Alert Sons of Light

Northwest Bible Church – Aug. 27, 2023 – 1 Thess. – Alan Conner
1 Thess. 5:4-8
Alert Sons of Light

Intro

A. BELIEVERS ARE “SONS OF LIGHT/DAY” NOT “DARKNESS/NIGHT (1 Thess 5:4-5).

1. Light/day vs. darkness/night.

2. Spiritual realms – Eph. 5:8; Col. 1:12-13; 1 Pet. 2:9; 1 Jn. 2:9-10; Jn. 8:12.

B. BELIEVERS SHOULD BE READY FOR THE COMING OF THE DAY (1 Thess 5:6-10).

1. Let us not sleep as others do but stay awake/alert: (1 Thess 5:6).

a. Why we should be alert and watchful.

b. Dangers of sleepy believers.

2 Let us be sober (1 Thess 5:6-8a).

3. Use your armor well (1 Thess 5:8). FAITH, LOVE, HOPE.

a. Faith and love are both essential evidence of true salvation.

b. Hope of salvation.

C. APPLICATION

1. Many professing Christians belong to the realm of the darkness.

2. The admonition to be alert and watching for Christ’s return.

3. How to be prepared for Christ’s coming.

Conclusion