The Bible provides clear teachings on the consequences of evil and wickedness. While God is a loving and merciful God, He is also a just and righteous God who will not tolerate evil forever. In this sermon , we will explore few biblical examples that reveal what happens to evil people or wicked persons when they die.
1. Eternal Separation from God (Matthew 25:41)
"Then he will say to those on his left, 'Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.'"
In this passage, Jesus teaches that those who reject Him will be separated from God's presence forever, experiencing eternal torment in hell.
2. Punishment in the Lake of Fire (Revelation 20:15)
"Anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire."
The lake of fire is described as a place of eternal punishment, where those who reject God's offer of salvation will be tormented forever.
3. Destruction and Perdition (2 Thessalonians 1:9)
"They will be punished with everlasting destruction and shut out from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of his might."
This passage emphasizes the destructive nature of God's judgment on the wicked, highlighting their eternal separation from God's presence.
4. Darkness and Weeping (Matthew 8:12)
"But the subjects of the kingdom will be thrown outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth."
Jesus teaches that those who reject Him will experience eternal darkness and sorrow, separated from the joy and light of God's presence.
5. The Second Death (Revelation 21:8)
"But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liars—they will be consigned to the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death."
The second death refers to eternal separation from God, a fate worse than physical death.
6. Torment in Hades (Luke 16:23-24)
"In Hades, where he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham far away, with Lazarus by his side. So he called to him, 'Father Abraham, have pity on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, because I am in agony in this fire.'"
This parable illustrates the torment experienced by the wicked in Hades, a place of temporary punishment before the final judgment.
7. The Wrath of God (Romans 1:18)
"The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people, who suppress the truth by their wickedness."
The wrath of God is a terrifying reality for those who reject Him, and it will be poured out on the wicked in the day of judgment.
8. Shame and Everlasting Contempt (Daniel 12:2)
"Multitudes who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake: some to everlasting life, others to shame and everlasting contempt."
This passage highlights the shame and contempt that the wicked will experience in the day of judgment, as they are rejected by God and cast into eternal punishment.
9. Eternal Regret (Matthew 7:21-23)
"Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?' Then I will tell them plainly, 'I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!'"
In this passage, Jesus warns that many will experience eternal regret, realizing too late that they had rejected God's offer of salvation.
In conclusion, the Bible teaches that the fate of the wicked is eternal separation from God, punishment, and torment. While God desires that all people be saved, those who reject Him will face the consequences of their actions. May these examples serve as a warning to those who would reject God's offer of salvation, and may they turn to Him before it's too late.
