The King is Coming: Faith 2: Church Life and His Return

June 29th, 1989
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Summary

Summary

Hoseah reflects on his recent trip to Brazil, where he experienced the warmth and worship of the Brazilian brethren. He expresses gratitude for the enriching fellowship and the lessons learned from their faith and worship style. Hoseah emphasizes the importance of faith, particularly in the context of the challenges faced by believers today. He discusses the shrinking world due to modern communication and how it allows for greater connection among Christians globally. He encourages believers to recognize the Lord's sovereignty in all aspects of life, especially during trials and disappointments. Hoseah highlights the story of Lazarus in John 11, illustrating that faith in Jesus as Lord can transform despair into hope. He stresses that acknowledging Jesus as Lord of all is crucial for overcoming spiritual challenges and emphasizes the need for prayer and mutual support within the church. Ultimately, he calls for a deeper faith that responds to God's ability, assuring that what He has promised will be fulfilled.

Outline of Main Points

  • Hoseah's trip to Brazil and appreciation for the brethren's worship.
  • The significance of faith in the face of challenges.
  • The impact of modern communication on global Christian fellowship.
  • Recognizing the Lord's sovereignty in trials.
  • The story of Lazarus as a testament to faith and hope.
  • The importance of prayer and mutual support in the church.
  • Encouragement to respond to God's ability and promises.
Scriptures Referenced
Luke 18:8

8 I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?

1 Peter 1:3-9

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, 5 Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

6 Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: 7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: 8 Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory: 9 Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.

John 20:29-31

29 Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed. 30 And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: 31 But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.

Luke 10:40

40 But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.

John 11:25-27

25 Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: 26 And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this? 27 She saith unto him, Yea, Lord: I believe that thou art the Christ, the Son of God, which should come into the world.

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