Article of Faith 18 - the final Article

XVIII.  OF THE WORLD TO COME

We believe that the end of the world is approaching; (1 Peter 4:7; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31; Hebrews 1:10-12 Matthew 25:31; Matthew 28:20; Matthew 13:39-43; 1 John 2:17; 2 Peter 3:3-13)

that at the last day Christ will descend from heaven, (Acts 1:11; Revelation 1:7; Hebrews 9:28; Acts 3:21; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11)

and raise the dead from the grave to final retribution; (Acts 24:15; 1 Corinthians 15:12-58; Luke 14:14; Daniel 12:2; John 5:28-29; John 6:40; John 11:25-26; Acts 10:42)

that a solemn separation will then take place; (Matthew 13:49; Matthew 13:37-43; Matthew 24:30-31; Matthew 25:31-33)
that the wicked will be adjudged to endless punishment, and the righteous to endless joy; (Matthew 25:31-46; Romans 6:23; 2 Corinthians 5:10-11; John 4:36; 2 Corinthians 4:18)

and that this judgement will fix forever the final state of men in heaven or hell, on principles of righteousness.  (Romans 3:5-6; 2 Thessalonians 1:6-12; Hebrews 6:1-2; 1 Corinthians 4:5; Acts 17:31; Romans 2:2-16; Revelation 20:11-12; 1 John 2:28; 1 John 4:17; 2 Peter 3:11-12)