Theme: The nearer we are to the time of Jesus' return—the more urgent our need to make peace with God.

Theme: Now is the time to repent; because the sin of unbelief will be punished.

Theme: God is able to be a sanctuary to His people even when they are far away from the physical place of worship.

Theme: We are ambassadors who declare the good news of reconciliation to God through Jesus Christ.

Theme: Our Lord gives His servants instructions on how to be found 'ready' for His return.

Theme: Because of the cross and the resurrection, we are to now look at each person in terms of his or her relation to Jesus Christ.

Theme: Our Lord's work of bringing peace to those He redeems also brings division into the world.

Theme: We are compelled to tell others about Jesus because of His love shown to them at the cross.