THE SECOND DEATH!
Revelation 21:8 – “But cowards, unbelievers, the corrupt, murderers, the immoral, those who practice witchcraft, idol worshipers, and all liars—their fate is in the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death.” (NLT)
Read: Revelation 21, Zephaniah 1:14–18
Yesterday we learned about spiritual death, and we were able to establish that it is the separation of an individual from God. Today’s focus is on the second death. This death is the final eternal damnation that happens to anyone caught up in sin at death (natural) or rapture.
The letter to the Church at Smyrna first mentioned the second death (Revelation 2:11). The phrase ‘Second Death’ was again cited in Revelation 20:6, 12–15, where John equates it to the ‘Lake of Fire’ (eternal damnation for those whose names were not found in the Book of Life). The verse that serves as our key text also mentions the second death. The text lists various classifications of unrepentant sinners who will end up in the lake of burning sulphur.
On the other hand, those who triumph over the world and have their names recorded in the Book of Life will not participate in the second death. This means that ‘Overcoming’ is vital to escaping this terrible event.
Beloved, are you living the life of an overcomer? Do you still tell lies, fornicate, backbite, gossip, and steal, among other things? Remember! Christ has given everything that pertains to righteousness and victory over sin and death. Regardless of your past, if you repent, confess Jesus as your Lord, and key into the knowledge of Him, He will blot out your sins!
PRAYER
Hymn: Softly and Tenderly, Jesus Is Calling – Will L. Thompson (1880)
1. Lord Jesus! I don’t want to die the ‘Second Death’. I acknowledge that I’m a sinner or backslider; please forgive my sins (confess) and give me a new life.
(MIDNIGHT PRAYER)
1. Spend time praying in the Holy Ghost.
WITHOUT HOLINESS, NO MAN SHALL SEE GOD! (HEBREWS 12:14)
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