The Conclusion

Bible Reading: 2 Timothy 4

Focus Verses: 2 Timothy 4:7-8  “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.  Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing.”

The Rapture is an event that could take place at any moment.  One day millions of people will disappear from the face of the earth in an instant.  Only the people who have put their faith and trust in Jesus will be taken.  Then there will be a period of seven years of suffering on the earth called the tribulation.  During this time those who have gone to heaven will be rewarded at the judgment seat of Christ.  Not to be judged for our sin, because that was paid for a the cross.  But we will be rewarded for our faithfulness to Christ.  Those found faithful with receive “the crown of righteousness” from the only person who could give such a reward, Jesus.  The Christian life is not easy.  Paul says “I have fought a good fight.”  Sometimes the Christian life is a fight.  Those who finish this race well will be blessed.  So let us remain faithful to the end, so that we can have a great conclusion.

Bobby Johnson
Interlocking Ministries