Please remind me of the Bible references which refer to the Judgement Throne of Christ before which will stand ALL Christians and ALL unbelievers/sinners.
As far as I recall, you have a great study on this issue...
But he didnt share his thoughts yet and my sister Linda responded:
Romans 14:10 here in context.
7 For none of us lives to himself, and no one dies to himself. 8 For if we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord. Therefore, whether we live or die, we are the Lord's. 9 For to this end Christ died and rose and lived again, that He might be Lord of both the dead and the living. 10 But why do you judge your brother? Or why do you show contempt for your brother? For we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ. 11 For it is written:
"As I live, says the Lord,
Every knee shall bow to Me,
And every tongue shall confess to God."
12 So then each of us shall give account of himself to God.
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2 Corinthians 5:10 - Read whole chapter for context.
10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.
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My Response: Thank you sister.
Let's read more:
John 3:18
Whoever believes in him (the SON of GOD)is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned ALREADY, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.
The SON of God says:
John 8:24
I told you that you would die in your sins, for unless you believe that I am he you will die in your sins.�
1 Peter 4:17
For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of God (from the CHURCH!!!!); and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God?
2 Corinthians 5:10
For we must ALL appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive what is due for what he has done in the body, whether good or evil.
Romans 14:12
So then each of us will give an account of himself to God.
Summary:
Believers/Christians are judged at the Judgment Seat of Christ (Romans 14:10-12).
EVERY believer will give an account of himself!
Believers must give an account of their lives in service to Christ!
Believers like the gold, silver and precious stones will survive God�s refining fire/HIS JUDGEMENT, and believers will be rewarded based on those good works�how faithfully they served Christ (1 Corinthians 9:4-27), how well they OBEYED the Great Commission to spread the GOSPEL in this world (Matthew 28:18-20), how victorious they were OVER sin (Romans 6:1-4) etc.
The FIRE of God�s judgment/WRATH will completely burn up the �wood, hay and stubble� ONLY sons of God will SURVIVE His coming JUDGEMENT. �So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God� (Romans 14:12 ).
Unbelievers will be also judged at the Great White Throne Judgment (Revelation 20:11-15).
Everyone at the Great White Throne is an unbeliever/sinner/sexual immoral person/killer who has rejected Christ in life and is therefore already doomed to the Lake of Fire. Revelation 20:12 says that unbelievers will be �judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.�
There will be no reward for them, only eternal condemnation and punishment.
So, as we can see Jesus WARNED Christians MANY times that He is going to JUDGE us!
That is why KNOWING that, we have wait for Him and purify ourselves!
�2 Beloved, now we are children of God, and it has not appeared as yet what we will be. We know that when He (the SON of GOD) appears, we will be like Him, because we will see Him just as He is. 3 And everyone who has this hope fixed on Him purifies himself, just as He is pure.
IN ADDITION TO JESUS AND HIS FATHER MAKING THEIR HOME WITH US; ONE OF THE MAIN REASONS GOD'S SAINTS DO WHAT THE NEW COVENANT SAYS IS BECAUSE OF THE COUNTLESS ETERNAL **REWARDS** THEY CAN *EARN* FOR OBEYING WITH LOVE AND GOD'S HELP THE APPROXIMATELY 400 COMMANDS OF THE NEW COVENANT!!!
One of the many problems with the Calvinistic Tulip is that of emphasis. Most Calvinists talk of the perseverance of the saints and never talk about the many eternal rewards a saint can **EARN**; rather they say all our good works are all predestined for the glory of God and we will all get the same eternal rewards.
2 Peter 1:5-11: Make every effort to add to you faith {A FREE GIFT} goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness and **LOVE**. For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective...and will make your calling and election sure...and you will receive a *RICH WELCOME* into our Eternal Kingdom of Jesus Christ!
By saying *REWARDS* are not *EARNED* by the saints contradicts over 50 passages from the inspired Words of God and removes one of the most important incentives for obeying all of the NT commands with love with the hope countless eternal *REWARDS* for faithful and loving service!!
Daniel 12:3: Those who impart wisdom {NIV} will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness. like the stars for ever and ever!
Revelation 2:18; 3:21: Jesus says, "To him who overcomes I will give him a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to him who receives it....And I will give the right to sit with Me on My throne, just as I overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne."
Jesus says, "At the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on His glorious throne...Everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or fields for My sake will receive 100 times as much !!" Matthew 19:28,29
SALVATION IS 100% FREE BUT HEAVENLY REWARDS ARE 100% EARNED:
Hebrews 11:1,6: Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see....And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He **REWARDS** those who earnestly seek Him!!
