Question 43 of 118
What shall be done to the wicked at death?
The souls of the wicked shall at death, be cast into the torments of hell, and their bodies lie in their graves till the resurrection and judgement of the great day.
Scripture proofs
- Luke 16:22-24
The beggar died, and he was carried away by the angels to Abraham’s bosom. The rich man also died and was buried. In Hades, he lifted up his eyes, being in torment, and saw Abraham far off, and Lazarus at his bosom. He cried and said, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue! For I am in anguish in this flame.’
- Psalm 49:14
They are appointed as a flock for Sheol. Death shall be their shepherd. The upright shall have dominion over them in the morning. Their beauty shall decay in Sheol, far from their mansion.
Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible (public domain).
More on salvation
- Q33. How are we made partakers of the redemption purchased by Christ?
- Q34. How does the Spirit apply to us the redemption purchased by Christ?
- Q35. What is effectual calling?
- Q36. What benefits do they that are effectually called, partake of in this life?
- Q37. What is justification?
- Q38. What is adoption?
- Q39. What is sanctification?
- Q40. What are the benefits which in this life do accompany or flow from justification, adoption, and sanctification?
- Q41. What benefits do believers receive from Christ at death?
- Q42. What benefits do believers receive from Christ at the Resurrection?
- Q44. What shall be done to the wicked at the day of judgement?