The Trumpet Will Sound

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The Trumpet Will Sound
1 Cor. 15:51-52

Introduction:

A. Hope is what keeps most people going. They hope for a better life, a better job, more popularity, etc. Most will not realize their hopes and dreams in this life.

B But the ultimate hope of the Christian is the Lord's return. The New Testament is filled with words of anticipation of Jesus’ Second Coming and thus, the end of this world (Rev 22:20; Phil 3:20; Heb 9:28; Tit 2:13).

C. Skeptics have always doubted the validity of the Lord's return. Yet, Peter spoke of this in his second letter (2 Pet 3:3-10). The Lord's return will come when most are unprepared and unsuspecting (Matt. 24:48-51). And when the trumpet sounds:

I. Time Will End. – Rev. 10:5-6

A. Some believe and teach that Jesus will begin to rule over His kingdom when He returns.

B. Christ's reign will end when time ends – 1 Cor. 15:24-28.

C. It will be in the "last day" – Jn. 6:39-40, 44, 54.

II. The Resurrection Of The Dead.

A. The text declares this fact – 1 Cor. 15:51-52

B. There is only ONE resurrection.

1. Jo. 5:28-29

2. Rev. 20:13-14

III. A Universal Judgment

A. The small and great – Rev 20:12

B. Each will give an account – 2 Cor. 5:10

C. The words of Christ will be the standard – Jn.12:48

D. Knowing such should lead us to repentance – Acts 17:30-31

IV. The Material Universe Will Be Destroyed – Matt 24:35; 2 Pet. 2:10-14

V. Punishment For Sinners

A. Those that "do not know" God and those who "do not obey" the gospel – 2 Thess.1:7-9

B. Terms used to describe the punishment – Rom. 2:5-9

C. Who are they that will be cast into hell?

1. Rev 20:15

2. Rev 21:8

3. Gal. 5:19-21

VI. Eternity Will Continue

A. For the wicked

1. Rev.14:9-11

2. Matt.25:46

B. For the saved

1. Matt.25:46

2. Rev.22:5

VII. Triumph Of The Saints

A. Our hope will be realized – 1 Thess.4:13-18

B. What a glorious time – Rev.21:1-7

Conclusion:

A. If the trumpet were to sound now, would you be ready?

B. There is a great day coming.