© 2013 by Tom Boynton (editing by Kathy Boynton)

“…I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day” (2 Timothy 1:12). These are the words of the Apostle Paul as he contemplated the suffering which accompanied his preaching about his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

What day is “that day?” The Greek phrase translated “that day,” in the above quote, is identical to the one translated “that day” in the following passage. “Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity” (Matthew 7:21-23).

“That day,” is the point in time at which the eternal destiny of an individual will be irreversibly sealed. “That day” is the day in which a believer in Christ shall begin eternal fellowship with his or her Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. “That day,” represents the final sentencing of the unsaved to eternal despair, darkness, and flaming torment.

One of two destinies awaits every individual. “That day” will reveal which one belongs to you. Each destiny will be associated with the individual’s commitment of heart. Eternal blessing awaits those who have confessed that they are sinners and have recognized that Christ, alone, who is God the Son, can save them. With repentant hearts they have cried to Him for mercy based on His blood sacrifice at Calvary. However, eternal doom awaits all who have ignored the reality of “that day” or have committed themselves to earning their own way to Heaven by good works.

The realities of “that day,” are emphatically described in Scripture. The virgin birth of Christ, His sacrificial death, His resurrection from the dead, and His ascension into Heaven are all linked to what will happen to you in “that day.” Have you embraced Him as your sure and only hope, or have you rejected or ignored Him?

What will become of you in “that day?”

 

You may leave comments for Tom & Kathy (website administrators) on the Posts Page.