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If you go to Hell, it will be over Jesus' dead body. I hope my opening didn't sound irreverent. What I mean is that Jesus died to keep you out of Hell. It takes serious determination to refuse God's grace for a lifetime. But many people are just that determined, and today we'll see them at the Great White Throne. That's the final of the "final judgments." If you haven't heard the news about the program - or if you have - please stay with us after we hear from Jim. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS06122026_0.mp3Scripture References: Revelation 20 & 21

#14 Signification Of Revelation (Great White Throne of Revelation 20–No Judgement Zone)

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There's coming a time when the unbeliever will stand before Jesus and judged once and for all. If their name is not found in the book of life they'll be cast into the lake of fire. While it's not pleasant to even think about, it is a reality for all too many, and something we must discuss. The stakes are high. Today on Light on the Hill we'll take you to the end of Revelation chapter twenty and read about this great white throne judgement. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1459/29?v=20251111

 Exploring the Connection Between Matthew 19, the Book of Psalms, and Isaiah 19 For Bible in Ten – By DH – 19th May 2026 Yesterday we completed Matthew 19.   Nineteen according to E W Bullinger is “a combination of 10 and 9, and would denote the perfection of Divine order connected with judgment.” During our episodes through Matthew 19,  we already learned how “..the words of Chapter 19 span all the dispensations of time.”   CG    .  In Matthew 19 Jesus brought judgments which referenced creation, the law,  the insufficiency of human merit, faith and grace, and looking forward to the millennial kingdom.  As we will see in this bonus episode we can also find these references in Psalms. Isaiah 19 also adds a sharper prophetic focus.  It lends support to the judgment theme.  According to BibleHub “It presents a two-fold prophecy against Egypt, revealing not only a looming divine judgment but also an ultimate transformation and redemption. This dual-nature prophecy exemplifies the complexity of God's plans for nations and His sovereignty over all things.” In Matthew 19 every false confidence is judged: confidence in legal argument, in religious achievement, in wealth, in status, and confidence in the flesh. In the end, the chapter points to Christ alone.    Consider the following seven sections which trace Matthew 19 as a historical sweep: from creation order and marriage, through law and human hardness, into grace, kingdom promise, final judgment, and the believer's reward before Christ.  Innocence and Creation   When answering the Pharisees' question about breaking up marriage, Jesus does not begin His answer with Moses. He goes further back. He goes to creation: “Have you not read that He who made them at the beginning made them male and female?” Psalms has many Creation references too: “The heavens are telling of the glory of God…” Psalm 19:1  “By the word of the LORD the heavens were made…” Psalm 33:6 “How many are Your works, LORD! In wisdom You have made them all…” Psalm 104:24  To Him who made the heavens with skill, For His faithfulness is everlasting; 6 To Him who spread out the earth above the waters, For His faithfulness is everlasting; 7 To Him who made the great lights, For His faithfulness is everlasting: 8 The sun to rule by day, For His faithfulness is everlasting, 9  The moon and stars to rule by night, For His faithfulness is everlasting.    Psalm 136:5–9 3 Praise Him, sun and moon; Praise Him, all stars of light! 4 Praise Him, highest heavens, And the waters that are above the heavens! 5 They are to praise the name of the Lord, For He commanded and they were created.    Psalm 148:3–5  The earth is the Lord's, and all it contains, The world, and those who live in it. 2  For He has founded it upon the seas And established it upon the rivers.   Psalm 24:1–2    You visit the earth and cause it to overflow; You greatly enrich it; The stream of God is full of water; You prepare their grain, for so You prepare the earth. 10 You water its furrows abundantly, You settle its ridges, You soften it with showers, You bless its growth. 11 You have crowned the year with Your goodness, And Your paths drip with fatness. 12 The pastures of the wilderness drip, And the hills encircle themselves with rejoicing. 13 The meadows are clothed with flocks And the valleys are covered with grain; They shout for joy, yes, they sing    Psalm 65:9–13  Man was created for ordered life beneath the Lord. Marriage belongs to that created order.   It was established by God at the beginning and Psalm 128 references it in verse 3. “Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house…”  Psalm 128:3  Law and the Hardness of Heart The Pharisees then press the matter further: “Why then did Moses command to give a certificate of divorce, and to put her away?” Jesus answers: “Moses, because of the hardness of your hearts, permitted you to divorce your wives, but from the beginning it was not so.” The law could regulate certain consequences of sin, but it could not cure the heart of man. Moses' allowance was not the original ideal. It was an accommodation because of hardness of heart. Psalm 1, Psalm 19, and Psalm 119 all uphold the goodness of the law. The law is not evil. The commandments of the Lord are righteous. The word of God is pure, true, and desirable. But Psalms also makes clear that man himself is the problem. Psalm 14:3 says: “They have all turned aside, together they are corrupt; There is no one who does good, not even one. ” Psalm 143 says: “And do not enter into judgment with Your servant, For no person living is righteous in Your sight.”  verse 2. Psalm 51 gives the heart of the issue. David does not merely need external correction. He cries: “Create in me a clean heart, God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me..”   verse 10. The law highlights sin in man but cannot correct man's fallen state.  Psalms illuminates this powerfully. Psalm 49 says: “None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him.” That is the heart of the matter. Man cannot redeem himself. Wealth cannot ransom the soul. Moral seriousness cannot purchase eternal life. Psalm 62 warns: “If riches increase, do not set your heart on them.”   Grace through Faith After this, children are brought to Jesus so that He might place His hands on them and pray.  Psalm 131 verse 2 says: “I have certainly soothed and quieted my soul;  Like a weaned child resting against his mother, My soul within me is like a weaned child.” That is the spirit of Matthew 19. The kingdom is not entered through self-confident legal achievement, but through humble dependence. Psalm 8 also says: “From the mouths of infants and nursing babies You have established strength Because of Your enemies, To do away with the enemy and the revengeful.” Jesus later cites this psalm in Matthew 21. The children, the weak, the dependent, and the seemingly insignificant often perceive what a more mature mind misses.  The disciples wrongly rebuke the children. Jesus corrects them.   The Lord is near to the humble, the broken, the dependent, and the trusting. The children become a living illustration of the kind of faith that enters the kingdom.   The Royal and Millennial Hope Peter then asks what will be given to the disciples, since they have left all and followed Jesus. Jesus answers: “You who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.” This moves Matthew 19 forward to the millennial kingdom.  Psalm 2 presents the Lord's Anointed as King: “Yet I have set My King on My holy hill of Zion.” Psalm 72 looks forward to the righteous reign of the King, marked by justice, peace, dominion, and blessing. Psalm 89 recalls the Davidic covenant and the certainty of God's promises. Psalm 110 presents the Messiah seated at the right hand of God until His enemies are made His footstool. Psalm 122 says: “For thrones are set there for judgment, the thrones of the house of David.”   The Dispensational Sweep of Matthew 19 The chapter begins with creation order: male and female, marriage, and God's original design. It moves to law: Moses, divorce, hardness of heart, and the insufficiency of legal accommodation. It then displays grace: the children come to Christ with nothing, and Jesus receives them. It exposes human inability: the rich young ruler cannot obtain life through personal merit, morality, or wealth. It reveals divine possibility: with man salvation is impossible, but with God all things are possible. It then looks forward to the millennial kingdom: the apostles will sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.   Isaiah 19 and The Great White Throne Judgment   At the Great White Throne, all false confidence is finally exposed. Only those who are in Christ have a righteousness that can stand before God. Isaiah 19 gives a searching picture of Egypt brought under the judgment of the LORD. Egypt's idols tremble. Her wisdom fails. Her princes become fools. Her counsellors are unable to give true guidance. The nation that once appeared ancient, powerful, wealthy, and secure is shown to be helpless before God. This is a stark picture of misplaced confidence. Matthew 19 teaches the same spiritual lesson. Do not trust law-performance, wealth, status, fleshly advantage, religious seriousness, or human ability. With men this is impossible. The rich young ruler appears clothed in morality, youth, wealth, and religious seriousness. But when Christ presses the true demand of perfection, the man is exposed. His confidence cannot save him. His possessions have his heart. He goes away sorrowful. He is like Egypt in Isaiah 19. What seemed wise, strong, and secure is brought to nothing before the LORD. This points forward to the Great White Throne Judgment, where every person outside of Christ will stand fully exposed before God. The books will be opened. No earthly confidence will remain. No religious appearance will cover the soul. No wealth, status, morality, wisdom, or human achievement can answer the demands of divine righteousness. Isaiah 19 shows the collapse of national confidence before the LORD. Matthew 19 shows the collapse of personal confidence before Christ. The Great White Throne shows the final collapse of every confidence outside of God's saving righteousness.   Matthew 19 and the Judgment of the believer Matthew 19 ends with the judgment: “But many who are first will be last, and the last first.” In the 19th book of the Bible, Psalms repeatedly shows divine reversal. The proud are brought low. The humble are lifted up. The wicked may flourish temporarily, but they do not endure. The righteous may suffer for a time, but they are finally vindicated. Psalm 37 says the meek shall inherit the earth. Psalm 73 shows the prosperous brought to nothing. Psalm 113 says the Lord raises the poor out of the dust and lifts the needy out of the ash heap. Psalm 118 speaks of the rejected stone becoming the chief cornerstone. Isaiah 19 dramatizes the same reversal negatively. Those who seemed powerful and reliable, Egypt and Cush, are exposed in shame. Their apparent strength becomes humiliation. So Matthew 19 teaches that the judgment of believers will expose the true value of a life. Some things that looked great on earth will be shown to be small. Some sacrifices that looked foolish or unnoticed will be openly rewarded by Christ.    Life Application At the Judgment Seat of Christ, the question is not, “Are you saved?” No.  The believer's condemnation has already been dealt with in Christ. The question is rather: “How have you as a saved person followed, served, sacrificed, and valued Christ?” Let us not measure our life only by what we keep now, but by what Christ will count then.  Lord God, thank You that salvation does not rest upon our merit, wealth, strength, or status. Thank You that what is impossible with man is possible with You. Help us come as children, trust in Christ, and await the kingdom You have promised. For your glory!  Amen.

