![]() It is a future accounting for every Christian 1) Note the word “all” in v. ![]() Transition: In this message I want to answer several questions that will help us get acquainted with the Judgment Seat of Christ. In each message we will look at an aspect of the event. #THE JUDGMENT SEAT OF CHRIST SERIES#I preached a similar series back in 2008, but I believe the Lord would have us study this topic again. This evening I want to begin a brief series of messages on the Judgment Seat of Christ. In that condition we will stand before the Judgment Seat of Christ. Regret will plague our minds, but it will be forever too late. Most Christians will wish they had lived more for eternity and less for this life. The call from heaven will happen so quickly there will be no time to make last-minute corrections. God’s trumpet will sound while some Christians in the midst of watching a filthy movie, listening to godless music, or living an ungodly lifestyle. Good intentions to pray more, read the Bible more, and begin giving our tithes and offerings to the Lord, will be left unfulfilled. It will be too late to witness to family and friends or to quit a sinful habit. Earthly service for the Lord will be finished. Jesus Christ will come back and every true Christian will instantly find themselves wearing an immortal body in the presence of the Lord. Introduction: One day when we least expect it, it will happen. At the same time, it should encourage us with the prospect of receiving His lavish rewards if we serve Him faithfully during our time here on earth.26 April 2015 pm – 2Corinthians 5:10 – Bema – Scott Childs First John 2:28 says, "And now, little children, abide in Him, that when He appears, we may have confidence and not be ashamed before Him at His coming." That is a sobering thought-we could be ashamed as we stand before the Lord. The greatest consequence of unfaithfulness here on earth is that it disappoints Christ. Sin and indifference cause us to pass up opportunities for service, which we would otherwise perform and be rewarded for. ![]() Sin and indifference result in a loss of power in our lives because sin grieves the Holy Spirit. That is why Paul exhorts us to "be careful how walk, not as unwise men, but as wise, making the most of time, because the days are evil" (Eph. That in turn means a loss of rewards, because we will not have used our time to His glory. Sin and indifference in this life rob us of our present desire for serving the Lord. It's a time of reward, not punishment.Īt the same time, while we won't be condemned for our sins, our present lives do affect what will happen at the Judgment Seat of Christ. This overall focus should keep us from worrying over every stupid thing we've ever done, or thoughtless sin we have committed. The term used there refers to a summing up and estimation of the total pattern of a believer's life. We will be recompensed for the deeds we have done, whether good or bad (2 Cor. Thus, the purpose of the judgment seat of Christ is to examine a Christian's total life. We know that He won't condemn us for our sins at that point, because Romans 8:1 says, "There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus." God gives rewards to the victors He does not whip the losers. Notice that Paul says each man's praise will come to him from God. ![]() That passage reveals Paul's emphasis on the judgment seat of Christ. Then each one's praise will come from God." First Corinthians 4:5 says the Lord will come and "bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the counsels of the hearts. The purpose of the bema is an exhaustive evaluation of our lives. ![]() Only church-age saints will appear at that judgment, as shown in 2 Corinthians 5:10: "For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ." The Bible talks about the Judgment Seat of Christ-also referred to as the bema-in three places: Romans 14:10-12 1 Corinthians 3:10-4:5 and 2 Corinthians 5:1-10. What is the purpose of the Judgment Seat of Christ? ![]()
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