FUTURE, THE
(A) THE SECOND COMING of Christ
(1) Foretold
Matthew 26:64; Mark 14:62; Luke 21:27; Acts 1:11; Hebrews 9:28; 2 Peter 3:10
--SEE Day of the Lord, DAY OF THE LORD
Great Day, DAY OF THE LORD
(2) Time of Unknown
Matthew 24:27; Matthew 24:36; Luke 12:40; 1 Thessalonians 5:2; Revelation 3:3; Revelation 16:15
--SEE Readiness (1), READINESS
Sudden Events, SUDDEN EVENTS
(3) Spoken of as Near at Hand
Philipians 4:5; Hebrews 10:37; James 5:8; Revelation 3:11; Revelation 22:7; Revelation 22:20
--SEE Imminence, IMMINENCE
(4) Purpose of
Matthew 16:27; Matthew 25:31; Matthew 25:32; 1 Corinthians 4:5; 2 Timothy 4:1; Jude 1:14; Jude 1:15
(5) True Attitude Concerning
Readiness
Matthew 24:44
Stewardship
Luke 19:13
Patient Waiting
1 Corinthians 1:7
Charitableness
1 Corinthians 4:5
Blameless Living
1 Thessalonians 5:23
Perfect Obedience
1 Timothy 6:14
Joyful Expectation
Titus 2:13
Constant Abiding
1 John 2:28
--SEE Readiness, READINESS
Death (9), DEATH
Soberness, SOBERNESS
Watchfulness, WATCHFULNESS
(6) Rewards at, Bestowed upon Believers
Honour from the King
Luke 12:37
Fellowship with the King
John 14:3
Likeness to the King
Philipians 3:20; Philipians 3:21
Glory with the King
Colossians 3:4; 1 Thessalonians 3:13; 1 Thessalonians 4:16
The Fadeless Crown
1 Peter 5:4
The Beatific Vision
1 John 3:2
(7) Warnings to the Wicked concerning
Matthew 24:30; Mark 8:38; Luke 21:26; 2 Thessalonians 1:7; 2 Thessalonians 1:8; Revelation 1:7
(B) THE LAST JUDGMENT
(1) General References to
Matthew 25:31; Matthew 25:32; 2 Corinthians 5:10; Hebrews 9:27; 2 Peter 2:9; 2 Peter 3:7; 1 John 4:17
Jude 1:14; Jude 1:15; Revelation 20:12
--SEE Day of the Lord, DAY OF THE LORD
Great Day, DAY OF THE LORD
(2) Judgment According to Privilege
Matthew 11:22; Mark 6:11; Luke 12:48; John 3:19; John 9:41; John 15:22; Romans 2:12
--SEE Responsibility, STEWARDSHIP
Stewardship, STEWARDSHIP
& STEWARDSHIP
(3) Judgment According to Works
Psalms 62:12; Proverbs 24:12; Jeremiah 17:10; Jeremiah 32:19; Ezekiel 18:30; Matthew 16:27
Romans 2:6; 2 Corinthians 5:10; 1 Peter 1:17; Revelation 2:23; Revelation 20:12; Revelation 22:12
--SEE Accountability, STEWARDSHIP
Impartiality, JUSTICE
& JUSTICE
(C) THE JUDGE, at the Great Day
(1) God as
Genesis 18:25; Psalms 58:11; Psalms 75:7; Psalms 96:13; Ecclesiastes 3:17; Hebrews 12:23
Revelation 18:8; Revelation 20:12
(2) Christ as Judge
Matthew 25:32; John 5:22; Acts 10:42; Acts 17:31; Romans 2:16; Romans 14:10
1 Corinthians 4:5; 2 Timothy 4:1; 1 Peter 4:5
(D) HEAVENLY HOME the final dwelling place of the Saints
(Select Readings, Rev_21, 22, Joh_14)
Revelation 21:1-27,Revelation 21:1-21, John 14:1-31
A Safe-deposit for Treasures
Matthew 6:20
Contains a Register of the Saints
Luke 10:20
Room for all Believers
John 14:2
