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The JudgmentIntroduction:
1. We are presently engaged in a study of Bible subjects that are associated with "final events." 2. In our last lesson we examined a number of passages that relate to "the return of Christ." 3. In this lesson we are concentrating on "the judgment." Discussion: I. THE BIBLE TEACHES THAT THE JUDGMENT WILL OCCUR A. The reality of the judgment was declared in the Old Testament (Ecclesiastes 11:9; 12:14). B. The New Testament also teaches that the judgment will take place (Hebrews 9:27). II. WHEN WILL THE JUDGMENT OCCUR? A. There will be a "day" of judgment (Acts 17:31; Romans 2:16; 2 Peter 3:7). B. To be more specific, judgment will occur when Christ returns (2 Timothy 4:1; Matthew 25:31-33). 1. No one knows when Christ will return (Matthew 24:42, 44). 2. We are to "watch" and "be ready" for the Lord's return because the judgment will take place at that time. III. ADDITIONAL DETAILS RELATING TO THE JUDGMENT A. Christ will be the judge (John 5:22, 26-27). B. Everyone will be judged. 1. "All" will appear before the judgment seat of Christ (Romans 14:10-12; 2 Corinthians 5:10). 2. Included are "the quick and the dead" (Acts 10:42; 1 Peter 4:5). C. Each person will be judged by: 1. his judgment of others (Matthew 7:1-2) 2. his words (Matthew 12:36-37) 3. his works (Matthew 16:27) 4. his assistance of the needy (Matthew 25:31-46) 5. what is written in the books (Revelation 20:12; John 12:48). | ||