I. The reality of judgment

A. Jesus (Matthew 13:37-43, 47-50; 25:31-46)
B. John (1 John 4:17)
C. Peter (2 Peter 3:7)
D. Paul (2 Corinthians 5:10)
E. The Hebrews writer (6:1-2; 9:27-28)

II. Degress of reward

A. Eternal reward (Revelation 2:7, 10; 3:5, 21; Philippians 3:12-14)
B. Rewarded for what we have done (Luke 19:12-26)
C. Increased joy (1 Thessalonians 2:19-20; Philippians 4:1)

III. Degrees of punishment

A. Vengeance awaits “those who do not know” and “do not obey” (2 Thessalonians 1:8-9)
B. Jesus speaks of such degrees (Matthew 10:14-15; 11:20-24)
C. Many stripes vs. few stripes (Luke 12:42-48)
D. “Worse punishment” (Hebrews 10:26-31)