Principles of the Doctrine of Christ: Eternal Judgement (continued)

Beloved, in continuance of our theme “Eternal Judgment” from our series the “Principles of the Doctrine of Christ” – there are many scriptures that highlight “Eternal Judgment” (Revelation 18:8-10, 2 Peter 2:6, Genesis 6:13, and Matthew 21:33-31 just to name a few). Yet none of these are considered “Eternal Judgments” that take place in this life, and there is no change in the creatures’ natural status as in the judgment to come. What I’m saying, Beloved, is that the Apostle Paul taught that there is a “judgment” to come, “it is appointed [arranged by God] unto men once to die, but after this The Judgment” (Hebrews 9:27). Beloved, this clearly shows us that there is a “judgment” after death, but those that took part in the “first resurrection: on such the second death [judgment] hath no power” as they are to reign with Christ (Revelation 20:6).

Precious Ones, we do not find another “judgment” mentioned after this one in the word of God, neither do we find any change of conditions. In other words, this is proof in itself that this is the “Eternal Judgment” spoken of in the Bible that we must reverence with fear. Everything seems to come into its eternal sphere or state. Jesus puts it this way; He proved the judgment of two kinds of people to be “eternal.” In Jesus’ eyes, those two groups are considered “righteous and wicked.” Jesus says, “But whoso[ever] shall offend one of these little ones [infant Christians] which believe in me, it were better for him [her] that a millstone [heaviest stone] were hanged about his [her] neck, and that he [she] were drowned in the depths of the sea…it is better for thee to enter into life halt or maimed [crippled or paralyzed], rather than having two hands or two feet to be cast into everlasting fire” (Matthew 18:6-9).

Chosen Ones, remember that Jesus considers “wheat” as righteous and “tares” as wicked and He teaches us through one of His parables that He believes in letting the “wheat and the tares” “both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest [Eternal Judgment] [He] will say to the reapers [the saints that will execute judgment according to Jude verses 14 and 15] Gather…the tares…and burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn” (Matthew 13:24-30). This means, Beloved, that many hypocritical Christians are among the righteous, but it is not our job to judge who is right or wrong. God will separate the real saints in “Eternal Judgment.”

I will write more on this subject next week. Until then, know this…

I love you all so very much.
In His Love,

Pastor William L. McCoy