The main theme of prophecy in the Bible is Jesus Christ.

The last of the 66 Books in the Bible states, “The testimony

of Jesus is the spirit (= substance, essence) of prophecy”
Are you Ready (Rev 19:10). Some prophecies are about the First Coming
of Christ, whereas the others are about His Second Coming.
to Meet your God? The prophecies concerning His First Coming were fulfilled
R. Stanley exactly in His Birth, Life, Ministry, Death, Resurrection and
Ascension. Here are some examples: His place of birth (Mic
5:2; Lk 2:4,5,7); His virgin birth (Isa 7:14; Lk 1:26,27,30,31);
His forerunner (Mal 3:1; Lk 7:24,27); His region of ministry
This message is a comprehensive presentation of what (Isa 9:1,2; Mt 4:13-16); His teaching thro’ parables (Psa
the Bible teaches about the Second Coming of Christ and 78:2-4; Mt 13:34,35); Rejection by His own people (Isa 53:3;
how you can become ready to meet Him. God loves you and Jn 1:11); Betrayal by His disciple (Psa 41:9; Lk 22:47); False
longs to have you with Him in Heaven and enjoy eternal witnesses against Him (Psa 35:11; Mk 14:57); Crucified with
bliss forever and ever. He does not desire that you spend two thieves (Isa 53:12; Mk 15:27); Buried with the rich (Isa
your eternity in hell. Dear friend, I plead with you to read 53:9; Mt 27:57-60); His Resurrection (Psa 16:10; Mk 16:6,7);
carefully whatever is written here. It takes only thirty and His Ascension (Psa 68:18; Eph 4:8).
minutes. There are about 250 Bible references in this write-
Just as the prophecies concerning Christ’s First Coming
up. You don’t need to necessarily turn to all the references were fulfilled to the minutest detail, the prophecies about
in the first reading. You may open your Bible and look at His Second Coming will also be exactly and literally fulfilled.
the verses in the subsequent readings. You will be thrilled Here are some of these prophecies: (a) As foretold by Christ
to find out that things are so. This is a matter of “life or Himself (Mt 24:30; Mk 13:24-26; Lk 17:23,24; Jn 14:2,3);
death,” “Heaven or Hell.” You cannot afford to take risks (b) As foretold by Angels (Acts 1:10,11); (c) As foretold by
here. I pray that God would open your eyes of understanding Christ’s disciples (Phil 1:6; Col 3:4; 1 Thess 1:10; 2:19;
as you read through these pages. 3:13; 4:16; 5:23; 2 Thess 2:8; Tit 2:13; Heb 9:27,28; Js
   5:7,8; 2 Pet 3:9-12; 1 Jn 2:28; 3:2; Jude 14,15; the entire
Book of Revelation).
The Holy Bible is the Word of God. It contains about
30,000 verses. Over 8000 of these verses contain predictive It’s understood from these prophetic passages that there
prophecy. This means, approximately 25% of the Bible would be several major events associated with the Second
foretells future events. That’s why the Bible is also called Coming of Christ. They are His Secret Coming and the
the “Word of Prophecy” (2 Pet 1:19-21). Rapture of the Church (1 Cor 15:51,52; 1 Thess 4:16-18);
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Rise of Antichrist (2 Thess 2:1,7,8); Judgment Seat of Dear friend, repent of your sins right now. Confess them
Christ (1 Cor 3:13-15; 2 Cor 5:4,10; 1 Pet 5:4); Great to God. He will forgive you totally. The blood of His Son will
Tribulation (Dan 12:1; Mt 24:4-26); Public Return of Christ thoroughly cleanse you (1 Jn 1:7-9). Believe and confess
(Dan 7:9-14; Mt 24:27-30; Rev 19:11-16); His one thousand that Christ died for you and rose again. Be baptized in water.
year Reign on Earth (Isa 11:4-10; Rev 20:4-10); Great White You will be saved (Rom 10:9,10; Mk 16:16; 1 Pet 3:21,22).
