The Eternal Fire

The Dead Are Judged
11Then I saw a great white throne and him who was seated on it. Earth and sky fled from his presence, and there was no place for them. 12And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books. 13The sea gave up the dead that were in it, and death and Hades gave up the dead that were in them, and each person was judged according to what he had done. 14Then death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. The lake of fire is the second death. 15If anyone's name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. Revelation 20:11-15

God's Purpose: Peace and Life

God loves you and wants you to experience peace and life—abundantand eternal.

The Bible Says...

"...we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ."Romans 5:1

"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begottenSon, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but haveeverlasting life." J o h n 3:l6

"...I have come that they may have life, and that they mayhave it more abundantly." J o h n 10:10b

Since God planned for us to havepeace and the abundant life rightnow, why are most people nothaving this experience?

Our Problem: Separation

God created us in His own image to have an abundant life. He did notmake us as robots to automatically love and obey Him, but gave us awill and a freedom of choice.

We chose to disobey God and go our own willful way. We still makethis choice today. This results in separation from God.

The Bible S a y s . ..

"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."Romans 3:23

"For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternallife in Christ Jesus our Lord." Romans 6:23

Our Attempts

Through the ages, individuals have tried in many ways to bridge this
gap.. .without success...

The Bible Says...

"There is a way that seems right to man, but in the end it leads to death." Proverbs 14:12

"But your iniquities have separated you from God; and your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He will not hear." Isaiah 59:2

By ourself, we have no remedy for this problem of separation

God's Remedy: The Cross

Jesus Christ is the only answer to this problem. He died on the Cross and rose from the grave, paying the penalty for our sin and bridging the
gap between God and people.

The Bible Says...

"...God is on one side and all the people on the other side, and Christ Jesus, Himself man, is between them to bring them
together..." 1 Timothy 2:5

"For Christ also has suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God..." 1 Peter 3:18a

"But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8

Our Response: Receive Christ

We must trust Jesus Christ and receive Him by personal invitation.

The Bible Says...

"Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with
him, and he with Me." Revelation 3:20

"But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His
name." J o h n 1:12

"...if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will
be saved." Romans 10:9

How to receive Christ:

Is there any good reason why you cannot receive Jesus Christ right now?

How to receive Christ:

1. Admit your need (I am a sinner).
2. Be willing to turn from your sins (repent).
3. Believe that Jesus Christ died for you on the Cross and rose from the grave.
4. Through prayer, invite Jesus Christ to come in and control your life through the Holy Spirit. (Receive Him as Lord and Savior.)

What to Pray:

Dear Lord Jesus,I know that I am a sinner and need Your forgiveness. I believe that You died for my sins. I want to turn from mysins. I now invite You to come into my heart and life. I want to trust and follow You as Lord and Savior.In Jesus' name. Amen.