Application Points
- The coming war is a future event that we should be aware of and prepare for.
- The use of atomic weapons will result in unprecedented destruction and loss of life.
- The end of the millennium is connected to the coming war, as described in II Peter 3:10-14.