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Today I would like to resume our study of Christian Watchfulness in relation to Christ's Second Coming. The great value of this particular aspect of Christian Watchfulness is that it will be of help to all true Christians in relation to their stirring up the grace of readiness in their own soul by their watching. Are you watching for Christ's Second Coming? And what does this mean for us since Christ has not returned for 2,000 years, and many generations of Christian people have lived and died not seeing His return? Did they watch in vain? No, I would say, most certainly not! I think that part of the difficulty of Christian Watchfulness in relation to Christ's 2nd Coming is the continual successions of generations of Christians, who have indeed lived their life looking for that blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ; and they have not seen Him return during their physical lifetime. What shall we say to this? I would say what I would hope you would say: That they eagerly waited for Him in their particular lifetime and generation. And they were not disappointed when they died that He had not come back yet in His one 2nd Coming. He will in the future appear a second time. But, in His return He will glorify all of His saints. And judge the world in righteousness. And bring this world to an end, and recreate it in the New Heavens and Earth.

The sermon explores the principal teachings of Scripture through the lens of a catechism question, emphasizing that the Bible primarily instructs believers on what to believe about God and the duties He requires. It highlights two key passages, 2 Timothy 1:13 and Ecclesiastes 12:13, to establish that while humans are called to fear God and keep His commandments, absolute perfection is impossible due to sin. The central message asserts that the focal point of Scripture is not human merit but the person and work of Jesus Christ, who provides salvation through faith rather than works. The preacher clarifies that the ultimate goal of salvation is the glory of Christ, revealing His grace and mercy, rather than elevating man as the center of the narrative. Consequently, believers are called to repent, believe in Christ, and walk humbly with God, acknowledging that acceptance before Him comes solely through Jesus' finished work.

This sermon examines Paul's defense of his ministry in 1 Thessalonians 2 against accusations of impure motives and deception. The preacher contextualizes the passage within the religiously diverse culture of Thessalonica, where itinerant preachers often sought financial gain or personal glory. Paul counters these charges by highlighting his selfless labor, gentle nurturing, and authoritative reliance on God rather than human approval. The central message emphasizes that the Gospel is not merely human opinion but the very Word of God, which actively transforms believers. The passage serves as an enduring example for Christians to live lives worthy of God's calling.

A definition of wisdom to be juxtaposed to foolishness in preparation for studying Proverbs.

In this Sunday School lesson, we see that while modern man likes to think he is saved because he chose God, Scripture makes clear that it happens only because God chooses us through His eternal decrees. In this discussion, we also unpack key elements of God's decree of election, such as its unchanging nature, its selectivity, and more. 1 Pt. 2:9; 1 Pt. 3:15; Matt. 5:14-16; Lk. 13:3; Rom. 10:9-10; Rom. 9:11-16, 21; Eph. 1:4-6