The Destiny of the Transgressor

1. What is the inherent consequence of sin?

• Verse 1: "For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." (Romans 6:23, KJV)

• Verse 2: "The soul that sinneth, it shall die." (Ezekiel 18:20, KJV)

• Explanation: Sin brings death—both physical and eternal separation from God. Eternal life is offered as a gift through Christ.

  
  

2. How does sin affect our relationship with God?

• Verse 1: "But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear." (Isaiah 59:2, KJV)

• Verse 2: "If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me." (Psalm 66:18, KJV)

• Explanation: Sin creates a barrier between humanity and God, hindering communication and fellowship.

  
  

3. Why does God delay His judgment?

• Verse 1: "The Lord is not slack concerning his promise... but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish." (2 Peter 3:9, KJV)

• Explanation: God’s patience gives sinners time to repent, reflecting His desire for everyone to be saved.

  
  

4. What is God's desire regarding the wicked?

• Verse 1: "As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live." (Ezekiel 33:11, KJV)

• Verse 2: "The Lord is not slack concerning his promise... not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance." (2 Peter 3:9, KJV)

• Explanation: God desires that all turn away from sin and accept eternal life.

  
  

5. What provision has God made for salvation?

• Verse 1: "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." (John 3:16, KJV)

• Verse 2: "Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved." (Acts 4:12, KJV)

• Explanation: Jesus Christ is God’s provision for humanity’s salvation, offering forgiveness and eternal life to all who believe.

  
  

6. How can we avoid the destiny of the transgressor?

• Verse 1: "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out." (Acts 3:19, KJV)

• Verse 2: "He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned." (Mark 16:16, KJV)

• Explanation: Repentance, faith in Christ, and obedience to God lead to eternal life and avoid eternal separation.

  
  

7. What is the ultimate fate of the unrepentant wicked?

• Verse 1: "For, behold, the day cometh, that shall burn as an oven; and all the proud, yea, and all that do wickedly, shall be stubble." (Malachi 4:1, KJV)

• Verse 2: "The wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the LORD shall be as the fat of lambs: they shall consume; into smoke shall they consume away." (Psalm 37:20, KJV)

• Explanation: The wicked will face complete destruction, ceasing to exist entirely.

  
  

8. Are there examples of God’s judgment on wickedness?

• Verse 1: "And turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrha into ashes condemned them with an overthrow, making them an ensample unto those that after should live ungodly." (2 Peter 2:6, KJV)

• Verse 2: "Even as Sodom and Gomorrha... are set forth for an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire." (Jude 1:7, KJV)

• Explanation: Sodom and Gomorrah’s destruction serves as a warning of God’s righteous judgment against sin.

  
  

9. Will the wicked experience eternal torment?

• Verse 1: "For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be." (Psalm 37:10, KJV)

• Verse 2: "Behold, they shall be as stubble; the fire shall burn them; they shall not deliver themselves from the power of the flame." (Isaiah 47:14, KJV)

• Explanation: The wicked will not endure eternal torment but will instead be entirely consumed.

  
  

10. What is the "second death" mentioned in the Bible?

• Verse 1: "And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death." (Revelation 20:14, KJV)

• Verse 2: "The fearful, and unbelieving... shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death." (Revelation 21:8, KJV)

• Explanation: The "second death" signifies final, eternal separation from God after the judgment.

  
  

11. How does God’s justice relate to the destiny of the wicked?

• Verse 1: "The LORD preserveth all them that love him: but all the wicked will he destroy." (Psalm 145:20, KJV)

• Verse 2: "It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God." (Hebrews 10:31, KJV)

• Explanation: God’s justice ensures the final destruction of wickedness, preserving righteousness and holiness in the universe.

  
  

12. What will happen to Satan and his followers?

• Verse: "And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone." (Revelation 20:10, KJV)

• Explanation: Satan and his followers will meet their final judgment in the lake of fire, ensuring the total defeat of evil.

  
  

13. How does God describe the final judgment?

• Verse: "I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened... and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books." (Revelation 20:12, KJV)

• Explanation: The final judgment is comprehensive and fair, holding everyone accountable for their actions.

  
  

14. What hope do believers have amid sin’s destruction?

• Verse: "Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom." (Luke 12:32, KJV)

• Explanation: Believers can have confidence and hope, knowing that God has prepared an eternal inheritance for them.

  
  

15. How will God restore creation after the destruction of sin?

• Verse 1: "Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness." (2 Peter 3:13, KJV)

• Verse 2: "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain." (Revelation 21:4, KJV)

• Explanation: God will recreate the universe, free of sin and its effects, restoring it to perfection and harmony.