Ep176, How To Have Gods Life Living In You Part, 74 How to Have God's Life Living in You, Part 74: Consecration, Abiding in Christ, and the Great White Throne Six-Paragraph Summary Letters from Around the World The episode opens with Pastor Tony Alamo introducing part 74 of How to Have God's Life Living in You, identified as program 176. He prays for the service and then turns to letters from listeners in India, New Jersey, Ghana, and the United Kingdom. The letters express appreciation for the ministry's literature, tapes, CDs, and broadcasts, and several writers request Bibles, religious materials, and additional messages. Alamo responds by directing that materials be sent and by framing the correspondence as evidence of the ministry's global reach. Emphasis on Consecration A major theme of the episode is consecration, which Alamo describes as fully giving oneself to God rather than merely professing Christianity. He argues that salvation must be followed by a holy life and daily service, and he contrasts outward religious behavior with what he presents as true inward surrender. He repeatedly uses altar imagery, comparing consecration to an Old Testament burnt offering, where the old self is symbolically destroyed so that God's life may operate through the believer. Criticism of Hypocrisy and Religious Opposition Throughout the message, Alamo sharply criticizes people he views as hypocrites, especially those inside churches who, in his view, obstruct ministry work or fail to live according to Scripture. He compares such people to Pharisees, scribes, whitewashed tombs, serpents, chaff, and goats. These claims are presented as his religious interpretation and are delivered in a confrontational tone. He also makes strong statements about outside religious groups, government authorities, and alleged opposition to his ministry. The Great White Throne and Judgment Alamo connects the subject of consecration to the Great White Throne Judgment in Revelation 20. He teaches that people who do not have Christ living in them will face divine judgment and eternal punishment. He contrasts earthly life, which he describes as brief, with eternity, which he says will be spent either in heaven or in hell and the lake of fire. The message stresses urgency, warning listeners not to delay repentance or rely on their own ideas of salvation. Being “In Christ” Versus “Abiding in Christ” The second major teaching section distinguishes between being “in Christ” and “abiding in Christ.” Alamo explains that being in Christ refers to salvation and union with Christ, while abiding in Christ refers to ongoing fellowship, obedience, and allowing Christ to live through the believer. He uses the metaphor of a house to say that a person must not invite Christ in and then push Him out in order to sin. In his view, true Christianity requires continual surrender and daily communion with God. Closing Prayer and Program Information The episode ends with a salvation and consecration prayer, inviting listeners to accept Jesus Christ, ask for forgiveness, and commit to abiding in Him. Alamo emphasizes that the purpose of the broadcast is to bring listeners to salvation rather than to collect money, while also noting the cost of radio broadcasting. A program assistant then gives contact information for ordering the tape or CD, including the ministry website, mailing address, phone number, and fax number. Alamo closes by encouraging listeners to continue abiding in Christ. Transcription Quirks and Corrections That Matter “Tony Alama” was corrected to Tony Alamo. “Reinsurrected” was corrected to resurrected. “Pheresies” was corrected to Pharisees. “Quite washed” was corrected to whitewashed. “Tiscataway, New Jersey” was corrected to Piscataway, New Jersey. “Uhulah” and “To Lupu” Bibles appear to refer to Telugu Bibles. “Go by error” was corrected to go by air mail. “Guinead, United Kingdom” appears likely to be Gwynedd, United Kingdom. “Tai Fuk, Acregona, Africa” appears likely to refer to Tafo, Accra, Ghana, though the original audio/transcript is unclear. “T.O. Box” was corrected to P.O. Box, and “Texas, Texas” was corrected to Texarkana, Texas. “Copy of this state” was corrected to copy of this tape, and “CD or see me” was corrected to CD or tape. Keywords Tony Alamo, How to Have God's Life Living in You, consecration, abiding in Christ, Great White Throne Judgment, salvation prayer, Revelation 20, Christian holiness, religious testimony, Bible literature, Christian radio broadcast, spiritual repentance

God's Judgement is coming and it's very real and permanent. It's important to understand this coming judgement that God will bring, because by doing so, we learn so much about God's grace, love, and His very nature. We're talking about the Great White Throne Judgement today on Light on the Hill. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1459/29?v=20251111

Tony Alamo with Tony Alamo World Wide Ministries The Divine Summons: Understanding the Great White Throne Judgment Ep173 How To Have Gods Life Living In You Part 71 - The Great White Throne Judgment This episode of Tony Alamo Program #173 of the "How to Have God's Life Living in You" series, explores the global impact of the ministry's literature and provides a detailed theological exposition on the inevitability of the final judgment, the nature of hell as a temporary holding place, and the divine recording of human actions. Global Ministry Impact and Correspondence The program highlights significant evangelical progress in Africa and North America, driven largely by the distribution of ministry literature. In Liberia, a taxi driver has joined the distribution team, sharing newsletters with passengers across the city, while in Zambia, the high demand for Bibles and literature has led local ministers to coordinate efforts to prevent new converts from being misled. Domestically, the ministry continues to focus on rehabilitating individuals struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, emphasizing that true salvation comes from a personal relationship with Jesus Christ rather than mere religious adherence. The Mechanics of the Final Judgment A central theme of the discourse is the distinction between "religion" and "salvation." Alamo posits that many church members remain unsaved because they know the "plan" of salvation but do not know the "Man" (Jesus) who fulfilled it. The "Great White Throne Judgment" is described as an inescapable event where both the righteous and unrighteous will be resurrected. Drawing a parallel to the legal system, Alamo explains that Hell currently serves as a "holding tank" or "county jail" for souls, which will eventually be emptied so that individuals can stand before God in their resurrected bodies to receive their final sentencing. The inevitability of this judgment is emphasized through the omnipresence of God. Alamo asserts that no earthly disguise, suicide, or flight to remote locations—including the depths of the earth or outer space—can hide an individual from the divine summons. The assurance of this coming judgment is tied to the resurrection of Jesus (Easter), which serves as the legal guarantee that the Judge is alive and the court will be held. Divine Records and the "Books" of Secrets The judgment is predicated on "Books" that contain a perfect record of every human life. These records are described as superior to any human technology, capturing not only actions but also "every idle word" and secret thought. Alamo warns that blasphemy, taking the Lord's name in vain, and the rejection of the Gospel are all meticulously documented for the final trial. The episode concludes with a call to immediate repentance, framing the current life as the only opportunity to avoid the "Second Death." By accepting the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, individuals are told they can transition from the jurisdiction of the Great White Throne to a state of eternal life within the Kingdom of God.

