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): [7] Judgment of the wicked dead (Rev. 20:11-15; Acts 17:21; Rom. 2:16): (1) Subjects: The wicked dead (Rev. 20:5-6, 12-15) who are not judged at the judgment of the nations 1,000 years before (Matt. 13:30, 39-50; 24:51; 25:3-46; Rev. 14:9-11; 19:20). These include all wicked people from Adam to the end of the Millennium (1000 years of peace). (2) Time: at the end of the Millennium (Rev. 20:7-15), during which time the heavens and earth are renovated by fire (Rev. 20:11; 2Pet. 3:7-13; Heb. 1:10-12; 12:25-28; Rom. 1:21-23). (3) Place: at the great white throne (Rev. 20:11; Ps. 9:7-8). The throne is literal and the white indicates absolute righteousness and justice of the judgment (Ps. 45:6-7; 96:10-13; John 7:24; Acts 17:31; 2Tim. 4:8), just as white robes indicate the righteousness of the saints (Rev. 19:8). (4) Basis: by the law of conscience (Rom. 2:12-16), the law of memory (Luke 16:25), the Law of Moses (Rom. 2:12-16), by the law of character (Heb. 3:8-10; Eph. 4:19), the Gospel (Rom. 2:12-16), by the records of personal acts (Matt. 12:36; Luke 12:2-9; John 3:18; Rev. 20:12). The book of life (Rev. 3:5; 13:8; 17:8; 20:12, 15; 21:27; 22:18-19; Ex. 32:32-33; Ps. 69:28; Dan. 12:1; Luke 10:20; Php. 4:3) and by the Word of God (John 12:48).
(5) Judges: God the Father (Rev. 20:12; Heb. 12:23-24; 13:4; Rev. 6:10; Rom. 2:12-16) and God the Son – Jesus Christ (John 5:19-27; Acts 10:42; 2Tim. 4:8; Rev. 19:11). The Father will judge by Jesus Christ. The Father will decree, and the Son will execute (Acts 10:42; 17:31; Rom. 2:16).
To be continued…
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