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There is only one death for the saved ones; the unsaved ones will be cast in to lake of fire after the final judgment, and that is their second death, which does not include their loss of life, but includes unbearable sufferings.[Rev.2:11,Rev.20:6,Rev.20:14] Every one born in this will be judged; saved ones for their good works and the unsaved ones for their punishment. Judgments: 1.The judgment at the cross of Calvary for Believers' sins [John 5:24], 2.Judgment of the saints in the mid air (at the Judgment seat of Christ) for their works and for their rewards: [2 Cor.5:10], 3.Judgment of the Jews during the Great Tribulation:[Matt.24:20-21], 4.Judgment of the Nations at Jerusalem:[Matt.25:31-32], and after the millennium 5.Judgment of the wicked at the Great White Thorne:[Rev.20:11-12]. In the final judgment, the names of those not found in the “book of life” will be cast into lake of fire. The saved ones will not have second death. The saved ones will have eternal life and the unsaved ones will be in the lake of fire in the outer space, where they will suffer for ever. The Satan along with his fallen angels, death and hell will be cast in to lake of fire in to the outer dark space, where they will eternally suffer.
The church has always been a chaste virgin and the bride of the Lord and wil be united in marriage when ruptured at the second coming Jesus Christ in mid and will come down to earth after a period of seven years and literally rule on earth along with Jesus Christ for one thousand years. Revelation 19:7 Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.
There is clear distinction between those who are saved before the coming of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in to the mid air, where the church, consisting of saints will meet him, and those who are saved during the Great Tribulation period. Those who are saved before the second coming of our Lord have greater privileges like resurrecting with glorified bodies, meeting him in the air and after a period of seven years coming down on to the earth, reigning with him on the earth for a period of thousand years, spending eternity in the New Heaven. Those who are saved during the Great Tribulation period do not have as many privileges as those saved before the second coming of our Lord. Those who are saved during the Great Tribulation period will be without glorified bodies and spend their eternity in the New Earth. When the New Heaven and New Earth are created by Lord Jesus Christ and the saved ones occupy their possessions the Old Earth and Old Heavens will be destroyed. Isaiah 65:17 “For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind” . Revelation 21:1 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.
The second coming of Lord Jesus is imminent. For a believer, rapture is the second coming of Jesus and for an unbeliever the second appearance of Jesus on the earth is the second coming of Jesus. The end times prophecies are detailed for us in order that we may have faith and blessed hope of being received by Lord Jesus Christ and be with Him eternally. The sequence of events leading to the Second coming of Jesus and his establishment of the millennial rule on the earth are disputed among Christians; however the undisputable fact among Christians is that the return of the Lord Jesus Christ and the resurrection of the dead saints from their graves followed by the living saints getting caught up. The doctrine of 'Rapture' of the Church for keeping it away from the 'great tribulation' in the mid air for seven years is as disputed as the doctrine of rapture of the Church after the 'great tribulation'. The word, 'rapture's is not found in the Scriptures; however in essence the meaning of the said word is getting caught up into the air. Lord Jesus Christ's purpose of coming again to this earth is two-fold; firstly the second coming is for receiving His own to Himself and secondly, to fulfill the promises made to Israel. Church consisting of saved ones constitute His bride and the marriage of the bride takes place according to Scriptures when the Church is caught up into midair. To this marriage between the Lord and His bride are not invited the unsaved ones. Lord Jesus Christ promised mansions, which He promised, for his children. He promised that He was going to heaven to prepare mansions for them. This promise is given in John 14:3 and this purpose, which was a mystery and hidden in the Old Testament, is revealed in the New Testament. Yet, confusion prevails among Christians about the promises that Jesus gave to His children. The earthly blessings promised to the children of Israel will be restored unto them when Lord Jesus Christ appears on this earth. Jesus rules literally for one thousand years sitting on the throne of David fulfilling the prophesies. The Church consisting of heavenly ones, saved in the precious blood of Lord Jesus Christ is His precious bride for His bride consisting of blessed ones should not be confused with the Israel. The covenants made to the children of Israel will be fulfilled on this earth. Ref: Acts 1:6, Hebrews 9:28, Romans 11:28, etc. Israel and the Church are separate and if this fact is understood clearly much confusion that prevails among Christians about 'rapture' will fade away.[...Read more about pre-tribulation rapture ...]
Few verses and exhortations
Jesus Christ died on the cross of Calvary, was buried and was raised on the third day. He ascended in to heaven. He is the high priest in heaven
[Heb 4:14-18] “Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God”. John 3:3 They parted his garments, they scourged him, they hurled insults on him and crucified along with two thieves; yet Jesus was so kind on those who crucified them. “Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots”. Luke 23:34 Jesus also forgave one of the thieves who was crucified along with him, when the thief made prayer to him to remember him when Jesus comes into His Kingdom. Jesus immediately to him, “And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise”. Luke 23:43 But on the third day Jesus rose from the dead and after providing purification for our sins ascended to heaven and is seated at the right of the Majesty. 1 Thessalonians 4:14 "For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him".
Jesus died upon the cross of Calvary so that we may be reconciled unto Him. There is no difference, whether we are Jews or Gentiles; He died for all of us, and rose from the dead and ascended in to heaven. We, who were His enemies, are made His children. The opposition that was caused between Heaven and Earth by our committing sins is removed once and for all, by the appeasement of our sins by Jesus Christ dying on the cross for our sake. We are reconciled unto God through His blood that was shed upon the cross of Calvary.
If you have not accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Savior, today is the day of Salvation. Please accept Jesus Christ as your personal Savior, and your Lord, to enter in to the Kingdom of God.
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me". John 14:6 "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;" Romans 3:23 Salvation is available freely for all who believe in Jesus Christ, and confess his/her sins to Him, and accept Jesus Christ as his/her personal Savior and also acknowledge Him as his/her Lord. Today is the day of salvation. Please confess your sins to Jesus Christ and be blessed. Recieve Salvation and eternal life.Jesus is the Way, the truth, and the life. If you confess your sins to Jesus, and express faith in your heart that he died for you sins and rose from the dead, accept Him as your personal savior, and acknowledge with your mouth that he is your Lord, you will also be received in to Paradise immediately after your days on this earth.
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