Tony Alamo with Tony Alamo World Wide Ministries Ep172 How To Have Gods Life Living In You Part 70 This broadcast, hosted by Pastor Tony Alamo, emphasizes the critical necessity of immediate spiritual salvation through a blend of international mission reports and theological discourse. The program features a powerful testimony of transformation from a prominent businessman and a sobering examination of the "Great White Throne" judgment. Global Impact and Personal Transformation The ministry reports significant expansion across Africa and North America, fueled by the distribution of literature. In Kenya, local ministers report a surge in conversions through street witnessing, while in Brooklyn, individuals describe profound "spiritual interventions" triggered by reading the ministry's newsletters during daily routines. These accounts serve as evidence for the ministry's claim that spiritual awakening often bypasses traditional religious structures to reach people in their everyday environments. A central highlight of the program is the testimony of Leslie "Buster" White, a former high-profile businessman who owned six furniture stores across three states. White addresses allegations of "mind control" by clarifying that his conversion was a supernatural experience that occurred independently before he ever met Pastor Alamo. Despite pressure from influential friends in the legal community, White maintains that his commitment to the ministry has not hindered his secular success; rather, he claims his businesses have increased while he focuses on spiritual work. The theological core of the message focuses on the "Great White Throne" judgment, described as an unavoidable "date with the deity." Alamo warns that this judgment is reserved for those who have not achieved a "born again" state, categorizing the defendants into four groups: the overt sinners, the self-righteous who rely on their own morality, the procrastinators who delay salvation, and religious church members who trust in denominations or rituals rather than Christ himself. The sermon underscores that at this final stage, all worldly status, wealth, and physical hiding places will vanish, leaving the soul alone before God. The episode concludes with a call to immediate action, rejecting the "mañana" (tomorrow) attitude toward salvation. By weaving together the success of global missions with the gravity of eternal judgment, the broadcast aims to move the listener from passive religious observation to an active, "zealous" spiritual life

Ep171, How To Have Gods Life Living In You, Part 69 The Final Judgment and the Call to Separation: Spiritual Warfare and the "Great White Throne" Visualizing Key Highlights... This document summarizes the 171st program of Tony Alamo's ministry, focusing on the theological necessity of being "born again" to avoid the finality of God's judgment. Alamo combines biblical exposition on the "Great White Throne" with a sharp critique of the Catholic Church and the United States government, which he characterizes as being under Vatican control. The discourse emphasizes the urgency of spiritual separation from "Babylon" to escape impending divine plagues. Detailed Point Summary 1. Ministry Outreach and Institutional Opposition Tony Alamo opens the program by addressing ongoing legal and administrative challenges in the Los Angeles area. He claims that government officials, whom he identifies as "Vatican agents," are harassing his ministry with helicopter surveillance and building permit disputes regarding property remodeling and agricultural irrigation systems. Despite these domestic pressures, the ministry reports significant international growth, specifically in Andhra Pradesh, India. Local pastors there report the conversion of "strong Hindus" through Alamo's literature and have requested Telugu-language Bibles to support their expanding congregations. 2. The Nature of the Word and Theological Foundations Alamo defines the "Word of God" as synonymous with Jesus Christ, asserting that salvation is achieved only by accepting the entirety of the Biblical text. He rejects the theory of evolution, labeling it a tool used by the "Catholic cult" to control the education system and media. He argues that while Jesus was born as a man with flesh and blood, He was begotten by the Holy Spirit, providing a template for how believers must have "God's life" living within them to achieve immortality. The Doctrine of the Word A comparison of the Ministry's foundational beliefs regarding Christ and the World. The World System Evolutionary Theory Vatican Control "Filthy Lucre" (Money) The Spiritual Life Biblical Inerrancy Holy Spirit Anointing Immortal Life in Christ 3. Critique of the Vatican and Global Governance A central theme of the discourse is the identification of the Vatican as "Mystery Babylon" from the Book of Revelation. Alamo alleges that the Catholic hierarchy controls the Federal Reserve, the media, and high-level politicians, including Presidents Bush and Clinton, whom he accuses of invading foreign countries to serve the Pope's interests. He further claims that the government artificially manipulates oil prices and restricts domestic drilling under the guise of ecology to impoverish the public. Alamo maintains that his past imprisonment and the seizure of his clothing business were direct results of exposing these "Antichrist" structures. 4. The Great White Throne and Final Judgment The program concludes with a detailed description of the "Great White Throne" as the "court of no return" and "no appeal". Alamo warns that this judgment is not for the mature Christian but for the unsaved and those who have committed "filthy sins". He describes the purity of the throne as so intense that the heavens and earth flee from it, emphasizing that Jesus Christ—not the Father—is the appointed judge. He urges listeners to seek the "Mercy Seat" through a "sinner's prayer" to avoid being cast into the lake of fire. Eternity's Court: The Final Judgment Attribute Description Finality No appeal and no right to return. Purity A white throne representing absolute holiness. The Judge The Lord Jesus Christ, to whom all judgment is committed. Key Data Program Number: 171. Series Part: 69. Ministry Longevity: Alamo mentions purchasing the Los Angeles property approximately 37 years ago. Energy Resource Claim: The United States allegedly possesses enough oil to support the country for over 300 years. Legal History: Alamo notes he served 4 years of a 6-year prison sentence related to IRS charges. To-Do / Next Steps Send Telugu Bibles: Provide Bibles to Pastor Sifa's ministry in Andhra Pradesh to support new converts. Distribution of Literature: Continue distributing gospel literature to "win souls" out of the government and the Catholic Church. Tune in for Part 70: Listeners are directed to return for the next installment of the series regarding "God's life living in you". Order Materials: Listeners should specify "tape or CD" when ordering copies of program #171 via mail, phone, or website. Conclusion The document serves as both a spiritual warning and a political manifesto. Alamo posits that the only escape from a corrupt, Vatican-led world order and the terrifying finality of the Great White Throne is a total spiritual rebirth. By framing his legal and personal struggles as "persecution for the Gospel's sake," he calls for his followers to "come out" of established religious and secular institutions to find safety in his specific interpretation of the Christian faith.

Rabbi Steve Berkson offers an in-depth exploration of Scripture to better understand the nature of our adversary, known as HaSatan or the Devil.HaSatan (Did the Devil Make You Do It?) | Part 25• Resets• Concern is not fear• Revelation 12 – The woman, the child, and the dragon• The war in the heavens• Those guarding the commands and possessing the witness of Messiah• The archangel Michael• The Great Dragon who leads astray• The earth and sea?• The Devil is like a child• The Dragon persecutes the woman• The remnant who guards and possesses • Revelation 20 – The Great Dragon thrown into the pit• The Great Dragon is released • Foreheads and hands• The First Resurrection and the Second Death • Other imagery in chapter 12 • Only these three are tortured forever?• The Great White Throne judgment• Isaiah 14:12-15 – Who is described here?• Ezekiel 28 – Who is described here?• You are the temple of the Most High• Know the person who is teaching youListen to the Afterburn tomorrowSubscribe to be notified of new content each week.Learn more about MTOI:https://mtoi.orgThe MTOI App https://mtoi.org/download-the-mtoi-appFollow MTOI:https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@mtoi_worldwide Contact MTOI: 

Send us a message! (or visit outloudbible.com/contact to start a conversation)We finish Revelation 19 to 22 and hit a major milestone after 426 episodes: reading the whole Bible out loud. The story ends with justice fully served and hope fully unveiled as God makes all things new and invites the thirsty to come.• finishing the book of Revelation and celebrating the Bible-read milestone • why reading Scripture once is not the finish line • worship in heaven and the wedding celebration of the Lamb • the Rider on the white horse and the defeat of the beast and false prophet • Satan bound, released, and finally thrown into the lake of fire • the Great White Throne judgment and the book of life • the new heaven and new earth and God dwelling with his people • the New Jerusalem, its light, and the promise of no more death • the river of the water of life and the tree of life for healing • final warnings about keeping the words of Revelation and the repeated promise “I am coming soon”  At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

Jon and Gus discuss the differences between the sheep and goats judgment and the great white throne judgment.

Have you ever heard a well-known teacher or a close friend share a new revelation they claimed came from God, but something about it made you feel uncomfortable or unsure? You couldn't determine exactly why, but a warning signal went off in your spirit, alerting you that something wasn't right. In The Foundational Doctrines of Christ, Pastor Greg Mohr reveals the importance of being firmly rooted in six key doctrines clearly outlined in Scripture. These biblical truths are essential for every believer, as they help you discern and eliminate false teachings. When you understand and apply these foundational doctrines, you'll not only be equipped to recognize and resist deception, but you'll also be positioned to receive God's guidance and strength to fulfill His calling and purpose for your life.

