Future, the

(1) The coming of Christ foretold Mt 26:64; Mr 14:62; Lu 21:27; Ac 1:11; Heb 9:28; 2Pe 3:10

See Day of the Lord; Great Day

(2) The time of Christ's coming is unknown Mt 24:27,36; Lu 12:40; 1Th 5:2; Re 3:3; 16:15

See Readiness (1); Sudden Events

(3) Christ's coming spoken of as near at hand Php 4:5; Heb 10:37; Jas 5:8; Re 3:11; 22:7,20

See Imminence

(4) The purpose of Christ's coming Mt 16:27; 25:31,32; 1Co 4:5; 2Ti 4:1; Jude 1:14,15

Readiness for Christ's coming Mt 24:44

Stewardship until Christ comes Lu 19:13

Patient waiting for Christ's coming 1Co 1:7

Charitableness until the Lord comes 1Co 4:5

Blameless living until Christ's coming 1Th 5:23

Perfect obedience until Christ's appearing 1Ti 6:14

Joyful expectation of Christ's appearing Tit 2:13

Constant abiding in Christ until he appears 1Jo 2:28

See Readiness; Death (9); Soberness; Watchfulness

Honour from the King at his coming Lu 12:37

Fellowship with the King Joh 14:3

Likeness to the King Php 3:20,21

Glory with the King Col 3:4; 1Th 3:13; 4:16

The fadeless crown at Christ's appearing 1Pe 5:4

The beatific vision 1Jo 3:2

(7) Warnings to the wicked concerning Christ's coming Mt 24:30; Mr 8:38; Lu 21:26; 2Th 1:7,8; Re 1:7

(1) General references to the judgment Mt 25:31,32; 2Co 5:10; Heb 9:27; 2Pe 2:9; 3:7; 1Jo 4:17; Jude 1:14,15; Re 20:12

See Day of the Lord; Great Day

(2) Judgment according to privilege Mt 11:22; Mr 6:11; Lu 12:48; Joh 3:19; 9:41; 15:22; Ro 2:12

See Responsibility; Stewardship

(3) Judgment according to works Ps 62:12; Pr 24:12; Jer 17:10; 32:19; Eze 18:30; Mt 16:27; Ro 2:6; 2Co 5:10; 1Pe 1:17; Re 2:23; 20:12; 22:12

See Accountability; Impartiality

(1) God as Judge Ge 18:25; Ps 58:11; 75:7; 96:13; Ec 3:17; Heb 12:23; Re 18:8; 20:12

(2) Christ as Judge Mt 25:32; Joh 5:22; Ac 10:42; 17:31; Ro 2:16; 14:10; 1Co 4:5; 2Ti 4:1; 1Pe 4:5

(D) Heavenly home, the final dwelling place of the saints Re 21:1-27; 22:1-21; Joh 14:1-31

Heaven as a safe-deposit for treasures Mt 6:20

Heaven contains a register of the saints Lu 10:20

Heaven has room for all believers Joh 14:2

The glorified Christ entered into heaven Ac 7:55,56

Heaven built by the hand of God 2Co 5:1; Col 1:5; Heb 11:10

The redeemed of all nations assembled in heaven Re 7:9; 21:1

Obedience, the condition of entrance into heaven Re 22:14

See Paradise; New Jerusalem; Spiritual Crowns

(1) The inhabitants of heaven: a great host Ne 9:6; Da 7:10; Heb 12:22; Re 5:11; 7:9; 14:1; 19:6

See The Redeemed

(2) Description of the saved in heaven Lu 13:29; 20:35,36; 21:36; Ac 2:47; Re 3:4; 7:13-17; 22:14

See The Redeemed

(1) The ills of time known no more: no more sea Re 21:1

(1) The ills of time known no more: no more sorrow Re 21:4

(1) The ills of time known no more: no more crying Re 21:4

(1) The ills of time known no more: no more pain Re 21:4

(1) The ills of time known no more: no more curse Re 22:3

(1) The ills of time known no more: no more night Re 22:5

(1) The ills of time known no more: no more death Re 21:4

(2) Death will be vanquished Isa 25:8; Ho 13:14; 1Co 15:26,54; 2Ti 1:10; Heb 2:14; Re 20:14; 21:4

See Immortality; Resurrection

(3) The saints glorified Mt 13:43; Lu 9:30,31; Ro 8:17; Php 3:21; Col 3:4; 1Pe 5:1; Re 7:9; 14:1; 22:5

See The Redeemed; Saints Exalted

(4) The glory will be endless Ps 73:24; Ro 8:18; 2Co 4:17; Eph 1:18; 2Ti 2:10; 1Pe 5:1

See Eternal Life; Saints Glorified

(5) Joy in Christ's presence Lu 23:43; Joh 12:26; 14:3; 17:24; 2Co 5:8; Php 1:23; 1Th 4:17

See Saints Glorified

Reward of the soul-winners Da 12:3

Reward of humble servants Mt 10:42

Reward of the faithful stewards Mt 25:23

Reward of the benevolent Lu 6:35; Joh 4:36

Reward of the good of all nations Ro 2:10; 1Co 3:8

Reward for all ranks and stations Eph 6:8; Col 3:24

See Promises to Workers; Spiritual Heritage; Heaven (2)

(2) Reward for suffering endured Mt 5:11,12; Ro 8:17; 2Ti 2:12; Heb 10:34; 11:26; Re 20:4

See Overcomers; Spiritual Kings; Recompense (2)

(3) Rest from the labour of life Job 3:17; Isa 57:2; 2Th 1:7; Heb 4:9; Re 6:11; 14:13

The incorruptible crown 1Co 9:25

The crown of righteousness 2Ti 4:8

The crown of life Jas 1:12

The crown of glory 1Pe 5:4; Re 2:10

The crown is to be guarded Re 3:11

Crowns cast at Jesus' feet Re 4:10

See Overcomers