When Will Jesus Return? | Evening Series - The Foundations of Our Faith, April 19, 2026

“WHEN WILL JESUS RETURN?”

The Foundations of Our Faith, part 21

A sermon outline based on 1 Thessalonians 4:13 – 5:11 

and Belgic Confession article 37

Hillcrest CRC, April 19, 2026, 5pm

Rev. Curt Walters

1. Many have made predictions about Christ’s return. (Matthew 24:36)

 2. Are we living in the last days? (Matthew 24)

 3. Jesus Christ will return. (2 Peter 3:3-10, Revelation 22:7,12,20)

• It will be unexpected.  (1 Thessalonians 5:1-2)
• It will be sudden.  (Matthew 24:27, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3)
• It will be glorious.  (Matthew 25:31, 1 Thessalonians 4:16)

 4. What will happen when Jesus returns?

•  There will be a resurrection. (1 Thessalonians 4:16, 1 Corinthians 15)
• Everyone will be judged.

            (Revelation 20:11-15, Matthew 12:36, 2 Corinthians 5:10)

 5. There are different attitudes about Christ’s return.

• Some people are indifferent. (Luke 17:26-30)
• Others are apprehensive.  (Matthew 24:3)
• We should be eager. (Philippians 3:20, 2 Peter 3:3-13)

Next steps...

• Read and reflect on what Jesus said about “the end of the age” in Matthew 24&25 and Peter’s instructions in 2 Peter 3.
• Think and pray about what you would do differently if you knew that Christ was coming back tomorrow – then live that way every day.
• Discuss with family members and friends why we don’t seem overly enthused about Christ’s return.  What would make us more excited?