The MacArthur Study Bible, NKJV

by John MacArthur

  In casting out the spirits of. Luke 11:20; 13:32.

  In empowering His disciples to cast out. Matt. 10:1; Mark 16:17.

  In destroying the works of. 1 John 3:8.

  Completed by His death. Col. 2:15; Heb. 2:14.

  Illustrated. Luke 11:21, 22.

  Character of

  Presumptuous. Job 1:6; Matt. 4:5, 6.

  Proud. 1 Tim. 3:6.

  Powerful. Eph. 2:2; 6:12.

  Wicked. 1 John 2:13.

  Cynical. Job 1:9; 2:4.

  Crafty. Gen. 3:1; 2 Cor. 11:3.

  Deceitful. 2 Cor. 11:14; Eph. 6:11.

  Fierce and cruel. Luke 8:29; 9:39, 42; 1 Pet. 5:8.

  Cowardly. James 4:7.

  The Antichrist is of. 2 Thess. 2:9; 1 John 4:3.

  Shall be condemned at the judgment. Jude 6; Rev. 20:10.

  Everlasting fire is prepared for. Matt. 25:41.

  Compared to

  A fowler. Ps. 91:3.

  Birds. Matt. 13:4.

  A sower of tares. Matt. 13:25, 28.

  A wolf. John 10:12.

  A roaring lion. 1 Pet. 5:8.

  A serpent. Gen. 3:1; Rev. 12:9; 20:2.

  Last Things

  Antichrist

  Denies the Father and the Son. 1 John 2:22.

  Denies the incarnation of Christ. 1 John 4:3; 2 John 7.

  Prevalent in apostolic times. 1 John 2:18.

  Deceit, a characteristic of. 2 John 7.

  Eternal Death

  The necessary consequence of sin. Rom. 6:16, 21, 23; 8:13; James 1:15.

  The portion of the wicked. Matt. 25:41, 46; Rom. 1:32.

  The way to, described. Ps. 9:17; Prov. 14:12; Matt. 7:13.

  God alone can inflict. Matt. 10:28; James 4:12.

  Is described as

  Banishment from God. 2 Thess. 1:9.

  The blackness of darkness forever. 2 Pet. 2:17.

  Indignation, wrath, etc. Rom. 2:8, 9.

  A lake of fire. Rev. 19:20; 21:8.

  Outer darkness. Matt. 25:30.

  The worm that does not die. Mark 9:44.

  Other names for

  Condemnation of hell. Matt. 23:33.

  Destruction. Rom. 9:22; 2 Thess. 1:9.

  Everlasting punishment. Matt. 25:46.

  Perishing. 2 Pet. 2:12.

  The resurrection of condemnation. John 5:29.

  A resurrection to shame and contempt. Dan. 12:2.

  The second death. Rev. 2:11.

  The wrath to come. 1 Thess. 1:10.

  Shall be inflicted by Christ. Matt. 25:31, 41; 2 Thess. 1:7, 8.

  Christ, the only way of escape from. John 3:16; 8:51; Acts 4:12.

  Believers shall escape. Rev. 2:11; 20:6.

  Should strive to save others from. James 5:20.

  Illustrated. Luke 16:23-26.

  The Final Judgment

  Predicted in the Old Testament. 1 Chr. 16:33; Ps. 9:7; 96:13; Eccl. 3:17.

  A first principle of the gospel. Heb. 6:2.

  A day appointed for. Acts 17:31; Rom. 2:16.

  Time of, unknown to us. Mark 13:32.

  Other names for

  Day of doom. Job 21:30.

  Day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men. 2 Pet. 3:7.

  Day of wrath. Job 21:30. Rom. 2:5; Rev. 6:17.

  Judgment of the great day. Jude 6.

  Revelation of the righteous judgment of God. Rom. 2:5.

  Shall be administered by Christ. John 5:22, 27; Acts 10:42; Rom. 14:10; 2 Cor. 5:10.

  Believers shall sit with Christ in. 1 Cor. 6:2; Rev. 20:4.

  Shall take place at the coming of Christ. Matt. 25:31; 2 Tim. 4:1.

  Of unbelievers, by the law of conscience. Rom. 2:12, 14, 15.

  Of Jews, by the law of Moses. Rom. 2:12.

  Of Christians, by the gospel. James 2:12.

  Shall involve

  All nations. Matt. 25:32.

  All men. Heb. 9:27; 12:23.

  Small and great. Rev. 20:12.

