Welcome to "In the Days of Noah," where Servant Marcia Carty unpacks Jesus' prophecy about His second coming by drawing parallels to the ancient world. Responding to the disciples' question about the signs of the end of the age, Servant Marcia meticulously details the escalating wickedness described in Genesis 6, specifically the widespread evil in the hearts and actions of mankind that led God to cleanse the Earth. She asserts that the current global decline in morality, love, peace, and joy reflects the very conditions that preceded the Great Flood.
The sermon deeply explores the contrast between the "works of the flesh" (adultery, hatred, selfish ambitions, etc.) and the "fruit of the Spirit" (love, joy, peace, self-control), as laid out in Galatians 5. Servant Marcia underscores that living by the Spirit is not merely an option but a divine mandate for believers to avoid fulfilling the lusts of the flesh and to truly please God. She emphasizes the critical need for personal sanctification and honoring God's commandments, especially in abstaining from sexual immorality and living honorably. Rejecting these principles, she warns, is not rejecting a preacher but rejecting God Himself.
As the teaching progresses, Servant Marcia shifts focus to the signs of Christ's imminent return, including the Rapture. She reassures believers that they are "sons of Light" who should not be caught unaware like a "thief in the night." Instead, they are called to watch, be sober, and maintain a breastplate of faith and love, and a helmet of salvation, knowing they are not appointed to wrath but to obtain salvation through Jesus Christ. She highlights the necessity of complete sanctification—spirit, soul, and body—to be blameless at Christ's coming.
The message concludes with a sober warning about the "falling away" (apostasy) and the revelation of the "man of sin" (the antichrist), whose coming will be marked by signs, lying wonders, and powerful deception for those who do not love the truth. Servant Marcia challenges listeners to examine their reliance on worldly systems (like government) over God, calling it a form of idolatry. She passionately urges listeners to stand fast in the Word of God, comforting their hearts and establishing every good word and work. The episode culminates in a heartfelt invitation for anyone who has not yet accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior to do so, emphasizing their place as "the elect," chosen by God for salvation.