Judgment Day Surprises
Text: Hebrews 9:27; Acts 17:30-31
I. Reality – will surprise many.
A. Skeptical. 2 Peter 3:3-4
B. “Hell is this life – Grave”
C. Modernist, etc.
II. Time – will surprise many.
A. At the Lord’s coming. Matthew 25:31-46
B. Time setters (William Miller, etc.)
C. Mark 13:32-37; Matthew 24:36-44; Jeremiah 5:30-31
III. Purpose – will surprise many.
A. Not to establish kingdom:
1. Colossians 1:13-14
2. 1 Corinthians 15:24f
B. Not to make a sacrifice – Hebrews 10:4
C. Not to give a second chance. Hebrews 7:25
D. To judge the world.
1. John 5:28-29
2. Matthew 25:31
3. Acts 17:30-31
E. Receive faithful.
1. John 14:1-3
2. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17
IV. The Standard – Will surprise many.
A. Not human creeds
B. Not “articles of Men.” – Romans 10:1-4
C. Word of God.
1. John 12:47-48
2. Romans 2:16; 1:16
3. James 2:12
4. Revelation 20:12-13
V. Religious Works – will be surprised.
A. Many will find that more than zeal and religion is
necessary.
B. Matthew 7:21-23; Romans 10:1-3
VI. Nominal Christians – will be surprised.
A. Five Foolish Virgins. Matthew 25:1-13
B. One Talent Man. Matthew 25:14-30
C. Must work while it is day.
1. John 9:4
2. Philippians 2:12-13
VII. Faithful Christians – will be surprised.
A. Rewards beyond realization – Wow.
B. Matthew 25:46; Revelation 21:1-4; 22:1-5
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