  The righteous and wicked. Eccl. 3:17.

  The living and the dead. 2 Tim. 4:1; 1 Pet. 4:5.

  Shall be in righteousness. Ps. 98:9; Acts 17:31.

  The books shall be opened at. Dan. 7:10.

  Shall encompass all

  Actions. Eccl. 11:9; 12:14; Rev. 20:13.

  Words. Matt. 12:36, 37; Jude 15.

  Thoughts. Eccl. 12:14; 1 Cor. 4:5.

  None, by nature, can stand in. Ps. 130:3; 143:2; Rom. 3:19.

  Saints shall, through Christ, be enabled to stand in. Rom. 8:33, 34.

  Christ will acknowledge believers at. Matt. 25:34-40; Rev. 3:5.

  Perfect love will give boldness in. 1 John 4:17.

  Believers shall be rewarded at. 2 Tim. 4:8; Rev. 11:18.

  The wicked shall be condemned in. Matt. 7:22, 23; 13:40-42; 25:41, 46.

  The word of Christ shall be a witness against the wicked in. John 12:48.

  The certainty of, a motive to

  Repentance. Acts 17:30, 31.

  Faith. Is. 28:16, 17.

  Holiness. 2 Cor. 5:9, 10; 2 Pet. 3:11, 14.

  Prayer and watchfulness. Mark 13:33.

  The wicked dread. Acts 24:25; 2 Cor. 5:11; Heb. 10:27.

  Neglected blessings increase condemnation at. Matt. 11:20-24; Luke 11:31, 32.

  Demons shall be condemned at. 2 Pet. 2:4; Jude 6.

  Heaven

  Created by God. Gen. 1:1; Rev. 10:6.

  Everlasting. Ps. 89:29; 2 Cor. 5:1.

  Immeasurable. Jer. 31:37.

  High. Ps. 103:11; Is. 57:15.

  Holy. Deut. 26:15; Ps. 20:6; Is. 57:15.

  God

  Is the Lord of. Dan. 5:23; Matt. 11:25.

  Reigns in. Ps. 11:4; 135:6; Dan. 4:35.

  Dwells in. 1 Kin. 8:30; Matt. 6:9;

  It is His throne. Is. 66:1; Acts 7:49.

  Fills. 1 Kin. 8:27; Jer. 23:24.

  Answers His people from. 1 Chr. 21:26; 2 Chr. 7:14; Neh. 9:27; Ps. 20:6.

  Sends His judgments from. Gen. 19:24; 1 Sam. 2:10; Dan. 4:13, 14; Rom. 1:18.

  Christ

  As Mediator, entered into. Acts 3:21; Heb. 6:20; 9:12, 24.

  Is all-powerful in. Matt. 28:18; 1 Pet. 3:22.

  Contains a place of rest, Abraham’s bosom. Luke 16:23.

  Angels are in. Matt. 18:10; 24:36.

  Believers rewarded in. Matt. 5:12; Luke 10:20; Heb. 12:23; 1 Pet. 1:4.

  Repentance causes joy in. Luke 15:7.

  Believers should lay up treasure in. Matt. 6:20; Luke 12:33.

  Flesh and blood cannot inherit. 1 Cor. 15:50.

  Happiness of, described. Rev. 7:16, 17.

  Is called

  A barn. Matt. 3:12.

  The Father’s house. John 14:2.

  A heavenly country. Heb. 11:16.

  The kingdom of Christ and of God. Eph. 5:5.

  Paradise. Luke 23:43; 2 Cor. 12:2, 4.

  A rest. Heb. 4:9.

  The wicked excluded from. Gal. 5:21; Eph. 5:5; Rev. 22:15.

  Enoch and Elijah were translated into. Gen. 5:24; 2 Kin. 2:11; Heb. 11:5.

  Hell (Hades)

  The place of disembodied spirits. Acts 2:31.

  Which Christ visited. Acts 2:31; 1 Pet. 3:19.

  A place of torment. Luke 16:23; 2 Thess. 1:9.

  Described as

  Devouring fire. Is. 33:14.

  Everlasting punishment. Matt. 25:46.

  Everlasting fire. Matt. 25:41.

  Everlasting burnings. Is. 33:14.

  Fire and brimstone. Rev. 14:10.

  A furnace of fire. Matt. 13:42. Cf. Matt. 13:50.

  A lake of fire. Rev. 20:15.

  Outer darkness. Matt. 8:12.

  Prepared for the devil, etc. Matt. 25:41.

