Key Scriptures

            -Hebrews 6:1-2            -2 Peter 3:3-15

            -Romans 2:5-11                    -Hebrews 10:24-39

            -Matthew 25:31-46                -Matthew 24:1-51

• As a disciple of Jesus Christ, we knew that Jesus is in heaven preparing a place for our eternal rest.
• In God’s eternal rest for the disciple, there shall not be sickness, tears, or problems.
• However, there is a hell as well as a heaven.
• There is not only eternal glory, but there is also eternal judgment.

1.  The Meaning of the Word Judgment

• Judgment means to separate
• To make a distinction between
• To exercise judgment upon
• To estimate
• To call to account
• To bring under question
• To bring to trial
• To sentence

•   The Purpose of Teaching on Eternal Judgment

1. That we should be continually grateful.
1. Grateful for the grace and mercy of God.

-Romans 5:8-9                        -1 Thessalonians 1:10

1. That we live in the fear of God.

-Hebrews 10:31      -1Peter 1:17          -Matthew 10:28

1. To stir up intercession for the lost.
1. Due to the awfulness of dying without Christ.
2. That we might live a pure and clean life.
3. That we will not be deceived by the devil.

3.How is the Wrath of God Revealed?

1. In history, for example: stories of Adam and Eve cast out of Eden; the flood; the Tower of Babel; cities of Sodom and Gomorrah.
2. In the consequences of sin.  A man reaps what he sows.

-Galatians 6:7

1. The greatest manifestation of Calvary.

1. It cost Jesus so much to approve God’s wrath.

-2 Corinthians 5:21

4. Eternal Judgment

• Being thrown into the eternal fire of hell

-Matthew 18:8-9

• Being in the company of the devil and his angels

-Matthew 25:14

• Eternal punishment

-Matthew 25:46

• Darkness where there will be intense weeping and gnashing of teeth

-Matthew 25:30

• Shame and everlasting contempt

-Daniel 12:2

• The second death

-Revelation 20:14-15

• Eternal separation from God

-Matthew 25:41            -2 Thessalonians 1:9-10

5. Why Will There Be Judgment?

• Because of sin against God’s law

-Romans 2:12

• Because of ungodliness

-2 Peter 3:7

• Because of unrighteousness

-2 Peter 2:9

• Because of disobedience

-Jude 6

• Because of evil deeds

-John 3:19

6. The Principles Governing Divine Judgment

• The Words of God

-John 12:48-50

• Divine impartiality

-1 Peter 1:17

• Righteousness and justice

-Psalm 9:8                        -Psalm 96:13                        -Acts 17:31

-Romans 2:5                        -2 Timothy 4:8            -Revelation 19:11

• Motives and thought life

-1 Corinthians 4:5            -Romans 2:16                       

• The Gospel

-2 Thessalonians 1:8

• Personal responsibility

-1 Peter 1:17

• Treatment of Christ’s children

-Matthew 25:31-46            -Matthew 12:50            -2 Thessalonians 1:5-10

7. When Will Judgment Occur?

1. Judgment has occurred already

• Satan is judged.

-John 16:11                        -Colossians 2:15

• The world is judged.

-John 12:31

• Man is judged.

-John 3:18                        -John 5:24                        -Romans 5:9

-Romans 8:1

1. Judgment is occurring

• Sinners are being judged.

-Romans 1:18-22

• Christians are being judged.

-1 Corinthians 11:31-32

1. Judgment will occur

• There will be judgment after death.

-Hebrews 9:27

• There will be judgment at the last day.

-John 12:48

• There is a day of judgment.

-Matthew 10:15            -Matthew 11:22-24            -Matthew 12:36

-Acts 17:31                        -Romans 2:5                        -1 John 4:17                                   

-2 Peter 3:7                        -1 Corinthians 3:13            -2 Thessalonians 1:10

1. Judgment will occur at

• The throne of God’s glory for the nations.

-Matthew 25:31-46

• The judgment seat of Christ for the saints.

-Romans 14:10            -2 Corinthians 5:10

• A great white throne for the sinners.

-Revelation 20:1-13

8. The Outcome of the Judgment?

• Sinners will be judged for sin and be left to everlasting punishment.

-Revelation 11:18            -Matthew 25:46            -Revelation 20:15

-2 Thessalonians 1:8-9

• The true disciples (righteous) in God will live forever with Christ Jesus and receive rewards for what they have done in Christ.

As disciples of Jesus, we are now left with the responsibility of rescuing the perishing and caring for the dying souls.

Questions

1. What is the meaning of the word judgment?
2. Give two reasons why the teaching on judgment is important to the church.
3. What is eternal judgment? Back your answer with Scriptures.
4. When will judgment occur?
5. What will be the outcome of the judgment?