Christianity - Resurrection + Heaven and Hell

“Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die.” John 11:25-26

belief in Jesus gives eternal life

“Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: 'The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.” Luke 24:6-7

importance of Jesus’ sacrifice

“When the Son of Man comes in his glory...he will sit on his glorious throne. All nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. He will put the sheep on his right and the goats on his left.” Matthew 25:31-33

Parable of the Sheep and the Goats → separating the good from the bad

‘The angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous and throw them into a blazing furnace where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” Matthew 13:49-50 

importance of being righteous

"In my Father's house there are many dwelling places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? John 14:1-3

many places for those who are righteous

‘Don't fear those who kill the body,” Jesus said, “rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. Matthew 10:28

omnipotence of G-d