In the sermon titled "The Harvests," Don Bell addresses the theological doctrines surrounding death, resurrection, and the final judgment as depicted in Revelation 14:13-20. He emphasizes that those who die "in the Lord" are blessed, highlighting the importance of a vital union with Jesus Christ for a believer's eternal status. Bell supports his arguments by referencing Scripture passages, such as Paul's assertion in Philippians 1:21 that "to die is gain," and explicating the two-fold harvest depicted in Revelation — one for the righteous and another for the wicked, as seen in verses 14 to 20. The practical significance of this sermon lies in the comfort and hope it provides to believers regarding their final resting place, contrasting it with the dire prospects for the unredeemed and reinforcing the Reformed theology of God's sovereignty in salvation and judgment.
“Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth.”
“We will actually see Him face to face. And I tell you what, we'll see Him who conquered sin.”
“Our Lord says, 'Gather the wheat into the barn. Throw the chaff away and burn it.'”
“If we rest in Him here, if you rest in Him here, and you know Him here, you’ll rest in Him there, and you’ll know Him there.”
The Bible states that blessed are those who die in the Lord, for they rest from their labors and their works follow them.
Revelation 14:13, Philippians 1:21
The harvest symbolizes God's final judgment and the separation of the righteous from the wicked.
Matthew 13:30, Revelation 14:14-20
The concept of the first fruits is affirmed in Scripture as a picture of God's selected people redeemed for Himself.
Revelation 14:4, Exodus 23:19
Rest signifies a complete reliance on God's finished work through Christ, promising believers peace from their labors.
Revelation 14:13, Ephesians 2:8-9
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