{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Houston's First Baptist Church","title":"When Jesus Comes","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1828,"description":"The speaker begins by affirming the biblical promise that believers who have died will be raised first at Christ’s return, followed by the living who will be caught up to meet the Lord in the air. He stresses that Jesus must return personally; any suggestion that the second coming has already occurred or will be represented by a substitute is rejected. The sermon then moves to a discussion of current events as signs of the approaching return, emphasizing that increasing lawlessness, apostasy, and a move toward a unified global system are precursors to the rapture. He cites Ezekiel 38’s prophecy of a northern invasion of Israel—identified with Russia and its allies—as a key trigger, and points to the dramatic transformation and prosperity of modern Israel as evidence of God’s blessing preparing the stage for Christ’s return.\n\nContinuing, the speaker links natural disasters, disease, famine, and ecological turmoil to the “last days” foretold in Scripture, arguing that these hardships intensify the spiritual battle between Christ and Satan. He warns that the Antichrist will arise amid a one‑world government, exploiting the world’s desire for lawlessness and unity, and that a final conflict over Israel will decide the ultimate control of the earth. The sermon concludes with a call to urgent evangelism, urging believers to prioritize winning souls before the imminent return, and ends with a prayer of hope and anticipation for the victorious reign of Jesus.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/o5yzRQYlXr9ParDz0W15WXJmDEyj_QNDo8tzYNqSRoc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wN2Ew/Yjg4MTI1YTdmNDVi/Mjc2NWZiNDkwYTBi/OTU4MS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}