Throne Judgment (Rev 20:11-14); Destruction of the Earth You will receive an inner assurance that you are a child of
by fire (2 Pet 3:5-13; Rev 20:11; 21:1); and the Emerging of God (Jn 1:12; Rom 8:16). This is what the Bible calls as
New Heaven and New Earth (Isa 60:19-22; 65:17; 66:22; Rebirth or New Birth. Jesus said, “Unless you are born
Rev 21:1-22:5). again, you cannot see the Kingdom of God” (Jn 3:3-5). Only
when you repent of your sins and be converted, you are
The Bible Teachers and Christians differ widely in their ready to meet God (Acts 3:19,20). Throw away your rags of
understanding of the chronology (order) as well as the self-righteousness and be clothed with the Robe of Right-
character (nature) of these events. That’s immaterial. What’s eousness of Christ (Isa 64:6; Lk 15:22; Phil 3:4-9). Only
of utmost importance is our PREPARATION for the Second then you can join the banquet of the King (Mt 22:11-13).
Coming. It’s up to God to take care of these events as to
WHEN and HOW and WHERE (Acts 1:6-8). Our part is to be Forget about the past. God will overlook the “times of
READY for these next major events in God’s prophetic ignorance.” But now He commands everyone to repent
Calendar. The early disciples lived with the every-moment- because judgment is near (Acts 17:30,31). Don’t mistake
expectation of the Return of their Lord. So much so, it is the delay in the Return of Christ. God is patiently giving
said, the word of greeting they exchanged between each you more time to repent (2 Pet 3:9). Do not delay any further
other was “Maranatha,” an Aramaic word meaning, “The (Prov 29:1). Tomorrow may be too late (Prov 27:1; 2 Cor
Lord comes!” Here are 10 vital areas where we must prepare 6:2). Get your name registered right today in the Lamb’s
ourselves — Book of Life (Rev 21:27; Heb 12:23). When the Books would
be opened before God, sitting on the White Throne, if your
1. Personal Repentance & Second Coming name is not there, what would you do then? (Rev 20:11,12).
John the Baptist, the forerunner of Christ, preached, Anyone not found in the Book of Life would be cast into the
“Repent, because the Kingdom of Heaven is near” (Mt 3:2). lake of fire (v15).
When Jesus came, His message also was, “Repent, because
the Kingdom of Heaven is near” (Mt 4:17). He has taught 2. Bible Meditation & Second Coming
us to pray, “Your Kingdom come” (Mt 6:10). Referring to While foretelling His disciples the signs of His Coming,
various events that would precede His Return, Jesus said, Jesus emphatically said, “Heaven and earth will pass away,
“When you see these things happening, know that the but My words will by no means pass away” (Mt 24:35; Lk
Kingdom of God is near” (Lk 21:31). 21:33). Everything we see today is temporal, but with one
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exception. That’s the Bible! As we are approaching the end After foretelling this global holocaust, Apostle Peter
of endtime, “floods” of false doctrines will dash against us. challenges us, “Since all these things will be dissolved, what
Only if our lives are founded on the solid rock of God’s manner of persons you must be in holy conduct and
Word, we can escape the disaster (Mt 7:24-27). False godliness!” (v11). Peter further admonishes us to be “diligent
teachers and false prophets will outnumber the genuine to be found before Him without spot or blame” (v14).
Bible teachers in the last days (Mt 24:11; 2 Tim 4:1-4).
Keep your conscience clear before God and man because
Saturate yourself with the Scriptures. Spend enough time of the would-be “resurrection of the dead,” the believers for
unhurriedly with the meditation of the Bible. Consult “everlasting life,” and the unbelievers for “everlasting
trustworthy Bible teachers to buy reliable Bible study aids. contempt” (Acts 24:15,16; Dan 12:2). When we meet the
Memorize as many Bible verses as possible. These are “evil Lord, we shall be changed into His very likeness. Everyone
days” (Eph 6:13). Satan and all his demonic powers are who has this hope in Him must purify himself, just as He is
warring against the children of God (v12). The only weapon pure (1 Jn 3:2,3). Nothing unclean can by any means enter
of offence that God has placed in our hands is the “Sword Heaven (Rev 21:27; 1 Cor 6:9,10; Gal 5:19-21). Everything
of the Spirit which is the Word of God” (v17). Beware of in Heaven will be called holy: “Holy angels” (Rev 14:10),
extra-Biblical revelations and experiences (1 Cor 4:6). The “Holy apostles” (18:20), “Holy prophets” (18:20; 22:6), “Holy
Bible is not only supreme but also sufficient (2 Tim 3:14- City” (21:10). The nonstop chorus in Heaven would be, “Holy,
17). Do not go after visions, dreams, signs, wonders and Holy, Holy” (Rev 4:8).
