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Witnessing Two Salvations

A systematic approach to witnessing Two Salvations & Restitution

Questions

Why does God permit evil and human suffering?

Will babies who die go to heaven or Hell? If Heaven, then would heathen babies be lucky to die?

Are people who never heard of Christ lost forever?

How can people, who lived before Christ in China, Africa and India have any hope of being saved?

What is the Future Mission of the Church for which they are now being prepared?

Did the non Christian Jews who died in the holocaust go to hell?

Will MAHATMA GANDHI go to Heaven or Hell?

Jn 10:9 – "I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved”

Jn 10:9 – "I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved” Eph 2:18 – “through Him we both have access by one Spirit to the Father.”

Jn 10:9 – "I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved” Eph 2:18 – “through Him we both have access by one Spirit to the Father.” Acts 4:12 – “there is no other name… among men by which we must be saved." Rom 5:1-2 – “having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus” John 3:36 – “He who believes in the Son has everlasting life; and he who does not believe the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him

Eph 1:9,10 – “He made known to us the secret of His will. And this is in harmony with God’s merciful purpose for the government of the world when the times are ripe for it —the PURPOSE which He has cherished in His own mind of RESTORING THE WHOLE CREATION to find its one Head in Christ; yes, things in Heaven and things on earth, to find their one Head in Him.” - Weymouth

Acts 3:21 – “ … the times of restoration of all things, which God has spoken by the mouth of all His holy prophets since the world began. NKJV

Two Salvations & Restitution:

A Systematic Study

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God Wants to Save ALL People

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God Wants to Save ALL People God Will Bless ALL People

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God Wants to Save ALL People God Will Bless ALL People Two distinct classes saved – Church and World

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God Wants to Save ALL People God Will Bless ALL People Two distinct classes saved – Church and World Future Mission of the Church to Save the World

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God Wants to Save ALL People God Will Bless ALL People Two distinct classes saved – Church and World Future Mission of the Church to Save the World Redemption and Recovery of Man still Future

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A Systematic Study

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God Wants to Save ALL People God Will Bless ALL People Two distinct classes saved – Church and World Future Mission of the Church to Save the World Redemption and Recovery of Man still Future Mankind’s Blindness Will Be Removed Followed by a Time of Teaching and Learning ALL Nations & Peoples will Worship & Serve God

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God Wants to Save ALL People God Will Bless ALL People Two distinct classes saved – Church and World Future Mission of the Church to Save the World Redemption of Mankind still Future Mankind’s Blindness Will Be Removed Followed by a Time of Teaching and Learning ALL Peoples will Worship & Serve God Everyone will be Resurrected Resurrection Not at End of Millennium Mankind Judged by Future Behavior in Kingdom Even the Wicked get an Opportunity to Repent in the Kingdom

God Wants to Save ALL People

Jonah Preaches: God Spare’s Nineveh

God Wants to Save ALL People

2 Peter 3:9 – “The Lord is … longsuffering …not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. ASV

God Wants to Save ALL People

2 Peter 3:9 – “The Lord is … longsuffering …not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. ASV 1 Tim 2:4 – “who [God] desires ALL men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.” NKJV John 3:17 – “For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. NKJV

God will Bless ALL People

Acts 2:18 – “on My menservants and on My maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those days” NKJV

God will Bless ALL People

Acts 2:18 – “on My menservants and on My maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those days” NKJV Acts 2:17 – “in the last days, says God, That I will pour out of My Spirit on ALL flesh” NKJV

God will Bless ALL People

Gen.22:18 – “In your seed

ALL the nations

of the earth shall be blessed " NKJV (also Gen 12:3; 18:18-19)

God will Bless ALL People

Gen.22:18 – “In your seed

ALL the nations

of the earth shall be blessed " NKJV (also Gen 12:3; 18:18-19) Luke 2:10 – “the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be

to ALL people

.” NKJV

God will Bless ALL People

Gen.22:18 – “In your seed

ALL the nations

of the earth shall be blessed " NKJV (also Gen 12:3; 18:18-19) Luke 2:10 – “the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be

to ALL people

.” NKJV Heb 2:9 – “But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels … that He … might taste death for

EVERYONE

.” NKJV

God will Bless ALL People

Gen.22:18 – “In your seed

ALL the nations

of the earth shall be blessed " NKJV (also Gen 12:3; 18:18-19) Luke 2:10 – “the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be

to ALL people

.” NKJV Heb 2:9 – “But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels … that He … might taste death for

