MEMORY VERSE: “ But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.” Revelation 21:8
BIBLE PASSAGE: Revelation 20:11-15
INTRODUCTION
The second death is one of the final events in the Bible described as the eternal death in “the lake which burns with fire and brimstone”Revelation 21:8. It is a “death” that will bring an eternal separation from God, the Giver of life. It is called the “second” because it follows the physical death of the body on Earth. The eternal agony in the lake of fire is the second death.
OUTLINE
- CANDIDATES OF THE SECOND DEATH
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- CANDIDATES OF THE SECOND DEATH
The Bible makes it clear that those who overcome the battles and challenges on living for God in the Earth would share in the first resurrection, they will not experience the second death Revelation 2:11; 20:6. The second death is exclusively for those who have rejected Christ and His saving grace. These include “the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers idolaters, and all liars Revelations 21:8,.
At the end of time, even death and hell will be thrown into the lake of fire as their final judgement Revelation 20:14. In addition, every person not included in the book of life will be thrown into the lake of fire Revelation 20:15 This condition will be final; the destination is permanent. While those redeemed by Jesus’ death on the cross may pass through death once to live forever 1 Corinthians 15:51; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17
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The inevitability of Christ’s return Mark 13:33, as well as the second death should both motivate and challenge us to live righteously while redeeming the time. Ephesians 5:16; 1 Peter 1:15-17; Matthew 5:16. Our priority for living must be to use every opportunity or method to witness the gospel to those who have not accepted Jesus as their Personal Lord and saviour 2 Timothy 4:2. God has no pleasure in the death of sinners and He is exercising a lot of patience for sinners to repent and be saved Ezekiel 33:11; 2 Peter 3:8-9. The King’s business requires haste; hence we must fear the terror of God and go forth to persuade those gripped in the dark web of Satan to come into God’s eternal abode. 2 Corinthians 5:11;1 Samuel 21:8
CONCLUSION
The second death is a reference to the lake of fire where those who are separated from God by their sin will dwell for eternity. Be holy!
FURTHER READING
Sun: Revelation 2:11.
Mon: Revelation 20:6.
Tues: Revelation 20:14.
Wed: Revelation 21:8.
Thurs: 1 Corinthians 15:51.
Fri: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17.
Sat: Ezekiel 33:11