The Promises of God - Lesson 26 That The Judgment Will Occur
Introduction:
1. In our study of God's promises we have shown many times that they are "exceeding great and precious" (2 Peter 1:4). 2. By studying God's promises we are able to learn information that God wants us to know on many important subjects. 3. This lesson is a study of "God's promise that the judgment will occur." 4. The apostle Paul mentioned this promise in his speech that he delivered at Mars' Hill, located in Athens (Acts 17:30-31). 5. Let us begin by showing that . . .
Discussion:
I. GOD'S WORD REPEATEDLY TEACHES THAT THE JUDGMENT WILL OCCUR
A. During His ministry Jesus stated on various occasions that the judgment will occur. 1. Matthew 10:11-15 2. Matthew 11:20-24 3. Matthew 12:36 B. Many other passages teach that the judgment will occur, including: 1. Ecclesiastes 11:9; 12:13-14 2. Hebrews 9:27.
II. GOD'S WORD ALSO TEACHES WHEN THE JUDGMENT WILL OCCUR
A. The judgment will occur when Jesus returns. 1. Matthew 25:31-33 2. 2 Timothy 4:1 B. It is essential to prepare and to stay prepared for the judgment because no one knows when Jesus will return. 1. Matthew 24:36, 42, 44; 25:13 2. 1 Thessalonians 5:2 3. 2 Peter 3:10 C. Although no one knows the time of the judgment because no one knows when Jesus will return, there will be a "day" of judgment. 1. Acts 17:30-31 2. Romans 2:16 3. 2 Peter 3:7
III. GOD'S WORD SUPPLIES ADDITIONAL DETAILS CONCERNING THE JUDGMENT
A. Jesus will be the judge (John 5:22, 26-27, 30). B. Everyone will be judged (Romans 14:10-12; 2 Corinthians 5:10), including "the quick and the dead" (Acts 10:42; 1 Peter 4:5; John 5:28-29). C. Each person will be judged on the basis of: 1. his judgment of other people (Matthew 7:1-2) 2. his words (Matthew 12:35-37) 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).