EVERYONE

.” NKJV John 12:32 – “32 And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw

ALL peoples

to Myself." NKJV

God will Bless ALL People

John 1:29 – “The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, "Behold! The Lamb of God who

takes away the sin of the world

! NKJV

God will Bless ALL People

John 1:29 – “The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, "Behold! The Lamb of God who

takes away the sin of the world

! NKJV John 6:51 – “I am the living bread which came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever; and the bread that I shall give is My flesh, which

I shall give for the life of the world

." NKJV

God will Bless ALL People

John 1:29 – “The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, "Behold! The Lamb of God who

takes away the sin of the world

! NKJV John 6:51 – “I am the living bread which came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever; and the bread that I shall give is My flesh, which

I shall give for the life of the world

." NKJV Isa 40:5 – “The glory of the LORD shall be revealed,

And ALL flesh shall see it together

; For the mouth of the LORD has spoken." NKJV

God will Bless ALL People

John 1:29 – “The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, "Behold! The Lamb of God who

takes away the sin of the world

! NKJV John 6:51 – “I am the living bread which came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever; and the bread that I shall give is My flesh, which

I shall give for the life of the world

." NKJV Isa 40:5 – “The glory of the LORD shall be revealed,

And ALL flesh shall see it together

; For the mouth of the LORD has spoken." NKJV Hag 2:7 – “And I will shake all nations, and the

desire of ALL nations

shall come: and I will fill this house with glory, saith the LORD of hosts. KJV

Two distinct classes saved – Church and World

1 John 2:2 - He is an atoning sacrifice for

our sins

, and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the

whole world

. – Weymouth

Two distinct classes saved – Church and World

1 John 2:2 - He is an atoning sacrifice for

our sins

, and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the

whole world

. – Weymouth 1 Tim 4:10 – God…is the Savior of

all men

, especially of those who

believe

. NKJV

Two distinct classes saved – Church and World

1 John 2:2 - He is an atoning sacrifice for

our sins

, and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the

whole world

. – Weymouth 1 Tim 4:10 – God…is the Savior of

all men

, especially of those who

believe

. NKJV Rev 22:17 - And the Spirit and the

bride

say, "Come!" And let him who hears say, "Come!" And let him who thirsts come.

Whoever desires

, let him take the water of life freely. NKJV

Two distinct classes saved – Church and World

1 John 2:2 - He is an atoning sacrifice for

our sins

, and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the

whole world

. – Weymouth 1 Tim 4:10 – God…is the Savior of

all men

, especially of those who

believe

. NKJV Rev 22:17 - And the Spirit and the

bride

say, "Come!" And let him who hears say, "Come!" And let him who thirsts come.

Whoever desires

, let him take the water of life freely. NKJV Rom 8:19,21 - For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the

sons of God

… the

creation

itself also will be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God NKJV

Two distinct classes saved – Church and World

1 Peter 2:12 - having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when

they

speak against

you

as evildoers,

they

may, by

your

good works which they observe,

glorify God in the day of visitation

. NKJV

Two distinct classes saved – Church and World

1 Peter 2:12 - having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when

they

speak against

you

as evildoers,

they

may, by

your

good works which they observe,

glorify God in the day of visitation

. NKJV 2 Thess 1:10 - He comes, in that Day, to be glorified in

His saints

and to be admired among all

those who believe

NKJV

Two distinct classes saved – Church and World

1 Peter 2:12 - having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when

they

speak against

you

as evildoers,

they

may, by

your

good works which they observe,

glorify God in the day of visitation

. NKJV 2 Thess 1:10 - He comes, in that Day, to be glorified in

His saints

and to be admired among all

those who believe

NKJV 2 Cor 5:19 … God was in Christ

reconciling the world

to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to

the word of reconciliation. NKJV

Two distinct classes saved – Church and World

1 Peter 2:12 - having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when

they

speak against

you

as evildoers,

they

may, by

your

good works which they observe,

glorify God in the day of visitation

. NKJV 2 Thess 1:10 - He comes, in that Day, to be glorified in

His saints

and to be admired among all

those who believe

NKJV 2 Cor 5:19 … God was in Christ

reconciling the world

to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to

the word of reconciliation. NKJV Acts 15:16-17 - 'After! this I will return, And will rebuild the

tabernacle of David

, which has fallen down; I will rebuild its ruins, And I will set it up; So that

the rest of mankind

may seek the LORD, Even all the Gentiles who are called by My name, NKJV

Two distinct classes saved – Church and World

Rom 11:30 For as you were once disobedient to God, yet have now obtained mercy through their disobedience, 31 even so these also have now been disobedient, that

