“For the Lord Himself shall descend from heaven: ... and the dead in Christ shall rise first.” 1 Thess. 4:16.
7. How long after this will the wicked dead be raised?
“But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished.” Rev. 20:5.
8. As they gather around the holy city, what will take place?
“And fire came down from God out of heaven, and devoured them.” Verse 9.
9. What is this destruction called?
“But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.” Rev. 21:8.
10. Unto what are the present heavens and earth reserved?
“But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men.” 2 Peter 3:7.
Note.—When the fire from heaven destroys the wicked, the earth itself will also be burned and purified.