  Unquenchable fire. Matt. 3:12.

  Demons are confined in, until the judgment day. 2 Pet. 2:4; Jude 6.

  Punishment of, is eternal. Is. 33:14; Rev. 20:10.

  The wicked shall be turned into. Ps. 9:17.

  Human power cannot preserve from. Ezek. 32:27.

 
Body and soul suffers in. Matt. 5:29; 10:28.

  The wise avoid. Prov. 15:24.

  Believers endeavor to keep others from. Prov. 23:14; Jude 23.

  The society of the wicked leads to. Prov. 5:5; 9:18.

  The beast, false prophets, and the devil shall be cast into. Rev. 19:20; 20:10.

  The powers of, cannot prevail against the church. Matt. 16:18.

  Described. Is. 30:33.

  Punishment of the Wicked

  Is from God. Lev. 26:18; Is. 13:11; 2 Thess. 1:6.

  Because of their

  Sin and iniquity. Jer. 36:31; Lam. 3:39; Ezek. 3:17, 18; 18:4, 13, 20; Amos 3:2.

  Idolatry. Lev. 26:30; Is. 10:10, 11.

  Rejection of the law of God. 1 Sam. 15:23; Hos. 4:6-9.

  Disobedience of God. Neh. 9:26, 27; Eph. 5:6; 2 Thess. 1:8.

  Evil ways and doings. Jer. 21:14; Hos. 4:9; 12:2.

  Pride. Is. 10:12; 24:21; Luke 14:11.

  Unbelief. Mark 16:16; Rom. 11:20; Heb. 3:18, 19; 4:2.

  Covetousness. Is. 57:17; Jer. 51:13.

  Oppression. Is. 49:26; Jer. 30:16, 20.

  Persecuting. Jer. 11:21, 22; Matt. 23:34-36.

  Is the fruit of their sin. Job 4:8; Prov. 22:8; Rom. 6:21; Gal. 6:8.

  Is the reward of their sin. Ps. 91:8; Is. 3:11; Jer. 16:18; Rom. 6:23; Heb. 2:2.

  Often brought about by their evil designs. Esth. 7:10; Ps. 37:15; 57:6.

  Often begins on earth. Prov. 11:31.

  In this life by

  Sickness. Lev. 26:16; Ps. 78:50.

  Famine. Lev. 26:19, 20, 26, 29; Ps. 107:34.

  Wild beasts. Lev. 26:22.

  War. Lev. 26:25, 32, 33; Jer. 6:4.

  Deliverance to enemies. Neh. 9:27.

  Fear. Lev. 26:36, 37; Job 18:11.

  Receiving mind. Rom. 1:28.

  Being put in slippery places. Ps. 73:3-19.

  Trouble and distress. Is. 8:22; Zeph. 1:15.

  Being cut off. Ps. 94:23.

  Their pride being brought low. Is. 13:11.

  Future described as

  Being awarded by Christ. Matt. 16:27.

  Blackness of darkness. 2 Pet. 2:17; Jude 13.

  Condemnation of hell. Matt. 23:33.

  Darkness. Matt. 8:12; 2 Pet. 2:17.

  Eternal condemnation. Mark 3:29.

  Everlasting burnings. Is. 33:14.

  Everlasting destruction. Ps. 52:5; 92:7; 2 Thess. 1:9.

  Everlasting fire. Matt. 25:41; Jude 7.

  Hell. Ps. 9:17; Matt. 5:29; Luke 12:5; 16:23.

  Resurrection of condemnation, shame, and contempt. Dan. 12:2; John 5:29.

  Second death. Rev. 2:11; 21:8.

  The wrath of God. John 3:36.

  Torment forever and ever. Rev. 14:11.

  Torment with fire. Rev. 14:10.

  Wine of the wrath of God. Rev. 14:10.

  Often sudden and unexpected. Ps. 35:8; 64:7; Prov. 29:1; Luke 12:20; 1 Thess. 5:3.

  Shall be

  According to their deeds. Matt. 16:27; Rom. 2:6, 9; 2 Cor. 5:10.

  According to the knowledge possessed by them. Luke 12:47, 48.

  Increased by neglect of privileges. Matt. 11:21-24; Luke 10:13-15.

  Relentless. Luke 16:23-26.

  Accompanied by remorse. Is. 66:24; Mark 9:44.

  No combination avails against. Prov. 11:21.

  Deferred, emboldens them in sin. Eccl. 8:11.