such spectacular things. They must not be lifted above the
written Word (Jer 23:28,29; 2 Thess 2:9-12; Lk 17:20,21). Dear friend, never ever become slack in loving goodness
and hating evil. The devil can tempt you, but he cannot
Christ is the “Bright and Morning Star” (Rev 22:16). Until defeat you without your cooperation. Keep saying no to the
He reappears, we are to walk in the “light” of God’s Word in “lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life”
this world of “darkness” (2 Pet 1:19-21). We can experience so you may abide forever in the eternal bliss (1 Jn 2:16,17).
a daily cleansing through the daily meditation of God’s Word. Subject yourself to frequent self-examination in the presence
This is how Christ would present us holy and blameless at of God on your knees. Never be satisfied with your level of
His Coming (Eph 5:25-27). One of His names in Heaven holiness. The world will become more and more sinful and
would be “The Word of God” (Rev 19:13). wicked. But the call in the last pages of the Bible is, “He
who is holy, let him be holy still ... Behold, I am coming
3. Holy Life & Second Coming quickly” (Rev 22:11,12). Jesus has predicted that the
“Without holiness, no one can see the Lord” (Heb 12:14; majority would choose the broad way to Hell; only a few
Mt 5:8). This earth will be utterly destroyed by fire when would strive to enter the narrow gate to Heaven (Mt 7:13,14).
“the Lord will come as a thief in the night” (2 Pet 3:10). “Abstain from every form of evil ... the God of peace Himself
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will sanctify you completely ... at the coming of our Lord in us, and we are in Him” (Acts 2:25,26; Jn 17:21-23). We
Jesus Christ” (1 Thess 5:22,23). Be absolutely confident just don’t know when Christ would return. It may be in the
that “God who has begun a good work in you will complete “morning” or “evening” or “midnight.” So we must always
it until the Day of Jesus Christ” (Phil 1:6). stay watchful (Mk 13:35-37). Many are losing heart in prayer
(Lk 18:1); that’s why Jesus lamented, “When the Son of
4. Watchful Prayer & Second Coming Man comes, will He really find faith on the earth?” (v8).
Whether our prayers are answered or not, enjoying the sweet
Being watchful in prayer is basic to the preparation for
fellowship with God is the supreme purpose of prayer (Lk
Christ’s Second Coming. After mentioning the difficult days
6:12; 21:37). The “prayers of the saints” are the incense
which would precede His Return, He concluded, “Watch offered before the Throne in Heaven (Rev 5:8; 8:3,4).
therefore, and pray always that you may escape all these
things that will come to pass, and to stand before the Son 5. Relationships & Second Coming
of Man” (Lk 21:36). He has warned us against the things of
While listing out the signs of His Coming and the end of
the world which can crowd out prayer from our lives (v34).
the age, Jesus foretold, “Because lawlessness will abound,
Watchfulness in prayer means taking time to stay in the the love of many will grow cold” (Mt 24:12). Apostle Paul
added, “In the last days perilous times will come: for men
presence of God and not rushing through this exercise. An
will be lovers of themselves ... unloving, unforgiving, ...” (2
hour of prayer each day is only a minimum. The early hours
Tim 3:1-5). This is very much true today. God’s people
of the day are the best (Psa 63:1; Mk 1:35). The kneeling cannot imbibe this spirit.
posture helps better concentration. Kneeling is mentioned
all through the Bible as a mark of reverence before the Jesus said, “This is My Commandment, that you love
Almighty God (Psa 95:6). People in the Old Testament times one another as I have loved you” (Jn 15:12). We are to
knelt down and prayed (2 Chr 6:13; Dan 6:10). Jesus knelt “pursue peace with all men, and holiness, without which
down and prayed (Lk 22:41). His disciples knelt down and no one will see the Lord” (Heb 12:14). “Let your gentleness
prayed (Acts 9:40; 20:36; 21:5). Finally, at the Return of be known to all men. The Lord is at hand” (Phil 4:5). “Do
Christ, “every knee shall bow” before Him (Phil 2:10). not grumble against one another, brothers, lest you be
Kneeling is never outdated. condemned. Behold, the Judge is standing at the door!” (Js
5:9). “Judge nothing before the time, until the Lord comes”
Adoration, praise and thanksgiving help us maintain a (1 Cor 4:5). Jesus has warned us that if we abuse anyone
spirit of prayer with vigilance (Col 4:2). Heaven will be a verbally, we shall be in danger of judgment and hellfire (Mt
place of non-stop worship (Rev 4:8; 7:11,12; 11:16,17; 5:22). Beware of backbiting, talebearing, whispering,
15:3,4). gossip and the like! The Lord has warned us that for
“every” idle word we speak, we must give account in the
Watchfulness in prayer also means practising the Day of Judgment (Mt 12:36). Uncontrolled tongue is hellfire
presence of God by a conscious realisation that “Christ is (Js 3:6).
