Lesson 29: On the General Judgment

1. What means the resurrection of the body?

That we shall all rise again, on the last day, with the same bodies which we had in this life.

2. What do you mean by the last day? . A. The day of general judgment; When we must all be manifested before the judgment seat of Christ — and then will he render to every man according to his works. 2 Cor. v. 10. Matt. xvi. 27.

3. Will our bodies rise united to our souls?

Yes; to share in the souls eternal bliss or misery.

4. How are the bodies of the saints to rise?

Glorious and immortal.

5. Are the bodies of the damned to rise glorious?

No; but they shall rise immortal, to live for ever iu eternal flames.

6. In what manner will Christ come to judge us?

In the clouds of heaven, attended by many legion? of angels, and with great power and majesty. Matt. xxiv. 30.

7. At every one is judged immediately after death, what need is there of a general judgment?

That the providence of God, which often here permits the good to suffer, and the wicked to prosper, may appear just before all men.

8. What will Christ say to the good on the last day?

Come, ye blessed of my Father, possess the kingdam prepared for you. Matt. xxv. 34.

9. What shall Christ say to the wicked on the last day?

A» Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting Ji? e, which was prepared for the devil and his angels. MatL xxv. 41.

10. Where must the wicked go at the last day?

They shall qo, both body and soul, into everlasting punishment.

11. And where shall the just go at the last day?

The just will enter, with glorious and immortal bodies, into life everlasting. Matt. xxv. 46.

12. What means life everlasting?

It means, if we serve God faithfully in this life, we shall be happy with him for ever in heaven.

13. What is the happiness of heaven?

To see, love, and enjoy God, in the kingdom of his glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

14. What means Amen?

So be it

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