"For it is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God?" 1 Peter 4:17 (NIV)
After presenting a description of how believers should live in his discourse on living for God, (1 Peter 4:7-11), the Apostle Peter told them that it was time them to suffer for being a Christian. He said that the world would judge them now, but The Lord God would judge them and the world soon. (1 Peter 4:7) He said judgment would begin with the people of God.
The unsaved worldly people cannot understand why we believers have stopped doing some of the sinful things that they used to do. (1 Peter 4:2-3) Because they do not understand, they think that we are strange and they speak evil of us. (1 Peter 4:4) They are judging us now, but they will have to give an account for their behavior and their unbelief to The Lord Jesus at The Great White Throne Judgment. (Revelation 20:11-15, Romans 3:19, and 2 Thessalonians 1:6-10) We will also be judged, in fact, we will be judged first. On Judgment Day we will meet up with the dead in Christ, all of those believers who died beforehand, and join with then and Him in the air. (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17) Those who do not have their name written in The Lamb's book of life, (Revelation 21:27), shall not be in that number for they are not worthy and will be left behind. The Church should purify itself and clean up its act before The Lord comes to judge it and to judge the world.
Showing posts with label judgment. Show all posts
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Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Sunday, June 9, 2013
Well Done Good And Faithful Servant
"His master replied, 'Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share Your master's happiness!' " Matthew 25:23 (NIV)
The Apostle Matthew recorded these words of Jesus, The Christ, as He was describing to His disciples what heaven would be like. After giving an example likening the kingdom of heaven to the ten virgins, Jesus gave a second example likening the kingdom of heaven to the three servants, who were given a different number of talents by their master based upon their different abilities. Afterwards, the three servants had to give and account of their stewardship. This verse is the judgment received by the second servant, which is a repeat of the judgment of the first servant. (Matthew 25:21) Being faithful and doing a good job with what we are given will please The Lord, and He will reward those who are faithful over the little that they were given.
Today, we must be aware of the fact that there will come a day when each of us must give an account to The Lord for all that we thought, said, and did; and for all that we did with that which had been entrusted to us. (Matthew 12:36, Luke 16:2, and Romans 14:12) As believers, we are saved and our sins have been forgiven. We will be judged on our kingdom building efforts. (Revelation 11:18 and Revelation 20:12-13) We will be judged on our works, on what we did to give glory to The Lord. Anything that we did which did not give Him glory, will be consumed by the fire which we must pass through. (1 Corinthians 3:10-15) For our good works, we shall receive a reward. Some of us will receive one or more crowns. (2 Timothy 4:8 and 1 Peter 5:4) There are mansions prepared for us. (John 14:2) However, all rewards aside, on judgment day, first and foremost we want to hear The Lord say, "Well done, good and faithful servant ... enter into the joy of The Lord."
The Apostle Matthew recorded these words of Jesus, The Christ, as He was describing to His disciples what heaven would be like. After giving an example likening the kingdom of heaven to the ten virgins, Jesus gave a second example likening the kingdom of heaven to the three servants, who were given a different number of talents by their master based upon their different abilities. Afterwards, the three servants had to give and account of their stewardship. This verse is the judgment received by the second servant, which is a repeat of the judgment of the first servant. (Matthew 25:21) Being faithful and doing a good job with what we are given will please The Lord, and He will reward those who are faithful over the little that they were given.
Today, we must be aware of the fact that there will come a day when each of us must give an account to The Lord for all that we thought, said, and did; and for all that we did with that which had been entrusted to us. (Matthew 12:36, Luke 16:2, and Romans 14:12) As believers, we are saved and our sins have been forgiven. We will be judged on our kingdom building efforts. (Revelation 11:18 and Revelation 20:12-13) We will be judged on our works, on what we did to give glory to The Lord. Anything that we did which did not give Him glory, will be consumed by the fire which we must pass through. (1 Corinthians 3:10-15) For our good works, we shall receive a reward. Some of us will receive one or more crowns. (2 Timothy 4:8 and 1 Peter 5:4) There are mansions prepared for us. (John 14:2) However, all rewards aside, on judgment day, first and foremost we want to hear The Lord say, "Well done, good and faithful servant ... enter into the joy of The Lord."
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Everyone Will Be Judged
"Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the whole [duty] of man. For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil." Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 (NIV)"
In this the final verses of King Solomon's book, his advice to the youth and others in his kingdom was for them to focus on their relationship with God. It was their responsibility to live by His commandments. In the end they would be judged, and they would have to give an account for every that they thought, said, and did.
This is the advice of the wisest man that ever lived. (1 Kings 3:10-14) It would be good advice for us today also. When the end of life comes, we will all be judged. We each should believe, follow, and live The Word of God. On judgement day, unbelievers will stand before the Great White Throne to be judged for their non-belief in Jesus Christ. (Revelation 20:11-15) Believers will be judged, but at the Judgement Seat of Christ, for what we did that was pleasing to Him, for which we will be rewarded. (1 Corinthians 3:9-15 and 2 Corinthians 5:9-10)
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
The Purpose Of Man
"Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the whole [duty] of man. For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil." Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 (NIV)
King Solomon wrote to the young people of his kingdom, and indirectly to others (including us), to warn them against following the path of conventional human wisdom, and to advise them to live by the revealed wisdom of God. For in the end, every deed, word, and thought will be judged by God.
The purpose for the creation of man, per my personal opinion, was to fellowship with God. Our sins interrupt that fellowship. By daily praying, asking for forgiveness, and living by The Word of God, we can enjoy our fellowship with God. We may wrong our fellow man, but every sin is a sin against God. (Psalms 51:4) We need God's help to overcome our sinful nature. (Psalms 51:5 & 10) Obeying The Word of God allows us to maintains our fellowship with God, and allows us to fulfill our purpose. All of our actions, spoken words, and thoughts will be judged. Get God's help and get right.
King Solomon wrote to the young people of his kingdom, and indirectly to others (including us), to warn them against following the path of conventional human wisdom, and to advise them to live by the revealed wisdom of God. For in the end, every deed, word, and thought will be judged by God.
The purpose for the creation of man, per my personal opinion, was to fellowship with God. Our sins interrupt that fellowship. By daily praying, asking for forgiveness, and living by The Word of God, we can enjoy our fellowship with God. We may wrong our fellow man, but every sin is a sin against God. (Psalms 51:4) We need God's help to overcome our sinful nature. (Psalms 51:5 & 10) Obeying The Word of God allows us to maintains our fellowship with God, and allows us to fulfill our purpose. All of our actions, spoken words, and thoughts will be judged. Get God's help and get right.
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