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 Reconcile with the wronged (Mt 5:23,24). Restitute Gal 6:2; Eph 4:2; 5:21; Col 3:13; 1 Thess 5:11; Heb 3:13;
matters (Ezek 33:15). Root out all bitterness from your heart. Js 5:16; 1 Pet 4:10; 1 Jn 3:23). There will be no deno-
Forgive freely as God in Christ has forgiven us (Eph 4:32). minational differences in Heaven! Whether you are an
Die to casteism and regionalism. In Heaven we all will be Anglican, a Baptist, a Lutheran, a Methodist, a Pentecostal
“like angels” with no distinction whatsoever (Mk 12:25). or whatever, all the blood-washed children of God together
We will be a single “family” of people from “all nations, tribes, will be the Bride of Christ (2 Cor 11:2; Rev 19:6-8). On the
people, and languages ... clothed with white robes” (Eph face of these glorious things to come, what an awesome
3:15; Rev 7:9). Let’s learn coexistence here itself! responsibility is on us to live in peace with one another!

Family peace is top priority in relationships because Of the seven Churches in the Book of Revelation, some
family is the basic unit in the Church or the society (Lk Churches were on fire for God, some were lukewarm, and
10:5). Husbands are to love their wives as Christ loves the some were about to die (Rev 2 & 3). But Christ did not give
Church; and wives are to submit to their husbands as to up on any Church. Beloved, there are genuine believers in
the Lord (Eph 5:22-28; Col 3:18,19). God will judge un- every Church (Rev 3:4). Let’s embrace them all. Gather with
faithfulness in marriage (Heb 13:4). Children are to obey God’s people as often as you can. We are warned against
their parents; and parents are not to provoke the children “forsaking the assembling of ourselves together” in view of
(Eph 6:1-4; Col 3:20,21). Pray with tears for your children, the fact that “the Day is approaching” (Heb 10:24,25). Such
because their days would be much more difficult than yours gatherings should not only be for “worship” but also for
(Lk 23:28,29). As the Forerunner for the Second Coming of “fellowship,” for mutual edification (Acts 2:46,47). Christ is
Christ, one of the ministries of the Holy Spirit is to “turn not returning for any individual or an organisation but for
the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the hearts of the Church.
the children to their fathers,” before the “great and dreadful
If you are called to be a Pastor, feed the flock faithfully
Day of the Lord” (Mal 4:5,6). This is in order to “make ready and don’t feed on them (Ezek 34:2). Be a servant-leader.
a people prepared for the Lord” (Lk 1:17). Do everything cheerfully to your congregation, and not out
of compulsion. Spend and be spent for their wellbeing and
6. Church Fellowship & Second Coming
growth (2 Cor 12:14,15). Be an example to your people.
The Church is the Body of Christ. All those who are born Labour day and night to present every member of your
again are its members (1 Cor 12:27). There should be no congregation perfect in Christ Jesus (Col 1:28,29). Train
distinctions, racial or social, within the Church (1 Cor and equip them for the ministry (Eph 4:11-13). “When the
12:13). The greatest burden of Jesus was the unity of the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the Crown of Glory”
Church (Jn 17:20,21). That’s why all the New Testament (1 Pet 5:1-4). Don’t sink too much of money in buildings.
Epistles emphasize unity. The “one-another” passages are Mega-structures are not God’s perfect will for the endtime
simply too many in these Epistles (Rom 12:10; 1 Cor 11:33; (Mt 24:1,2; Lk 21:5,6). If the congregation grows big, divide
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it into smaller and manageable units so several new leaders from now on even those who have wives should be as though
would emerge. This will also help avoid undesirable vertical they had none, those who weep as though they did not
splits led by secondliners. Be satisfied with simple functional weep, those who rejoice as though they did not rejoice, those
structures. Let your time and treasure be invested directly who buy as though they did not possess, and those who
on “living stones” (1 Pet 2:4,5). The Heroes of Faith of the use this world as not misusing it. Because, the form of this
past, who were waiting for the “Heavenly City,” moved from world is passing away.” This was the lifestyle of the Heroes
“towers to tents,” but we are going from “tents to towers!” of Faith of old. They knew that their citizenship was in
(Heb 11:8-10). Is this faith? Heaven, a “Better country,” and their stay here in this world
was just a transit (Heb 11:9,10,13-16; Phil 3:20). If we don’t
7. Stewardship & Second Coming use the earthly riches as God desires, how would He permit
God has blessed us with time, talents and treasure. We us into Heaven to enjoy His heavenly riches? (Lk 16:11).
