The Day of Judgment

Acts 17:30-31

1.     Certainty – “appointed a day”

a.     Hebrews 9:27

b.     John 12:48

2.     Persons – “judge the world”

a.     Living and dead 2 Timothy 4:1-2

b.     Small and great Revelation 20:12

c.     All nations Matthew 25:32

d.     All cities Matthew 11:20-28

e.     Every man Revelation 20:13

f.      Every one of us Romans 14:12

g.     We must ALL appear 2 Corinthians 5:10

3.     Basis – “in righteousness”

a.     By the gospel John 12:48; Romans 2:16

b.     By the law Romans 2:12

c.     The standard during their lifetime – Abraham, Moses, Thief on cross

d.     Deeds 2 Corinthians 5:10

e.     Words Matthew 12:36-37

f.      Secret things Romans 2:16

g.     What we failed to do James 4:17

4.     Who – “That man who He has ordained”

a.     God – deity

b.     Christ

5.     What will happen on that day?

a.     Lord will descend 1 Thessalonians 4:16

b.     Dead will be raised John 5:28-29

c.     Books will be opened Revelation 20:12-14

d.     Stand before the Judge

e.     Separate sheep from goats

f.      Welcome the righteous Matthew 25:34

g.     Condemn the wicked Matthew 25:41