The Approaching Resurrection

The Approaching Resurrection

This does not only concern those who are God-fearing and righteous, but also those who are unjust. Acts 24:15. “This being so, I myself always strive to have a conscience without offense toward God and men.” V. 16.

“For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.” 2 Cor. 5:10.

If one were to ask the majority of people today what they thought the near future has in store for them, they would mention the worst things, such as atomic war, famine, epidemics, earthquakes, an increase in the divorce rate, terrorist attacks, and whatever else people are afraid of. But we have a living hope in the resurrection of the just; we do not fear.

We have a great responsibility, because we have a body that can be presented to do the good or the bad. We can do very much good for the benefit and joy of many people or we can do much that is foolish and bad, and thus do harm to ourselves and others.

Those who have done good will come forth from the graves to the resurrection of the just, and those who have done evil, to the resurrection of condemnation. John 5:29-30. An indescribable glory awaits us if we have a good conscience before God and people, and if we are in the process of growing and developing in the good. If we judge ourselves we will not be judged. 1 Cor. 11:23.

The reward of sin is death, which separates man from God, but whoever lives and believes in Jesus shall never die. John 11:26.

“And behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to every one according to his work.” Rev. 22:12.

May God strengthen us in faith and obedience so we can have an abundant entrance into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 2 Pet. 1:11.