The day of the Lord will come.

And when it hits, it will destroy suddenly with stealth like a thief.

And before it's over, the whole universe will be out of existence as we know it.

And an entire new heaven and new earth, wherein dwells only righteousness.

And the ungodly will be consigned to eternal hell forever.

He's coming and he is on schedule.

Welcome to Grace to You with John MacArthur. I'm your host, Phil Johnson. Today, John

MacArthur continues his compelling, even startling look into the future.

In a series he calls, Where in the World is History Headed? Of course, people have been predicting

global destruction for years. For example, scientists, politicians, and filmmakers who anticipate

a worldwide catastrophe. One thing's for sure, though,

the world as you know it will be destroyed someday. And the crucial question is, are you prepared

for what's ahead? John is going to help you answer that question today. So now follow along as

John begins the lesson. Let's open our Bibles together to 2nd Peter

Chapter 3. As Christians, it is obvious to all of us that we anticipate by way of the revelation

of Scripture, the return of Jesus Christ.

But it is more, I think, than just a part of our theology.

It is also a part of the anticipation of our hearts.

As believers, we long for the day when the Lord Jesus will return to take his own to be with

him and then to judge the sinners of the world, to establish

his kingdom, and to bring in eternal righteousness.

To all of those who truly name the name of Jesus Christ, such a hope is central to their

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