Welcome to Episode #205 of the Way of the Bible podcast. This is our fifth of eight episodes in our Twenty-Sixth mini-series entitled Return to the Sermon on the Mount. On our four episodes so far on this mini-series, we've been speaking of the veracity of Jesus' preaching to the crowds regarding the kingdom of heaven and the importance of having ears to hear. This week will be no different, as we take a deeper dive into the first part of last week's passage and look at what it means to “Enter!”Let's begin by reading the passage for our last episode to give us some context for today.Matthew 7:13-14 – “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. 14 For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.Last episode, we hammered home the reality Jesus was pointing out to the crowd as he was winding down his talk focused on the kingdom of heaven. Specifically, there are only two places a person can go after their departure from this life. To destruction through the wide gate and easy way that many are upon. In fact, all humanity is born such that this road to destruction is the way all take unless something changes the course of a life. I believe that if an infant or child, from conception, dies before reaching the age of innocence (the age at which God chooses to judge an individual based upon what they've consciously done), then that child, by the mercy and grace of God, enters into the kingdom of heaven. Once a child passes that age, they are of their own making, born into sin and death, already walking on the wide and easy way leading to destruction.Of their own making refers to our individual responsibility to our conscience regarding right and wrong, and our consciousness of God in regard to who we are ultimately answerable to. The end of the age of innocence of a child is fluid and is greatly influenced by the actions of others. This is a universal reality, not respective of culture or nationality. It is a sad part of the human experience, and part of what Jesus came to make right.A keyword Jesus used in this passage to point a hearer to the possibility of escaping the road to destruction and finding the gate to the hard way that leads to life was the word Enter. In Greek, that word is eiserchomai - ice-er'-khom-ahee. This word means both a physical entry into a space as well as a spiritual and or metaphysical entry into a physical and or metaphysical space. For example, a spirit entering our bodies, and/or our spirit leaving our bodies to enter a new space for occupation. See 1 Corinthians 15 for more details.When we die a physical death, our spirit that God gave us returns to him for judgment of what we've done in the body, whether good or evil. For the believer, that judgment will be at the judgment seat of Christ and concerns our rewards given for divinely ordained and orchestrated works done through Christ that advance the kingdom. 2 Corinthians 5:10 – For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive what is due for what he has done in the body, whether good or evil.For the unbeliever, that judgment will occur at the Great White Throne judgment in Revelation 20:11-15 – Then I saw a great white throne and him who was seated on it. From his presence earth and sky fled away, and no place was found for them. 12 And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Then another book was opened, which is the book of life. And the dead were judged by what was written in the books, according to what they had done. 13 And the sea gave up the dead who were in it, Death and Hades gave up the dead who were in them, and they were judged, each one of them, according to what they had done. 14 Then Death and Hades were thrown into the

Revelation can feel confusing, overwhelming, and even intimidating—but what if we've been reading it the wrong way? In this message, we slow down and unpack how to understand the book of Revelation through the lens of apocalyptic writing. Instead of a strict timeline of future events, Revelation reveals spiritual realities that are already true right now. We walk through Revelation 20 and explore the three major views of the millennium—postmillennialism, premillennialism, and amillennialism—and what they each mean. But more importantly, we focus on what actually matters: Jesus is already reigning The victory has already been won The story is not out of control Then we step into the powerful imagery of the Great White Throne judgment and the hope of Revelation 21—a new heaven, a new earth, and God dwelling with His people. This message ultimately brings us to one defining question: Do you belong to Jesus? Because the dividing line of eternity isn't denomination, theology, or performance—it's whether your name is written in the Book of Life. If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who needs hope today. #Revelation #EndTimes #BibleTeaching #JesusReigns #Hope

Share a comment“Conduct yourselves in fear” might be one of the most misunderstood commands in the Bible. We take 1 Peter 1:17 head-on and redefine holy fear as reverent awe, not nervous terror. When Peter reminds us that the Judge is also our Father, everything changes: holiness stops feeling like a performance and starts looking like everyday Christian living that says, through a thousand small choices, “I belong to God.”From there, we walk into the judgment seat of Christ, the Bema, and clear out a lot of confusion. We separate the Great White Throne judgment for unbelievers from the Bema evaluation for believers, and we anchor assurance of salvation in the finished atonement of Jesus Christ. No condemnation means no heavenly trial to decide your destiny, and no public replay of forgiven sin. Instead, Scripture points to an impartial evaluation of service, motives, and faithfulness that puts weight and meaning on even the most ordinary acts of obedience.We also explore three pictures the New Testament uses for the Bema: a refining fire that reveals quality, an awards platform that honors endurance, and a performance review that measures what was spiritually profitable. If you've ever wondered whether your unseen service matters, or how to live with real reverence without living in dread, this conversation gives you a clear, practical framework for holiness, sanctification, and hope. Subscribe for more, share this with a friend who needs assurance, and leave a review telling us what “holy fear” means to you now.Explore all of our Biblically Faithful Resources at https://www.wisdomonline.org Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/Support the show

Share a comment“Conduct yourselves in fear” might be one of the most misunderstood commands in the Bible. We take 1 Peter 1:17 head-on and redefine holy fear as reverent awe, not nervous terror. When Peter reminds us that the Judge is also our Father, everything changes: holiness stops feeling like a performance and starts looking like everyday Christian living that says, through a thousand small choices, “I belong to God.”From there, we walk into the judgment seat of Christ, the Bema, and clear out a lot of confusion. We separate the Great White Throne judgment for unbelievers from the Bema evaluation for believers, and we anchor assurance of salvation in the finished atonement of Jesus Christ. No condemnation means no heavenly trial to decide your destiny, and no public replay of forgiven sin. Instead, Scripture points to an impartial evaluation of service, motives, and faithfulness that puts weight and meaning on even the most ordinary acts of obedience.We also explore three pictures the New Testament uses for the Bema: a refining fire that reveals quality, an awards platform that honors endurance, and a performance review that measures what was spiritually profitable. If you've ever wondered whether your unseen service matters, or how to live with real reverence without living in dread, this conversation gives you a clear, practical framework for holiness, sanctification, and hope. Subscribe for more, share this with a friend who needs assurance, and leave a review telling us what “holy fear” means to you now.What does it look like to live a holy life? In In Pursuit of Holiness, Stephen shows you how to think clearly, resist sin, and live differently in a culture that pulls you the other way. Move beyond information to real application. Get your copy today and take your next step with Christ. https://bit.ly/4v5aktw Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/Support the show

Ever wonder what it would be like to live in a world without sin? Or what it would feel like to be without a sin nature? Children of God will experience this new life someday in the New Jerusalem. We'll live under new laws of gravity and a new source of light—since God Himself will live with us, and He will be our light. This all takes place after the Millennium, after the Great White Throne judgment. Get your hope set on God in this study of all things new.

Revelation 20:11-21:8: Dive into the final things with this study of the eternal state. Learn about the Great White Throne judgment and the glorious New Jerusalem.For the study resources and manuscript go to messiahbible.org

How will the story actually end?In Revelation 20, God pulls back the curtain on the final defeat of evil, the coming judgment, and the Book of Life. This message walks through Satan's defeat, Christ's reign, and the Great White Throne to answer the most important question you will ever face: not how successful or moral you were, but whether your name is written in the Book of Life.Because one day, nothing about you will matter except this: does Jesus know your name?

Junior Grant Bruno takes the pulpit with a message on the judgment seat of Christ. Will this be the judgment you appear before the Lord, or will it be the Great White Throne judgment?

This is part 2 of a two-part conversation with Dr. Adam Ayers about the final defeat of the dragon, the Millennial Reign of Christ and his martyrs, and the Great White Throne judgement scene. Dr. Adam Ayers' ministry: https://www.built-deep.org/ His book: https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Context-Missiological-Interpretation-Genesis-ebook/dp/B08DQTB19D?ref_=ast_author_mpb My Christian band's Insta is @BinleyWorship My pop music's Insta is @HopefulAndrea For links to this podcast on all podcast platforms, visit www.DevotionsWithDre.com To check out my singing course, Always Find Your Note, click this link: https://hopefulpop.com/course-always-find-your-note To support this podcast, click this link: https://binley.band/support To sign up for the email list and receive your exclusive summary of the book of Revelation, click this link: https://mailchi.mp/ecdaef4e6333/binley

This is part 1 of a two-part conversation with Dr. Adam Ayers about the final defeat of the dragon, the Millennial Reign of Christ and his martyrs, and the Great White Throne judgement scene. Dr. Adam Ayers' ministry: https://www.built-deep.org/ His book: https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Context-Missiological-Interpretation-Genesis-ebook/dp/B08DQTB19D?ref_=ast_author_mpb My Christian band's Insta is @BinleyWorship My pop music's Insta is @HopefulAndrea For links to this podcast on all podcast platforms, visit www.DevotionsWithDre.com To check out my singing course, Always Find Your Note, click this link: https://hopefulpop.com/course-always-find-your-note To support this podcast, click this link: https://binley.band/support To sign up for the email list and receive your exclusive summary of the book of Revelation, click this link: https://mailchi.mp/ecdaef4e6333/binley

Today on WGOD Radio, we look at the Great White Throne Judgment. Not your destiny, by the way, if you have received the Lord Jesus Christ!

Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Philippe Sterling are describing the Great White Throne Judgment of Revelation twenty. Who is this judgment for? Some call this “Final Judgment,” but why is this not the best / correct perception of it? Why is it beneficial to study this judgment? Please listen

We explore the Great White Throne judgment, where the deeds of every individual are examined, and we see the significance of the Book of Life. Final judgement is issued by Jesus. Then, God creates a new heaven and a new earth, where pain, death, and sorrow are eradicated. Come, Lord Jesus!Support the showRead along with us in the Bible Brief App! Try the Bible Brief book for an offline experience!Get your free Bible Timeline with the 10 Steps: Timeline LinkSupport the show: Tap here to become a monthly supporter!Review the show: Tap here!Want to go deeper?...Download the Bible Brief App!iPhone: App Store LinkAndroid: Play Store LinkWant a physical book? Check out "Bible Brief" by our founder!Amazon: Amazon LinkWebsite: biblebrief.orgInstagram: @biblelitTwitter: @bible_litFacebook: @biblelitEmail the Show: biblebrief@biblelit.org Want to learn the Bible languages (Greek & Hebrew)? Check out ou...

