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The Divine Summons: Understanding the Great White Throne Judgment
Ep173 How To Have Gods Life Living In You Part 71 - The Great White Throne Judgment
This episode of Tony Alamo Program #173 of the "How to Have God's Life Living in You" series, explores the global impact of the ministry’s literature and provides a detailed theological exposition on the inevitability of the final judgment, the nature of hell as a temporary holding place, and the divine recording of human actions.
Global Ministry Impact and Correspondence
The program highlights significant evangelical progress in Africa and North America, driven largely by the distribution of ministry literature. In Liberia, a taxi driver has joined the distribution team, sharing newsletters with passengers across the city, while in Zambia, the high demand for Bibles and literature has led local ministers to coordinate efforts to prevent new converts from being misled. Domestically, the ministry continues to focus on rehabilitating individuals struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, emphasizing that true salvation comes from a personal relationship with Jesus Christ rather than mere religious adherence.
The Mechanics of the Final Judgment
A central theme of the discourse is the distinction between "religion" and "salvation." Alamo posits that many church members remain unsaved because they know the "plan" of salvation but do not know the "Man" (Jesus) who fulfilled it. The "Great White Throne Judgment" is described as an inescapable event where both the righteous and unrighteous will be resurrected. Drawing a parallel to the legal system, Alamo explains that Hell currently serves as a "holding tank" or "county jail" for souls, which will eventually be emptied so that individuals can stand before God in their resurrected bodies to receive their final sentencing.
The inevitability of this judgment is emphasized through the omnipresence of God. Alamo asserts that no earthly disguise, suicide, or flight to remote locations—including the depths of the earth or outer space—can hide an individual from the divine summons. The assurance of this coming judgment is tied to the resurrection of Jesus (Easter), which serves as the legal guarantee that the Judge is alive and the court will be held.
Divine Records and the "Books" of Secrets
The judgment is predicated on "Books" that contain a perfect record of every human life. These records are described as superior to any human technology, capturing not only actions but also "every idle word" and secret thought. Alamo warns that blasphemy, taking the Lord's name in vain, and the rejection of the Gospel are all meticulously documented for the final trial.
The episode concludes with a call to immediate repentance, framing the current life as the only opportunity to avoid the "Second Death." By accepting the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, individuals are told they can transition from the jurisdiction of the Great White Throne to a state of eternal life within the Kingdom of God.