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 (alive),
whether good or bad. 2 Corinthians 5:10
HOW GREAT THIS DAY WILL BE,
TO BE FINALLY STANDING BEFORE THE LORD TO RECEIVE THE “REST” AND ALL THE
HEAVENLY REWARDS.
I have been looking forward to
this day ever since I understood what life really means and what our creator
YHWH Elohim has done through his Son Lord Jesus / Yeshua the Messiah. I want
everyone to share in this GREAT DAY with full confidence with no fear in
finishing and hearing what is said over our lives.
IM AM TRULY BAFFLED how some view
this day so different, over the past years I have discovered within the church
today, there exists a lot of confusion regarding the Judgment Seat of Christ,
or what happens when we meet Jesus / Yeshua in Heaven. In fact history shows that
believers have been arguing contradictory positions on scripture for centres, causing a lot of division for new believers
beginning their walk in faith.
I hope to clear this up
so that everyone can be at peace and confident of what is to take place on judgment
day according to scripture. There can be no
contradiction in the inspired Word of God--only in our uninspired
misunderstanding.
BEFORE I REFER TO THE
BIBLE LET US FIRST UNDERSTAND THE JUDGMENT ENVIRONMENT BY LOOKING AT WHAT
HISTORY SHOWS US FROM A CULTURAL POINT OF VIEW.
In the city of Corinth, a location where Paul and others
preached, a stone platform was constructed to support the Bema seat (judgment
seat). The seat was used to give out awards to athletes for their
competitive performances (usually a crown wreath of leaves), but
also to address legal charges brought against individuals.
The Apostle Paul was quite familiar with this seat. This is where he was
brought before Gallio (a judge), who was the proconsul of Achaia at the Bema
seat (Acts 18:12). It was real place and situation.
This theme of the awards has been used in the New Testaments using
cultural reference of “crown rewards” for competition “faithful servant” that
is to say we are to view the Judgment day in the same manner. I will list these types of awards at the end of this study.
MOST DOCTRINAL DECEPTIONS HOLDS
A DEGREE OF TRUTH!
I WILL FIRST SHOW
THE SCRIPTURES THAT FORMULATE THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS AND THEN BEGIN TO EXPEND
ON THEM TO SHOW THAT THERE IS NO CONTRADICTION IN SCRIPTURE BUT INSTEAD STRUCTURE
IT SO THEY WORK TOGETHER.
Position 1 – Some law
keepers have a certainty in their minds that on judgment day Jesus/Yeshua will
be comparing a believers good works against SINS (10 commandments), that have
been committed even after they receive the gospel entering into faith. Forsaking
the place of grace and therefor putting fear of failure in many new Christians
or new born again believers.
1 John 3
6No one who abides in him keeps on sinning; no one who keeps on sinning has either seen him or known him.
7Little children, let no one deceive you. Whoever practices righteousness is
righteous, as he is righteous. 8Whoever makes a practice of sinning is of the devil, for the
devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared
was to destroy the works of the devil. 9No one born of God makes a practice of
sinning, for God’s seed abides in him, and he cannot keep on sinning because he
has been born of God. 10By this it is evident who are children of God, and who are the children of the
devil: whoever does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor is the
one who does not love his brother.
It is a
horrible outcome to misunderstand what John means by “practicing righteousness” and unfortunately
there are legalistic teachers who miss represented this verse on “being born of
God” resulting in some believers feeling unworthy hindering their desire to do
good works in love because they feel ashamed for struggling with sin.
Position 2 - “once saved, always saved” Jesus/Yeshua will accept people into heaven by faith alone and come
judgment day sin won’t be judged? As well as no possibility of someone loosing
salvation or being rejected.
Galatians 2 16yet we know that a person is not justified by works of the law but through
faith in Jesus Christ, so we also have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be
justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the law, because by works of
the law no one will be justified….21I do not nullify the grace of God, for if righteousness were
through the law, then Christ died for no purpose.
Romans 8:1 there is therefore
now no condemnation
for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2For the law of the Spirit of life has set
you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death.
This is a
liberty point some believers argue that it’s ok if you continue in law breaking
because Jesus died for this reason to free us.
Practicing righteousness | Position
1
A
brief citation rebuttal on position 1 to remove any fear one may have. I don’t even need to add my own words the
scriptures show the right direction to repenting.
