1. To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: 2. A time to be born, and a time to die; BirthDeath

“And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.”

Heaven is a place of eternal light “And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof.” Rev. 21:23

“And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever.” Rev. 22:5 One Eternal Day

“And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” Mt.25:30

“And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding from the throne of God and of the Lamb.” Rev. 22:1 Water Water = spiritual life

“They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat.” Rev. 7:16

Hell is a place of Thirst Then he cried and said, 'Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus that he may dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.‘ Luke 16:24

"He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give to eat from the tree of life, which is in the midst of the Paradise of God." Rev. 2:7

No Blessings in Hell “everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord” 2Thes.1:9 “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above,” James 1:17a

Throne of God

“And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him:” Rev. 22:3 Throne = majesty

“Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:” Matt. 25:41 Devil and His Angels

“And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him:” Rev. 22:3 “Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law” Gal.3:13

“Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:” Matt.25:41 Curse Curse = penalty for disobedience

“…Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.” Rev. 14:13 Rest = non stressful

“And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name.” Rev. 14:11

“They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat.” Rev.7:16 Exempt from suffering Like we have on earth

Then he cried and said, 'Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus that he may dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.’ Luke 16:24

“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” Rev.21:4

“And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” Mt.25:30 A loud expression of grief

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Sermon by Arthur Pigman Evans Church of Christ 515 Gibbs Road Evans, Ga Sunday Morning March 29, 2009