Dictionary of Bible Themes The doctrine of the last things ("eschatology") includes the subjects of death, the second coming of Jesus Christ, the resurrection of the dead, the last judgment, heaven and hell. Job 30:23Death See also Physical death is universal 2 Samuel 14:14Romans 5:12 Ecclesiastes 8:8 See also The timing of natural death is beyond human control Psalms 90:10Matthew 6:27 James 4:14 Psalms 23:4 See also Death is not to be feared by the believer Psalms 116:15Proverbs 14:32 Romans 14:8 Philippians 1:21 Revelation 14:13 John 11:11-13 See also For believers, death is likened to falling asleep Mark 5:39Acts 13:36 1 Corinthians 15:6 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17 See also At the second coming, believers still living on earth will not experience death 1 Corinthians 15:51-52Romans 6:23 See also Death is the penalty for unforgiven sin 1 Chronicles 10:13Proverbs 11:19 Romans 5:12 Matthew 26:64 The second coming of Jesus Christ The second coming is foretold See also Luke 21:27pp Mk 14:62 Acts 1:11Hebrews 9:28 Matthew 24:36 The timing of the second coming is known only to God the Father See also Malachi 3:1pp Mk 13:32 Matthew 24:44Revelation 16:15 pp Lk 12:40 Matthew 16:27See also God's purpose at the second coming is to gather his people together, to reward the faithful and judge the wicked Daniel 7:13-14Matthew 25:31-32 John 14:3 1 Corinthians 4:5 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 1 Peter 5:4 1 John 3:2 Jude 1:14-15 1 John 2:28 See also The right attitude towards the second coming Mark 13:35Acts 3:19-20 1 Timothy 6:13-14 2 Peter 3:11 John 5:28-29 The resurrection of the dead See also All will be raised Daniel 12:2Acts 24:15 John 6:40 See also Believers in Jesus Christ will be raised to eternal life John 11:252 Corinthians 4:14 1 Thessalonians 4:16 John 5:29 See also Unbelievers will be condemned Matthew 25:461 Corinthians 15:42-44 See also Believers will be given resurrection bodies 1 Corinthians 15:50-53Hebrews 9:27 The last judgment See also All face judgment after death Romans 14:121 Peter 4:5 Revelation 20:11-12 John 5:22 See also Judgment is entrusted to Jesus Christ Acts 10:42; 17:31Revelation 1:18 John 12:48 See also Those who have not responded to Christ will be condemned 2 Thessalonians 1:7-82 Peter 3:7 Jude 1:15 Revelation 20:15 John 5:24 See also Believers will not be judged for sin John 3:18Romans 8:1-2,33-34 2 Corinthians 5:10 See also Believers will be judged on how they have lived their Christian lives 1 Corinthians 4:5Hebrews 9:28 1 John 4:17 Revelation 4:9-10 Heaven See also God's throne is in heaven where he is continuously worshipped Isaiah 6:1-3Matthew 6:10 God's will is perfectly served in heaven See also 1 Kings 22:19pp Lk 11:2 Revelation 21:1At Jesus Christ's second coming, a new heaven and earth will replace the old 1 Thessalonians 4:17See also The redeemed will enjoy life in the presence of God in the new heaven Matthew 5:8Philippians 3:20 Jude 1:24 Revelation 21:1-4 Revelation 22:1-2 See also All life in heaven is sustained by God John 6:58Revelation 2:7; 21:23 Matthew 25:41 Hell Hell is the destiny of human beings who reject God See also Matthew 13:41-42Hell was originally meant for the punishment of the devil and his angels. Romans 2:8Hebrews 10:26-27 Jude 1:6 Revelation 17:8 2 Thessalonians 1:9 See also Those in hell are finally separated from God Matthew 25:46Revelation 20:15 See also Hell is a place of fire, darkness and weeping Matthew 8:122 Peter 3:7 Jude 1:7 Luke 12:5 See also Jesus Christ himself frequently warned about the dangers of hell Matthew 5:29-30Matthew 13:40 See also Jesus Christ is using Eastern hyperbole, not intended literally, to stress importance 1310 God as judge2565 Christ, second coming 5494 revenge 6644 eternal life 6722 redemption, OT 8342 servanthood 9020 death 9210 judgment, God's 9240 last judgment 9310 resurrection 9410 heaven 9510 hell |
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