PRESENTATION OUTLINE
THE GAME OF "HIDE AND SEEK"....the 'it'
> is surely coming
> is coming when he is ready
> is coming whether you are ready or not
> if you are not ready, then you will pay the consequences
THE IMPORTANCE OF GETTING READY
I. THE NECCESITY OF WALKING IN READINESS 5:1-5
* certain return of Christ 5:1-2a
* uncertain timing of His return 5:2b
* certain judgement upon those not ready 5:3-5
II. THE CONDITIONS OF WALKING IN READINESS
* we must live daily with an attitude of watchfulness 5:6,7
* we must live daily with the discipline of self control.
* we must live daily with the protection of God's armor. 5:8
III. THE BLESSINGS OF WALKING IN READINESS 5:9-11
* the peace of knowing that you are always ready for the coming of Christ with excitement and expectancy
* the comfort of knowing that you will be saved from the wrath of God
