When He Comes: “Preparedness” (part 1 of 3)Intro: How will we leave this Earth?I. Our Death Before His Coming A. Prepared for our death

* Reconciled to the fullest extent possible* Having given a clear and consistent witness* Having done as much of the work as you could 4. Making your wishes known* Executed a final impactB. What will happen then?* Our soul and body separates* Our body experiences the consequence of sin until the resurrection 3. We inherit a heavenly body* We experience God in His glory* We experience others in their glory* Until the day of our returnII. Prepared for Jesus’ Coming A. Oil in our lamps* A faith that is still “burning”* Ready at all times because of God’s gifts and the practices of a discipleB. Fulfilling our stewardship* The works prepared for us* A serious stewardship of all God’s assets 3. Fruit that will lastC. A day of terror that is not a terror for us 1. Changed in a twinkling of an eye* Gathered to Jesus as He comes