are not owners of these endowments but simply users. At Avoid extravagance in all areas of life. Heaven is for the
the Second Coming of Christ we will be rewarded according simple people (Mt 5:3). Christendom is plagued today with
a modern teaching which is preoccupied with physical and
to how we have used these blessings. This is best illustrated
material blessings (Phil 3:17-19). This is a “different gospel.”
by Christ in the Parable of Talents (Mt 25:14-30). There’s
The Bible warns us that if we have faith in Christ only
no child of God without a talent (v15). We must be “faithful”
for this earthly life, “we are of all men the most pitiable”
in using whatever talents God has given us (vv 21,23).
(1 Cor 15:19).
Otherwise we will be thrown into “outer darkness where
there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth” (v30). The 8. Charity & Second Coming
responsibility is even more for those called to leadership
(Mt 24:44-51). When Jesus returns as a King, He would divide people
as “sheep” and “goats.” He would send the sheep to His
Learn to be faithful in “small things.” Be “faithful” at “right side,” and the goats to His “left.” To those on His
home, in your neighbourhood, in your workspot, in the right He would say, “Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit
Church and in your family life. May be you are working in the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the
the field or in the kitchen. That makes no difference. The world: because, I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was
faithful will be taken up when Christ comes, but the thirsty and you gave Me drink; ... I was naked and you
unfaithful left out (Mt 24:40,41). Do not overdifferentiate clothed Me ... Then the righteous will answer Him, saying,
between the spiritual and the secular. Work hard. Be ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry ... or thirsty ... or naked?’
diligent. The King will answer, Inasmuch as you did it to one of the
least of these My brothers, you did it to Me.” But He would
The Bible also warns us against overuse of even legitimate send those on His left to “everlasting punishment and fire”
blessings, in view of the fact that the world is about to because they cared the less for the poor (Mt 25:31-46). Dear
come to an end: 1 Cor 7:29-31, “The time is short, so that friend, can the message be clearer?
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 In another instance Jesus said, “When you give a feast, has redeemed us from the “curse of the Law” (Gal 3:13).
invite the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind. And you But we are not totally delivered yet from the “curse of the
will be blessed, because they cannot repay you; for you fall,” which includes physical sicknesses, pain and death
shall be repaid at the resurrection of the just” (Lk 14:12- (Gen 3:16-19). This deliverance will be ours only when Christ
14). Heaven will be populated with the have-nots (1 Cor returns. About this, see what Apostle Paul writes: “We know
1:26-29). None of us is too poor to help the poor. If God has that the whole creation groans and labours with birth pangs
given you more than what you need, it is in order that you together until now. And not only they, but we also, even
may pass it on to those in need. You cannot take money though we have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves
with you to Heaven, but you can send it ahead! Saving groan within ourselves eagerly waiting for the adoption, the
“treasures in Heaven” is through spending it today for the
redemption of our body” (Rom 8:22,23). And he adds, “The
poor in this world (Mt 6:19-21). The words of Jesus to a
sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared
rich young man of His time must be shouted aloud in the
with the glory which shall be revealed in us” (v18). Not now,
ears of our modern youngsters who go crazy after fat
salaries: “Sell what you have and give to the poor, and you but only when we would reach the New Heaven and the
will have treasure in Heaven; and then come and follow New Earth, “God would wipe away every tear from our eyes”
Me” (Mt 19:16-22). Don’t forget the stories of the two rich (Rev 21:1-4). Until then, God’s “grace” is sufficient for us,
men we read about in Luke’s Gospel (Lk 12:16-21; 16:19- because His “strength” will be made perfect in weakness,
31). Have you opened an account in the Bank of Heaven? whatever be the “thorn in the flesh” (2 Cor 12:7-10).
How much is the savings?
