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)