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Death and Judgment

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TITLE: Sermon on Death | Death and Judgment

PROPOSITION: To teach on the certainty of death and judgment and to remind the hearer of how men ought to live with this in view.

OBJECTIVE:That the hearer might be informed of the certainty of death and judgment and prepare for them by means of obedience to God, forgiveness of sins, and patience in tribulation.

INTRODUCTION: Read Hebrews 9:27

1. Concerning the text.

1) The Hebrews writer is in the midst of a discussion about the tabernacle being a shadow of things to come.

2) It is shown how that Christ is the reality of these shadows, vv. 23, 24.

3) It is shown how the reality departs from the shadow in that the sacrifice is done only once, vv. 25, 26.

4) One final reason is given as to why Christ only died once and this is given in v. 27.

5) This is a direct statement of things that are taught by implication throughout the scripture. Even so, it is a startling truth that must be given our utmost attention.

2. This hour we shall look at the reality of death and judgment. We will also explore the Bible’s teaching on preparation for this reality. It is my prayer that we all might be motivated to obey God, obtain forgiveness of sins, and live patiently until the time of death and judgment.

DISCUSSION:

I.   MEN ARE DESTINED TO DIE.

1. This became a reality with the fall of man. Genesis 3:19

2. Note the final statements in the histories of these men. Genesis 5

3. We shall all return to dust. Ecclesiastes 3:20

4. Life is likened to a vapor or a mist. James 4:14

5. Death, however, is not all there is. We should pay close attention to the fact that…

II.  FOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED THE JUDGMENT AWAITS.

1. Our text affirms this. Hebrews 9:27

2. Everyone will stand before the judgment seat of Christ. Romans 14:10

3. What does “judgment” mean?

1) According to what is written in the books, according to works. Rev. 20:12; Malachi 3:16

2) It is a separating of the sheep from the goats. Matthew 25:31-33. It is not a time for deciding who is good and who is evil. A sheep is already a sheep and goat a goat at the judgment.

4. What will happen at the judgment?

1) The final sentencing of man’s destiny. Matthew 25:46

2) There will be vengeance on them that know not God. 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9

3) Those not found in the book of life are cast into the lake of fire. Rev. 20:11-15

4) Judgment will be according to the words of Christ. John 12:48

5) It will be done without partiality. Romans 2:5-11

5. Knowing that death is sure to overtake us and that punishment awaits those who are evil and reward awaits the righteous…

III. HOW THEN SHALL WE LIVE?

1. Forgiven.

1) Must contact Christ’s blood. Matthew 26:28

2) Penitent believers must be baptized. Acts 2:38; Acts 22:16

3) Christians need the blood. Acts 8:22; 1 John 1:7-9

2. Obediently

1) Matthew 7:21-23

2) Hebrews 5:8-9

3) Romans 12:1-2

3. Patiently

1) Hebrews 12:1-2

2) Rev. 2:10

3) 2 Timothy 4:6-8

4) Not as Demas. 2 Timothy 4:10

CONCLUSION:

1. You are going to die. This is an inescapable fact.

2. There will be a judgment. This is an inescapable fact.

3. The question is, how are you going to live?

4. The question was set before the children of Israel. Deuteronomy 30:19. Choose life.

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