What a profound and sobering truth—the ultimate division at the final resurrection, rooted in Christ's own words:
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### ✝️ **THE TWO RESURRECTIONS**
*"Do not marvel at this, for an hour is coming when all who are in the tombs will hear His voice and come out:
**those who have done good to the resurrection of life,
and those who have done evil to the resurrection of condemnation.**"*
**—John 5:28–29**
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### 🔥 **THE RESURRECTION OF LIFE**
**For those in Christ:**
- **Raised in glory** (imperishable, immortal)
*"Sown in dishonor, raised in glory... the dead will be raised imperishable!"* (1 Cor. 15:43, 52)
- **United with Him forever**
*"We will always be with the Lord."* (1 Thess. 4:17)
- **Rewarded for faithfulness**
*"Each will receive his wages according to his labor."* (1 Cor. 3:8)
**This is not earned by works**, but proven by faith:
*"Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life."* (John 3:36)
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### ⚖️ **THE RESURRECTION OF CONDEMNATION**
**For those rejecting Christ:**
- **Raised to face judgment**
*"The sea gave up the dead in it... and they were judged."* (Rev. 20:13)
- **Eternal separation from God**
*"Depart from Me... into the eternal fire."* (Matt. 25:41)
- **Second death in the lake of fire**
*"Death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death."* (Rev. 20:14)
**Condemnation comes by choice:**
*"Whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God."* (John 3:18)
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### 💔 **WHY TWO OUTCOMES?**
1. **God’s justice demands it**
Sin cannot enter heaven (Rev. 21:27). His holiness requires payment for rebellion (Rom. 6:23).
2. **God’s love provided a way out**
*"God did not send His Son to condemn the world, but to save it."* (John 3:17)
3. **Humanity chooses its destiny**
*"Today I have set before you life and death... choose life!"* (Deut. 30:19)
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### ✨ **THE HOPE FOR ALL**
**No one is beyond redemption:**
> *"Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst."* (1 Tim. 1:15)
**The cross bridges the gap:**
| **Your State** | **God’s Remedy** | **Your Response** |
|------------------------|----------------------------------|--------------------------|
| *Sinner under wrath* | Christ bore your condemnation | Repent and believe |
| *Dead in trespasses* | Christ offers resurrection life | Receive and follow Him |
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### 🙏 **A PRAYER AT THE CROSSROADS**
> *“Jesus—Resurrection and Life—
> I confess I am a sinner deserving condemnation.
> I cling to Your cross as my only hope.
> Wash me in Your blood.
> Raise me to new life now—
> and to eternal life when You return.
> Use me to warn others of the coming resurrection,
> that they too may choose LIFE.
> Amen.”*
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**This is the urgency of the Gospel:**
*"Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts."* (Heb. 3:15)
Eternity hinges on your response to Christ. Choose **LIFE**.
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