On Judgment Day

1. On Judgment Day Revelation 20:11-15

2. The Lord’s Return • Wild speculations and false predictions, 2 Ths 2:1-3; 2 Tim 2:18; 2 Pet 3:4 • Christians are fully armed with the truth to be prepared, 1 Ths 5:1-2

3. Are you ready? Events on judgment day

4. On Judgment Day • Resurrection of all the dead, 1 Cor 15:51-53; Jno 5:28-29 (Acts 24:15) • The Judge will appear, Matt 25:31 • The Lord with His angels, 1 Ths 4:16; 2 Ths 1:7-8 • Throne of glory and power, Rev 20:11 (4:9-11; 5:11-14) • Judgment seat of Christ, 2 Cor 5:10

5. On Judgment Day • We will all be gathered and stand before God, Matt 25:32; Rev 20:12 (2 Cor 5:10) • The earth and its works will be burned up, 2 Peter 3:7, 10 (Rev 20:11)

6. On Judgment Day • Books will be opened, Revelation 20:12 • Word of God, John 12:48-50 • Book of Life: Divine record of the faithful, Rev 20:12, 15 (Mal 3:16)

7. On Judgment Day • Each person will be judged by the Divine standard, Rev 20:12 • Stand before the Lord, 2 Cor 5:10 • Reckoning, Matt 25:19 • Give an account to God, Rom 14:11-12; Matt 7:22-23

8. On Judgment Day • Give an account to God, Rom 14:11-12; Matt 7:22-23 • Our heart, 1 Cor 4:5 (Rom 2:16) • Our words, Matt 12:36-37 • Our deeds, 2 Cor 5:10 (Rev 20:12-13)

9. On Judgment Day • Each person will receive their just reward, Rom 2:5-11 • Righteous, impartial and according to truth, 2 Cor 5:10; (Rev 20:15) • There will be no mistakes!

10. On Judgment Day • Eternal sentence will be pronounced and executed, Matthew 25:31-34, 41, 46 • Eternal life, Rev 21:3-4-5; 2 Ths 1:10; Matt 13:43 • Eternal punishment, Rev 21:8; 2 Ths 1:8-9; Matt 13:42; Mk 9:43-48

11. 2 Peter 3:11 What Kind of People Ought we to Be?

12. How This Must Affect Us • Repent and obey God now! Acts 17:30-31 • Do not try to hide or deny our sin, 1 Tim 5:24 (Rom 2:16) • All is laid bare before God, Heb 4:13

13. How This Must Affect Us • Live a godly life of faith, 2 Peter 3:14, 11-12 • Do not live hypocritically, Rom 2:1-3 (Lk 12:1-2) • Not negligent and apathetic, Heb 4:1, 11; 3:14 • Serve Christ with our whole heart, Matt 24:45-51 (25:19-30); 2 Cor 5:9-11

14. How This Must Affect Us • Be patient: Wait on the Lord, James 5:7-11 • Vengeance belongs to the Lord and He will fully repay, Rom 12:17-21; 2 Ths 1:4-8 • Wait for the blessing that will certainly come, 1 Pet 1:3-5 • Keep being faithful, 1 Pet 1:6-9; Rev 14:12-13

15. Judgment Day • None will escape judgment! 2 Peter 3:7-9 • What will your answer be today? • Tremble in fear but go away lost? • Obey God’s warning to repent and be saved? • Repent and obey God now! Matt 10:28; Heb 10:31; 12:29