sober and vigilant

Dr. Roberto Miranda
(Audio: Español)

RESUMEN: The apostle Paul is discussing the times and occasions of God's salvific plan throughout history, and he emphasizes that the day of the Lord will come unexpectedly, like a thief in the night. This is a common theme in the Bible, and it highlights the importance of being prepared for the Second Coming. The term "the day of the Lord" refers to the end of time and Judgment Day, when God will settle accounts with humanity. This will be a time of great distress and affliction for humanity, but for the Church, it is a time of hope and liberation. Paul warns that when people believe that peace and security have been achieved, sudden destruction will come upon them, and there will be no escape. It is crucial to have a clear relationship with Christ and be prepared for the Second Coming.

The Second Coming of Christ will be a dramatic event that no one can escape from. It will be a time of war and destruction, but those who believe in Jesus Christ and live in the light will not fear it. Living in the light means being honest, transparent, and not involved in the darkness of lies, deceit, and manipulation. The Apostle Paul urges believers to be sober and not numb to the world, to see reality as it is and not be too caught up in the cares and fashions of this world. The sober person is upright and stands firm like a big ship.


The speaker encourages the audience to be sober and watchful in their faith, not being easily swayed by false teachings or distractions. He emphasizes that as children of God, they are not appointed for wrath but for salvation through Jesus Christ. He urges them to encourage and build each other up, and to keep the doctrine of the Second Coming in mind as a source of hope and comfort. The audience is invited to give their lives to Jesus Christ and secure their place in eternity.


First Thessalonians chapter 5, we are going to continue with this study that we were carrying out of the Second Coming. Sometimes in these times I am torn between Christmas sermons like this and sermons that we have already started but I do not want to lose this thread of this very important teaching about the Second Coming and then we will also have the opportunity to prepare for that Christmas season.

But the Christmas season actually celebrates the First Coming of Jesus as the frail child, the babe in the manger, the long-suffering servant, the crucified servant of God. The Second Coming presents Him as the victorious Christ, amen? who comes on his white horse to look for His Church so to speak to celebrate the Lord's Supper, the Supper of the Lamb. A glorified Christ, a Christ who comes to receive the command and the adoration of all the nations of the Earth.

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