Ready for Jesus’ return?

The Bible’s picture of the second coming is not panic and conspiracy. It is resurrection, reunion, and real hope in the return of King Jesus. Guest teacher Stephen Ray unpacks 1 Thessalonians 4–5 to show why Christians can face the future with courage. We look at the meaning of "parousia" and "apantesis," why Paul says “the dead in Christ will rise first,” what the day of the Lord actually is, and how to live ready today. This message tackles common myths about a secret rapture and invites us to anchor our lives in the promise that good is ahead. Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18; 1 Thessalonians 5:1–11; John 16:33; Revelation 21:4 This message is titled: "Holy Expectation" by Stephen Ray Grace Church Orlando SERIES Stand Firm: Living Faithfully in Light of Christ’s Return (1 Thessalonians) Welcome to Grace. We’re glad you’re here. INTRODUCE YOURSELF & FIND YOUR NEXT STEP: https://discovergrace.com/next SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL: https://discovergrace.com/subscribe SHARE A STORY, ASK A QUESTION - EMAIL: hello@discovergrace.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL FOR GOOD NEWS DAILY: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discovergrace Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/discovergracefl GIVE TO HELP US SHARE HOPE WITH PEOPLE IN NEED: https://discovergrace.com/give LISTEN TO GRACE AFTER HOURS PODCAST Apple: https://apple.co/48TJkSA Spotify: https://spoti.fi/46Nl96p Instagram: https://instagram.com/graceafterhours.pod LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR CURRENT SERIES: https://discovergrace.com/magazine GRAB OUR FREE GRACE APP: https://discovergrace.com/app STAY IN THE KNOW AND JOIN OUR ANNOUNCEMENT LIST: https://discovergrace.com/email #goodisahead #teachingandhealing #grace #gracechurch #gracechurchorlando #graceorlando #graceonline #gracechurchflorida #gracechurchfl #discovergrace #pastormikeadkins #mikeadkins #centralflorida #floridachurch #orlandochurch #church #christianchurch #orlando #onlinechurch #churchonline #christian #bible #jesus #theology #testimony #scripture #b