Hebrews 12:27 - "...that those things which cannot be shaken may remain."
Walk with me. I'd like to take you to the future. Let's look at the world after the Lord Jesus Christ comes. First, I want to show you some things that have been destroyed as a result of His coming. Look here! Here's a pile of rubbish. It was a massive structure before the Lord shook it down. It is the destroyed temple of atheism. People absolutely worshipped atheism. Atheists were so strong on their views that there is no supreme being to worship; yet they WORSHIP their idea of atheism. They even took up offerings and gave to their silly cause. Atheism had quite a crowd at one time, but it ended in one moment's time. When the Lord came, atheism ceased.
Oh wait. Look to our left. Here is a structure diminished to nothing. It is a mosque. Yes, a Muslim temple. They were so militant. They were such fighters. They wanted to conquer the world. Now, at the coming of Jesus Christ, they lie conquered. Their most extreme and radical jihadists could not defeat Jesus Christ and His army on white horses.
Here's a building that couldn't stand the shaking - A Planned Parenthood building. An organization that stood for no other purpose than to assure every girl to her "right" to an abortion. But, along with all other murderers, they could not stand at the coming of the Lord. The United States government couldn't keep this wicked organization from going under. Pro-choice leaders had quite a following - of course, until Jesus came and shook it off its foundation.
Let's make a turn here. We'll walk down BROADWAY. It takes us to what is known as the "Twin Cities." These two cities have been destroyed down to a pile of ashes. The names of these cities are Sodom and Gomorrah. They stood as a tribute to homosexuality and everything connected to it. Sodom and Gomorrah had a growing army to protect it. Though Sodom and Gomorrah mobilized its forces to destroy America, America did not fight against them. Rather America fought on their behalf. America passed a Hate Crimes Act, giving Sodomites extra protection. But when the Lord came, Sodom's armies or America's, were helpless against Jesus Christ. These wicked armies didn't even survive so they could charge Jesus Christ with hate crimes. Now, they will have to stand trial in the court of God Almighty.
Time will fail me to tell of the Casinos, the government buildings, banks, hospitals, businesses, kingdom halls, Mormon temples, Catholic churches, Hindu temples, and all the other structures that man trusted in - now destroyed at the coming of the Lord.
But there are a few things that survived the shaking at the coming of the Lord. Let's leave the ruins of Sodom and Gomorrah and make a U-turn on BROADWAY and head to the STRAIGHT AND NARROW WAY. This road leads to a city that still stands. It is called Zion. They refer to Zion as "the city of the Great King."
As we enter Zion, look at the gate - it still stands completely intact. The gate is called "Salvation." Salvation is the only way into this city. Jesus Christ is our salvation - our Saviour. Others have tried to get in some other way, but have all failed. You must come in by the gate. Our salvation is sure; nothing can shake it out of its place.
Oh, look! Here's a massive structure still standing. It is called "The Church." It is not associated with any organization - just Jesus Christ and those bought by His blood. Yes, this building has been attacked down through the ages. But, when the people who assembled in this building were attacked, they just multiplied and grew. Many have fought against the church. But, their armies are in piles of rubbish and ruin. At the end of all things, the church still stands. In Revelation chapter 6, men say, "The great day of his wrath is come; Who shall be able to STAND?" In Revelation 7, we find the answer in verse 9 - "A great multitude, which no man could number...STOOD." Who is this multitude? Revelation 7:14 defines them as those who came out of great tribulation, and washed their robes in the blood of the Lamb. It is the church! The tribulation couldn't destroy them. The antichrist couldn't shake them. Man's government couldn't intimidate them. What a group to be a part of.
Now here's quite a sight! It is a small building. One might have thought that the shaking would have rocked this building to its destruction. But it stands without a trace of damage. It is a library. A library? Yes, a library. Surely, a small library like this wouldn't have much to offer. Let's go in and see what's in here. There's a bookshelf with only 66 books on it. They could not be shaken. They are God's Word, and they are the only books remaining after the coming of the Lord. They have been attacked through the ages. Down in Sodom, they had a library of philosophers, politicians, and even their own "bibles." But they are all destroyed now. This is the only library that remains. God's Word has not been, and will not be shaken.
Leaving the library, let us look to the city square. Yes, it is the palace from where the King reigns. The palace, the courts, and the King of kings all remain. The King and His laws have been attacked from every angle. But the attempts of this world to destroy the King and His laws were feeble.
Friend, let us not dwell in the world, which will be destroyed by the coming shaking; but let us dwell in Zion. It will remain when the world comes tumbling down.
