Thursday, March 29, 2007

Judgment Day Questions

The Bible speaks of at least eight distinct judgments. They include the judgment of the Cross (John 19:30), Discipline of Believers (1Corinthians 11:30-32), Works of Believers (2Corinthians 5:10), Self-judgment (1John 1:7-9), the Nations (Matthew 25:31-46), Israel (Ezekiel 20: 33-44), Angels (1Corinthians 6:3), and the White Throne Judgment (Revelation 20:11-15).

Christians will appear before the Judgment Seat of Christ. He will reward Christians on how they lived. Their stewardship of time, talent and treasures will be evaluated. Their eternal life is secure by the grace of God but their lifestyle as believers will be tested. Some will suffer loss and others will be suprised with rewards. Those who were faithful in their stewardship will be given greater responsibilities in the eternal Kingdom.

Non-Christians will appear at the Great White Throne Judgment. All their deeds have been recorded. The primary question is, "what did they do with the light they were given?". They will be found guilty because they refused to come to the light of Christ. They chose the deceptive "lights" of self righteousness. They loved darkness rather than light. May that never be said of us.



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