Stand Firm: Week Five

In this episode of the Overtime Podcast, Jim Putman is joined by Blake Whiteman and Bill Krause as they close out the Stand Firm series by addressing the topic of End Times from the perspective of the books of 1st and 2nd Thessalonians. 

Some of the things they address:

- The priority of the mission of Christ over doctrinal disagreements on the end times.
- They reference biblical passages emphasizing God's patience and timing regarding the end times.
- Recognizing of the danger in alienating others from Christ through divisive attitudes on eschatology.
- The lack of detailed timing in biblical prophecy and God's intentional withholding of information.
- The importance of living in alignment with God's will despite uncertainty about future events.
- Speculation about God's intentional vagueness in prophecy to confound the devil's plans.
- Confidence in God's sovereignty and ultimate victory, regardless of apparent setbacks.
- Reminder to trust in God's wisdom and follow His commands, even when outcomes seem unclear.

We need to shift our focus away from fixating on the intricate details of future events and instead embrace the message of hope and salvation offered by Jesus. Today is the day for salvation; let's use our voices to share this hope with others. 

While we may not know the exact timing of future events, we can live confidently in God's sovereignty and reach out to those who are hurting or seeking. Let's be known for our hope and assurance in Christ, even amidst the challenges of the world. 

As we close this series, may we stand firm, comfort the brokenhearted, and encourage one another. Let's be willing to endure suffering for the sake of pointing others to the eternal hope found in Jesus. God bless you, and see you next time on The Overtime Podcast.

Other sermon series we have available on this topic: 

One Minute After You Die: https://realliferesources.org/?s=one+minute+after+you+die&id=842:

The Return of the King: https://realliferesources.org/?s=Return+of+the+king&id=842

What Will Heaven be Like? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGM1s49fd4I

To watch all the episodes of this podcast go to: https://realliferesources.org/the-overtime-podcast/