Walk with me. I'd like to take you to the future. Let's look at the world after the Lord Jesus Christ comes. First, I want to show you some things that have been destroyed as a result of His coming. Look here! Here's a pile of rubbish. It was a massive structure before the Lord shook it down. It is the destroyed temple of atheism. People absolutely worshipped atheism. Atheists were so strong on their views that there is no supreme being to worship; yet they WORSHIP their idea of atheism. They even took up offerings and gave to their silly cause. Atheism had quite a crowd at one time, but it ended in one moment's time. When the Lord came, atheism ceased.
Oh wait. Look to our left. Here is a structure diminished to nothing. It is a mosque. Yes, a Muslim temple. They were so militant. They were such fighters. They wanted to conquer the world. Now, at the coming of Jesus Christ, they lie conquered. Their most extreme and radical jihadists could not defeat Jesus Christ and His army on white horses.
Here's a building that couldn't stand the shaking - A Planned Parenthood building. An organization that stood for no other purpose than to assure every girl to her "right" to an abortion. But, along with all other murderers, they could not stand at the coming of the Lord. The United States government couldn't keep this wicked organization from going under. Pro-choice leaders had quite a following - of course, until Jesus came and shook it off its foundation.
Let's make a turn here. We'll walk down BROADWAY. It takes us to what is known as the "Twin Cities." These two cities have been destroyed down to a pile of ashes. The names of these cities are Sodom and Gomorrah. They stood as a tribute to homosexuality and everything connected to it. Sodom and Gomorrah had a growing army to protect it. Though Sodom and Gomorrah mobilized its forces to destroy America, America did not fight against them. Rather America fought on their behalf. America passed a Hate Crimes Act, giving Sodomites extra protection. But when the Lord came, Sodom's armies or America's, were helpless against Jesus Christ. These wicked armies didn't even survive so they could charge Jesus Christ with hate crimes. Now, they will have to stand trial in the court of God Almighty.
Time will fail me to tell of the Casinos, the government buildings, banks, hospitals, businesses, kingdom halls, Mormon temples, Catholic churches, Hindu temples, and all the other structures that man trusted in - now destroyed at the coming of the Lord.
But there are a few things that survived the shaking at the coming of the Lord. Let's leave the ruins of Sodom and Gomorrah and make a U-turn on BROADWAY and head to the STRAIGHT AND NARROW WAY. This road leads to a city that still stands. It is called Zion. They refer to Zion as "the city of the Great King."
As we enter Zion, look at the gate - it still stands completely intact. The gate is called "Salvation." Salvation is the only way into this city. Jesus Christ is our salvation - our Saviour. Others have tried to get in some other way, but have all failed. You must come in by the gate. Our salvation is sure; nothing can shake it out of its place.
Oh, look! Here's a massive structure still standing. It is called "The Church." It is not associated with any organization - just Jesus Christ and those bought by His blood. Yes, this building has been attacked down through the ages. But, when the people who assembled in this building were attacked, they just multiplied and grew. Many have fought against the church. But, their armies are in piles of rubbish and ruin. At the end of all things, the church still stands. In Revelation chapter 6, men say, "The great day of his wrath is come; Who shall be able to STAND?" In Revelation 7, we find the answer in verse 9 - "A great multitude, which no man could number...STOOD." Who is this multitude? Revelation 7:14 defines them as those who came out of great tribulation, and washed their robes in the blood of the Lamb. It is the church! The tribulation couldn't destroy them. The antichrist couldn't shake them. Man's government couldn't intimidate them. What a group to be a part of.
Now here's quite a sight! It is a small building. One might have thought that the shaking would have rocked this building to its destruction. But it stands without a trace of damage. It is a library. A library? Yes, a library. Surely, a small library like this wouldn't have much to offer. Let's go in and see what's in here. There's a bookshelf with only 66 books on it. They could not be shaken. They are God's Word, and they are the only books remaining after the coming of the Lord. They have been attacked through the ages. Down in Sodom, they had a library of philosophers, politicians, and even their own "bibles." But they are all destroyed now. This is the only library that remains. God's Word has not been, and will not be shaken.
Leaving the library, let us look to the city square. Yes, it is the palace from where the King reigns. The palace, the courts, and the King of kings all remain. The King and His laws have been attacked from every angle. But the attempts of this world to destroy the King and His laws were feeble.
Friend, let us not dwell in the world, which will be destroyed by the coming shaking; but let us dwell in Zion. It will remain when the world comes tumbling down.
