They were not afraid - because they were prepared for it. They were not afraid of the Day of Judgment. He and another fellow used to say, "Oh boy, exams!" They knew they’d be first and second in the class when the grades came out, and so they were excited about taking the test. He was through the first two or three subjects before I’d even gotten the thing read. I know Renton never felt like that because whenever we had a test, as soon as the questions were put down on the board, he would get his paper and dash through them. I think I should stay home today." But she’d always say, "You can stay home tomorrow - but not today." But staying home tomorrow wouldn’t do me any good because today was the day of the final exam. I’d get up that morning and say, "Oh mother, I don’t feel good at all. I don’t know how she knew, but she always did. If I could ever save up my stomachaches, I’d save them until the day before the final exam. And on top of all that, he was the smartest guy in the whole school. He was not only an excellent athlete, but a very good artist as well. He was the best runner we had, and I liked running. He was the best at cricket, and I liked cricket. He was the best soccer player in the school and that’s what I wanted to be. His name was Renton, and he sat just across the aisle from me. You know, I didn’t mind school too much, but in those days I was very envious of the school Captain. I want to tell you a story about when I was a young boy going to school. If you were to face Jesus today in the judgment, what would be the outcome? Would you see all your works and deeds go up in smoke? Or would you hear Him say, "Well, done thou good and faithful servant."For we shall all stand before the Judgment Seat Of Christ." Romans 14:10 KJV Themselves to lead and feed the flock of God - 1 Pet. The Crown of Glory -This will be given to the faithful ministers who give Live in the light of the return of Jesus - 2 Tim. The Crown of Righteousness - This will be given to those who anticipate and The Crown of Rejoicing - This is the soul winners crown - 1 Thes. The Crown of Life - For the person who endures and overcomes temptation -ģ. The Incorruptible Crown - Awarded for faithfulness to the Lord - 1 Cor. The New Testament speaks of crowns that will be given to those who earn them. Believers will be rewarded when the works are done for Christ.ġ0. He was saved from wrath, but he lost everything else ( Gen. Lot is the perfect picture of a believer who allowed loose living take everything Wood, Hay and Stubble - represent that which is temporary, cheap andĬ. Gold, Silver, Precious Stones - represents that which is valuable, permanent,Īnd difficult. There are two types of foundations upon which we build our livesĪ. ![]() ![]() Believers will suffer loss when works are done for self. The believer’s work will be made manifest before the Lord.Ĩ. The judgment will come after the Church is Raptured to Heaven (Rev. The judgment will be directed by Christ.Ħ. It is a judgment of practice, not position.ĥ. All believers will be judged, not just leaders or key believers.Ĥ. It is a necessity for all believers in Christ.Ģ. There are 10 ten things to know about this judgment:ġ. THE JUDGMENT SEAT OF CHRIST – II CORINTHIANS 5:10 According to II Corinthians 5, one day all believers in Christ will stand before the Bema, or Judgment Seat, and Christ will examine our works on earth. ![]() Certainly, some were rebuked when they came here, but others were rewarded and blessed. So, we should not think that it was only a place for fear and trembling. All public proclamations came from this Bema seat. It was from this raised platform, usually in the center of town, that official announcements were made, judgments rendered and commendations handed out. In Paul's day, every city in Greece built a public place called the Bema, or “judgment seat”.
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