Monday, February 25, 2008

The Two Eternal Destinies

In last night's sermon we were reminded that there are only 2 destinies that all people face: heaven or hell, eternal life or eternal condemnation, salvation or punishment as we reflected upon God's word to us. Strickingly clear was that the difference in ones eternal desiny hinges solely upon our response to the Lord Jesus.

We looked particularly at the picture of eternity presented in Mark 9:42-50 and Revelation 21:1-8

Here was some of the feedback about the sermon:
* What struck me is that the New Heaven and the New Earth are all one.
* Those that don't know the good news of Jesus desperately need to hear it, including the bad news that without him they're bound for hell eternally.
* Heaven and earth are no longer seperated since God's dwelling (heaven) is not on earth. Wow! I never got this before. How incredible to dwell on our amazing inheritance tonight.
* Everyone has a destiny.
* Heaven will be a new earth.
* Thanks for explaining the connection between Heaven and the New Creation. Awesome!
* I long for the day too.
* Struck by God and Christ actively punishing sinners.

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