Sermon: The Paradox of Terror and Rejoicing
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Martin G. Collins
Given 23-Sep-25; 60 minutes
Contrasting the idioms "glass half full" connoting optimism, with "glass half empty" connoting pessimism, these metaphors reveal the concept that "fullness" is an ideal state of abundance and satisfaction, while the fullness of evil leads to destruction and divine judgment, describing the horrendous Great Tribulation (Matthew 24:21-22) caused by humanity's sin, culminating in devastating cosmic disturbances (Revelation 16:12-17), and the "Day of the Lord" ushering in Christ's intervention to save humanity from annihilating itself and establishing the Kingdom of God on earth. In Ephesians 3:14-21, Paul prays that God's people comprehend the vast dimensions of Christ's love, its width, length, depth, and height. Its width encompasses all nations and peoples, its length, eternal, from eternity past to future, its depth rescuing sinners from degradation, and its height elevating believers to divine glory as heirs of God. The love of Christ is changeless, endless, and transforming, casting out all fear and filling His disciples with God's love. Let us meditate on this love which will empower us to overcome, living as a part of God's eternal plan, and culminating in a glorious, perfected church.
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