We also may suffer for the sake of godly living and
9. Sufferings & Second Coming proclaiming the Gospel (Acts 14:22; 2 Tim 3:12; Mt 10:16-
22). But if we patiently “endure” all these sufferings, “we
The last Sermon of Jesus is recorded for us in John 14,15
shall reign with Christ” (2 Tim 2:11,12). The martyrs would
and 16. This Sermon contains some of His most comforting
words for us in this world of suffering and sorrow. Jn 14:1- be honoured with the “Crown of Life” (Rev 2:10) and a “white
3, “Let not your heart be troubled ... In My Father’s house robe” (6:9-11).
are many mansions ... I go to prepare a place for you ... I
Death is the worst enemy of mankind. May be you have
will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am,
lost a dear one. Sorrowing is natural. But we must not
there you may be also!” Jn 16:33, “In the world you will
sorrow “like those who have no hope” (1 Thess 4:13). We
have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the
world!” How encouraging that these are respectively the look forward to a day when “the Lord Himself will descend
opening and closing words of this Sermon! from Heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel,
and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will
There’s no one without suffering in this world. It’s even rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught
more for God’s people. By His death on the Cross, Christ up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the
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air.” And thus united with our dear ones, “we shall always which work among the unreached, unchurched, uncivilized,
be with the Lord.” Let’s comfort ourselves and others with neglected and downtrodden people groups. How shall the
these words (vv 16-18). Missionaries go to these people unless we send them there?
(Rom 10:13-15). Pray for the millions of shepherdless sheep
10. Soulwinning & Second Coming
to be brought into the fold (Mt 9:36-38; Jn 10:16).
The basic calling of every Christian is to bring others to
Christ (Mt 4:19). We are converted to convert others. We Come out of your apprehensions to share the Gospel.
are comforted to comfort others. We are blessed to bless Don’t be ashamed of Christ and His words (Rom 1:16). He
others. There’s no greater service a Christian can render to has said, “Whoever is ashamed of Me and My words in this
his fellowmen than to show them the Way to Heaven! We adulterous and sinful generation, of him the Son of Man
are talking about the Second Coming of Christ; but there also will be ashamed when He comes in the glory of His
are millions who have not heard even about His First Father with the holy angels” (Mk 8:38). Jesus promised, “If
Coming. Who is responsible, dear Christian friend? If not anyone serves Me, My Father will honour him” (Jn 12:26).
you, who? The disciples of Christ were cowards before the Day of
Christ is the “Saviour” today (1 Tim 1:15). Tomorrow He Pentecost. But when the Holy Spirit came on them, they
will come as the “Judge” (2 Tim 4:1). Introduce Christ to received power to proclaim the Gospel boldly (Acts 1:8; 4:31).
the folks now. The Bible says, “Behold, the Lord comes with Ask God to fill you with the Holy Spirit (Lk 11:13). Pray
ten thousands of His saints, to execute judgment on all, to with those who are filled with the Spirit. With the power
convict all who are ungodly for their ungodly deeds, ungodly and the gifts of the Holy Spirit you will become an effective
way and ungodly words against Him” (Jude 14,15). Let’s soulwinner. When Christ returns, you will receive the
plunge into action to “pull them out of this fire” of judgment Soulwinners’ “Crown !” (1 Thess 2:19). Here’s a glorious
(vv 22,23). People without Christ are lost, lost forever. Christ promise in Daniel 12:3, “Those who turn many to
is the only Way to Heaven (Jn 14:6; Acts 4:12). righteousness shall shine like the stars forever and ever!”
How many years have you been a Christian? How many To summarise —
non-Christians have you brought to Christ so far? Atleast
one per year? Go wherever you can to share the Gospel 1. Repent of your sins truly.
with people — in your neighbourhood, in marketplaces, 2. Meditate on the Bible regularly.
villages, hospitals and prisons. Join the teams of youth 3. Grow in holiness uncompromisingly.
organisations to reach out to young people who are
4. Pray fervently and watchfully.
destroying themselves with drugs, illicit sex and porno-
graphy. Christ alone can deliver them from these clutches 5. Relate to one another lovingly.
(Jn 8:34,36). Contribute liberally to Missionary agencies 6. Fellowship with God’s people freely.
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 7. Use God-given talents faithfully.
8. Help the poor liberally.
9. Endure sufferings patiently.
10. Witness for Christ boldly.

The Second Coming of Christ is so precious in God’s

sight that He would give the “Crown of Righteousness” even
to those who just “love His appearing” (2 Tim 4:8). “Loving”
His appearing is what motivates us to “prepare” for it! The
Bible ends with a Promise and a Prayer: Rev 22:20, “Surely
I am coming quickly!” “Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!”

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