Grudem Chapter 56 - The Final Judgement and Eternal Punishment.

Question 1

When will the final judgement occur?

Answer 1

After the Millennium and the Rebellion that occurs at the end of it.

Question 2

What is the Nature of the Final Judgement?

Answer 2

1) Christ Will be the Judge
2) Unbelievers Will be Judged
3) Believers Will Be Judged
4) Angels Will Be Judged
5) We Will Help in the Work of Judgement

Question 3

What are the Positive Moral Influences of the Doctrine of Justice?

Answer 3

1) Satisfies Our need For Justice in the World
2) Enables Us To Forgive Others Freely
3) Provides a Motive For Religious Living
4) Provides a Great Motive For Evangelism

Question 4

Define Hell.

Answer 4

A place of eternal conscious punishment for the wicked.

Question 5

What is annihilationism?

Answer 5

The belief that sinners will be annihilated in Hell. Punishment will be conscious but not eternal.

Question 6

What are the arguments in favor of annihilationism?

Answer 6

1) Destruction of the Wicked Means Non-Existence.
2) Inconsistency With Eternal Punishment and Love of God
3) Sins Committed in Time Being Disproportional with the Eternal
4) Continued Presence of Evil Prevents a Perfect Universe.