Are You Ready? (The End Times Series, Pt. 4) | Francis Chan

Sermon Summary

Main Message

This message emphasizes the importance of living a Godly life, despite the increasing evil and deception in the world. The Bible teaches us to expect persecution for our faith, but it also reminds us that we have a responsibility to continue in what we've learned and firmly believed, knowing from whom we learned it and how. We are called to live according to the principles of Christ, even when everyone else is living according to their own desires.

Key Scripture References

• 2 Timothy 3:12 - This verse reminds us that all who desire to live a Godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. It's not just about being prepared for persecution, but also about living a life that is worthy of persecution.
• 2 Timothy 3:12-13 - The passage continues by explaining that evil people and impostors will go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived. This serves as a warning to us to stay focused on our faith and not get caught up in the world's increasing evil.
• 2 Timothy 3:14 - Paul encourages Timothy to continue in what he has learned and firmly believed, knowing from whom he learned it and how. This is a powerful reminder that our faith is built on a foundation of truth and that we have a responsibility to live according to those principles.
• 2 Timothy 1:5 - Paul reminds Timothy of his grandmother Lois' and mother Eunice's sincere faith, which has been passed down through generations. This serves as an example of the importance of Godly heritage and the impact that our parents and grandparents can have on our lives.
• 2 Timothy 1:15 - Paul's statement about Lois' and Eunice's faith being a powerful reminder of the importance of living according to the principles of Christ, even when everyone else is living according to their own desires.

Key Takeaways

• We must live a Godly life, despite the increasing evil and deception in the world.
• We should expect persecution for our faith, but we are also called to live according to the principles of Christ.
• Our faith is built on a foundation of truth, and we have a responsibility to live according to those principles.
• We must continue in what we've learned and firmly believed, knowing from whom we learned it and how.
• A Godly heritage can be a powerful influence on our lives, but we cannot use others as an excuse for our own actions.

Application

This message encourages us to live according to the principles of Christ, even when everyone else is living according to their own desires. We must be willing to stand out from the crowd and live a life that is worthy of persecution. This may require us to make difficult choices and to stand firm in our faith, but it will also bring us closer to God and give us a sense of purpose and direction.