Human race, destiny of

All human beings must face judgment, when God will reward them according to their attitude towards him.

The human race will face final judgment

Matthew 16:27; 1 Corinthians 4:5 See also Daniel 12:1–2; Malachi 3:16–18; Matthew 13:40–43; John 5:24–29; Romans 2:5–11

For the Son of Man will come in His Father’s glory with His angels, and then He will repay each one according to what he has done.

Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God.

Unbelievers will be separated from God

2 Thessalonians 1:8–10 See also Matthew 25:31–46; Mark 9:42–48; Luke 13:22–28; 2 Peter 3:7; Revelation 20:11–15

in blazing fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. They will suffer the penalty of eternal destruction, separated from the presence of the Lord and the glory of His might, on the day He comes to be glorified in His saints and regarded with wonder by all who have believed, including you who have believed our testimony.

Those who have faith will live in God's presence

Revelation 21:1–3; John 14:1–3 See also Zechariah 2:10–13; Revelation 7:13–17, Revelation 22:3–4

Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God.

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe in Me as well. In My Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and welcome you into My presence, so that you also may be where I am.

United in the praise of God

Revelation 7:9–10 See also Isaiah 2:2–4 parallel Micah 4:1–3; Matthew 8:11 parallel Luke 13:29; Revelation 5:9–10, Revelation 21:22–27

After this I looked and saw a multitude too large to count, from every nation and tribe and people and tongue, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and holding palm branches in their hands. And they cried out in a loud voice: “Salvation to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!”

Delivered from suffering, pain and death

Revelation 21:3–4 See also Isaiah 25:6–8, Isaiah 65:17–25; Revelation 7:16–17, Revelation 22:1–3

And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God. ‘He will wipe away every tear from their eyes,’ and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.”

Sharing in the glory of Jesus Christ

Colossians 3:4; 1 Peter 5:4 See also 2 Timothy 4:8

When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.

And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.