Ephesians 6:8: Serve wholeheartedly , as if you were serving the Lord, not men, because you know that the Lord will **REWARD** everyone for what ever good he does!.
Revelation 22:12 Jesus says, �Behold I am coming soon! My **REWARD** is with Me, and I will give to everyone according to what he has done!�
Matthew 16:27: Jesus says, �The Son of Man is going to come in His Father's glory with His angels and THEN He will **REWARD** each person according to what he has done!�
2 Corinthians 5:9,10: We make it our goal to please Him... for we must all appear before the Judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive what is due him for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad.
1 Corinthians 3:13-15: His work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each man's work. If what he has built survives , he will receive his **REWARD**. If it is burned up he will suffer loss; he himself will be saved, but only as one escaping through the flames.
Colossians 3:23-25: Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, siince you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a **REWARD**. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. Anyone who does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favoritism.
Hebrews 10:32-36: Remember those earlier days after you had received the Light, when you stood your ground in a great contest in the face of suffering. Sometimes you were publicaly exposed to insult and persecution; at other times you stood side by side with those who were so treated. You sympathized with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, because you knew that you yourselves had better and lasting possessions. So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly **REWARDED**. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you receive what He has promised!!!
Matthew 5:11: Jesus says, Blessed are you when when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you becaucause of Me. Rejoice and be glad:applause:, because great is your **REWARD** in heaven!!"
I Corinthians 3:3-9: The Lord has assigned each his task. I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God mad it grow....The man who plants and the man who waters have one purpose, and each will be **REWARDED** according to his own labor For we are God's workers; we are God's field, God's building!!
In addition to countless eternal rewards for faithful and loving service there are some other good reasons for doing good deeds:
Matthew 5:14: Jesus says, "Let your lights shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and PRAISE YOUR FATHER IN HEAVEN!":peace:
John 14:23: Jesus says, If anyone loves me, he will obey My teaching. My Father will love him and We will come to him and MAKE OUR HOME WITH HIM !!":applause:
Ephesians 4:11-16: It was He {Jesus} who gives some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ:angel:.... Speaking the Truth in **LOVE**:hearts:, we will in all things grow up into Him, who is the Head, that is Christ. From Him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament grows and builds itself up in **LOVE**:hearts:, as each part does its work!
HOW TO BE REWARDED WITH ETERNAL CROWNS AND TREASURES IN HEAVEN THAT WILL NEVER FADE AWAY!!
Luke 18:22: Jesus says to rich men, "Sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have *TREASURE IN HEAVEN**. Then come, follow Me!"
Luke 14:6: Jesus says, "When you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed. Although they cannot repay you, you will be REPAID at the Resurrection of the righteous!"
Luke 6:35: Jesus says, "Love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting anything back. THEN your *REWARD* WILL BE GREAT!!"
Galatians 6:9; Let us not become weary in in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up!
Philippians 3:13,14: But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the GOAL TO WIN THE *PRIZE* for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
I Timothy 6:18,19: Commnd them {The rich} to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up **TREASURE** for themselves.... for the coming age!
2 Timothy 4:7,8: I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the **CROWN OF RIGHTEOUSNESS**, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that Day!
Hebrews 6:10-12: God is not unjust; He will not forget your workand the love you have shown Him as you have helped His people and continue to help them. We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope SURE. We do not want yyou to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience INHERIT WHAT HAS BEEN PROMISED!
James 1:12: Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the **CROWN OF LIFE** that God has promised to those who love Him!
I Peter 5:2-4: Be shepherds of God's flockthat is under your care, serving as overseers--not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be,not greedy for monay, but eager to serve, not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the **CROWN OF GLORY** that will NEVER FADE AWAY!!
Revelation 2:10 Jesus says, "Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the **CROWN OF LIFE**!!"
Revelation 11,12: Jesus says, "Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your **CROWN**. Him that overcomes I will make a *PILLAR* in the temple of My God!"
Revelation 22:12 "And behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to every one according to his work. 13 I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last."
14 Blessed are those who do His commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter through the gates into the city.
1 John 3:23 And this is His commandment: that we should believe on the name of His Son Jesus Christ and love one another, as He gave us commandment.
And to all those against works, what works? Think again. You don't have to do works to get saved, but the saved DO GOOD WORKS out of love for God.
