Synopsis
But you, brethren, are not in darkness, so that this Day should overtake you as a thief. - 1 Thess. 5:4
In The Sifted Generation, the question is put forth: Has the final generation, spoken of by Jesus and the prophets, finally arrived? Could our generation be the one that is witnessing events pointing toward the second coming of the Lord? If so, will you be one of the faithful Jesus finds when He calls His church to heaven just before the coming Seven-year Tribulation period?
The days in which we live are bringing to bear some very strong cultural, emotional, and spiritual forces hard at work to gain humanity's allegiance. Every day people are faced with choices that affect their future for good or bad. This tug-o-war is especially relevant to Christians; for it is the Christians who have made a conscious choice to believe upon the Lord Jesus Christ as their hope in this life and that to come. But in doing so, they come face-to-face with the reality that God's will, according to Scripture, is to conform them to be like Christ. As the Holy Spirit works in our lives He illuminates us to the reality of holiness and living a life that is fitting for the saints - one that glorifies Jesus. On the other hand, the world, which is at enmity with God, tugs powerfully on our heart strings in its attempt to pull us into its camp and away from the Lord. The Sifted Generation, Tested, Tried, and Found True, speaks directly to this issue.
In the book you will find there are strong parallels in the Bible that speak to the state of the world and culture in the final days as being far away from a world that is pleasing in the sight of God. Why is this so? Aren't we believers called to make an impact in our society? Our families? Our churches? Why is it not happening on a greater scale? Are we allowing strong attachments to the world, and even stronger emotional attachments to friends and family, to empower our decision making in a way that does not lift up Jesus, thus, making our witness to the world less impacting than God desires. Jesus gave this directive to believers: "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven." (Matthew 5:16). The current state of society, churches, and families is a strong indicator of the times in which we live.
In this book you will be challenged in the following ways:
To take your relationship to Christ seriously
To examine your attachments in the world, whether emotional or otherwise
To ask does the shape of the world, the culture, and our generation mirror the one Jesus said would exist in the final days?
To realize the urgency to draw close to Christ as the Day of the Lord nears
These are all questions meant to spur us into action. Questions meant to help us in making decisions that empower us to live up to what we say we believe. To bring healing back into our homes and our relationships. To put Jesus first as the only wise God who can take what we have broken and bring reconciliation.
The Sifted Generation explores what life will be like on Earth just before the Lord begins the consummation of all things and calls His church to heaven. The question is: When the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith on the Earth? (Luke 18:8).
Other titles by the author are 25 Reasons to Believe, editor and co-author with Bernie Lutchman and John Snyder, and, Those Who Are Wise Will Shine!
About the Author
Michael Henderson hasbeen writing church related articles and leadership materials for manyyears and it has always been one of his passions. His blog has beenmaintained for several years and is viewed around 2,500 times a month.The blog is searchable and has nearly 200 articles to choose from. truthinspires.com
Michael has a true heart for God and finds great joy in writing andreleasing into print the convictions the Spirit of God places on hisheart; He views God's truth as something meant to inspire otherbelievers toward service and obedience. His work is intentional beingdirected toward inspiring believers toward a deeper relationship toChrist.
Michael has been in some form of ministry for nearlythirty years and as a Pastor is constantly abreast of the Lord's work in changing lives. His calling keeps him focused on outreach and thewell-being and spiritual care for church-goers where he shares God'slife-changing truths.
Michael currently serves as Sr. Pastorof the historic First Baptist Church, Springfield, IL. Springfield isthe state capitol of Illinois and a hotbed of activist activity. Heserves with his lovely wife, Brenna, and their two daughters, Gracey,age eleven, and Mika, age twelve. The family currently resides inChatham, Illinois.
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