“Practicing righteousness” and stumbling in sin is not
the same as “practicing lawlessness”
that is to be wilfully sinning without repentance.
The Lord knows we cannot
walk perfect without his forgiveness.
1 John 1:6 if we say we
have fellowship with him while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. 7But if we walk in the light, as
he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus
his Son cleanses us from all sin. 8If we say we have no sin, we deceive
ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
Romans 8:1 1There is therefore
now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2For the law of the
Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death.
Jesus has the power to forgive and he will defend his own people
who he sees walk in repentance and spirit. This is
the markers of a born again believer.
1 John 1:9 9If we confess our sins, Jesus is faithful and righteous
to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 10If we say that
we have no sin, we make Him a liar and His word is not in us.
1 John 2:1 I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if
anyone does sin, we have an advocate
with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. 2 He is the propitiation
for our sins, and not for ours (Israel) only but also for the sins of the whole
world (gentile nations). 3 And by this we know that we have come to know him,
if we keep his commandments. 4 Whoever says “I know him” but does not keep his
commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him, 5 but whoever keeps his
word, in him truly the love of God is perfected. By this we may know
that we are in him: 6 whoever says he abides in him ought
to walk in the same way in which he walked.
A SEPARATE JUDGEMENT CONDITION ALSO FALLS ON
THOSE WHO JUDGE AS HYPOCRITES.
We believers regardless of what doctrine we hold have to be
really careful not to judge or condemn others for lord might not forgive our
own few habitual sins we are hypocritically condemning others for. There’s also
a verse about forgiving others who hurt us and if we don’t we won’t be forgiven
either.
Matthew
7:1-6 Judge not, least you be judged.
2 For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure
you use it will be measured to you.) (1
Corinthians 4:5) Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time,
before the Lord comes, who will bring to light the things now hidden in
darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. Then each one will
receive his commendation from God.
But instead we are told to judge
righteousness John 7:24
Do
not judge by appearances, but judge with righteous judgment.
“Once saved, always saved” |
position 2
A
brief rebuttal on position 2 and high lighting the victory Jesus did on the
cross. Again I only need to cite scripture to debunk “Once saved,
always saved”
All sins are
nailed to the cross therefor allowing forgiveness to take
place (Hebrews 8) for I will be merciful toward their iniquities, and I will remember their
sins no more.” (Romans 8:1) 1There is therefore
now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2For the law of the
Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death.
These above verses have been favourites among many “liberated
believers” and sadly teach others to disregard the importance of repentance.
Matthew 7:21-23 21 “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. 22 Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’ 23 And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!’
Romans 3 28For we hold that one is justified by faith apart from works of the
law……. 31Do
we then overthrow the law because of this faith? By no means! On the contrary, we uphold the law.
Matthew 5
“Do not think that I have come
to abolish the Law or the
Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18For
truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot,
will pass from the Law until all is accomplished. 19Therefore whoever relaxes one of the least
of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in
the kingdom of heaven, but whoever does them and teaches them will be
called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20For I tell you, unless your righteousness
exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of
heaven.
Jesus is not saying faith removes the keeping law but fulfils
it & perfects it. If we really dig deep into this lesson the Lord is saying
he wanted the Pharisees to see that they needed his grace and forgiveness to perfect
them.
The scribes and Pharisees knew the law and taught it but
where found as hypocrites for failing in keeping it. Jesus says we are to
exceed them what he means here, is that Jesus being perfect and has authority
to forgive we are to walk in faith calling on his grace be found more righteous
then any Pharisee. Although the Pharisees were also political and added many
laws on top of Gods laws. This was completely looked down on by Jesus and his
frustration is expressed by calling them “fools”.
ALSO THERE IS A LOSS OF SALVATION IF YOU TURN TO
FALSE GODS INDEFINITELY or REJECT YOUR CALLING AFTER BEING CHOOSEN.
1 Timothy 4:1 Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times
some will depart from the
faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of
demons, of cause one can come back into repentance and Jesus if they
drops this direction.
Hebrews 6 4For it is impossible, in the case
of those who have once been enlightened,
who have tasted the heavenly gift, and have shared (been anointed) in the Holy Spirit, 5and have
tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the age to come (miracles),
6and then have fallen
away, to restore them again to repentance, since they are crucifying
once again the Son of God to their own harm and holding him up to contempt. 7For land that has drunk the
rain that often falls on it, and produces a crop useful to those for
whose sake it is cultivated, receives
a blessing from God. 8But if it bears thorns and thistles, it is worthless and
near to being cursed, and its end is to be burned.
