I Believe: He Shall Return - (Preached by Joe Thorne)

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Embark on a profound exploration of our faith's keystone: the tangible reality of Christ's return. This week, we delve into the Apostles' Creed and its powerful assertion that Jesus will come again to judge the living and the dead. Through this journey, we uncover the depth of this belief as it was cherished by the early church and how, despite being a well-acknowledged doctrine, it often doesn't permeate our everyday lives as it should. We challenge the misconception that Jesus' second coming is a symbolic event, reinforcing its physical certainty and examining the transformative impact it should have on our actions and hope.
This episode offers an invitation to a rediscovered hope and the confronting notion of divine judgment. We traverse scriptural landscapes from Matthew 25 to Hebrews 9, contrasting the world's apprehension with the assurance Christians find in Jesus' promise. As we ponder the profound joy and expectation of our Savior's return, I encourage you to interrogate your own anticipation of this pivotal event. Have the distractions of earthly life clouded your vision, or do you eagerly await with a faith-filled heart?
Lastly, we scrutinize the transformative power that the expectation of Christ's return can wield in our lives, encouraging us to live free from material attachments and to grow in grace and godliness. As we ponder Hebrews 13:5 and the theology of 'ordo salutis,' we look forward to the ultimate glorification at Christ's second coming. Let this episode guide you through an enriching meditation on the promise of His return, fostering a life that blooms with spiritual fervor as we await the fruition of our faith.

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1. I Believe: He Shall Return - (Preached by Joe Thorne) (00:00:00)

2. Theology of the Second Coming (00:00:01)

3. The Second Coming of Jesus (00:03:09)

4. The Path to Glorification (00:16:59)

5. Preparing for the Return of Christ (00:26:57)

6. Stirring Hope in Christ Through Meditation (00:40:34)