Hebrews 6:1-3 Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. And this will we do, if God permit.
‘Of repentance’ Six first principles of Christianity (continues): (6) Eternal judgment (Heb. 6:2; Matt. 25:46; Rev. 14:9-11; 20:11-15; Isa. 66:22-24). There are seven judgments noted in Scripture (continues): [4] Judgment of angels for rebellion against God (2Pet. 2:4; Jude 1:6-7): (1) Subjects: fallen angels (2Pet. 2:4; Jude 1:6-7; Rev. 12:7-12; 1Cor. 6:3). (2) Time: at the great white throne judgment after the Millennium (2Pet. 2:4; Jude 1:6-7; Rev. 20:11-15). (3) Place: before the great white throne in heaven (Rev. 20:11-15). (4) Basis: obedience to God (2Pet. 2:4; Jude 1:6-7; Ezek. 28:11-17). (5) Result: eternal damnation in the lake of fire (Rev. 20:10; Matt. 25:41, 46). [5] Judgment of believers’ works (Rom. 14:10; 1Cor. 5:10-11; 2Cor. 3:11-15). This refers to the judgment seat of Christ where all the saints will be judged after the rapture for the deeds done in the body, whether they be good or bad (Rom. 2:12-16; 14:10-12; 1Cor. 3:11-15; 2Cor. 5:10; Gal. 6:8; Eph. 6:8; Col. 3:24; Luke 14:14; 2Tim. 4:14; Rev. 2:23; 22:12). [6] Judgment of the living nations at the second coming (Matt. 25:31-46): The purpose of this judgment is to determine who shall enter the kingdom – that refers to entering the Millennium [1000 years of peace] during which these same individuals must still make a choice for or against Jesus Christ while He reigns on earth (Dan. 7:9-14, 22; Rev. 11:15), and to give the meek the earth as promised (Ps. 37:11; Matt. 5:5). The reason and basis of this judgment is that God will curse or bless according to how men have dealt with Israel. He will forever respect and fulfil the Abrahamic covenant (Gen. 12:1-3). Some will be sent to the lake of fire and eternal punishment (Matt. 13:39-50; 24:51; 25:41, 46; Rev. 14:9-11; 19:20; 20:10). These will make the first fruits of the second resurrection, which is that of all the wicked dead (Rev. 20:4-6, 11-15). Due to their judgment and entrance into eternal hell here, they will not be resurrected and judged again in Revelation 20:11-15 at the judgement of the wicked.
To be continued…
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