CONTENTS
Matthew Chapter 24
•Biblical Exposition
Summary of the entire content • The perspective of the gospel of the water and the Spirit — 19
The true preparation that overcomes the last days is to receive the remission of sins through the gospel of the water and the Spirit and to stay awake waiting for the Lord — 46
•Questions and Answers — 85
•Sermons by Paul C. Jong
- Have the faith that prepares for the Second Coming now (Matthew 24:1–8) — 116
- The signs of the last days of this world (Matthew 24:1–31) — 124
- Prepare for the last days (Matthew 24:3–14) — 134
- Stay awake and give out the food of life in due season (Matthew 24:32–51) — 142
Matthew Chapter 25
•Biblical Exposition
Summary of the entire content • The perspective of the gospel of the water and the Spirit — 157
Only those who are prepared, having received the remission of sins through the gospel of the water and the Spirit, greet Jesus the Bridegroom and enter eternal life — 182
•Questions and Answers — 209
•Sermons by Paul C. Jong
- Live with your heart set on the gospel of the water and the Spirit (Matthew 25:1–13) — 239
- You who have prepared the oil, ask in faith for what you need (Matthew 25:1–13, 7:6–12) — 260
- We must preach the gospel while we can preach it (Matthew 25:14–30) — 273
- The faith that served the least of the brethren (Matthew 25:31–46) — 291
Matthew Chapter 26
•Biblical Exposition
Summary of the entire content • The perspective of the gospel of the water and the Spirit — 305
Jesus, as the true Passover Lamb, went to the Cross bearing the sin of the world He had taken on with His baptism — 334
•Questions and Answers — 390
•Sermons by Paul C. Jong
- Offer your alabaster flask of fragrant oil to the Lord (Matthew 26:1–29) — 417
- Do the precious work of serving the Lord (Matthew 26:6–13) — 434
- Let us use everything we have for the gospel (Matthew 26:17–29) — 455
- The Lord who laid down His own will and followed the way of suffering (Matthew 26:31–75) — 468
Matthew Chapter 27
•Biblical Exposition
Summary of the entire content • The perspective of the gospel of the water and the Spirit — 483
The sinless Jesus, bearing the sin of the world He had shouldered with His baptism, completed all the judgment of sin by dying on the Cross — 509
•Questions and Answers — 565
•Sermons by Paul C. Jong
- The sinner was released, and the Lord, the King, was judged in his place (Matthew 27:1–44) — 593
- The Lord who bore all sufferings to give us true salvation (Matthew 27:11–54) — 605
- The Lord who tore the veil and opened the way of new life (Matthew 27:45–66) — 617
- The risen Lord has given us new life (Matthew 27:62–28:20) — 629
Matthew Chapter 28
•Biblical Exposition
Summary of the entire content • The perspective of the gospel of the water and the Spirit — 645
The resurrection of Jesus testifies that the salvation He accomplished with His baptism and the Cross is complete, and makes us preach this gospel to all the nations — 669
•Questions and Answers — 691
•Sermons by Paul C. Jong
- Let us live by faith in the Lord who holds all authority (Matthew 28:1–20) — 716
- Live carrying out the will of the Lord (Matthew 28:1–20) — 732
- We must make disciples (Matthew 28:16–20) — 746
In the last days, what must we prepare first? Through Matthew chapters 24–28, this book equips us with faith in Jesus’ baptism, Cross, and resurrection, as well as the faith that prepares for the signs of the end of the age, the great tribulation, and the Second Coming.
Preparing to meet the Lord does not lie in escaping disaster. As the parable of the ten virgins shows, it is believing the gospel of the water and the Spirit, receiving the remission of sins, and welcoming the Holy Spirit into your heart.
Through the baptism He received from John the Baptist, Jesus took the world’s sins upon Himself, was judged and died on the Cross as payment for those sins, and rose again to complete our salvation from sin. Whoever believes this gospel receives the remission of all sins and the Holy Spirit, and becomes a child of God.
Do not fear the last days. Discern the times by the Word of God, unite with His Church to serve the gospel with your entrusted talents, and stay awake and keep the faith until the Lord returns.