John Wells - April 15, 2018

Fundamentals of the Faith The Fundamental Truth of God’s Justice “ the Son … has authority to execute judgment ” John 5:27 2 Resurrections and 3 Judgments Introduction to God’s Justice and Final Judgments 2 Resurrections and 3 Judgments To set the stage …here are the credentials of Jesus Christ as the Sovereign Judge John Ch 5 Jesus :- Has Equality with the Father v 18 “ equal with God” - He acts in Unity with the Godhead v 19 “ the same as the Father” - He RAISES the dead ..V 21\ - He gives LIFE, - He EXECUTES judgment, V 27 “he has authority to execute judgment” 3 Points 1./ Jesus Christ has authority and will EXECUTE judgment in the last day (John 5:27) 2./ Men have accountability will stand before Him and Every knee will bow the knee (Phi 2:10) 3./ Every believer has EXEPMTION from judgment for sin (John 5:24) Two Resurrections John 5:29 / Rev 20:5 The Resurrection to LIFE - THE FIRST RESURRECTION When will it happen ? At the Rapture of the Church I Thess 4 V 16..the dead in Christ will rise I Cor 15 V 51 at the last trumpet …the dead in Christ will be raised” Who will take part in it ? The righteous ..the dead “IN CHRIST” – Believers Righteous here does not refer to works based salvation, but to righteous character “ righteousness that comes by faith” Romans 4:5 “he that worketh not but believes” I Thess 4: 14 ..” IF we believe that Jesus died and rose…those who sleep in Jesus” “rejoice your names are written in Heaven” Luke 10:20 What’s the purpose for this resurrection ? to be bear the image of the heavenly, ….to be forever changed, to put on immortality, I Cor 15:49-54 …never DIE John 11:25 to inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation …Matt 25:34 to rest from your labors and to worship God Rev 14:13 “die in the Lord” to enjoy His pleasures forever Psalm 16:11 Two Resurrections John 5:29 / Rev 20:5 The Resurrection to Judgment – THE SECOND RESURRECTION When will it happen ? At the end of the 1000 years reign of Christ .Rev 20:5 Where will it happen ? Rev 20:11 “ The heaven and earth fled away…an indescribable void Who will take part in it ? They that have done evil (and they have not believed) John 5:29 “ they that have done evil” Rev 20 :11 “ the dead small and great men “ John 8:21 “ those who die in their sins “If you believe not…” Rev 20:15 “ whoever was not found written in the book of life” What’s the purpose for this resurrection? divine justice, eternal condemnation