The End is Near

Northwest Bible Church – Nov. 14, 2021 – 1 Peter – Alan Conner
1 Pet. 4:7
The End is Near
Intro
A. ARE WE IN THE END TIMES? (1 Peter 4:7).
1. What end is in view?
2. What does “near” mean? Jam. 5:8-9; Rom. 13:11-12; Phil. 4:5; Heb. 10:25; 2 Pet. 3:3-10.
3. The end of all things.
4. Christ’s ministry, death and resurrection has in augurated the last days. 1 Cor. 10:11; 1 Jn. 2:18; Acts 2:15-18. Christ’s kingdom came – Mt. 12:28; Col. 1:13.
5. A word of caution.

6. The purpose of Eschatology. 2 Pet. 3:10-12; Rom. 13:11-14; 1 Cor. 15:58.
B. THE END TIMES SHOULD MOTIVATE OUR PRAYER LIVES.
1. “Be of sound judgment and sober spirit”.

2. For the purpose of prayer.

3. Help for those who struggle in prayer.
a. Consider the privilege of prayer. Heb. 4:14-16
b. He has given us His Spirit to help us to pray. Rom. 8:26
c. He has taught us how to pray. Mt. 6:9-12
4. The blessings of prayer.
Conclusion