Ultimate Reconciliation of All (1) (audio) David Eells – 12/10/25 I have found that the truth always motivates people to holiness, to turn loose of the world and run after God; but a lie always makes people comfortable where they are, and there are a lot of lies out there. People who like to make up their own gospel turn the grace of God into lasciviousness by choosing to believe that once saved is always saved. That means there's no use in taking any warning from the Lord seriously, since that false doctrine negates the possibility of being lost. These people are not motivated because they erroneously believe their “ticket's been punched.” Today, I'm going to speak to you about a doctrine that's in the church denominations called “ultimate reconciliation of all.” Many Unconditional Eternal Security people find this easy to fall into since in effect you cant be lost. Ultimate Reconciliationists believe there will come a time when the wicked, including the devil and his angels, in some cases, will come out of torment and be reconciled to God. This doctrine did not come from Christians but Unitarians and Universalists who brought it from England to the New England colonies in the 18th century. The fruit of this doctrine is the same as that of unconditional eternal security. If no one can ultimately be lost, why fear God or the warnings of Scripture? It destroys motivation to study and obey the Word of God or evangelize the lost and dying. Like the unconditional eternal security people, many of these will take the mark of the beast and are taking the spiritual mark now. What else would the devil have you believe? I have ministered in several churches that believed this. Generally, the people are very prideful and judgmental of those who do not have their “deep revelation”. They are forced to pick and choose verses in order to justify this doctrine, and it makes them disrespect the Word. I have debated many with this doctrine over the years, some on our live internet chat Bible study a few years ago. When they can't back it up with scriptures, they generally resort to insults. We who believe the Word just don't have “the revelation”. Reconciliationists say the Greek words for forever and ever mean “unto the age of the ages”, meaning when used of those in eternal punishment, it is only for a period of time after which everyone comes out of the lake of fire. They lie. “Unto the age of the ages” is only in one place. (Eph.3:21) unto him [be] the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus unto all generations for ever and ever (unto the age of the ages) Amen. Here it says, “unto all generations unto the age of the ages”, which is only as long as men have children, clearly making it a period of time. In the four Greek manuscripts I have, which range from the oldest to the Received Text, the second-to-last Greek letter of “age” in this verse is an omicron, the 17th letter of the Greek alphabet, which makes this word singular, “Age”. In every other place, the second-to-last letter in the word “ages” is an alpha, the 1st letter of their alphabet, making this word plural, “Ages”. In every other case where “forever and ever” is the translation, “unto the ages of ages” is the literal wording, which has no end. The manuscripts and Bible Numerics prove this to be the case. (Rev.14:11) and the smoke of their torment goeth up for ever and ever (unto the ages of ages); and they have no rest day and night, they that worship the beast and his image, and whoso receiveth the mark of his name. There is no end to the fiery punishment. Many will receive the mark because of this false doctrine. That means that God would die if it were only a period of time. Notice in (Rev.15:7) And one of the four living creatures gave unto the seven angels seven golden bowls full of the wrath of God, who liveth for ever and ever. So if they are correct, using the same words, when these people come out of hell, God dies. If it were only a period of time in the following verses, the devil, beast, and false prophet would come out of the lake of fire at the end of that time. (Rev.20:10) And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where are also the beast and the false prophet; and they shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever. Even though many Reconciliationists say they do not believe the devil will be saved, according to this doctrine, he has to be. If there is an end to his torment, God will die for the same phrase is used for the longevity of each. They say that “forever,” Greek: “aionios”, meaning “unto the ages”, is for a period of time, but the Kingdom will cease if that is true. We are told forever is without end. (Luk.1:33) and he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end. Vines says this is a Greek Idiom; i.e., an expression whose meaning cannot be derived from the elements of the word. Idioms can always be explained by their usage in the text. If one said, “After he kicked the bucket, I went to the funeral”, you know that “kicked the bucket” means death. It is so with the Greek word for “for ever” or “eternal”. Forever is clearly set apart from a period of time in this verse: (Phm.15) For perhaps he was therefore parted [from thee] for a season, that thou shouldest have him for ever. Clearly “for ever” is far more than a period of time. They also say eternal, which is the same Greek word, “aionios”, meaning “unto the ages”, and has no end. (Joh.10:28) and I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, and no one shall snatch them out of my hand. Clearly the elect only are eternal and eternal is clearly set apart from a period of time in this verse: (2 Cor.4:18) while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal (temporary or for a season); but the things which are not seen are eternal. If eternal is only a period of time, then at the end of that period, the wicked come out of hell and God and the righteous die. (Mat.25:46) And these shall go away into eternal punishment: but the righteous into eternal life. If “eternal” is only a period of time, then, according to this doctrine, God, the Holy Spirit, the Kingdom of God, the new body, etc., would come to an end; but God is also immortal, i.e., deathless (1 Timothy 6:16); the Holy Spirit is eternal (Hebrews 9:14); the Kingdom is eternal (2 Peter 1:11); and the new body, which is also immortal, i.e., deathless, is eternal (1 Cor­inthians 15:52,53; 2 Corinthians 5:1). Here is the clincher: Those who do not have eternal life will “not see life”. (Joh.3:36) He that believeth on the Son hath eternal life (Greek: aionios; “unto the ages”); but he that obeyeth not the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abideth on him. We can't twist those words. “Not see life” clearly means never. Those who have eternal sin “never” get forgiveness. (Mar.3:29) but whosoever shall blaspheme against the Holy Spirit hath never forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin. Once again, we can't twist those words. Reconciliationists use the following verse to claim that “eternal” has an end. (Rom.16:25) Now to him that is able to establish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery which hath been kept in silence through times eternal, (26) but now is manifested, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the eternal God. There is no end of eternity, just as God here is eternal, but there are points in eternity when things are manifested like the revelation of Christ here. From our point of view, eternity goes into the past and into the future. Something may be eternally future without being eternally past. For instance, we have eternal life because we entered into eternity. The spiritual man in Jesus is eternal for he came out of God. His flesh had a beginning for He was sown of God and born of Mary.  And even before that He was “the beginning of the creation of God” and “the first-born of all creation”. This was a point in eternity. When other terminology is used in the Word as we have seen, the Ultimate Reconciliationists are at a loss. (Isa.66:24) And they shall go forth, and look upon the dead bodies of the men that have transgressed against me: for their worm shall not die, neither shall their fire be quenched; and they shall be an abhorring unto all flesh. Clearly the wicked souls do not die for they are in eternal fire. (Job.5:6) How much less man, that is a worm! And the son of man, that is a worm! Which will not come out of fire. (Mar.9:47) ... it is good for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, rather than having two eyes to be cast into hell; (48) where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. Notice that using different words they will always be in fire. (Psa.49:19) He shall go to the generation of his fathers; They shall never see the light. Again using other words they will never see the light of truth. They also say, “everlasting” is a period of time, but as we can see, it has no end! (Jer.20:11) But Jehovah is with me as a mighty one [and] a terrible: therefore my persecutors shall stumble, and they shall not prevail; they shall be utterly put to shame, because they have not dealt wisely, even with an everlasting dishonor which shall never be forgotten. Everlasting here is clearly eternal. When I was younger, “Ultimate Reconciliation” was often called the “Restoration of All Things,” taken from the KJV. (Acts 3:21) whom the heaven must receive until the times of restoration of all things (Things is not in the original Greek.), whereof God spake by the mouth of His holy prophets that have been. Restoration here is “apokatastasis,” meaning “back in order”. Only God's people can go back to order because the rest never had order. Notice that when the Lord returns after the Tribulation, the “restoration of all” of His elect is completed. At that time, He is not restoring the wicked but destroying them. (Rev.19:15) And out of his mouth proceedeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness of the wrath of God, the Almighty. Even a thousand years later, when all the wicked are resurrected at the Great White Throne judgment, they are taken from hell and thrown in the lake of fire (Revelation 20:7-15). That makes it clear that “all” is all of the elect, not all people, as even the Jews understood. To the Jews, “all” meant all of the elect. It is the same today. All of the elect, but without racial distinction, classes or conditions of people, rather than just physical Jews. All Israel is all elect Jews and Gentiles who are grafted into the olive tree (Romans 11:19-24,26), not those who are broken off. Compare the “all” in Mark 1:5 and Luke 7:29-30, where “all” is clearly the elect. The “all” whom the Father gives to Jesus are the elect in John 17:6,9 and in John 6:37,45. We see the same thing when we look at John 8:2, Acts 22:15, 2 Corinthians 3:2 and 1 Corinthians 15:22. Compare Romans 12:3 and 2 Thessalonians 3:2. Read 1 Timothy 2:6, Colossians 3:11 and Matthew 20:28. Jesus came to save only all of His own (Isaiah 53:8,11; Luke 1:68,77; Romans 9:21). God is not wishing that any of His people perish (2 Peter 3:9). (Rom.9:11) For [the children] being not yet born, neither having done anything good or