Main Idea: The imminence of Jesus’ return (i.e., the great day of the LORD) serves as a warning for Christians to live a life of repentance
Three Aspects of God’s Warning About the Day of the LORD:
1. God declares His : it
“. . . this is the LORD’s declaration” – Zephaniah 1:2, 3, 10
“This is why you must be ready, because the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.” Matthew 25:44
“For you yourselves know very well that the day of the Lord will come just like a thief in the night.” 1 Thessalonians 5:2
“Look, I am coming like a thief. Blessed is the one who is alert and remains clothed so that he may not go around naked and people see his shame.” Revelation 16:15
The Day of the LORD will be:
2. God describes the reason for His : our
God’s anger is against:
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- Idolatry – vv. 4-5
- Syncretism – v. 5
- Apathy & Unbelief – v. 6, 12
- All who do evil – v. 8-9
- Materialism – vv. 11, 13, 18
It is a terrifying thing to fall into the hands of the living God.” Hebrews 10:31
3. God demands our :
“As it is written: There is none righteous, not even one. There is no one who understands; there is no one who seeks God. All have turned away; all alike have become worthless. There is no one who does good, not even one.” Romans 3:10-12
“The righteousness of God is through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe.” Romans 3:22
“So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you will also appear with him in glory!” Colossians 3:1-4