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Sermon Recap | August 2, 2026
“Be Afraid”
Revelation 20:10–15
Fear is a real emotion. While Scripture repeatedly tells believers not to fear the circumstances of this world, Jesus also taught there is something we should rightly fear—the reality of God’s final judgment.
One day, every person will stand before the Lord. The decision about where we spend eternity is made here on earth, and every life will be judged. God’s judgment is not meant to be ignored or softened. It is real, righteous, and certain.
Too often, people avoid talking about hell or judgment because they don’t want to offend anyone. But leaving out the truth doesn’t change reality. Real love tells the truth because eternity is at stake.
The good news is that judgment is not the whole story.
God is perfectly loving, merciful, holy, just, and righteous. At the cross, we see His mercy and His justice meet. Jesus took the punishment we deserved so that anyone who trusts in Him can receive forgiveness and eternal life.
Jesus warned:
“Don’t fear those who kill the body… Rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.” — Matthew 10:28
Salvation is more than believing Jesus existed. It is placing your complete trust in His finished work on the cross—not in your own goodness or works.
The question we should all ask ourselves is:
If we know the truth, how will people hear it unless we tell them?
Key Takeaway: Share the Gospel faithfully. Speak the truth in love. Eternity matters.
Scripture: Revelation 20:10–15 • Matthew 10:28 • Matthew 23:14