The doctrine of Christ’s return affects everything in the Christian life
Peter Lewis (The Glory of Christ, 400) reminds us that the doctrine of Christ’s return affects everything in the Christian life. It:-
- encourages us in daily godliness, 1 Thess 1:10; 2:13; 3:13; 5:23; Tit 2:11-14.
- provides a focus for all church life and worship, 1 Cor 1:7; 11:26; Heb 10:25.
- gives us confidence in spiritual warfare, Rom 16:20; 1 Cor 6:3; 2 Thess 2:8-12; Rom 13:11-13; 1 Thess 5:2-8.
- Comforts us in times of persecution, Rom 8:18-25; 2 Thess 1:6-10.
- Consoles us at the loss of loved ones, 1 Thess 4:13-18.
See also: 1 Thess 5:1-11