  Should be a warning to others. Num. 26:10; 1 Cor. 10:6-11; Jude 7.

  Consummated at the day of judgment. Matt. 25:31, 46; Rom. 2:5, 16; 2 Pet. 2:9.

  Resurrection from the Dead

  A doctrine of the Old Testament. Job 19:26; Ps. 16:10; 49:15; Is. 26:19; Dan. 12:2; Hos. 13:14.

  A first principle of the gospel. 1 Cor. 15:13, 14; Heb. 6:1, 2.

  Expected by the Jews. John 11:24; Heb. 11:35.

  Denied by the Sadducees. Matt. 22:23; Luke 20:27; Acts 23:8.

  Explained away by false teachers. 2 Tim. 2:18.

  Called in question by some in the church. 1 Cor. 15:12.

  Is not contrary to reason. Mark 12:24; John 12:24; Acts 26:8. Cf. 1 Cor. 15:35-49.

  Assumed and proved by our Lord. Matt. 22:29-32; Luke 14:14; John 5:28, 29.

  Preached by the apostles. Acts 4:2; 17:18; 24:15.

  Credibility of, shown by the resurrection of individuals. Matt. 9:25; 27:53; Luke 7:14; John 11:44; Heb. 11:35.

  Certainty of, proved by the resurrection of Christ. 1 Cor. 15:12-20.

  Effected by the power of

  God. Matt. 22:29.

  Christ. John 5:28, 29; 6:39, 40, 44.

  The Holy Spirit. Rom. 8:11.

  Shall be of all the dead. John 5:28; Acts 24:15; Rev. 20:13.

  Believers in, shall

  Rise through Christ. John 11:25; Acts 4:2; 1 Cor. 15:21, 22.

  Rise first. 1 Cor. 15:23; 1 Thess. 4:16.

  Rise to eternal life. Dan. 12:2; John 5:29.

  Be glorified with Christ. Col. 3:4.

  Be as the angels. Matt. 22:30.

  Have incorruptible bodies. 1 Cor. 15:42.

  Have glorious bodies. 1 Cor. 15:43.

  Have powerful bodies. 1 Cor. 15:43.

  Have spiritual bodies. 1 Cor. 15:44.

  Have bodies like Christ’s. Phil. 3:21; 1 John 3:2.

  Be recompensed. Luke 14:14.

  Believers should look forward to. Dan. 12:13; Phil. 3:11; 2 Cor. 5:1.

  Of believers, be followed by change of ones still alive. 1 Cor. 15:51; 1 Thess. 4:17.

  The preaching of, caused

  Mocking. Acts 17:32.

  Persecution. Acts 23:6; 24:11-15.

  Blessedness of those who have part in the first. Rev. 20:6.

  Of the wicked, shall be to

  Shame and everlasting contempt. Dan. 12:2.

  Damnation. John 5:29.

  Illustrated. John 5:25; 1 Cor. 15:36, 37. Cf. Ezek. 37:1-10.

  Reward of Believers

  Is from God. Rom. 2:7; Col. 3:24; Heb. 11:6.

  Is of grace, through faith alone. Rom. 4:4, 5, 16; 11:6.

  Is of God’s good pleasure. Matt. 20:14, 15; Luke 12:32.

  Prepared by Christ. John 14:2.

  As servants of Christ. Col. 3:24.

  Based on works built on the foundation laid by Christ. 1 Cor. 3:11-14.

  Evaluation of, before judgment seat of Christ. 2 Cor. 5:10.

  Described as

  Beholding the face of God. Ps. 17:15; Matt. 5:8; Rev. 22:4.

  Beholding the glory of Christ. John 17:24.

  Being glorified with Christ. Rom. 8:17, 18; Phil. 3:21; Col. 3:4; 1 John 3:2.

  Being with Christ. John 12:26; 14:3; Phil. 1:23; 1 Thess. 4:17.

  A city which has foundations. Heb. 11:10.

  A crown of glory. 1 Pet. 5:4.

  A crown of life. James 1:12; Rev. 2:10.

  A crown of righteousness. 2 Tim. 4:8.

  An enduring substance. Heb. 10:34.

  Entering into the joy of the Lord. Matt. 25:21; Heb. 12:2.

  Eternal life. Luke 18:30; John 6:40; 17:2, 3; Rom. 2:7; 6:23; 1 John 5:11.

  An eternal weight of glory. 2 Cor. 4:17.

  Everlasting light. Is. 60:19.

  Fullness of joy. Ps. 16:11.

