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THE COMING OF THE DAY OF GOD

Text: 2 Peter 3
12 June 2022

MANY GOOD RESPONSES RECOMMENDED

Many good responses to the 2nd Coming of the Lord Jesus are taught in the Scriptures. The Lord Jesus taught His Disciples how to prepare for His return (Cf. Matthew 24-25). 

A CHALLENGING TEXT

The Apostle Peter wrote a word that proves a little puzzling.

10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with fervent heat; both the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up. 

11 Therefore, since all these things will be dissolved, what manner of persons ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness, 

12 looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be dissolved, being on fire, and the elements will melt with fervent heat? 

13 Nevertheless we, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells.     2 Peter 3:10-13

  1. The Event is called:
    “The Day of God”
  1. The manner of life for the believer described:

a) It ought to be characterised by “holy conduct”

b) There must be “godliness” 

  1. Looking for and hastening the coming of the Day of God

a) The meaning of “Looking for”

i)  This is about “expectations”

ii)  The Event of the day of God is something to look forward to

b) The Day of God

i)  The Day of God is a fixed event

ii)  That Day has not been revealed to anyone

c) The meaning of “Hastening”

i)  There are a number of things that we are entrusted with

ii)  These things must be fulfilled!

iii) When we fulfil what God wants us to do, we “hasten” the Day of God

iv) This does not mean that we can “hurry God” in any way!

OUR CHALLENGE

Let us seek to fulfil our part. The following are things we are supposed to do:

  1. We must bear witness
  1. Let us share the Gospel with conviction
  1. We must endure suffering if needs be

May our heart ever desire the Return of the Lord Jesus!