By Dan Edmonson

What do we believe?

We believe in the resurrection of the body and the final judgment where the redeemed will dwell forever in the presence of the Lord and the unredeemed will spend eternity in Hell.

Why do we believe this?

1 Corinthians 15:42-44 – So is it with the resurrection of the dead. What is sown is perishable; what is raised is imperishable. It is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness; it is raised in power. It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body.

 Why does it matter?

Repeatedly in Scripture we are told of another life, another body, and another way of living. As we study through the Scriptures, we find its truth to proclaim a resurrection of all and a final judgment of all. Some people struggle with this, but we must remember that we serve a Holy God who is also absolutely just.

Our justice system today is so convoluted that we now have a much distorted view of what true and absolute justice looks like. This causes confusion for many. God, however, has not changed. He is still absolutely just. At some point, He will judge every single one of us who has ever lived and in that process He will separate the sheep from the wolves. He will separate those who accepted Christ and those who refused to accept Christ. He has also given each of us believers a great motivational tool to share the Good News. Those who do not accept Christ will go to an eternal Hell. Wow. Pray today that God gives you words, power, and wisdom to share the Good News to others that He places in your circle. Pray you will clearly see those opportunities and that your way of living may also speak into the lives of others. Pray God use me for your glory!