The Glorified Christ Entered into
Acts 7:55; Acts 7:56
Built by the Hand of God
2 Corinthians 5:1; Colossians 1:5; Hebrews 11:10
The Redeemed of all Nations Assembled
Revelation 7:9; Revelation 21:1
Obedience, the Condition of Entrance
Revelation 22:14
--SEE Paradise, PARADISE
New Jerusalem, JERUSALEM, NEW
Spiritual Crowns, FUTURE, THE
(E) THE INHABITANTS OF HEAVEN
(1) A Great Host
Nehemiah 9:6; Daniel 7:10; Hebrews 12:22; Revelation 5:11; Revelation 7:9; Revelation 14:1; Revelation 19:6
--SEE The Redeemed, REDEEMED, THE
(2) Description of the Saved
Luke 13:29; Luke 20:35; Luke 20:36; Luke 21:36; Acts 2:47; Revelation 3:4; Revelation 7:13-17; Revelation 22:14
--SEE The Redeemed, REDEEMED, THE
(F) THE JOYS OF THE FUTURE LIFE, sources of
(1) The Ills of Time will be Known No More
No More Sea
Revelation 21:1
---Sorrow
Revelation 21:4
---Crying
Revelation 21:4
---Pain
Revelation 21:4
---Curse
Revelation 22:3
---Night
Revelation 22:5
---Death
Revelation 21:4
(2) Death Will be Vanquished
Isaiah 25:8; Hosea 13:14; 1 Corinthians 15:26; 1 Corinthians 15:54; 2 Timothy 1:10; Hebrews 2:14
Revelation 20:14; Revelation 21:4
--SEE Immortality, IMMORTALITY
& IMMORTALITY
Resurrection, IMMORTALITY
(3) Saints Glorified
Matthew 13:43; Luke 9:30; Luke 9:31; Romans 8:17; Philipians 3:21; Colossians 3:4; 1 Peter 5:1
Revelation 7:9; Revelation 14:1; Revelation 22:5
--SEE The Redeemed, REDEEMED, THE
Saints Exalted, EXALTATION
(4) The Glory will be Endless
Psalms 73:24; Romans 8:18; 2 Corinthians 4:17; Ephesians 1:18; 2 Timothy 2:10; 1 Peter 5:1
--SEE Eternal Life, LIFE
& LIFE
Saints Glorified, FUTURE, THE
(5) Joy in Christ's Presence
Luke 23:43; John 12:26; John 14:3; John 17:24; 2 Corinthians 5:8; Philipians 1:23; 1 Thessalonians 4:17
--SEE Saints Glorified, FUTURE, THE
(G) THE REWARDS OF THE FAITHFUL
(1) For Spiritual Service
The Soul-winners
Daniel 12:3
Humble Servants
Matthew 10:42
The Faithful Stewards
Matthew 25:23
The Benevolent
Luke 6:35; John 4:36
The Good of All Nations
Romans 2:10; 1 Corinthians 3:8
All Ranks and Stations
Ephesians 6:8; Colossians 3:24
--SEE Promises to Workers, PROMISES, DIVINE
Spiritual Heritage, INHERITANCE
Heaven (2), 1356
(2) For Suffering Endured
Matthew 5:11; Matthew 5:12; Romans 8:17; 2 Timothy 2:12; Hebrews 10:34; Hebrews 11:26; Revelation 20:4
--SEE Overcomers, BATTLE OF LIFE
Spiritual Kings, EXALTATION
Recompense (2), REWARD
(3) Rest from the Labour of Life
Job 3:17; Isaiah 57:2; 2 Thessalonians 1:7; Hebrews 4:9; Revelation 6:11; Revelation 14:13
(4) Spiritual Crowns
The Incorruptible Crown
1 Corinthians 9:25
The Crown of Righteousness
2 Timothy 4:8
The Crown of Life
James 1:12
The Crown of Glory
1 Peter 5:4; Revelation 2:10
To be Guarded
Revelation 3:11
Cast at Jesus' Feet
Revelation 4:10
--SEE Overcomers, BATTLE OF LIFE