2. What does the Bible say is the wages of sin?
“For the wages of sin is death.” Rom. 6:23. “The soul that sinneth, it shall die.” Eze. 18:4.
Die: “To pass from physical life; to suffer a total and irreparable loss of action of the vital functions; to become dead; to expire; perish.”—Webster.
3. What will be the character of this death?
“Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of His power.” 2 Thess. 1:9.
Destroy: “To unbuild; to break up the structure and organic existence of; to demolish; to spoil utterly; to bring to naught; to put an end to; to annihilate.”—Webster.
4. How complete will be the destruction of the wicked?
“Fear Him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.” Matt. 10:28.
5. What does Christ say will befall those who do not repent?
“Except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.” Luke 13:3.