through the mercy shown you THEY ALSO MAY OBTAIN MERCY

. NKJV

Future Mission of the Church to Save the World

Future Mission of the Church to Save the World ON A RESCUE MISSION

1 Peter 1:9 - receiving the end of your faith — the salvation of

your

souls. NKJV

Future Mission of the Church to Save the World ON A RESCUE MISSION

1 Peter 1:9 - receiving the end of your faith — the salvation of

your

souls. NKJV Obad 21 - Then

saviors

shall come to Mount Zion NKJV

[Rev 14:1-5 On Mount Zion, the 144,000, the firstborn who follow the Lamb.]

Future Mission of the Church to Save the World ON A RESCUE MISSION

1 Peter 1:9 - receiving the end of your faith — the salvation of

your

souls. NKJV Obad 21 - Then

saviors

shall come to Mount Zion NKJV

[Rev 14:1-5 On Mount Zion, the 144,000, the firstborn who follow the Lamb.]

1 Cor 15:29 – Otherwise, what will they do who are baptized for the dead, if the dead do not rise at all? Why then are they

baptized for the dead

? NKJV

Future Mission of the Church to Save the World BLESS ALL MANKIND

Acts 3:25 … the covenant which God made with our fathers, saying to Abraham, 'And in your seed all the families of the earth shall be blessed.' NKJV

Future Mission of the Church to Save the World BLESS ALL MANKIND

Acts 3:25 … the covenant which God made with our fathers, saying to Abraham, 'And in your seed all the families of the earth shall be blessed.' NKJV Gal 3:29 - And if you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise. NKJV

Future Mission of the Church to Save the World REIGNING AS KINGS & PRIESTS

2 Tim 2:12 - If we endure, We shall also

reign

with Him. NKJV

Future Mission of the Church to Save the World REIGNING AS KINGS & PRIESTS

2 Tim 2:12 - If we endure, We shall also

reign

with Him. NKJV Rev 20:6 - Blessed and holy is he who has part in the first resurrection. Over such the second death has no power, but they shall be

priests

of God and of

Christ

, and shall

reign

with Him a thousand years. NKJV

Future Mission of the Church to Save the World REIGNING AS KINGS & PRIESTS

2 Tim 2:12 - If we endure, We shall also

reign

with Him. NKJV Rev 20:6 - Blessed and holy is he who has part in the first resurrection. Over such the second death has no power, but they shall be

priests

of God and of

Christ

, and shall

reign

with Him a thousand years. NKJV Rev 1:6 - and has made us

kings and priests

to His God and Father, to Him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. NKJV

Future Mission of the Church to Save the World REIGNING AS KINGS & PRIESTS

2 Tim 2:12 - If we endure, We shall also

reign

with Him. NKJV Rev 20:6 - Blessed and holy is he who has part in the first resurrection. Over such the second death has no power, but they shall be

priests

of God and of

Christ

, and shall

reign

thousand years. NKJV with Him a Rev 1:6 - and has made us

kings and priests

to His God and Father, to Him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. NKJV Luke 19:17 – And he said to him, ‘Well done, good slave, because you have been faithful in a very little thing, you, be in

authority over ten cities

. - NASV

Future Mission of the Church to Save the World JUDGES OF ISRAEL & THE WORLD

1 Cor 6:2 - Do you not know that

the saints will judge the world

? NKJV

Future Mission of the Church to Save the World JUDGES OF ISRAEL & THE WORLD

1 Cor 6:2 - Do you not know that

the saints will judge the world

? NKJV Matt 19:28 - So Jesus said to them, "Assuredly I say to you, that in the regeneration, when the Son of Man sits on the throne of His glory,

you

who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones,

judging the twelve tribes of Israel

. NKJV

Future Mission of the Church to Save the World JUDGES OF ISRAEL & THE WORLD

1 Cor 6:2 - Do you not know that

the saints will judge the world

? NKJV Matt 19:28 - So Jesus said to them, "Assuredly I say to you, that in the regeneration, when the Son of Man sits on the throne of His glory,

you

who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones,

judging the twelve tribes of Israel

. NKJV Dan 7:27 - Then the sovereignty, power and greatness of the

kingdoms

under the whole heaven will be

handed over to the saints

, the people of the Most High. NIV

Future Mission of the Church to Save the World SUMMARY

• Save Mankind • Bless Mankind • Reign as Kings and Priests over Mankind • Judges of Israel & Mankind

