Ecclesiastes 12:14 – For God will bring every deed into judgment, with every secret thing, whether good or evil.
A. Our Judge and Us
Points 1 -3 are in Part 1.
- Who is our Judge?
- What qualities are in our Judge?
- What will be the standards of our judgment?
What will be judged?
Romans 8:1, John 5:25
– Our works: 1 Cor. 3:12-14, James 3:1, 2 Cor. 5:10, Rom 14:10-12
– Our conduct: 2 Cor. 5:10
– Our motives: Rom. 2:15-16, 1 Cor. 4:5, Heb. 4:12-13
– Our words: Matt. 12:36What will be the results of our judgement?
1 Cor. 3:14
The Positive: Rewards
– God delights in rewarding His children: Heb. 11:6, Rev. 11:18
– Rewards at Judgment are not a wrong motive in the Christian life: 1 Cor. 4:5, Phil. 3:13-14, 2 Tim. 4:6-8, 2 John 8
– Rewards are based on faithfulness to opportunities and gifts: Matt. 25:14-29The Negative: Loss of Rewards
1 Cor. 3:14