The Christian Goes Right On

(Scripture Portion: 2 Corinthians 5: 1 – 10)
The prospect of the unbeliever is a very solemn one. The same inspired Word which assures us of the blessed future which is in store for the Christian warns us of the fearful and terrible destiny awaiting the unbelieving soul. The same loving Lord Jesus who comforts our hearts with the promise of the Father’s house (John 14: 1-3), speaks in unmistakably clear language about the peril of dying in an impenitent state (John 8: 21 and 24), and of spending eternity in Hell (Matthew 5: 22 and 29-30; 10: 28; 18: 9; 23: 15 and 33; Mark 9: 43, 45 and 47; Luke 12: 5). What a solemn prospect! But, thank God, no one need have such a prospect, for the Christian goes right on!

What is the Christian’s prospect? While we are on the earth we shall continually be surrounded by sin, we shall experience our share of trial and suffering, and if the Lord does not come in our lifetime we shall pass through the vale of death. But even with regard to these things the prospect of the Christian is glorious. Our blessed Saviour has conquered sin, and through Him we may be more than conquerors (Romans 8: 37), He has promised us the all-sufficiency of His grace in every time of testing and suffering (2 Corinthians 12: 9), and He has robbed death of its sting and the grave of its terrors (1 Corinthians 15: 54-57). So the Christian’s prospect even in this life is glorious – but, thank God, the Christian goes right on! What does the Word of God say about our prospects concerning the life to come?

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