THE DAY OF JUDGEMENT

This warning was given through many of God's prophets and apostles. Jesus spoke often of "the day of judgment" (Matthew 11:22,24; 12:36, etc.). He spoke often of the unending pain and fire of "hell" (Matthew 5:22,29; 25:41,46; Mark 9:43-49, etc.). In fact, every time this "hell" is mentioned in the New Testament (except for James 3:6), it is from the lips of Jesus Himself. He knew that terrible punishment was waiting for sinful people. That is why He gave such strong warning, even to His own followers. He said,"I tell you, My friends, do not be afraid of thosewho kill the body and after that can do no more.But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear Himwho, after the killing of the body, has the power tothrow you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear Him" (Luke 12:4-5).Jesus Himself will have a part in judging us (John 5:22,27:2 Corinthians 5:10)."God has set a day when He will judge the world withjustice by the man He has appointed. He has givenproof of this to all men by raising Him from the dead" (Acts 17:310.How can we be sure that the day of judgment is coming? This verse says that the proof is Christ's resurrection! The resurrection of Christ is well-known because there were many eye-witnesses who saw Him alive after His death. Christ's victory over death proves that death is NOT the end. All will one day be resurrected (John 5:29). Man will meet and answer to God.