The Day of the Lord

SERMON OUTLINE

Introduction:

I. The nature of the “day of the Lord”
A. It is certain

  B. It is at an unknown time

  C. It is a time that belongs to the Lord

II. The contrast of Christians with the world on this
A. The world is characterized by
- darkness
- night
- asleep
- destined for wrath
B. The Christian is characterized by
- sons of light
- sons of day
- being alert and being sober
- faith, love, and hope
- obtaining salvation
III. The basis for this contrast: the work of Christ
A. Salvation that is “through our Lord Jesus Christ”

  B. Salvation that is “by Christ’s death”

IV. The application for us today, v. 11 --