The seven last plagues of judgment are now at hand!
As believers, we have a difficult time understanding the doctrine of endless punishment. The rejection of Jesus Christ is the true issue.
There are two deaths:
Physical death is the separation of the soul from the body.
Spiritual death is the separation of the soul from the Spirit of GOD HIMSELF.
Jesus spoke in Revelation chapter 2:
11 “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. He who overcomes shall not be hurt by the second death.”‘
The Beloved Disciple wrote by The Holy Spirit in Revelation chapter 20:
6 Blessed and Holy is he who has part in the first resurrection. Over such the second death has no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with Him a thousand years.
13 The sea gave up the dead who were in it, and Death and Hades delivered up the dead who were in them. And they were judged, each one according to his works. 14 Then Death and Hades were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. 15 And anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire.
And in chapter 21:
8 But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.”
Knowing this, why would anyone be passive in their walk with Our Lord Jesus Christ and produce no righteous fruit! It is our choice whether GOD will judge us. It is our choice to either accept or refuse HIS grace, Love, and forgiveness. It is our choice whether we choose everlasting life or everlasting death! You and I are eternal whether we like it or not, the only question is, where are we going to spend it.
The Beloved Disciple wrote by The Holy Spirit in Revelation chapter 15:
1 Then I saw another sign in Heaven, great and marvelous: seven angels having the seven last plagues, for in them the wrath of God is complete.
2 And I saw something like a sea of glass (Word of GOD) mingled with fire (Judgment), and those who have the victory over the beast, over his image and over his mark and over the number of his name, standing on the sea of glass, having harps of God.
3 They sing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying: “Great and marvelous are Your works, Lord God Almighty! Just and True are Your ways, O King of the saints!
What is celebrated are the achievements of Jesus Christ!
4 Who shall not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your Name? For You alone are Holy. For all nations shall come and worship before You, For Your judgments have been manifested.”
5 After these things I looked, and behold, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the testimony in Heaven was opened.
6 And out of the Temple came the seven angels having the seven plagues, clothed in pure bright linen, and having their chests girded with golden bands.
7 Then one of the four living creatures gave to the seven angels seven golden bowls full of the wrath of God Who lives forever and ever.
8 The Temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God and from His power, and no one was able to enter the Temple till the seven plagues of the seven angels were completed.
The decline of the Fear of GOD in the U.S. and elsewhere is truly sad! This is also true among many believers. We need to fully respect and reverence Our Heavenly FATHER! Do the nations come and worship FATHER today? No, not at all. That will change.
The Temple is mentioned 15 times in the Book of Revelation but never mentioned until chapter 4, after the true church is removed. As Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Ephesians chapter 2:
19 Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God,
20 having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief corner stone,
21 in Whom the whole building, being fitted together, grows into a Holy Temple in the Lord,
22 in Whom you also are being built together for a Dwelling Place of God in the Spirit.
When we, the Temple, are removed from earth, the Temple is now found in Heaven. Think about it!