A QUICK SUMMERIER
I believe based the scripture here and many other supportive
scriptures that, there will be no condemnation / or even a sins (Hebrews 8) for
I will be merciful toward their iniquities, and I will remember their
sins no more.” found in those
who practice righteousness
therefor allowing to be justified by faith even if we have moments of sin. Also
that good works will not save anyone if they don’t uphold
the 10 commandments including the spiritual reinforcement of these laws
Jesus make known. I will create a separate blog covering the spiritual laws of the 10
commandments.
SO IF A BELIEVER IS FORGIVEN AND WALKING IN
RIGHTEOUSNESS WHAT THEN IS THE “BAD” TO BE JUDGED ON?
Here are a few examples that fall outside of 10 commandment
laws
1. Someone is
in a position to bless a widowed family member but does not and lets them
suffer (read 1
Timothy 5:8). Unloving to family members.
2. The Rich Ruler Luke
18 Not a cheerful
giver
What must I do to
inherit eternal life?” 19And Jesus said to him … You know the 10 commandments:
‘Do not commit adultery, Do not murder, Do not steal, Do not bear false
witness, Honor your father and mother.’” 21And he said, “All these I have kept
from my youth.” 22When Jesus heard this, he said to him, “One thing you still lack. Sell all
that you have and distribute to the poor, and you will have treasure in
heaven; 24Jesus, seeing that
he had become sad, said, “How difficult it is for those
who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God! Difficult does not mean loss of salvation. Its means the Lord
has to apply much compassion to overcome such a cold materialistic person.
3.
Gossip Titus 3:2
2 to speak evil of no one, to
avoid quarrelling (I’m right your wrong), to be gentle, and to show perfect
courtesy toward all people.
4. Idealness 2 Thessalonians
3:11-1311
For we hear that there are some who walk among you
in a disorderly manner, not
working at all, but are busybodies.
12 Now those who are such we command and exhort through our Lord Jesus
Christ that they work in quietness and eat their own bread.
Everything is an
individual assessment right down to the timing of when you receive faith, even if
you receive the gospel on your death bed, like the thief on the cross he called on
Jesus and was saved. He did not have any time to live to demonstrate any good works
or repentance other than feeling Godly sorrow and being forgiven on the spot. That is how much Glory the Lamb of GOD deserves for his
position to forgive and he does it which such compassion to save a soul even their
last breath. If they indeed are responding the gospel for the first time.
Good works | A worker of Jesus
Good works are encouraged and faith
without fruit is time wasting in terms of earning rewards in heaven. The verse
is not talking about works of law keeping but labours of love to anyone in need.
If someone says he has
faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is poorly
clothed and lacking in daily food, 16 and
one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things
needed for the body, what good is that? 17 So also faith by itself, if it does not have
works, is dead (lifeless ¬ valued).18 But someone will
say, “You have faith and I have works.” Show me your faith apart from your
works, and I will show you
my faith by my works. 19 You
believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe—and shudder!
20 Do you want to be shown, you foolish
person, that faith apart
from works is useless? 21 Was
not Abraham our father justified
by works when he offered up his son Isaac on the altar? 22 You see that faith was active along with his
works, and faith was completed by his works; 23 and
the Scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was
counted to him as righteousness”—and he was called a friend of God. 24 You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone.
25 And in the same way was not also Rahab the
prostitute justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them
out by another way? 26 For as the body
apart from the spirit is dead, so also faith apart from works is dead.
REWARDS FOR BEING GOOD
1.
CROWN OF
RIGHTEOUSNESS 2 Tim 4:8 2
2.
INCORRUPTIBLE
CROWN SELF-CONTROL 1 Cor 9:25-27 3
3.
CROWN OF
LIFE James
1:12, Rev 2:10 4
4.
CROWN OF
GLORY 1
Pet 5:2-4 5
5. SOUL
WINNERS CROWN - 1 Thess 2:19, Dan 12:3
Rewards Are For Those Who Win the Race Phil 3:12-14
There are 8 Scripture Promises from Jesus in
Revelation for those Believers who Overcome Sin, Trials, & Tests through
Christ:
Rev 2:7, Rev 2:11, Rev 2:17, Rev 2:26, Rev 3:5, Rev 3:12, Rev 3:21, Rev
21:7
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