The Judgment Day (Part 1)
Topical SermonsScripture Reading: Revelation 20:11-15
The Judgment Day
(Part 1)
Intro.
1. Wild speculations and false predictions have always swirled around the truth about the Lord’s return and the day of judgment, 2 Thess. 2:1-3; 2 Tim. 2:18.
2. Christians have been fully armed with the truth about “the times and the seasons” (occasion and eternity, i.e., the coming of Jesus) so we are prepared when the Lord comes, 1 Thess. 5:1-2.
I. THE EVENTS OF THE DAY OF JUDGMENT.
A. Resurrection of all the Dead, Jno. 5:28-29 (Acts 24:15).
B. The Judge Will Appear, Matt. 25:31.
1. The Lord Himself, with angels, 1 Thess. 4:16; 2 Thess. 1:7-8.
2. Deity, glory and power of God, (1 Tim. 1:17; 6:16).
3. Sitting on the throne of His glory, Rev. 20:11 (4:9-11; 5:11-14).
4. The judgment seat of Christ, 2 Cor. 5:10.
C. All People will be Gathered and Stand before God, Matt. 25:32; Rev. 20:12 (2 Cor. 5:10).
D. The Earth and its Works Burned Up, 2 Pet. 3:7, 10.
E. Books will be Opened, Rev. 20:12.
1. The word of God, Jno. 12:48-50.
2. The divine record of the faithful will be opened, Rev. 20:12, 15; cf. Mal. 3:16.
F. Each Person will be Judged by the Same Divine Standard, Rev. 20:12.
1. Stand before the Lord, 2 Cor. 5:10.
2. Reckoning, Matt. 25:19. Settling of an account; inquire into their faithfulness; a business term (cf. audit).
3. Give an account to God, Rom. 14:11-12; Matt. 7:22-23.
a. Our heart (motives), 1 Cor. 4:5 (Rom. 2:16).
b. Our words, Matt. 12:36-37.
c. Our deeds, 2 Cor. 5:10 (Rev. 20:12-13).
G. Each Person Will Receive their Just Reward, Rom. 2:5-11.
-Righteous and impartial, 2 Cor. 5:10 (Rev. 20:15). No mistakes.
H. Eternal Sentence will be Pronounced and Executed, Matt. 25:31-34, 41, 46.
1. Eternal life, Matt. 25:46 (21); Rev. 21-22; 2 Thess. 1:10; Matt. 13:43.
2. Eternal punishment, Matt. 25:46 (30); Rev. 21:8; 2 Thess. 1:8-9; Matt 13:42 (Mk. 9:43-48).
Conclusion
Go to Part 2.
By: Joe R. Price
Posted March 9, 2019
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