Hebrews 9:27-28 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation. 

‘Bear’ [Greek: anaphero] Translated as “offer up” (7:27; 13:15; Jas. 2:21; 1Pet. 2:5); “bear” (9:28; 1Pet. 2:24); “lead,” “carry,” and “bring up” (Matt. 17:1; Mark 9:2; Luke 24:51).

‘Look’ [Greek: apekdechomai] wait for (Rom. 8:19, 23, 25; 1Cor. 1:7; Gal. 5:5) and look for (9:28; Php. 3:20; 1Pet. 3:20).

‘Second time without sin unto salvation.’ This refers to the second coming when Christ will come to earth without being a sin offering to save men. He will come the next time to reign and put all enemies under His feet. The time of the Second Coming according to Scripture: Immediately after the tribulation (Matt. 24:29; 25:31; Rev. 11:1-19:21). At the beginning of the Millennium (Rev. 19:11-21; 20:1-10). After the Antichrist reigns 31/2 years (Rev. 13:5; 19:11-21; 2Thess. 2:7-8). At the end of this age (Matt. 13:38-43, 47-50; 24:3, 29-31; 25:31-46). After the ten kingdoms are formed inside the old Roman empire (Dan. 2:44-45; 7:23-24; Rev. 13:1-18; 19:11-21). In the days of terrible moral conditions as in the days of Lot and Noah (Matt. 24:37-51; Luke 17:22-27; 2Tim. 3:1-13; 4:1-4; 2Pet. 2:1-22; Jude 1). After the congregational period (2Thess. 2:7-8; Acts 15:13-18; Jude 1:14; Zech. 14:5). When Jerusalem is surrounded by armies and half the city is taken (Zech. 14:1-5, 14-21; Joel 3:1-21). After the resurrection of the righteous dead and 1,000 years before the resurrection of the wicked (Rev. 20:1-15; Zech. 14:5; Jude 1:14). After all of Revelation 4-19 is fulfilled (Rev. 19:11-21; 20:1-10). At the time satan is bound before the Millennium (Rev. 20:1-7). When Israel is restored and converted Christ takes the throne of David to begin His reign over Israel forever (Isa. 9:6-7; Hos. 3:4-5; Luke 1:32-33; Ezek. 36:23-28; 37:16-28).

Hebrews 9:27-28 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation. 

The judgment of the wicked dead (Rev. 20:11-15; Acts 17:21; Rom. 2:16) shall be as follows (continue): (4) The basis: (A) the law of conscience (Rom. 2:12-16); (B) the law of memory (Luke 16:25); (C) the law of Moses (Rom. 2:12-16); (D) the law of character (Heb. 3:8-10; Eph. 4:19); (E)the Gospel (Rom. 2:12-16); (F) Records of personal acts (Matt. 12:36; Luke 12:2-9; John 3:18; Rev. 20:12); (G) the book of life (Rev. 3:5; 8; Rev. 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). (H) the Word of God (John 12:48). (5) The judges: (A) God the Father (Rev. 20:12; Heb. 12:23-24; 13:4; Rev. 6:10; Rom. 2:12-16); (B) God the Son (John 5:19-27; Acts 10:42; 2Tim. 4:8; Rev. 19:11). God will judge by Jesus Christ. The Father will decree, and the Son will execute (Acts 10:42; 17:31; Rom. 2:16). (6) The nature: It will not be a spiritual, invisible, endless process but a definite, literal, visible, and personal trial in God’s court similar to a trial on earth (Rev. 20:11-15; Ps. 9:8; Matt. 7:2, 21; Acts 17:31; Rom. 2:12-16; Heb. 9:27). (7) Universality: (A) The sea gave up the dead in it. This could only refer to bodies, for souls and spirits of the wicked dead do not remain in the sea at physical death. They go to hell and await the resurrection of their bodies (Rev. 20:13; Luke 16:19-31; Isa. 14:9). (B) Death gave up the dead that are in it. This could only refer to bodies, for the body only dies at physical death (Jas. 2:26). Souls are dead in trespasses and sins while yet in the body (Matt. 8:22; Eph. 2:1-9; 1Tim. 5:6). Physical death only, therefore, could be the reference. (C) Hades delivered up the souls that are in it (Rev. 20:13). Souls and not the bodies of the wicked go to Hades (Luke 16:19-31). (8)The purpose: (A) To give every man a fair trial before his eternal punishment (Acts 17:31; Ps. 9:8); (B) To judge the secrets of people (Rom. 2:16); (C) To judge idle words (Matt. 12:36); (D) To judge all the works, thoughts, actions, and sins of man (1Tim. 5:24; 1Pet. 1:17; Rev. 20:12-13; 22:12; Rom. 2:5-6, 2:12-16); (E) To mete out degrees of punishment according to deeds (Matt. 7:2; 10:15; 11:22-24; 12:41-45; 23:12-14, 33; Mark 6:11; Luke 10:14; 11:31-32; Rev. 20:11-15; 22:12). (9) The length: time in judging all the wicked is not known, but the length of the sentence for all will be eternal (Matt. 5:29-30; 10:28; 13:42-50; 18:9; 23:15, 33; 24:51; 25:41, 46; Mark 9:42-48; Luke 12:5; Heb. 6:2; 10:26-31; Rev. 2:11; 14:9-11; 19:20; 20:10-15; 21:8; 22:15; Isa. 66:22-24). (10) Results: all in death and hell sent to the lake of fire (Rev. 20:14-15).

To be continued…

Hebrews 9:27-28 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation. 

‘Appointed unto men once to die.’ Man’s inescapable appointment The Greek word apokeimai, means be laid up in store or be in reserve. Translated as appoint (9:27); be laid up (Luke 19:20; Col. 1:5; 2Tim. 4:8). It is appointed or laid up by divine decree: “Dust thou are, and unto dust shall thou return” (Gen. 3:19). This law of death will hold firm for all men until the time of the rapture when the living who are to be translated will not see death (1Cor. 15:51-58; 1Thess. 4:13-16; Php. 3:21). All who live at the end of the Millennium and who do not rebel against God will be permitted to live on the new earth forever without dying. Death will be destroyed and all things will be restored as they were before Adam sinned (Rev. 20:7-10; 21:1-22; 1Cor. 15:24-28).

‘After this the judgment’ – Death ends our probation period – After death the judgment, not a second chance to live on earth and be saved. Death ends all probation for the one who dies. If he is righteous at death, his soul and spirit go to heaven awaiting the resurrection of the body (2Cor. 5:8; Php. 1:21-24; Heb. 12:23; Rev. 6:9-11). If he is wicked at death his soul and spirit go to hell to await the resurrection of his body (Luke 16:19-31; Isa. 14:9; Rev. 20:11-15). There is no such thing as purgatory or a second chance to be on probation in the Millennium or any other time. Neither is there a reincarnation or a transmigration from body to body.

The judgment of the wicked dead (Rev. 20:11-15; Acts 17:21; Rom. 2:16) shall be as follows (1) The 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 end of Millennium. (2) The time: (A) End of the Millennium (Rev. 20:7-15); (B) When 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) The 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).

To be continued…