Beloved, in conclusion of our theme from the “Principles of the Doctrine of Christ” series, entitled “The Resurrection of the Dead” – we are blessed because we don’t have to lose our lives for the Word of God and the testimony which our forefathers held. Yet, we shall be resurrected to eternal life nonetheless! Remember, John said, “Blessed…is he that hath part in the first resurrection…and shall reign with him [Jesus] a thousand years” (Revelation 20:6). Beloved, is there any brighter hope offered by anyone other than our God?
Precious Ones, what I love about Jesus is that it makes no difference how small you may seem in men’s eyes today; when He resurrects us, men will know that we are special in His eyes. In the same way, no matter how small a sin may seem in the eyes of men, it is still great in the eyes of the Lord (the only eyes that count), and will not go unnoticed; every sinner will be punished. John said again, “I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God…the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they [all sinners great and small] were judged every man according to their works. And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death” (Revelation 20:10-15).
Chosen Ones, this general judgment so often spoken of and referred to by men is also described by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in the scriptures. Jesus teaches us that “[sinners] these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal” (Matthew 25:31-46).
Children of God, as I close this series, I leave you with this thought – wouldn’t you rather have faith in Jesus and trust Him to resurrect you from the dead, than doubt the resurrection and have to find out that your mistake cost you eternal life? Only Lucifer (Satan) should have to suffer that eternal mistake.
I will write on a new topic next week.
I love you all SO very much.
In His Love,
Pastor William L. McCoy
No comments:
Post a Comment