South Side Baptist Church

Abbeville, South Carolina

Pastor Zack Little

August 16, 2020

Sunday AM Service

Sermon Notes:

Because of Jesus, we can escape God’s coming judgment.

I. Children of light are aware of God’s coming judgment. (5:1-3)

Isaiah 13:9-11

a. The day of the Lord will come suddenly for believers and unbelievers. (Acts 1:6-7, Matthew 24:36, Matthew 24:44, Revelation 3:3)

b. The day of the Lord will come as a surprise to unbelievers.

c. The day of the Lord will bring certain destruction for unbelievers. (2 Thessalonians 1:7b-9, Zephaniah 1:14-18)

II. Children of light are prepared for God’s coming judgment. (5:4-5)

a. Being prepared means we will be protected.

b. Being prepared means we have been changed. (John 12:46-48, Colossians 1:13-14, 1 Peter 2:9, Joel 2:30-32)