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JUDGMENT I. TEXTUAL
THOUGHTS 1. Matthew 25:31-46- Jesus
promised the judgment of all mankind. 2. Acts 17:30-31- God ordained
Jesus as Judge of the world. 3. Romans 14:10-12- Each of us
must give an account of ourselves to God. 4. Hebrews 4:12-13- Nothing is
hidden from Jesus. II. MAIN
THEME- Everyone must stand
before Jesus and give an account of the things we have done in the body. It is a fearful thing to face the judgment
of God, for He has the power to destroy both body and soul in Hell. But there is no condemnation of those who
are in Jesus Christ. Faithful Christians can look forward to the coming
judgment with joy and peace, knowing the blood of Jesus has cleansed us from
all sin. 1. The judgment of God is certain. a. Jesus proved the
bodily resurrection, John 20:26-29; Luke 24:36-43. b. Jesus promised our
resurrection and judgment, Mat 25:31-46. c. God has appointed the
time and the Judge, Acts 17:30-31. 2. Everyone will be judged. a. Every person shall
give an account, Romans 14:10-12. b. Everyone will
receive justice for deeds of this life, 2 Cor 5:10; Mat 12:35-37; 16:27. 3. Man should fear God's judgment. a. He is able to
destroy both body and soul, Mat 10:28; Luke 12:4-5. b. Nothing is hidden
from our Judge, Heb 4:12-13; John 4:17-18, 29. c. The enemies of God
will be destroyed, Heb 10:26-27. 4. There is only one way to escape
condemnation. a. Through faith in
Jesus, John 3:16; Rom 8:1; 4:5-8. b. By obeying the
gospel, Rom 1:16; 6:17; Heb 5:9; 12:1-2. c. By walking with
Jesus, 1 John 1:7-9; I Pet 4:17-19. 5. The judgment scene. a. All the dead will
be there, Rev 20:12-13. b. Those not in the
book of life will be cast into hell, Rev 20:15. c. Some who claimed to
be great workers will be surprised, Mat 7:21-23. d. God's people will
share a new creation, Rev 21:5. III.
PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS 1. We need to constantly remember
that the things of this world will pass away, 2 Pet 3:10-13; 1 John 2:15-17. 2. We should work for real wages
that last forever, Mat 6:19-21; 1 Cor 3:10-14. 3. Loving God and loving God's
people gives us confidence to face judgment,
1 John 4:7-21; 5:5; 3:13-24; Rom 4:5-8; 6:17-18. IV. MEMORY
VERSES- ACTS 17:30-31 |