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The Destiny of Man

The Destiny of Man. Text: James 4:13-15. Introduction:. We make careful preparation for things we consider important. (i.e. Saving for retirement, studying for a test) These preparations are far less important than those for one's destiny. (Matt. 16:26-27) What is your destiny?.

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The Destiny of Man

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  1. The Destiny of Man Text: James 4:13-15

  2. Introduction: • We make careful preparation for things we consider important.(i.e. Saving for retirement, studying for a test) • These preparations are far less important than those for one's destiny. (Matt. 16:26-27) • What is your destiny?

  3. Alive When Lord Returns 1 Cor. 15:51-52 • Brief - Psa. 103:15-16 • Uncertain - Jas. 4:13-15; Lk. 12:16-21 • No Second Chance - 2 Cor. 5:10 Death Heb. 9:27 Judgment Day Life

  4. Hades “the common receptacleof disembodied spirits”(Thayer, page 11) “the unseen world”(Young, page 474) “the abode of the dead”Acts 2:24-27, 31 Death Sheol

  5. Hades Lk. 16:19-26 ParadiseLk. 23:43 Great GulfLk. 16:19-26 Death Tarturus2 Pet. 2:4 Sheol

  6. Alive WhenLord Returns Hades Paradise Great Gulf Tarturus • All will be judged.Rom. 14:12; 2 Cor. 5:10 • Christ will be the Judge. Jn. 5:22 • His Word will be the standard. Jn. 12:48 Raised JudgmentDay Jn.5:28-29 Raised Sheol

  7. Eternity (Matthew 25:46) • No tears, death, sorrow, crying, pain - Rev. 21:1-5 • No night – Rev. 22:5 • Rest – Heb. 4:9-11; 2 Thes. 1:7-9 • Companions – • God - Matt. 5:16 • Jesus Christ - Heb. 8:1 • Holy Spirit - 1 Pet. 1:12 • Angels - Matt. 22:30 • All faithful – Matt. 25:34 Heaven (1 Pet. 1:3-5) Judgment Day Invitation To Glory • Separation into two classes (Matt. 25:31-33)

  8. Eternity (Matthew 25:46) • Everlasting Fire – Matt. 18:8 • Outer darkness – Matt. 25:30 • Weeping and Gnashing of Teeth – Matt. 25:30 • Companions – • Devil and his angels - Matt. 25:41 • Sinners - Rev. 21:8 Hell (Matt. 10:28) Judgment Day Condemned To Torment • Separation into two classes (Matt. 25:31-33)

  9. Conclusion: • Eternity is the common destiny of all mankind.(Matt. 25:46) • Where you spend that eternity will be determined by how you handle the Word of Christ. • Obey and be saved – Heb. 5:8-9 • If not a Christian:Hear, Believe, Repent, Confess, Be Baptized • Erring Christian: Repent and Pray. If public, confess. • Disobey and be lost. - 2 Thes. 1:7-9

  10. Where will you spend your eternity? Time Eternity Alive When Lord Returns Heaven Hades Paradise Great Gulf Tarturus Raised Life • Brief • Uncertain • No 2nd Chance Death Judgment Day Raised Hell Sheol

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