Redemption of Man still Future

1 Tim 2:3-6 3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, 4 who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus, 6 who gave Himself a ransom for

ALL

, to be

testified in due time

, NKJV

Redemption of Man still Future

Zeph 3:8-9 – For all the earth will be devoured with the fire of my Zeal. Afterward I will restore to the peoples a pure language, That they ALL may call on the the LORD,

Blindness Will Be Removed

2 Cor 4:3-4 - But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, whose minds the god of this age has blinded, NKJV

Blindness Will Be Removed

2 Cor 4:3-4 - But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, whose minds the god of this age has blinded, NKJV Rom 10:14,17 … how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? … So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. NKJV Matt 13:10-11 10 And the disciples came and said to Him, "Why do You speak to them in parables?" 11 He answered and said to them, "Because it has been given to you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given. NKJV

Blindness Will Be Removed

Isa 25:6-8 - The LORD of hosts will make for all people A feast of choice pieces … And He will destroy on this mountain The surface of the covering cast over ALL people, And the veil that is spread over ALL nations. He will swallow up death forever, And the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from all faces... NKJV Isa 60:1-3, 10-12 - Arise, shine; For your light has come! And the glory of the LORD is risen upon you [natural Israel]. For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, And deep darkness the people; But the LORD will arise over you, And His glory will be seen upon you. The Gentiles shall come to your light, And kings to the brightness of your rising... "The sons of foreigners shall build up your walls, And their kings shall minister to you; For in My wrath I struck you, But in My favor I have had mercy on you. Therefore your gates shall be open continually…That men may bring to you the wealth of the Gentiles, And their kings... NKJV

Time of Teaching & Learning

Isa 29:18, 24 - In that day the deaf shall hear the words of the book, And the eyes of the blind shall see out of obscurity and out of darkness… These also who erred in spirit will come to understanding, And those who complained will learn doctrine." NKJV Isa 26:9 - For when Your judgments are in the earth, The inhabitants of the world will learn righteousness. NKJV Isa 11:9-10 - They shall not hurt nor destroy in all My holy mountain, For the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the LORD As the waters cover the sea. "And in that day there shall be a Root of Jesse, Who shall stand as a banner to the people; For the Gentiles shall seek Him, And His resting place shall be glorious." NKJV

Time of Teaching & Learning

Mic 4:1-2 - Now it shall come to pass in the latter days That the mountain of the LORD's house Shall be established on the top of the mountains, And shall be exalted above the hills;

And peoples shall flow to it.

Time of Teaching & Learning

Mic 4:1-2 - Now it shall come to pass in the latter days That the mountain of the LORD's house Shall be established on the top of the mountains, And shall be exalted above the hills;

And peoples shall flow to it.

Many nations shall come and say, "Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, To the house of the God of Jacob; He will teach us His ways, And we shall walk in His paths." For out of Zion the law shall go forth, And the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. Isa 35:8 - And a highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it shall be for (the redeemed): the wayfaring men, yea fools, shall not err (therein). ASV

ALL People will Worship & Serve God

Phil 2:9-11 - Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus EVERY knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that EVERY tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. (also Rom 14:11) Rev 15:4 - Who shall not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. For all nations shall come and worship before You.." NKJV

ALL People will Worship & Serve God

ALL peoples, nations, and languages should serve Him

... His kingdom is an

everlasting kingdom

, And all dominions shall serve and obey Him.' NKJV

ALL People will Worship & Serve God

Isa 66:23 - all flesh come to worship before me, saith Jehovah. ASV

ALL People will Worship & Serve God

Isa 66:23 - all flesh come to worship before me, saith Jehovah. ASV Ps 22:27 - All the ends of the world Shall remember and turn to the LORD, And all the families of the nations Shall worship before You. NKJV Ps 138:4 - All the kings of the earth shall praise You, O LORD, When they hear the words of Your mouth. NKJV Ps 72:8,11,17 - He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, And from the River to the ends of the earth... Yes, all kings shall fall down before Him; All nations shall serve Him… His name shall endure forever; His name shall continue as long as the sun. And men shall be blessed in Him; All nations shall call Him blessed. NKJV

ALL People will Worship & Serve God

Rev 11:15 - Then the seventh angel sounded: And there were loud voices in heaven, saying,"

The kingdoms of this world

have become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ, and

He shall reign forever and ever!

" NKJV

ALL People will Worship & Serve God

Rev 11:15 - Then the seventh angel sounded: And there were loud voices in heaven, saying,"

The kingdoms of this world

have become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ, and

He shall reign forever and ever!

