RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENTS MANUAL (LESSON FORTY-NINE) SUNDAY 6TH AUGUST 2017 TOPIC: THE JUDGMENT MEMORY VERSE: "And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment.” – Hebrews 9:27 BIBLE PASSAGE: Revelations 20:4-15 INTRODUCTION: Judgment is imminent. Whether we believe it or not, we are going to give account of all that we do here on earth, whether it be good or bad, righteous or wicked. We will all appear before the One that God has appointed to judge all, Jesus Christ. LESSON OUTLINES 1. How many judgments are there? 2. The Great White Throne judgment HOW MANY JUDGMENTS ARE THERE? The Bible speaks of at least seven different judgments: 1. The Saviour on the cross being judged for our sins (Isaiah 53:3-5). 2. The believers’ self-judgment (1Corinthians 11:31). 3. The judgment of the believers (2Corinthians 5:10-11). 4. The judgment of the nations, when sheep will be separated from goats (Matthew 25:32). 5. The judgment of Israel after the great tribulation (Ezekiel 20:30-44). 6. The judgment of the fallen angels which are reserved in darkness, waiting (Jude 6). 7. The judgment of the wicked dead or the Great White Throne judgment (Revelations 20:11-12, 15). THE GREAT WHITE THRONE JUDGMENT The wicked or sinners shall face the white throne judgment (Revelations 21:8; Hebrews 13:4b). This judgment is not to determine whether the wicked will be in Heaven or hell (Revelations 22:15). Rather, it is to seal the eternal destination of the wicked in hell and ultimately the lake of fire (1Corinthians 6:9-10; Ephesians 5:5) because their names are not in the book of life (Revelations 20:13-15). It will be an open and impartial judgment (Matthew 7:21-23). Godless people and those who reject Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord shall face this judgment (John 3:17-18). Fallen angels shall also be judged (2Peter 2:4, Jude 6). Jesus Christ will be the judge. All judgment is committed to Him (Acts 17:31; John 5:22, 27). CONCLUSION The great white throne judgment is better imagined than experienced. If you are a believer in Christ, do all you can never to face it. QUESTIONS: 1. Mention the types of judgment in the bible 3. Describe the great white throne judgment.