Reidhead Sermon Report
Sermon Name:
Will the Church Go Through the Tribulation
Theme:
Scripture:
Eschatology
1 Thessalonians 1:10; 5:9; Revelation 3:10
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Sermon Overview
Reidhead approaches this controversial topic with a focus on "Readiness" rather than mere "Speculation." He weighs the scriptural evidence for various positions but ultimately argues that the Church must be prepared to face any degree of suffering for the glory of Christ. He emphasizes that our security is not in an "escape," but in the "Maintaining Power" of God that keeps the soul regardless of external circumstances.
Key Principles
Defining Tribulation:Distinguish between "man’s wrath" (tribulation) and "God’s wrath"; prepare to endure the former for Christ.
Wrath vs. Tribulation:Refuse the "escapist" mindset; realize that God's people are never the objects of His judicial wrath.
Purifying Effect:Embrace "Trials" as God’s purifying agent to remove the dross from the Body of Christ.
Readiness Priority:Practice "Readiness" as your primary command, focusing on heart-purity rather than speculative timelines.
Blessed Hope: Anchor your soul in the "Hope of His Appearing" to maintain stability during global upheaval.
Sovereignty over Upheaval: Rest in God's "Sovereign Control" over world events, refusing to fall into political or social panic.
Escapist Warning:Guard against an "escapist" theology that prevents you from fulfilling your current missionary duty.