bad, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth, (12) it was said unto her, The elder shall serve the younger. (13) Even as it is written, Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated. Reconciliationists say that God unconditionally loves the whole world and could not fail to save it. They like to use this verse as proof. (Joh.3:16) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life. Yet, God clearly specifies what part of the world He loves here as “whosoever believeth”. Jesus disagreed with their interpretation of this verse. (Joh.14:21) He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself unto him. (22) Judas (not Iscariot) saith unto him, Lord, what is come to pass that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world? (23) Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my word: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. (Joh.15:10) If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love. (15:14) Ye are my friends, if ye do the things which I command you. Here's even more proof from the Word: (Rom.9:13) Even as it is written, Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated. (Psa.5:5) The arrogant shall not stand in thy sight: Thou hatest all workers of iniquity. (Psa.11:5) Jehovah trieth the righteous; But the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth. (Pro.6:16-19) There are six things which Jehovah hateth; Yea, seven which are an abomination unto him: (17) Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, And hands that shed innocent blood; (18) A heart that deviseth wicked purposes, Feet that are swift in running to mischief, (19) A false witness that uttereth lies, And he that soweth discord among brethren. (Pro.8:17) I love them that love me; And those that seek me diligently shall find me. (Hos.9:15) All their wickedness is in Gilgal; for there I hated them: because of the wickedness of their doings I will drive them out of my house; I will love them no more; all their princes are revolters. Friends, we cannot make God's love a worldly love. God would not be love if He permitted the wicked into His Kingdom to leaven the whole lump. God does not dwell in time and can, therefore, love by faith the elect whom He foreknew and foreordained. (Rom.9:11) for [the children] being not yet born, neither having done anything good or bad, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth, (12) it was said unto her, The elder shall serve the younger. (13) Even as it is written, Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated. (Psa. 11:5) Jehovah trieth the righteous; But the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth. God's people who live in sin will prove themselves called but not chosen, and He will love them no more. (Hos.9:15) All their wickedness is in Gilgal; for there I hated them: because of the wickedness of their doings I will drive them out of my house; I will love them no more; all their princes are revolters. This is not traditional, but I hope I've made it clear. (1 Cor.15:22) For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive. Ultimate reconciliationists use this verse to say that those in Adam, the whole natural man creation, and those in Christ, the whole spiritual man creation, are the same people, so therefore God will save all. However, the next verse narrows those “in Christ” to those who are His at His coming. (23) But each in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; then they that are Christ's, at his coming. As most know, when Jesus comes, He will eternally destroy the wicked who were obviously not in Him. (2 Thes.1:7) and to you that are afflicted rest with us, at the revelation of the Lord Jesus from heaven with the angels of his power in flaming fire, (8) rendering vengeance to them that know not God, and to them that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus: (9) who shall suffer punishment, [even] eternal destruction from the face of the Lord....   PREDESTINED AND CHOSEN Let us see who the full measure of those in Christ are, and also if God ever planned to reconcile all of Adam's seed. “Predestine” means “to determine destiny before it happens”. “Foreordain”, which is the same Greek word, means “to ordain an event before it takes place”. (Eph.1:4) even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blemish before him in love: (5) having foreordained us unto adoption as sons through Jesus Christ unto himself, according to the good pleasure of his will. You who are manifesting sonship by bearing fruit have been chosen and are being drawn by God. (Rom.8:29) For whom he foreknew, he also foreordained (predestined) [to be] conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. God foreknew and decreed all who come to the likeness of Jesus, but not the apostate. “Foreknew” here does not mean that He looked into the future and saw what we would be. “Foreknew” here means “to know before” and is not connected with actions or events, but persons. God knew these people before the foundation of the world because He does not dwell in time. God conceives and knows what He creates before He speaks it into existence, just as we conceive and design something first in our mind before we make it. “Knew” speaks of intimate knowledge; for instance, Adam knew Eve. Jesus will say to those who called Him Lord but do not do the will of the Father, (Mat.7:23) “And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you (I.e.,from the foundation of the world): depart from me, ye that work iniquity”. To the foolish virgins who had not the oil of the Spirit, Jesus said, “I know you not”. The ones that God intimately knew He “foreordained” before the creation to be conformed to the image of Jesus. God is creating us through His gift of faith and grace and His Word in us. These are the people on the narrow road. This is grace. (Rom.8:30) and whom he foreordained, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified. We see here that all who are foreordained will be called, justified, and glorified. They will not fall away but will bear the fruit of Christ. Are there others who are called but not foreordained? Let us see. (2 Tim.1:9) who saved us, and called us with a holy calling … Notice that only the saved are called. “Called” is from the Greek word “kaleo”, which means “to invite”. “Called” is an invitation given only to God's people (for more proof, read Hebrews 3:1; Hosea 11:1; 1 Timothy 6:11,12; Matthew 25:14; Romans 1:6,7) to partake of His heavenly benefits in Christ in order to bear fruit. Those who bear fruit 30-, 60-, or 100-fold will be proven to be the chosen, or picked. Naturally, if at harvest time you have no fruit, rotten fruit, or unripe fruit, you will not be picked. The called are the vineyard of God (Isaiah 5:7). The chosen are the much smaller percentage who bear fruit (verse 10). (Mat.22:14) For many are called, but few chosen (Greek: eklektos; “elect”). The “called” can fall, but the elect or chosen will not ultimately. (Hos.11:1) When Israel was a child, then I loved him, and called my son out of Egypt. (2) The more [the prophets] called them, the more they went from them .... The Lord saved those who ate the lamb and were baptized in the Red Sea. He then tried them in the wilderness to see who would be a believer in the midst of trials, and only those entered the Promised Land. Jude warned the called of this very thing. (Jud.1) Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to them that are called ... (5) Now I desire to put you in remembrance, though ye know all things once for all, that the Lord, having saved a people out of the land of Egypt, afterward destroyed them that believed not. Notice that the called were saved, but some did not continue in faith to bear fruit and were destroyed. Friends, God is not looking for what we loosely call “Christians”, but believers or disciples, as they were called. Jesus gave us very clear examples of His servants who are called but do not come and partake in order to bear fruit. Jesus shared a parable in which a king made a marriage feast for His son. (Mat.22:3) … and sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden (Greek: “called”) to the marriage feast: and they would not come. They were full of excuses (a farm, merchandise, a new wife, etc.). (Mat.22:8) Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they that were bidden were not worthy. Even one who appeared to come did not have on a wedding garment, which implies putting on Christ (Romans 13:14) or putting on righteous acts (Revelation 19:8). (Mat.22:13) Then the king said to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and cast him out into the outer darkness; there shall be the weeping and the gnashing of teeth. (14) For many are called, but few chosen. A few of the called are chosen or elect because they bear fruit. (Mat.25:14) For [it is] as [when] a man, going into another country, called his own servants (Greek: “bondservants”), and delivered unto them his goods. (15) And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one; to each according to his several ability; and he went on his journey. Obviously, the man who went away was the Lord, and His bondservants are His people. Two of these example servants brought forth fruit of the talent given them (Matthew 25:20-22), but one buried his in the earth (used his talent for the earthly, Matthew 25:24,25). When our Lord returns, He will say, “And cast ye out the unprofitable servant into the outer darkness: there shall be the weeping and the gnashing of teeth” (Mat.25:30). The apostle Paul, who said of himself that he was called in Galatians 1:6, also said, “But I buffet my body, and bring it into bondage: lest by any means, after that I have preached to others, I myself should be rejected” (That's the Greek word for “reprobated”) (1 Cor.9:27). There is much more proof that the saved and the called can fall. Some good examples are 2 Peter 1:9-11; 1 Timothy 6:11,12; Hebrews 3:1,6,12,14, and Romans 11:1-7,19-23. Friend, you probably know if you are called, but are you chosen? You must be diligent in your walk of faith to prove this with fruit. (2Pe.1:10) Wherefore, brethren, give the more diligence to make your calling and election (“choosing”) sure: for if ye do these things (the attributes of Christ listed in verses 5-7), ye shall never stumble: (11) for thus shall be richly supplied unto you the entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. God, at the cross, has already given us everything that we need to bear fruit through faith. (3) Seeing that his divine power hath granted unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that called us by his own glory and virtue; (4) whereby he hath granted unto us his precious and exceeding great promises; that through these ye may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world by lust. Faith in the promises through the midst of trials will give us the fruit. The called have the power and the opportunity. The called and the chosen, or foreordained, use the power by faith and take the opportunity. The only ones who will ultimately be with the Lord are identified in this verse. (Rev.17:14) These shall war against the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them, for he