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Preparing for Eternity: Understanding the Certainty of Death and Judgment

Explore the urgency of preparing for our own deaths based on Biblical teachings. Understand the certainty of death, judgment, and punishment for the unprepared. Learn how attitudes and actions can impact our preparation for eternity. Discover why it's crucial to prioritize spiritual well-being and fellowship with God, as postponing such readiness can have eternal consequences. Find out who the unprepared are and reflect on your own readiness to face judgment as a Christian.

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Preparing for Eternity: Understanding the Certainty of Death and Judgment

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  1. 2 Kings 20:1

  2. What About Preparation for Our Own Deaths? “set [our] house[s] in order” 2 Kings 20:1

  3. Why? • Three Basic Bible Facts: • 1. Certainty of Death – Hebrews 9:27 • James 4:14,15 • 2. Certainty of Judgment – 2 Corinthians 5:10 • Ecclesiastes 12:14 • He is our Judge- 1 Peter 1:17 • Ecclesiastes 3:17; Romans 2:16

  4. Why? • Three Basic Bible Facts: • 3. Certainty of Punishment for those who die Un-prepared- Galatians 6:7,8 • 2 Thessalonians 1:8,9 • Romans 1:18-21 • Genesis 1:27 • Ecclesiastes 12:13,14 • Matthew 16:24-26 ; Mark 8:34-37; Luke 9:23-25 • Matthew 19:29; Acts 24:24-25

  5. Why? There is NO Convenient time to DIE, UN-PREPARED! • Three Basic Bible Facts: • 3. Certainty of Punishment for those who die Un-prepared- Galatians 6:7,8 • 2 Thessalonians 1:8,9 • Romans 1:18-21 • Genesis 1:27 • Ecclesiastes 12:13,14 • Matthew 16:24-26 ; Mark 8:34-37; Luke 9:23-25 • Matthew 19:29; Acts 24:24-25

  6. How? • Attitudes • Deuteronomy 32:29 • Psalm 90:12; 39:4 • Attitude Not Characterized by: • Despair – 1 Thessalonians 4:13 • Regret – Philippians 1:23 • Fear- Hebrews 2:14,15 • 1 Corinthians 15:54-57 • Denial we will Die- Hebrews 9:27

  7. How? • Attitudes • Attitude Not Characterized by: • Despair – 1 Thessalonians 4:13 • Regret – Philippians 1:23 • Fear- Hebrews 2:14,15 • 1 Corinthians 15:54-57 • Denial we will Die- Hebrews 9:27 • Hedonism- 1 Corinthians 15:32 • Unconcern- Luke 12:13-21

  8. How? • Attitudes • Attitude Not Characterized by: • Despair – 1 Thessalonians 4:13 • Regret – Philippians 1:23 • Fear- Hebrews 2:14,15 • 1 Corinthians 15:54-57 • Denial we will Die- Hebrews 9:27 • Hedonism- 1 Corinthians 15:32 • Unconcern- Luke 12:13-21

  9. How? • Attitudes • Must be Realistic- 1 John 4:17,18 • Not suppose death will be in pleasant circumstances- Luke 12:50; Mark 14:34-36 • We can look beyond Death to Eternal Life with God – Hebrews 12:2

  10. How? • Actions • Ecclesiastes 9:10 • Philippians 2:12 • 1 John 2:28 • 2 Corinthians 5:20 • 2 Peter 1:8-10 • Truly Worthwhile Life – Spiritual Well-Being – Matthew 6:19,20

  11. When? • Most Postpone & Procrastinate – Acts 24:25 • Too Important to Put Off! • Deserves Attention NOW! • Young or Old, Now the time to enjoy Fellowship with God • God deserves our Best – Ecclesiastes 11:9-12:1; 9:10

  12. When? • God deserves our Best – Ecclesiastes 11:9-12:1; 9:10 • More to life than life itself – Luke 12:16-21 • Life lived to God’s Glory means prepared to Live or Die • Philippians 1:20-24

  13. Who are the Un-Prepared? • Un-believing – John 8:24 • Un-repentant – Romans 2:5 • Un-Confessing- Romans 10:9,10; Matthew 10:32,33 • The Un-Baptized- Galatians 3:27; Acts 2:38; 22:16; Romans 6:3,4 • The Un-Faithful- Hebrews 3:6; 6:11; Revelation 2:10

  14. Are You A Christian? Are You Prepared to Stand Before Your Creator in Judgment?

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