The Trumpet: A Call to True Repentance

I. The Sound of the Trumpet and the Awakening of the Church

Scripture declares a day is coming when the trumpet of the Lord will sound, signaling the return of Jesus Christ.

“For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first.”
1 Thessalonians 4:16 (KJV)

This is a prophetic certainty. Yet, as Jesus warned, many will be unprepared when that moment arrives.

“Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.”
Matthew 25:1 (KJV)

In this parable, five virgins were wise, having oil in their lamps, and five were foolish, neglecting their readiness. The oil represents the abiding presence of the Holy Spirit and an intimate relationship with Christ. When the Bridegroom came, only those prepared entered the wedding feast.

This prophetic warning speaks directly to today’s Church. Many profess belief but live without intimacy, discipline, or repentance. Their lamps are empty, and when the trumpet sounds, they will be caught unaware, spiritually asleep and unprepared.

“Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.”
Matthew 25:13 (KJV)

The Spirit of the Lord is sounding an alarm, a call to awaken from complacency and return to first love before it is too late.

II. The Lie of “Once Saved, Always Saved”

One of the most dangerous deceptions circulating through the modern Church is the belief that salvation is irrevocable regardless of one’s actions or heart condition. This false security leads many to live in rebellion while claiming grace.

While it is true that salvation is by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8), genuine faith produces obedience and transformation. Jesus warned that not everyone who claims His name will enter His Kingdom:

“Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.”
Matthew 7:21 (KJV)

This passage reveals that verbal confession without surrendered obedience is spiritual deception. Christ’s next words are even more sobering:

“And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.”
Matthew 7:23 (KJV)

The phrase “I never knew you” speaks not of awareness but of intimacy. To “know” in biblical language (Greek ginosko) denotes relationship and communion, not mere acknowledgment. Jesus is warning that a profession without relationship will not save.

Modern Christianity often preaches a one-time prayer as assurance of salvation. But the New Testament repeatedly calls for perseverance, holiness, and continual faithfulness:

“But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.”
Matthew 24:13 (KJV)

“Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.”
Philippians 2:12 (KJV)

These are not works-based requirements but the evidence of a living faith, a faith that manifests fruit in obedience, repentance, and love for God’s commandments (John 14:15).

III. The Deception of an Unexamined Heart

The Spirit’s warning calls believers to examine their hearts:

“Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves.”
2 Corinthians 13:5 (KJV)

Complacency is the enemy of conviction. Many have grown numb to sin, excusing compromise under the banner of grace. But true grace empowers holiness, not rebellion.

“For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world.”
Titus 2:11-12 (KJV)

A heart unexamined becomes fertile soil for deception. The Holy Spirit continually convicts believers of sin, leading them to repentance (John 16:8). Ignoring that conviction hardens the conscience, making sin feel normal. This spiritual numbness is what Scripture calls “seared with a hot iron” (1 Timothy 4:2).

We see this condition in modern society, Christians embracing the world’s values, celebrating immorality, and calling evil good (Isaiah 5:20). The Spirit’s voice grows faint amid the noise of culture, entertainment, and pride. Yet the Lord warns:

“Be ye holy; for I am holy.”
1 Peter 1:16 (KJV)

IV. The Judgment of the Tongue

The Spirit of the Lord also exposes a sin often ignored, the sin of the tongue.

“But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.”
Matthew 12:36 (KJV)

Words carry eternal weight. They can heal or destroy, bless or curse, unite or divide. Gossip, slander, and deceitful speech are not trivial, they are forms of murder with the tongue (James 3:6-10).

Modern technology has amplified this danger. Social media platforms have become altars of pride and destruction where believers engage in character assassination and division, often in the name of “truth.” But God’s truth is never divorced from love.

“Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt.”
Colossians 4:6 (KJV)

“Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.”
Proverbs 18:21 (KJV)

Our words reveal the condition of our hearts. A pure heart speaks life, while an unrepentant one spreads death.

V. The Warning to the Lukewarm

The warning from the Spirit echoes Christ’s rebuke to the Church of Laodicea:

“I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.”
Revelation 3:15-16 (KJV)

Lukewarm believers profess faith but lack fire. They attend church yet live unchanged. They claim salvation yet harbor unrepentant sin. The Lord’s response is not tolerance but rejection.

Today, this spirit of lukewarmness has infected much of the Western Church. Prosperity preaching replaces holiness. Emotionalism replaces repentance. But the Lord still calls His people to return:

“As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.”
Revelation 3:19 (KJV)

The trumpet is a wake-up call for the sleeping Church. It is a cry to rekindle love, renew repentance, and live holy before the coming of the Bridegroom.

VI. Modern Parallels: Prophecy and the Signs of the Times

Around the world, prophetic signs align with the words of Jesus in Matthew 24, wars, pestilences, earthquakes, and a rapid moral decline. Technology is preparing the way for the mark of the beast (Revelation 13:16-17). Artificial intelligence, global digital currencies, and surveillance systems are converging to form the infrastructure of control Scripture foresaw.

Meanwhile, nations rage, Israel stands at the center of global tension, and wickedness is celebrated as righteousness. All these things point to the nearness of Christ’s return.

Yet despite the signs, many remain spiritually asleep, lulled by distraction, comfort, and compromise. The Spirit’s message is clear: wake up, repent, and prepare.

“Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.”
Matthew 24:44 (KJV)

VII. A Call to Repentance

The Spirit cries out, “Repent!” a word too often neglected in modern preaching. Repentance is not merely sorrow; it is transformation. It is a turning away from sin and a turning toward God.

“Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out.”
Acts 3:19 (KJV)

Without repentance, there is no salvation. Without holiness, no man shall see the Lord (Hebrews 12:14).

God’s love is not permissive, it is purifying. His mercy delays judgment, but His justice will not tarry forever. The trumpet of His warning still sounds, calling His people to fall on their faces before Him in humility and surrender.

VIII. The Gospel Invitation

All have sinned.
• “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” , Romans 3:23 (KJV)

Sin brings death.
• “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” , Romans 6:23 (KJV)

Jesus paid the price.
• “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” , Romans 5:8 (KJV)

Confess and believe.
• “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” , Romans 10:9 (KJV)

Steps to Salvation:

Recognize your sin and need for a Savior.
Believe that Jesus Christ died for your sins and rose again.
Confess Him as Lord and turn from sin.
Begin a daily walk with Him, growing in holiness, prayer, and obedience.

Conclusion

The trumpet of warning is sounding now. Soon, the trumpet of His return will follow. The Bridegroom is coming for a pure and spotless bride, not a careless one.

Those who persist in disobedience, complacency, or false assurance risk being left behind when the call goes out. But those who repent, obey, and cultivate intimacy with Christ will enter into eternal joy with their King.

“And the Spirit and the bride say, Come.”
Revelation 22:17 (KJV)

Now is the time to examine your heart, to fall on your face in repentance, and to seek the One who is coming quickly.

The trumpet is about to sound. Are you ready?

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