1. DEATH – The Inescapable Appointment
Death is not a possibility--it is a divine certainty. It is the wages of sin (Romans 6:23), the last enemy (1 Corinthians 15:26), and the doorway to eternity. No one escapes it. The rich and the poor, the righteous and the wicked, the young and the old, all must pass through its shadow. Yet for the believer, death is not the end, but the beginning of glory. Christ has removed the sting of death (1 Corinthians 15:55), and to die is now gain (Philippians 1:21). But for the unrepentant, death seals their eternal doom.
"So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom." (Psalm 90:12)
2. JUDGMENT – The Unavoidable Reckoning
After death comes judgment not reincarnation, not annihilation, not a second chance. Every soul will stand before the throne of Christ (2 Corinthians 5:10). The books will be opened (Revelation 20:12), and every thought, word, and deed will be weighed. For the believer, Christ has borne the judgment. For the unbeliever, every sin will be exposed and justly condemned. There will be no appeals, no excuses, no escape.
"For God will bring every deed into judgment, with every secret thing, whether good or evil." (Ecclesiastes 12:14)
3. HEAVEN – The Eternal Home of the Redeemed
Heaven is not earned, it is purchased by the blood of Christ. It is the home of righteousness (2 Peter 3:13), the dwelling place of God (Revelation 21:3), and the eternal inheritance of the saints (1 Peter 1:4). There, we shall see Christ face to face (1 John 3:2),
worship without sin,
and rejoice without sorrow.
No more tears.
No more death.
Only unending joy in the presence of the Lamb!
"In Your presence there is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore." (Psalm 16:11)
4. HELL – The Eternal Justice of God
Hell is real. It is not a metaphor, not a scare tactic, but a terrifying reality. It is the just punishment for sin, under God's righteous wrath (Matthew 25:46; Revelation 14:10–11). Jesus spoke more of Hell than anyone else in Scripture.
The Cross of Christ is the only refuge from the Fire of Hell. Those who reject Christ, will be tormented with burning sulfur in the presence of the holy angels and of the Lamb; the smoke of their torment will rise forever and ever, and they will have no relief day or night.
There are many ways to enter Hell.
There is only one way to avoid Hell.
There is no way to escape Hell.
"These will go away into eternal punishment,
but the righteous into eternal life." (Matthew 25:46)
These Four Last Things are not distant abstractions they are imminent realities.
You will die.
You will be judged.
You will spend eternity in either Heaven or Hell.
The only hope is Jesus Christ, who died and rose again to save sinners.
Repent and believe the gospel.
Cling to Christ.
Live every moment in light of eternity!
[Various Authors]
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Hebrews 9:27 ... And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:
Amos 4:12 ... Therefore thus will I do unto thee, O Israel: and because I will do this unto thee, prepare to meet thy God, O Israel. ❤