is Lord of lords and King of kings; and they [also shall overcome] that are with him, called and chosen and faithful. Notice that the called who are chosen will be faithful. I did not make these verses up; they are the Word of God. Those who have eyes and ears will see and understand, but the rest will justify their religion and ignore the Scriptures. Before time and the future, God sovereignly spoke the end from the beginning, bringing these things into existence in time. Some would argue, “How could God make a promise to all of His called and then not keep it for those who do not bear fruit?” The answer is that every promise in the Bible is useless until someone walks by faith in it. Our part of the covenant is faith; God's part is power and salvation. We can break the covenant through unbelief. (Num.14:11) And the Lord said unto Moses, How long will this people despise me? and how long will they not believe in me, for all the signs which I have wrought among them? (12) I will smite them with the pestilence, and disinherit them, and will make of thee a nation greater and mightier than they. Notice that God is saying this to His own people who did not believe that He would disinherit them. Lest any believe that God cannot make a promise and then take it back when they do not walk in faith, pay attention to this: (Num.14:23) surely they shall not see the land which I sware unto their fathers, neither shall any of them that despised me see it. (30) surely ye shall not come into the land, concerning which I sware that I would make you dwell therein, save Caleb the son of Jephunneh, and Joshua the son of Nun. (34) and ye shall know my alienation (Hebrew: “revoking of my promise”). Unless we mix faith with God's promises, they are void. (Heb.4:2) For indeed we have had good tidings preached unto us, even as also they (God's people): but the word of hearing did not profit them, because it was not united by faith with them that heard. Many Israelites walked in sin and were disinherited and blotted out of God's book. (Exo.32:33) And the Lord said unto Moses, Whosoever hath sinned against me, him will I blot out of my book. The same is true of the Christians who do not overcome sin. Notice what the Lord said to the church. (Rev.3:5) He that overcometh shall thus be arrayed in white garments; and I will in no wise blot his name out of the book of life... They will be rejected from the body of Christ. (Rev.3:16) So because thou art lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spew thee out of my mouth. Many of God's people, Israel, were broken off because of unbelief, and Christians who were grafted in but do not walk by faith will be too. (Rom.11:20) Well; by their unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by thy faith. Be not highminded, but fear: (21) for if God spared not the natural branches, neither will he spare thee. (22) Behold then the goodness and severity of God: toward them that fell, severity; but toward thee, God's goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off. Those who are still grafted in at the end are called “all Israel”… (26) and so all Israel shall be saved... Those who are still in the Book of Life, still grafted in, are the elect (Greek: “chosen”). (Rom.11:2) God did not cast off his people, which he foreknew ... (5) Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election (Greek: “chosen”) of grace. A remnant is the ones who are left. Notice that they are foreknown and chosen. Sovereign God will have those who are truly His. Abiding in Christ is where salvation is. Some say God gave us the gift of eternal life so He cannot take it back. In Galatians 3:16, we are told, “To Abraham were the promises spoken, and to his seed. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many, but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ”. So the promises were given to Christ, not to us individually. The only way the promises are ours is if we abide in Christ. Abiding in Christ is bearing fruit (John 15:1-6), walking as he walked (1 John 2:3-6), believing the same teachings given by Jesus and the apostles (1 John 2:24; Jude 3; Matthew 28:20), not adding or subtracting from the Word (Revelation 22:18,19), not walking in sin (1 John 3:5,6), and keeping his commandments (1 John 3:24). In Christ is the only place we can claim the gift of eternal life. (1Jn.5:11) ... God gave unto us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. God does not have to take His gift back; His people walk out of it. (1 Cor.6:18) ... Every sin that a man doeth is without the body ... When you walk in willful sin, you are not abiding in His body, for in him is no sin (1Jn.3:5). (6) Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not … For instance, fornication, whether spiritual or physical, takes away the members of Christ and makes them members of a harlot (1 Corinthians 6:15,18). Only Christ and those abiding in Him are chosen. (Eph. 1:4) Even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world... Only Christ and those abiding in Him are going to heaven. (Joh.3:13) And no one hath ascended into heaven, but he that descended out of heaven... Jesus Christ is the Manna from heaven, the Word, Who takes up residence in those who love Him; this is the fruit that God is coming to choose. By this time, I am sure some are thinking that they do not measure up. We must first abide in Christ by faith accepting the gospel report that “I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I that live, but Christ living in me: and that [life] which I now live in the flesh I live in faith, [the faith] which is in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself up for me” (Gal.2:20). Those who walk by faith that they are dead to sin and Christ now lives in them are accounted as righteous until God uses that faith to manifest righteousness in them. (Gal.3:6) Even as Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned unto him for righteousness. Amen. Next, I'd like to share with you a couple of testimonies from our website of people who received the revelation of the error in their thinking concerning their own salvation.   Coming Judgment on the Lukewarm Sandy - 01/15/2014 I had a dream that thousands of demons entered my bedroom, then jumped on me while I was in bed, devouring my flesh. I was totally paralyzed. I repeatedly shouted out, “You must flee, in the name of Jesus!” These demons continued to attack me. There was total darkness -- no Jesus. It was HORRIFYING. I felt as though I was in the pits of hell, and this is where my soul is going if I don't change my ways. Then I was whisked away, and I was standing in front of a large cross. From the center of the cross, a bright light was shining. I heard the Lord say to me, “Come to the cross. I did not hear or respond to your cries because you are not abiding in Me. Horrific evil is here, and more is coming, and if you do not abide in Me, you will be devoured. I will not hear nor respond to your cries, if you do not abide in me, and you will not be able to fight off this evil in your own strength”.  Then I was whisked back to my bed, where the demons were devouring me again. I was once again paralyzed. I breathed on them, saying, “Jesus”, and they eventually all fled. I woke up with tears streaming down my face, crying out to the Lord. Now, here is what is so IRONIC: I considered myself to be a born-again, saved Christian! Over the past few years, I've started to walk in the ways of the world, thinking it is okay because ‘I know the Lord loves me; I am a good person and I am saved.' How many other Christians are thinking in the same way? How many other Christians are not truly saved? I turned away from Jesus in my walk. It was a slow and subtle turning away, convincing myself all along the way that I can walk my walk, give the Lord ‘courtesy prayer' and everything will be okay. I WAS SO WRONG.  Thank You, LORD, for Your warning, as horrifying as it was. Thank You, LORD, for giving me another chance to make You Lord of my life.   My Salvation and Deliverance from Satanic Music James Austin - 07/08/2008 When I was a child and up to the age of 15, I had gone to some Baptist and Methodist churches off and on. I had even been what I believed at the time to be saved and baptized. I never really placed importance in my salvation as most Christians at the time. I was scared about hell, so I thought if I got saved, then I would go to heaven and still do whatever I wanted. When I was about 16, I cared only about the world and gave God no attention at all. I was associating with people who weren't Christian and listening to music that wasn't Godly. I began to stop believing that there was a God and didn't care if He even existed. A year and a half ago, I was up late one night and I had nothing to do and I started thinking about life and the world and I felt a sudden loneliness and sadness, and I looked up and said, “God, if You are real and Your Word is true, then help me; I want to know the truth.” I don't think it was even two weeks and God led a brother I work with by the name of Nehemiah to me to inquire about carpooling with me. By this time, I had forgotten about what I had asked God. I was still listening to satanic music and living very worldly. The first week he rode with me to work, I didn't play any music because I began to feel ashamed and did not want people to know which music I listened to. At this time, I didn't know Nehemiah was a Christian. A few weeks later, someone else with whom we were carpooling informed me that Nehemiah was a Christian. Then I really felt low and inadequate to be around him. One day, I was looking at some space nebula and stuff, and I saw what looked like Jesus' face in one of these objects in space. Then I started thinking about God even more. I asked Nehemiah one day about it, and we began talking, and he told me some things the Bible spoke of. Then, after about two weeks of talking and debating with him, he led me to your website, and I started reading and listening to some of your stuff and became very fearful of where I was headed. That morning when I got home from work, I cried to God to forgive me and save me. I confessed to so many evil things I had done and wept, and then felt a peace come over me. I have been reading and listening to your programs and teachings ever since, and I feel the Holy Spirit every time I do. God began to work in me, and I bought your “Sovereign God” book and an ASV Bible. Now I have the New Testament on audio, and I only have the desire to listen to music that glorifies God, and I listen and read the Word of God. I have lost the desire to watch all TV programs because I can now see the sinful nature of TV and how TV glorifies sin. I believe God has saved me and He also healed me from plantar fasciitis (a painful tendon injury) by faith alone. Glory to God! God Bless you, brothers and sisters. I don't listen to evil music, and I feel better inside. God has really changed me. Thank you! I had sent an email about my wife a while ago, but I couldn't remember if I had ever given my testimony to you. My wife is still an unbeliever, but I continue to pray for her salvation. I believe that one day God, in some way, will also save her.

