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Welcome to our latest Bible study sermon, “The Night is Far Spent: Wake up, Walk in Love, Put on Christ,” based on Romans 13:8-14. In this message, Pastor Robert dives deep into the urgency of living a life of readiness, holiness, and love as we await the return of Jesus Christ. With a subtitle of “Stop Setting Dates,” this sermon challenges the historical obsession with predicting Christ’s return and instead calls believers to focus on spiritual vigilance, loving one another, and clothing themselves in Christ.

Key Themes:
1. Stop Setting Dates for Christ’s Return: Since the 1800s, over 250 dates have been incorrectly set for the return of Jesus. Pastor Robert reminds us of Jesus’ own words in Mark 13:32-37, Luke 21:34-36, Acts 1:6-7, and 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3, emphasizing that no one knows the day or hour, and our focus should be on watching, praying, and being ready.

2. Love as the Fulfillment of the Law: Drawing from Romans 13:8-10, Pastor Robert explains how love is a chosen act, not a feeling, and fulfills the commandments. Referencing Galatians 5:14, John 13:34-35, and Matthew 22:37-40, he underscores that loving God and our neighbor is the essence of Christian living.

3. Wake Up to the Urgency of the Times: Using Romans 13:11-12, Pastor Robert highlights the Greek term kairos (charged time) to urge believers to awaken from spiritual drowsiness. The night is nearly over, and the day of Christ’s return is near, as echoed in Ephesians 5:14.

4. Cast Off Darkness, Put on Christ: In Romans 13:12-14, we’re called to throw off the works of darkness—revelry, drunkenness, lust, strife, and envy—and put on the armor of light, clothing ourselves in Christ.

Key Takeaways:
1. Wake Up: The night is far spent, and our salvation is nearer than when we first believed. Live with purpose and urgency (Romans 13:11).

2. Walk in Love: Love is the one debt we must never stop paying, as it fulfills the law and reflects Christ’s love for us (Romans 13:8-10).

3. Put on Christ: Reject the works of the flesh and clothe yourself in the Lord Jesus Christ, making no provision for sin (Romans 13:14).

This message is a timely call to action for Christians to live with spiritual alertness, love, and holiness in an uncertain world. Pastor Robert breaks down Romans 13:8-14 with clarity, weaving in insights from C.S. Lewis, Augustine, and Warren Wiersbe to inspire practical application. Whether you're seeking to deepen your faith, understand biblical prophecy, or live a life that honors God, this sermon offers rich biblical teaching and encouragement.

We pray that you are blessed by the message!

0:00 Introduction
3:12 Watch, Pray, and Be Prepared (Luke 21:34-36)
5:32 No One Knows the Day or Hour (Mark 13:32-37)
10:23 The Faithful Servant (Luke 12:37-40)
11:51 The Father's Times and Seasons (Acts 1:6-7)
12:41 A Time of Peace and Safety (1 Thessalonians 5:1-3)
14:20 Blessed is He Who Stays Awake (Revelation 16:15)
17:39 Fulfilling the Law Through Love (Romans 13:8-14)
19:45 We Owe Each Other Love (Romans 13:8; Galatians 5:14; John 13:34-35)
24:16 A Quote by Augustine
24:46 The Command to Love and Love Your Neighbor as Yourself (Romans 13:9-10; Matthew 22:37-40; Leviticus 19:18)
27:39 A Quote by Warren Wiersbe
27:56 The Urgency of Holy Living (Romans 13:11; Ephesians 5:14; 1 Thessalonians 5:6)
31:58 A Quote by C. S. Lewis
32:12 Put On the Armor of Light (Romans 13:12)
32:36 Walk in the Light (Romans 13:13)
33:36 Clothed in Christ (Romans 13:14)
37:41 Closing prayer

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Teacher: Robert Furrow
Series: A Study in Romans