The Judgment seat of Christ
Righteousness-free gift from God
Holiness-must be perfected by us in the spirit
Judgment seat of Christ happens after the rapture, to reward believers based on how faithfully we have served Him.
We must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ
Bad-fallos 5337 easy worthless no account
Is our deeds worthy?
Controlled by the Love of Christ
11 Therefore, because we* know the fear of the Lord, we are attempting to persuade people, but we are revealed to God, and I hope to be revealed in your consciences. 12 We are not commending ourselves to you again, but are giving you an opportunity to boast about us, in order that you may have an answer for those who boast in appearance and not in heart. 13 For if we are out of our senses, it is for God; if we are of sound mind, it is for you. 14 For the love of Christ controls us, because we* have concluded this: that one died for all; as a result all died. 15 And he died for all, in order that those who live should no longer live for themselves, but for the one who died for them and was raised.
What will be judged?
How well do we obey the great commission?
How well do we live victorious over sin?
How well do you control your tongue and your behavior toward others?
We must surrender our tongue. Even to son or daughter.
Every idle word will be judged.
How is our conduct and attitudes towards others?
Personal characteristics
Do you do what God has called you to do?
Is there wasted talent and opportunities
What is the greatest asset you have? Your children! Take them with you to heaven
We will be judged according to our loose living. Don't lose your reward.
Lack of spirituality
What you pay the most attention to is what grows the most
The is a call for you today, to grow in the Word.
Spirit and truth must come together
Spiritual traits -disobedience and rebellion
Do you yield to the spirit? Take not of what the Pastor is teaching.
A tree can be absolutely healthy but yield no fruit
Athletes deny themselves some pleasures in order to better themselves.
Crowns to be handed out that day
1. Incorruptible crown-perserverence, self denial
2. Crown of rejoicing-soul winners crown
3. Crown of righteousness-self restraint, instill Word of God
4. Crown of life-endure temptation, tribulation, and suffering, give your life for sake of gospel
5. Crown of glory
If you ever position yourself against the lost, The Lord said I will choose the lost.