  A house eternal in the heavens. 2 Cor. 5:1.

  An imperishable crown. 1 Cor. 9:25.

  An inheritance. Acts 20:32; 26:18; Col. 1:12; Heb. 9:15; 1 Pet. 1:4; Rev. 21:7.

  Joint heirs with Christ. Rom. 8:17.

  A kingdom. Matt. 25:34; Luke 22:29; Heb. 12:28.

  The prize of the upward call. Phil. 3:14.

  Reigning with Christ. 2 Tim. 2:12; Rev. 3:21; 5:10; 20:4; 22:5.

  Rest. Heb. 4:9; Rev. 14:13.

  Shining as the stars. Dan. 12:3.

  Sitting in judgment with Christ. Dan. 7:22; Matt. 19:28; Luke 22:30; 1 Cor. 6:2.

  Treasure in heaven. Matt. 19:21; Luke 12:33.

  Is great. Matt. 5:12; Luke 6:35; Heb. 10:35.

  Is full. 2 John 8.

  Is sure. Prov. 11:18.

 
Is satisfying. Ps. 17:15.

  Is inestimable. Is. 64:4; 1 Cor. 2:9.

  Believers may feel confident of. Ps. 73:24; Is. 25:8, 9; 2 Cor. 5:1; 2 Tim. 4:8.

  Hope of, a cause of rejoicing. Rom. 5:2.

  Be careful not to lose. 2 John 8.

  The prospect of, should lead to

  Rejoicing. Rom. 5:2.

  Diligence. 2 John 8.

  Pressing forward. Phil. 3:14.

  Enduring suffering for Christ. 2 Cor. 4:16-18; Heb. 11:26.

  Faithfulness to death. Rev. 2:10.

  Present afflictions not to be compared with. Rom. 8:18; 2 Cor. 5:17.

  Shall be given at the second coming of Christ. Matt. 16:27; Rev. 22:12.

  Second Coming of Christ

  Time of, unknown. Matt. 24:36; Mark 13:32.

  Other names for

  Day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Cor. 1:8.

  Glorious appearing of our great God and Savior. Titus 2:13.

  Last time. 1 Pet. 1:5.

  Revelation of Jesus Christ. 1 Pet. 1:7, 13.

  Time of restoration of all things. Acts 3:21; Rom. 8:21.

  Foretold by

  Prophets. Dan. 7:13; Jude 14.

  Christ Himself. Matt. 25:31; John 14:3.

  Apostles. Acts 3:20; 1 Tim. 6:14.

  Angels. Acts 1:10, 11.

  Signs preceding. Matt. 24:3-51.

  The manner of

  In clouds. Matt. 24:30; 26:64; Rev. 1:7.

  In the glory of His Father. Matt. 16:27.

  In His own glory. Matt. 25:31.

  In flaming fire. 2 Thess. 1:8.

  With power and great glory. Matt. 24:30.

  Same as He ascended. Acts 1:9, 11.

  With a shout and the voice of an archangel. 1 Thess. 4:16.

  Accompanied by angels. Matt. 16:27; 25:31; Mark 8:38; 2 Thess. 1:7.

  With His saints. 1 Thess. 3:13; Jude 14.

  Suddenly. Mark 13:36.

  Unexpectedly. Matt. 24:44; Luke 12:40.

  As a thief in the night. 1 Thess. 5:2; 2 Pet. 3:10; Rev. 16:15.

  As the lightning. Matt. 24:27.

  The heavens and earth shall be dissolved, etc., at. 2 Pet. 3:10, 12.

  Dead in Christ will rise first at. 1 Thess. 4:16.

  Believers alive at, shall be caught up to meet Him. 1 Thess. 4:17.

  Is not to make atonement. Heb. 9:28; Rom. 6:9, 10; Heb. 10:14.

  The purposes of, are to

  Complete the salvation of believers. Heb. 9:28; 1 Pet. 1:5.

  Be glorified in His saints. 2 Thess. 1:10.

  Bring to light the hidden things of darkness. 1 Cor. 4:5.

  Judge. Ps. 50:3, 4; John 5:22; 2 Tim. 4:1; Jude 15; Rev. 20:11-13.

  Reign. Is. 24:23; Dan. 7:14; Rev. 11:15.

  Destroy death. 1 Cor. 15:25, 26.

  Every eye shall see Him at. Rev. 1:7.

  Should be always considered as at hand. Rom. 13:12; Phil. 4:5; 1 Pet. 4:7.