Pastor Greg Laurie sheds light on what happens on Judgement Day

Many people are curious to know what will happen after Judgement Day in the end of times. In a recent sermon, American author and pastor Greg Laurie provided some answers as he spoke about what the Bible says about the Great White Throne Judgement.

Speaking last Dec. 1 to the congregation at California-based Harvest Christian Fellowship where he is a senior pastor, Laurie set the scene by explaining the events in the prophetic calendar of God.

He believes that Rapture is up next, followed by the seven-year Tribulation, which will conclude with the Second Coming of Christ. Such will then lead to the Millennial period, during which world, peace, joy, and happiness will reign for 1,000 years.

Laurie then proceeded to talk about what Revelation 20 said about Satan getting out of prison, tricking men into following him and rebelling against the rule of Christ.

The pastor stressed that Satan nonetheless will face the final judgment, leading to a lecture on the Great White Throne Judgement. Laurie detailed that the "white throne" is called great because of its purity, power, and purpose.

According to the Bible, the Great White Throne Judgement is a trial for every person who has lived and has rejected God's way to salvation. Laurie quoted John 3:18 in elaborating that people who will face this trial will do so because "they did not believe."

The pastor pointed out that the Bible speaks about two deaths — physical and spiritual — and that Jesus warned that men should fear the second death more, as it means "spiritual separation from God."

As to the question on who will face the second death, Laurie explains, "All those who have rejected God's offer of forgiveness." He was also quick to add, "Notice, I didn't say bad people."

"One day every person on earth will meet Jesus Christ. Even if they don't believe Christ exists, they'll meet Jesus Christ. He is inescapable and unavoidable. And if they don't believe Him as Savior, they'll meet Him as Judge," Laurie reminded his congregation.