It is by grace that you have been saved. Not by works, so that no one may boast. In this episode of CPXL, we walk through how our view of God's judgement and saving grace changes as we age. From “fire insurance”, to am I good enough?, to wanting to be in relationship with Him, as we mature, so does our view on judgement. 

It is by grace that you have been saved. Not by works, so that no one may boast. In this episode of CPXL, we walk through how our view of God's judgement and saving grace changes as we age. From “fire insurance”, to am I good enough?, to wanting to be in relationship with Him, as we mature, so does our view on judgement. 

We have the free will to make our own choices in life. These choices set the path for our earthly existence and, ultimately, our eternal existence. But there is a coming day when we will stand at the great white throne of God and deal with the consequences of the most important choice we had to make on earth.Jill talks through several verses in the Bible explaining the ramifications of the decision to trust Jesus Christ as our Savior, or not.This message includes Jill reading her poem, “Judge Jesus.” To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111

Revelation 20 reveals the ultimate courtroom drama: Jesus Christ on the Great White Throne, judging all of humanity. Believers don't have to fear judgment– Christ has already paid their debt. Their faithful service will be celebrated with crowns of reward. Meanwhile, unbelievers face judgment and eternal separation from God. Will you trust Jesus today? Settle your case with Judge Jesus and embrace the life He offers!

This sermon continues the study of the Ten Plagues, examining plagues six through ten (Exodus 9-11). It moves from the boils and hail to the climactic 10th plague, the death of the firstborn. The message connects the plagues to God's judgment on the gods of Egypt, their prophetic fulfillment in the book of Revelation, and the urgency it creates for our own lives.Scripture ReferencesExodus 9:8-9: The plague of boils.Exodus 9:18-21: The plague of hail, where some Egyptians "feared the word of the Lord" and were saved.Exodus 11:4-7: The announcement of the final plague, the death of the firstborn.Revelation 8:7-8: The end-times judgments echoing the plagues (hail, fire, blood).James 4:14: "What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes."2 Corinthians 5:10: The judgment seat of Christ for believers.Revelation 20:11-15: The Great White Throne judgment for unbelievers.Philippians 1:21-23: "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain."Key PointsThe Plagues Get Personal The plagues intensify and become more personal. They began by attacking Egypt's economy (Nile, livestock), but the sixth plague, boils, is the first to directly attack human flesh. God is "turning up the volume" of His revelation.God's Heart: An Invitation in Judgment Even in severe judgment, God offers a way of escape. During the plague of hail (Plague 7), God gives a warning to bring livestock inside. The text explicitly states that some of Pharaoh's servants "feared the word of the Lord" and were saved, showing God's desire to rescue anyone who will listen.The War on Gods: Defeating Ra The plagues were a systematic humiliation of Egypt's gods. The ninth plague, darkness, was the most significant. It was a direct assault on Ra, the sun god, who was the chief deity. Since Pharaoh was seen as the human embodiment of Ra, this plague was a total humiliation of both the god and the king.The Final Exodus: Plagues in Revelation The plagues of Exodus are a preview of the "Final Exodus" described in the book of Revelation. The end-times judgments use the exact same imagery: hail, fire, blood, darkness, and sores. What God did to one nation that hated Him, He will one day do on a global scale.Your Personal End Times Whether or not we are in the "last generation," every individual is in their own "personal end times." Life is a mist (James 4:14). The two most important days of our lives are the day we respond to the Gospel and the day we stand before Jesus.ConclusionThe tenth plague, the death of the firstborn, is the climax and the clearest picture of the Gospel in the Old Testament. Judgment is real and coming for all. But God provided a way out: the blood of an unblemished lamb. Those who applied the blood to their doorposts were saved.This truth gives believers a "win-win" perspective on mortality. As Kathleen Candy, a beloved member of this church, famously said while battling cancer, "Either way, I win." This echoes Paul: "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain."Calls to ActionAcknowledge Your Mortality: Recognize that your life is a mist and you are not guaranteed tomorrow.Prepare to Meet God: Ensure you are "covered by the blood of the Lamb" (Jesus) so you are prepared for your "personal end times."Live with a "Win-Win" Attitude: Adopt the perspective of Philippians 1:21, knowing that for a believer, death is not a loss but a gain. Support the show*Summaries and transcripts are generated using AI. Please notify us if you find any errors.

The Release of Satan, the Great White Throne and the New Heaven and New Earth round out this magnificent book.

One day, you will stand before Christ. Scripture distinguishes the Great White Throne for the lost and the Judgment Seat (Bema), where believers' works are tested by fire. That judgment is fair, personal, thorough, and eternal, and its rewards are Christ's motivation for faithful living. Choose what endures: quiet obedience, prayer and fasting, generous giving, welcoming the overlooked, loving the unlovable, longing for His appearing, and doing all your work unto the Lord.

What if Revelation 20 doesn't show TWO judgments… but ONE powerful Day of Judgment REPLAYED from Heaven's vantage point?In this final installment, we prove that John is not fast-forwarding 1,000 years into a second judgment — he's rewinding to complete the SAME DAY already seen.

How do we KNOW if we are going to Heaven? In this kickoff episode of the Run to Win series, Pastors Josh Howerton, Carlos Erazo, Paul Cunningham, and guest Rich Froning dive into what it means to live with eternal purpose. From unpacking the Bema Seat vs. the Great White Throne judgment to reacting to President Trump's recent comments about Heaven, this episode explores grace, salvation, humility, and how to run your spiritual race with discipline and focus. Don't miss Rich's powerful testimony and the challenge to live not for applause, but for the eternal prize.

By John Miller Jr - The Great White Throne [thronos] versus Judgement Seat [Bemas] provides equal opportunity salvation to everyone who has ever lived. The God on the Great White Throne is both merciful and just, not vicarious and vengeful. This is consistent with such famous passages as John 3:16 and Hebrews 4:16 that

When you think about the end of the world, what's the first thing that comes to mind?For many, the idea of an "ending" often evokes feelings of sadness or even fear. But there's a truth that offers an entirely different perspective.For believers, the end isn't something to dread.Instead, facing Jesus at the Great White Throne is something to look forward to with great joy and hope.This is because the end of this age marks the end of all hopelessness, death, and sin-and the beginning of an eternity with our Lord and Savior, Jesus-who loves you so dearly.

When you think about the end of the world, what's the first thing that comes to mind?For many, the idea of an "ending" often evokes feelings of sadness or even fear. But there's a truth that offers an entirely different perspective.For believers, the end isn't something to dread.Instead, facing Jesus at the Great White Throne is something to look forward to with great joy and hope.This is because the end of this age marks the end of all hopelessness, death, and sin-and the beginning of an eternity with our Lord and Savior, Jesus-who loves you so dearly.

When you think about the end of the world, what's the first thing that comes to mind?For many, the idea of an "ending" often evokes feelings of sadness or even fear. But there's a truth that offers an entirely different perspective.For believers, the end isn't something to dread.Instead, facing Jesus at the Great White Throne is something to look forward to with great joy and hope.This is because the end of this age marks the end of all hopelessness, death, and sin-and the beginning of an eternity with our Lord and Savior, Jesus-who loves you so dearly.

When you think about the end of the world, what's the first thing that comes to mind?For many, the idea of an "ending" often evokes feelings of sadness or even fear. But there's a truth that offers an entirely different perspective.For believers, the end isn't something to dread.Instead, facing Jesus at the Great White Throne is something to look forward to with great joy and hope.This is because the end of this age marks the end of all hopelessness, death, and sin-and the beginning of an eternity with our Lord and Savior, Jesus-who loves you so dearly.

When you think about the end of the world, what's the first thing that comes to mind?For many, the idea of an "ending" often evokes feelings of sadness or even fear. But there's a truth that offers an entirely different perspective.For believers, the end isn't something to dread.Instead, facing Jesus at the Great White Throne is something to look forward to with great joy and hope.This is because the end of this age marks the end of all hopelessness, death, and sin-and the beginning of an eternity with our Lord and Savior, Jesus-who loves you so dearly.

When you think about the end of the world, what's the first thing that comes to mind?For many, the idea of an "ending" often evokes feelings of sadness or even fear. But there's a truth that offers an entirely different perspective.For believers, the end isn't something to dread.Instead, facing Jesus at the Great White Throne is something to look forward to with great joy and hope.This is because the end of this age marks the end of all hopelessness, death, and sin-and the beginning of an eternity with our Lord and Savior, Jesus-who loves you so dearly.

When you think about the end of the world, what's the first thing that comes to mind?For many, the idea of an "ending" often evokes feelings of sadness or even fear. But there's a truth that offers an entirely different perspective.For believers, the end isn't something to dread.Instead, facing Jesus at the Great White Throne is something to look forward to with great joy and hope.This is because the end of this age marks the end of all hopelessness, death, and sin-and the beginning of an eternity with our Lord and Savior, Jesus-who loves you so dearly.

The renouncing in Titus 2:12 - is it a past event or something ongoing? My pastor told me that if we don't have enough fruit, we will be burned up at the Great White Throne! My 19-year-old son is sleeping with his girlfriend. What can I do?