ALL People will Worship & Serve God

Rev 11:15 - Then the seventh angel sounded: And there were loud voices in heaven, saying,"

The kingdoms of this world

have become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ, and

He shall reign forever and ever!

" NKJV Rev 21:23-24 - And the city hath no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine upon it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the lamp thereof (is) the Lamb. And the nations shall walk amidst the light thereof: and the kings of the earth bring their glory into it. ASV Mal 1:11 - For from the rising of the sun, even to its going down, My name shall be great among the Gentiles; In every place incense shall be offered to My name, And a pure offering; For My name shall be great among the nations,“ Says the LORD of hosts. NKJV Also Rev 5:3

Everyone will be Resurrected

Lazarus Raised from the Dead

Everyone will be Resurrected

Acts 24:15 - I have hope in God, which they themselves also accept, that there will be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and the unjust. NKJV

Everyone will be Resurrected

Acts 24:15 - I have hope in God, which they themselves also accept, that there will be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and the unjust. NKJV John 5:28 - Do not marvel at this; for the hour is coming in which all who are in the graves will hear His voice and come forth… NKJV Rom 5:18 - Therefore, as through one man's offense judgment came to all men, resulting in condemnation, even so through one Man's righteous act the free gift came to ALL men, resulting in justification of life NKJV

Everyone will be Resurrected

Resurrection Not at End of Millennium

Heaven or Hell?

Resurrection Not at End of Millennium

Rev 20:4-6 -

Then I saw thrones, and they sat on them, and judgment was given to them. And I {saw} the souls of those who had been beheaded because of their testimony of Jesus and because of the word of God, and those who had not worshiped the beast or his image, and had not received the mark on their forehead and on their hand; and they came to life and reigned with Christ for a thousand years.

The rest of the dead did not come to life until the thousand years were completed.

This is the first resurrection. Blessed and holy is the one who has a part in the first resurrection; over these the second death has no power, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with Him for a thousand years. - NASV

Resurrection Not at End of Millennium

2 Tim 4:1

”I charge you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will

judge appearing

the living and the dead

at His

and His kingdom” – NKJV

Resurrection Not at End of Millennium

2 Tim 4:1

”I charge you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will

judge appearing

the living and the dead

at His

and His kingdom” – NKJV

Act 3:21-4:2 - 21

“

whom heaven must receive until {the} period of restoration of all things

about which God spoke by the mouth of His holy prophets from ancient time.

It is you who are the sons of the prophets and of the covenant which God made with your fathers, saying to Abraham, 'AND IN YOUR SEED

ALL THE FAMILIES OF THE EARTH SHALL BE BLESSED

being greatly disturbed because they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the

resurrection from the dead

.”

Mankind Judged by Their Future Behavior in God’s Kingdom

Rev 20:12 - And I saw the dead, small and great, standing before God, and books were opened. And another book was opened, which is the Book of Life.

And the dead were judged according to their works, by the things which were written in the books.

NKJV

Mankind Judged by Their Future Behavior in God’s Kingdom

Rev 20:12 - And I saw the dead, small and great, standing before God, and books were opened. And another book was opened, which is the Book of Life.

And the dead were judged according to their works, by the things which were written in the books.

NKJV Matt 8:21-22 - Then another of His disciples said to Him, "Lord, let me first go and bury my father.“ But Jesus said to him, "Follow Me, and let the dead bury their own dead." NKJV

Mankind Judged by Their Future Behavior in God’s Kingdom

Rev 20:12 - And I saw the dead, small and great, standing before God, and books were opened. And another book was opened, which is the Book of Life.

And the dead were judged according to their works, by the things which were written in the books.

NKJV Matt 8:21-22 - Then another of His disciples said to Him, "Lord, let me first go and bury my father.“ But Jesus said to him, "Follow Me, and let the dead bury their own dead." NKJV John 12:47-48 - And if anyone hears My words and does not believe, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge the world but to save the world. He who rejects Me, and does not receive My words, has that which judges him —

the word that I have spoken will judge him in the last day

. NKJV

Mankind Judged by Their Future Behavior in God’s Kingdom

Matt 12:32 - Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man, it will be forgiven him; but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit, it will not be forgiven him, either in this age or

in the age to come

. NKJV

Mankind Judged by Their Future Behavior in God’s Kingdom

Matt 12:32 - Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man, it will be forgiven him; but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit, it will not be forgiven him, either in this age or

in the age to come

. NKJV Rev 22:14 - Blessed are those who do His commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter through the gates into the city. 15 But outside are dogs and sorcerers and sexually immoral and murderers and idolaters, and whoever loves and practices a lie. NKJV

