Elementary Principles: Eternal Judgment

Elementary Principles: Eternal Judgment

I. The reality of judgment

    A. To occur when all are raised (Acts 17:31; John 5:28-29)
    B. No one can escape this day (Hebrews 9:27; Matthew 10:15; 12:41-42; Luke 10:14)
    C. It is a day in which we must give an account for our words (Matthew 12:36) and actions (2 Corinthians 5:10)
    D. The standard is set by Jesus (John 12:48)
    E. We determine our eternity by our lives (Matthew 25:46)

II. Everlasting punishment

    A. Darkness (2 Peter 2:4; Jude 13; Matthew 25:30)
    B. Fire (Matthew 13:42; 25:41; Mark 9:44-45; Rev. 20:10, 15)
    C. Anguish (Matthew 25:30; Revelation 20:10)

III. Eternal life

    A. A place of joy (Matthew 25:21, 23)
    B. A place of rest (Hebrews 4:1, 9, 11; Revelation 14:13)
    C. A place of reward (Matthew 5:10-12; Colossians 3:23-24; 2 Timothy 4:8)

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