1. 1 The Day of Gathering 1 Ths. 4:13-18 Matt. 25:31-32 Rev. 20:11-15

2. 2 A Sudden Gathering FOR THE SAINT On schedule John 14:1-3 Phil. 3:20-21On schedule John 14:1-3 Phil. 3:20-21 To safety 1 Ths. 4:17 Hebrews 13:5To safety 1 Ths. 4:17 Hebrews 13:5 FOR THE SINNER By surprise 1 Ths. 5:1-6 Matt. 24:42-44By surprise 1 Ths. 5:1-6 Matt. 24:42-44 To destruction 2 Ths. 1:7-9To destruction 2 Ths. 1:7-9

3. 3 A Serious Gathering FOR THE SAINT Confess to GodConfess to God Life reviewed Matthew 25:34-40Life reviewed Matthew 25:34-40 Receive reward Matthew 25:46 Romans 2:7, 10Receive reward Matthew 25:46 Romans 2:7, 10 FOR THE SINNER Confess to GodConfess to God Life reviewed Matthew 25:41-45Life reviewed Matthew 25:41-45 Receive recompense Matthew 25:46 Romans 2:5-6, 8-9Receive recompense Matthew 25:46 Romans 2:5-6, 8-9

4. 4 A Separating Gathering Matthew 25:32-33 FOR THE SAINT From all sin Revelation 21:27 2 Peter 3:13From all sin Revelation 21:27 2 Peter 3:13 From all sorrow Revelation 21:3-5From all sorrow Revelation 21:3-5 FOR THE SINNER From all love Revelation 20:15 (Luke 16:26)From all love Revelation 20:15 (Luke 16:26) From the Lord Matthew 7:21-23 2 Ths. 1:9From the Lord Matthew 7:21-23 2 Ths. 1:9

5. 5 A Sentencing Gathering FOR THE SAINT To heaven John 14:2-3 Matthew 25:21, 34 2 Peter 1:11To heaven John 14:2-3 Matthew 25:21, 34 2 Peter 1:11 To eternal happiness Rev. 21:4; 22:1-5To eternal happiness Rev. 21:4; 22:1-5 FOR THE SINNER To hell Matthew 25:29-30 Rev. 20:14-15; 21:8To hell Matthew 25:29-30 Rev. 20:14-15; 21:8 To eternal horror Matthew 25:30 Mark 9:43-44To eternal horror Matthew 25:30 Mark 9:43-44

6. 6 Hear the Warning! Prepare for the gathering:Prepare for the gathering: –All who do not know God and do not obey the gospel will be properly punished, 2 Ths. 1:8 –All who know God and obey the gospel will be readily rewarded, 2 Tim. 4:6-8 “Are you ready for the judgment day?”