Mankind Judged by Their Future Behavior in God’s Kingdom

Matt 12:32 - Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man, it will be forgiven him; but whoever speaks against the Holy Spirit, it will not be forgiven him, either in this age or

in the age to come

Mankind Judged by Their Future Behavior in God’s Kingdom

Ps 96:10-13 10 Say among the nations,"The LORD reigns; The world also is firmly established, It shall not be moved; He shall judge the peoples righteously." 11 Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; Let the sea roar, and all its fullness; 12 Let the field be joyful, and all that is in it.

Then all the trees of the woods will rejoice before the LORD. 13 For He is coming, for He is coming to judge the earth.

He shall judge the world with righteousness, And the peoples with His truth. NKJV

Mankind Judged by Their Future Behavior in God’s Kingdom

Ps 67 - God be merciful to us and bless us, And cause His face to shine upon us, Selah That Your way may be known on earth, Your salvation among all nations. Let the peoples praise You, O God; Let all the peoples praise You. Oh,

let the nations be glad

and sing for joy!

For You shall judge the people

righteously, And govern the nations on earth.

Mankind Judged by Their Future Behavior in God’s Kingdom

let the nations be glad

and sing for joy!

For You shall judge the people

righteously, And govern the nations on earth.

Ps 9:8 - He shall judge the world in righteousness, And He shall administer judgment for the peoples in uprightness. NKJV

Even the Wicked get an Opportunity to Repent in the Kingdom

Matt 11:20-24 Then He began to rebuke the cities in which most of His mighty works had been done, because they did not repent: 21 "Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works which were done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon,

they would have repented long ago

in sackcloth and ashes. 22 But I say to you, it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the day of judgment than for you. 23 And you, Capernaum, who are exalted to heaven, will be brought down to Hades; for if the mighty works which were done in you had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day. 24 But I say to you that

it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment than for you

." NKJV

Even the Wicked get an Opportunity to Repent in the Kingdom

Luke 11:32 - The men of Nineveh will rise up in the judgment with this generation and condemn it, for they repented at the preaching of Jonah; and indeed a greater than Jonah is here. NKJV

Even the Wicked get an Opportunity to Repent in the Kingdom

Luke 11:32 - The men of Nineveh will rise up in the judgment with this generation and condemn it, for they repented at the preaching of Jonah; and indeed a greater than Jonah is here. NKJV Ezek 16:55, 61,62 - When your sisters, Sodom and her daughters, return to their former state, and Samaria and her daughters return to their former state, then you [Jerusalem] and your daughters will return to your former state. Then you will remember your ways and be ashamed, … And I will establish My covenant with you. Then you shall know that I am the LORD NKJV

Even the Wicked get an Opportunity to Repent in the Kingdom

Isa 60:14 – And the sons of those who afflicted you will come bowing to you. And all those who despised you will bow themselves at the souls of your feet; And they will call you the city of the LORD. The Zion of the Holy One of Israel. - NASV Rev 3:9 – Behold, I will cause those of the synagogue of Satan, who say that they are Jews, and are not, but lie – behold, I will make them to come and bow down at your feet, and to know that I have loved you.

If God’s Plan is so Clear, Why Doesn’t Everyone accept it?

Acts 5:37-39 And he said to them: "Men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what you intend to do regarding these men. …keep away from these men and let them alone; for if this plan or this work is of men, it will come to nothing; but if it is of God, you cannot overthrow it — lest you even be found to fight against God."

If God’s Plan is so Clear, Why Doesn’t Everyone accept it?

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If God’s Plan is so Clear, Why Doesn’t Everyone accept it?

“Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me? You are finding it painful to kick against the ox goad.” (Acts 26:14).

Everyone will accept God’s Plan soon enough

Isa 35:1-10 1 The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose. 2 It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy and singing… they shall see the glory of the LORD, and the excellency of our God… 5 Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped. 6 Then shall the lame man leap as an hart, and the tongue of the dumb sing: for in the wilderness shall waters break out, and streams in the desert. 7 And the parched ground shall become a pool, and the thirsty land springs of water: in the habitation of dragons, where each lay, shall be grass with reeds and rushes. 8 And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it shall be for those: the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err therein. 9 No lion shall be there, nor any ravenous beast shall go up thereon, it shall not be found there; but the redeemed shall walk there: 10 And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.