No one knows the day or the hour
Omar Soto
(Audio: Spanish)
SUMMARY: The topic of the return of Christ is a controversial and complex issue, and this message aims to explore some theological perspectives on the subject. The verse from Mark 13:31-33 is cited, which states that no one knows the day or the hour of Christ's return, not even Jesus himself. The post-millennial, amillennial, pre-millennial, and pre-tribulation perspectives are briefly explained, with the pre-millennial, post-tribulation perspective being the one that León de Judá Congregation aligns with. The message ends with a reminder to cling to Christ and our relationship with God.
The speaker talks about the end times and the tribulation that the church will go through. He also mentions that the nature of fallen humans causes the evil in the world, not God's allowance. The speaker believes in the promise of a new Heaven and earth, but is unsure about the details. He encourages listeners to be prepared for the second coming of Jesus, as it will come unexpectedly like a thief in the night.
The speaker discusses the uncertainty of when Jesus will return and emphasizes the importance of being ready for that moment. They reject other perspectives on the matter and encourage listeners to persevere in spreading the word of God. The prayer at the end asks for strength and revelation for the listeners.
The speaker talks about the end times and the tribulation that the church will go through. He also mentions that the nature of fallen humans causes the evil in the world, not God's allowance. The speaker believes in the promise of a new Heaven and earth, but is unsure about the details. He encourages listeners to be prepared for the second coming of Jesus, as it will come unexpectedly like a thief in the night.
The speaker discusses the uncertainty of when Jesus will return and emphasizes the importance of being ready for that moment. They reject other perspectives on the matter and encourage listeners to persevere in spreading the word of God. The prayer at the end asks for strength and revelation for the listeners.
As you may remember, I started a series of what I think I am going to change the title of now two Wednesdays ago. I am going to say "Opening Pandora's box", that is what I am going to say to my series of messages now. I say that, obviously, the nature of these issues is a very controversial nature because they are issues that many people interpret in different ways and can justify them in different ways.
But I have felt the desire or concern to be able to talk about these issues from the perspective of us as a church. Because there are times when we don't listen to these issues like that from the pulpit here in the León de Judá Congregation. So I have given myself the task of picking up some of these issues. The first one with which I started was the issue of whether any Christian can lose his salvation, or not? That was what we were talking about two Wednesdays ago. And the argument that I was making is not necessarily that they lose their salvation, but rather that it is a matter of the person turning away, giving up their salvation.
But I have felt the desire or concern to be able to talk about these issues from the perspective of us as a church. Because there are times when we don't listen to these issues like that from the pulpit here in the León de Judá Congregation. So I have given myself the task of picking up some of these issues. The first one with which I started was the issue of whether any Christian can lose his salvation, or not? That was what we were talking about two Wednesdays ago. And the argument that I was making is not necessarily that they lose their salvation, but rather that it is a matter of the person turning away, giving up their salvation.
