“And God call the firmament Heaven. So, the evening and the morning were the second day.”
(Genesis 1:8)
“And he blessed him and said: Blessed be Abram of God Most High, possessor of heaven and earth.”
(Genesis 14:19)
“Then God said, ‘Let there be lights in the firmament of the heavens to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs and seasons, and for days and years.’” (Genesis 1:14)
“And he was afraid and said, ‘How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven!’” (Genesis 28:17)
“He who overcomes shall inherit all things and will be his God and he shall be My son. 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 brimstones which is the second death.” (Revelation 21:7–8)
“From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, ‘Repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.’”
(Matthew 4:17)
“And saying, ‘the time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.’” (Mark 1:15)
“For behold, I create new heavens and a new earth; and the former shall not be remembered or come to mind.” (Isaiah 65:17)
“For as the new heavens and the new earth which I will make shall remain before Me, says the LORD, so shall your descendants and your name remain.” (Isaiah 66:22)
“Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Also, there was no more sea.” (Revelation 21:1)
“But I say to you that whoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment. And whoever says to this brother, ‘Raca!’ shall be in danger of the council. But whoever says, ‘You fool!’ shall be in danger of hell fire.” (Matthew 5:22)
“If your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell.” (Matthew 5:29)
“And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell.” (Matthew 5:30)
“And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.” (Matthew 10:28)
“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you travel land and sea to wine one proselyte, and when he is won, you make him twice as much as son of hell as yourselves.” “Serpents, brood of vipers! How can you escape the condemnation of hell?” (Matthew 23:15, 33)
“And again, he sent another, and him they killed; and many others, beating some and killing some.”
(Luke 12:5, The Parable of the Wicked Vinedresser)
“Then the beast was captured, and with him the false prophet who worked signs in his presence, by which he deceived those who received the mark of the beast and those who worshiped his image. These two were cast alive into the lake of fire burning with brimstone.” (Revelation 10:20)
“The devil, who deceived them, was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone where the beast and the false prophet are. And they will be tormented day and night forever and ever.” (Revelation 20:10)
“Then Death and Hades were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. And anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire.” (Revelation 20:14–15)
“Then he said to me, ‘These words are faithful and true.’ And the Lord God of the holy prophets sent His angel to show His servants the things which must shortly take place. Behold, I am coming quickly! Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book.” (Revelation 22:6–7) The Time is Near.
“He who testifies to these things says, ‘Surely I am coming quickly.’ Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!”
“The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.” (Revelation 22:20–21)
Prayer
Heavenly Father, help me to watch and pray and to also fast and pray for we do not know the day or hour of Your return to receive those who love your appearance. Father, I take my stand upon Your Word which is forever settled in heaven, and in so doing, I feel completely secure. You are my security and my strong rock. Thank you, Lord God, that through faith in Christ I have boldness and access to You with confidence, and this makes me secure in your gift of salvation and eternal life forever with You in the new heaven and earth. Lord God, my heart is fixed, trusting in You, and I will not be afraid of any evil tidings. Thanks for Your promise that anyone who trusts in You will be like a tree planted by the waters, that spreads out its roots by the river. Thank You for Your promise of the new heaven and new earth where all those who are born of the water and of the Spirit shall live in Your presence forevermore. In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen.
All Scripture verses are taken from the New King James Version of the Bible.
By Constance A. Burns, NAAV Contributor for Moments of Meditation and Spiritual Readings; email: cburns@naavets.org