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2 . If Christ were to Return Today — Would I be Ashamed ?
The apostle John , to whom God gave so many visions about the end times , made a simple challenge to all those who wait for the return of Christ . He said :
1 John 2:28 ( NIV ) " And now , dear children , continue in him , so that when he appears we may be confident and unashamed before him at his coming . "
Are we who are Christians living in such a way that we won ' t be ashamed of ourselves when Christ comes back ? How are we different from the world around us in our speech , our actions , and our attitudes ?
3 . What Must I do to Get Ready for the Return of Christ ?
The apostle John , moved along by the Holy Spirit , spoke both to those who know Christ and those who don ' t know Him . In order to be ready for Christ ' s return , John invites us to `take the free gift of the water of life ' which is Christ . He said in Revelation 22:17 —
Revelation 22:17 ( NIV ) " The Spirit and the bride say , `Come !' And let him who hears say , `Come !' Whoever is thirsty , let him come ; and whoever wishes , let him take the free gift of the water of life . "
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