![]() ![]() If you need Jesus, invite Him to take over your life. If you live life for the temporary, you will be continually unfulfilled. And then we’re going to see some of the stuff that took up WAY too much of our time and say, “Why did I spend so much time on _? That was so worthless in light of eternity.” When we fed the poor, cared for the sick, shared the love of Jesus, and the times we invested in leading others to love Him more. It’s going to be to celebrate those parts of our lives where we participated in the eternal work of the Kingdom. When we stand before God, it’s not going to be to receive condemnation. ![]() The word translated evil in the ESV can also simply mean worthless. ![]() Paul said we’d stand before God at the judgment seat and give an account for our lives – “ whether good or evil.” Back in our passage – v.15 : 15 If anyone’s work is burned up, he will suffer loss, though he himself will be saved, but only as through fire. We don’t know exactly how they’re going to be handed out or what they’ll look like or what we’ll do with them, but if the Bible keeps speaking of them, they are apparently REALLY GREAT! It’s okay to be motivated by pleasing Jesus and enjoying the rewards he has waiting for us. 14 If the work that anyone has built on the foundation survives, he will receive a reward. I know what you did!” It is a place of grace! So the judgment seat isn’t going to be a chance for Jesus to brow beat you and say, “I know the rules say I have to let you in, but I really regret doing so. How much condemnation is there? A little? Nope. This evaluation is not a judgment concerning the Christian’s right to enter heaven as the place of eternal residence, for Christ has secured our salvation and there is no fear of condemnation before God (John 3:18). Look at Romans 8:1: There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. After the Rapture of the church (1 Thess 4:13-18), all Christians will stand before the judgment seat of Christ to be evaluated for how we lived our lives (2 Cor 5:9-10). Some important conclusions about the Judgment of Believers: The final commencement! Scripture calls it the Judgment Seat of Christ. Whether it is high school or college, when you graduate, you are celebrating the passage and reward at the end of a journey! That’s a great picture of what Pastor Ryan discussed today. It is graduation season across the country. ![]()
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