The Sheep and Goats / Conclusion

The Sheep and Goats

In the final section of His discourse, Jesus describes the judgment of “all the nations” in Matt. 25:31-46.  It is clear that there is a finality in this judgment, based on the consequences of everlasting punishment (v. 46).  This judgment determines who is worthy to enter into the millennial reign of our Lord.

Conclusion

Examining each of the passages in the Olivet Discourse reveals that a rapture is not explicitly taught.  The Lord is depicting the future for Israel, describing in detail the tribulation and judgments to come.  When the nations see “the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory,”  they can rejoice that the glorious millennial reign of the Messiah is at hand.