Beyond the Grave: What happens when we die? Part 3 - Mechanics of the Afterlife 2

In this final part of the series, Major Mat Badger talks frankly about heaven and hell. Death is a topic that each of us should take time to consider as it is, firstly, an essential part of the Gospel message, and, secondly, it is a journey that we will all have to take. This message, while courageous to share, ends with hope for us all.
Note: The whiteboard diagram drawn in this presentation has been added to the end of this recording.

[@joshuagaines9297]

Listening in USA. Well done.

[@IGotYouRS]

Death is like a sleep, we know nothing until we are resurrected when Jesus returns

[@Curious51]

Source: trust me bro 😅😂

[@Mr.Taylor-f2z]

Could you talk a little more about the concept of annihilationism in terms of after the Great White Throne Judgment. In one sense, it seems like a more fair form of judgment on God’s part. On the other hand, the Hitlers of the world would get the same treatment as your kind neighbor down the street who just never could buy into the Jesus salvation concept.
I’m specifically thinking also about the verse that says Hades will be thrown into Hell. Any thoughts on what that verse means?

[@thesalvationarmyjohnsonville]

Good morning. Mat is away currently, but we will pass on your message to him, and he can reply when he gets back. Thanks for engaging 🙂

[@Mr.Taylor-f2z]

@@thesalvationarmyjohnsonville Thank you for responding!

[@MatBadger]

Hey there, thanks for engaging. I think one way to answer your question would be to divide it into two parts, what we know and what we don’t know. What we do know (and as you pointed out), is according to Revelation 20:14, death and the grave are thrown into the lake of fire. God’s judgment is finished. The lake of fire is the ultimate destination of everything wicked - Satan, the beast, the false prophet, demons, fallen angels, death, the grave, and all those whose names are not recorded in the Book of Life because they did not place their faith in Jesus Christ. John’s vision does not permit any grey areas in God’s judgment. If by faith we have not identified with Christ, confessing him as Lord, there will be no hope, no second chance, no other appeal. When Hades is thrown into Hell, it is a final act - there is no going back.
However, what we don’t know is exactly what the ‘second death’ will entail. An annihilationist builds the argument that the ‘second death’ means that everyone, and everything, cast into the lake of fire will cease to exist. However, other lines of theology will make the point that if we are designed to be eternal beings, then that means eternal in both the positive and in the negative sense. They build their argument on Revelation 20:10, in which eternal torment is mentioned in the context of Satan, the beast and the false prophet. It seems that their suffering does not end after they have been thrown into the lake of fire. Could it be the same for people? That’s the uncertainty. I also think it's important to remember that we only have a glimpse of what is coming. And so sometimes we can make absolutes out of things we can’t fully see yet. Hope this helps.

[@Mr.Taylor-f2z]

@@MatBadger Thank you, it does. We all want to know what happens to us after we die.