Before We Go On To Perfection:“The Resurrection of the Dead & Eternal Judgment”•Today we are going to study on what is often the least understood and least taught about subjects of the Bible.

•The last two doctrines mentioned in Heb. 6:2 are also the last two things that will happen at the end of time as we know it!

“The Resurrection of the Dead…”• Was falsely taught against…

1 Cor. 15:12; 2 Tim. 2:16-18– Denied by the Sadducees…

Mt. 22:23• Apostles Taught God’s Truth

About Resurrection of the Dead! 1 Cor. 15:3-4, 20– God Raised Christ from the

Dead – Acts 2:24; Rom. 4:21-25; Heb. 13:20; Titus 1:1-3

– Christians Learn of God’s Power By This… Eph. 1:17-20; Rom. 8:11; 2 Cor. 4:14; 1 Thes. 1:10

“The Resurrection of the Dead…”• Resurrection Is Not Passed!

– Will come in the end 1 Cor. 15:24

– It’s to come when Jesus returns 1 Thes. 4:13-18

– It will occur at the last trumpet 1 Cor. 15:51-52

– It will be accomplished by God’s great power!

1 Cor. 6:14; 15:46-49– Resurrection is assured by

Christ’s resurrection 1 Cor. 15:3-4, 20-23; cf. Lev. 23:10-16; Col. 1:18; Heb. 12:23

“The Resurrection of the Dead…”

• The Resurrection Is Coming!

• Looked for in faith by Job Job 19:25-27

• Taught in the Old Testament Isa. 26:19; Dan. 12:2, 3, 13

• Affirmed by Christ in the N.T. Mt. 22:29-32; Jn. 5:28-29; Jn. 6:39, 40, 44

“The Eternal Judgment…”

• This day is appointed Acts 17:30-31

• Described as a day of wrath Romans 2:5

• For some this day will come after physical death Hebrews 9:27

• It is to happen at Christ’s return Mt. 25:31-ff; Jn. 14:2-3

“The Eternal Judgment…”What Will Happen?• Christ will appear in the sky

Acts 1:9-11• Who Judged? All souls that

ever existed Rom. 14:9-12• God will separate righteous

from wicked Mt. 13: 36-43• Some will receive retribution

for disobedience to God 2 Thes. 1:6-10

• Some will receive a crown of life for obeying God 2 Tim. 4:8

“The Eternal Judgment…”

God Will Judge!• By Christ

Acts 10:38-42; Jn. 5:22, 27

• By Christ’s words Jn. 12:48

• Basis of Christ’s law Jas. 2:12– Use as a mirror Jas. 1:24-25; 2 Cor. 3:6, 17-18

• Judgment Sentence will be Never ending Mt. 25:46

We Must Be Prepared For The Resurrection & Judgment Day!

• The Bible says the day of the Lord will bring 2 things: 1)The Resurrection of the Dead 1 Thes. 4

& 2) The Eternal Judgment! 1 Thes. 5:1-9

• We must be aware of deception Mt. 7:21-27 or God may say to you “depart” Mt. 25:41.

• This is why we must warn the wicked 2 Cor. 5:10-11; Col. 1:21

• God wants ALL to be saved! 1 Tim. 2:3-4