Topical Encyclopedia The concept of the "Day of Judgment" is a significant theme throughout the Bible, representing a future time when God will judge the actions of every individual. This event is often associated with the end times and the second coming of Jesus Christ. The Day of Judgment is depicted as a time of both justice and mercy, where the righteous will be rewarded, and the wicked will face punishment.Old Testament Foundations The Old Testament lays the groundwork for the Day of Judgment, emphasizing God's role as the ultimate judge. In Ecclesiastes 12:14, it is written, "For God will bring every deed into judgment, along with every hidden thing, whether good or evil." This verse underscores the comprehensive nature of God's judgment, which will consider all actions and intentions. The prophets frequently spoke of a coming day of reckoning. For instance, in Joel 2:31, the prophet declares, "The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and awesome day of the LORD." This imagery conveys the dramatic and transformative nature of the Day of Judgment. New Testament Revelation The New Testament provides further clarity and detail regarding the Day of Judgment, particularly through the teachings of Jesus and the writings of the apostles. Jesus Himself speaks of this day in Matthew 12:36, saying, "But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken." This highlights the accountability each person will face. The apostle Paul also addresses the Day of Judgment in his epistles. In Romans 2:5-6, he writes, "But because of your hard and unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of wrath, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed. God 'will repay each one according to his deeds.'" Here, Paul emphasizes the fairness and righteousness of God's judgment. The Book of Revelation provides a vivid depiction of the final judgment. Revelation 20:12 describes the scene: "And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. The dead were judged according to their deeds, as recorded in the books." This passage illustrates the comprehensive nature of the judgment, where all humanity will be evaluated. Criteria and Consequences The criteria for judgment are based on one's faith in Jesus Christ and the resulting actions. In John 5:24, Jesus assures, "Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not come under judgment. Indeed, he has crossed over from death to life." Faith in Christ is presented as the key to escaping condemnation. Conversely, those who reject Christ face dire consequences. Revelation 20:15 states, "And if anyone was found whose name was not written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire." This stark warning underscores the eternal significance of one's response to the gospel. The Role of Believers Believers are called to live in anticipation of the Day of Judgment, striving to live holy and blameless lives. In 2 Peter 3:11-12, Peter exhorts, "Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to conduct yourselves in holiness and godliness as you anticipate and hasten the coming of the day of God." This call to holiness reflects the transformative impact the expectation of judgment should have on a believer's life. Conclusion The Day of Judgment is a pivotal event in biblical eschatology, serving as a culmination of God's redemptive plan. It is a day when justice will be fully realized, and God's righteousness will be vindicated. The Bible consistently calls individuals to prepare for this day through faith in Jesus Christ and a life of obedience to God's commands. Torrey's Topical Textbook 1 Corinthians 3:13Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is. Torrey's Topical Textbook 1 Corinthians 4:3 Greek 2250. hemera -- day ... a period (always defined more or less clearly by the context) -- age, + alway, (mid-)day (by day, (-ly)), + for ever, judgment, (day) time, while, years. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2250.htm - 7k Library The Day of Judgment. Extracted from a Sermon by Hugh Latimer ... A Strain of the Judgment of the Lord. Coming Judgment of the Secrets of Men The Lapse of Time. The Sixth Rule of Tichonius. The Day of Rejoicing Jesus Heals Two Gergesene Demoniacs. His Future Work The Last Judgment. By the Rev. John Welch, AD 1570-1622. Sermon xxvii. Resources What is the Sabbath day? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is Seventh-day Adventism (SDA), and what do Seventh-day Adventists believe? | GotQuestions.org What is the Lord's day? | GotQuestions.org Day: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Day: A Time of Festivity Called A: Day of Gladness Day: A Time of Festivity Called A: Day of Good Tidings Day: A Time of Festivity Called A: Day Which the Lord Has Made Day: A Time of Festivity Called A: Good Day Day: A Time of Festivity Called A: Solemn Day Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Adversity Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Anger Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Calamity Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Darkness Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Destruction Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Evil Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Slaughter Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of The Lord Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Trouble Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Vengeance Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Visitation Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Wrath Day: A Time of Mercy Called a Day of God's Power Day: A Time of Mercy Called a Day of Redemption Day: A Time of Mercy Called a Day of Salvation Day: A Time of Mercy Called a Day of Visitation Day: Artificial, Divided Into: Break of Day: Artificial, Divided Into: Decline of Day: Artificial, Divided Into: Evening Day: Artificial, Divided Into: Morning Day: Artificial, Divided Into: Noon Day: Artificial, the Time of the Sun's Continuance Above The Day: Day's Journey, Eighteen or Twenty Miles Day: Divided Into Twelve Hours Day: Judgment: A Figure of Spiritual Illumination Day: Judgment: Called the Day of the Lord Day: Later Subdivided Into Twelve Hours Day: Made for the Glory of God Day: Natural, from Evening to Evening Day: Proclaims the Glory of God Day: Sabbath Day's Journey, About Two-Thousand Paces Day: Six Working Days Ordained Day: Sometimes Divided Into Four Parts Day: Succession of, Secured by Covenant Day: Th Sixth Day of the Week Called Preparation Day Day: The First Day of the Week Called the Lord's Day Day: Time of, Ascertained by the Dial Day: Times of Adversity Called Day of the Lord Related Terms Preparation-day (1 Occurrence) Kibroth-hattaavah (5 Occurrences) Kibrothhattaavah (5 Occurrences) |
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