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Divine Judgment

by Joe R. Price

Although many people do not wish to consider it or believe it, the Bible teaches there will be a judgment day when every person who has lived will be judged (Acts 17:31; Rom. 2:2-6; 2 Cor. 5:10; Rev. 20:12-13). Jesus Christ will be the Judge on that day (Jno. 5:26-27; Acts 17:31; 2 Cor. 5:10). Therefore, we should all honor and obey Him now so that our judgment will be unto life rather than unto death (Matt. 25:31-46).

That great day of judgment will be when Almighty God renders His judgment against every disobedience, every vile passion, every faithless act, every neglected duty. It will be a great day of vindication for the gospel and for Christians as the saints of God are ushered into the eternal kingdom (2 Thess. 1:5-10; Rev. 19; 2 Pet. 1:10-11; Rev. 21:1-7, 27). As for sinners, Judgment Day holds only the terrifying expectation of an eternity of utter darkness, agony and suffering because of their sins (Matt. 25:30; Mk. 9:43-48; Rom. 2:5-9; Rev. 20:15; 21:8). Knowing this truth ought to cause us to live holy lives in anticipation of the Lord's return (2 Pet. 3:8-13).

No one needs to worry that their judgment will be unfair. God's judgments have always been and will always be preeminently fair and appropriate (Rev. 16:7). Romans 2:2-11 assures us God's judgments are just. Use the descriptions contained in Romans 2:2-11 to prepare yourself for God’s judgment of your life:

  1. According to truth (v. 2). Since God's word is truth (Jno. 17:17), we must be in harmony with truth to receive a favorable judgment.
  2. Inclusive (v. 3). None shall escape its reach.
  3. Righteous (v. 5). God's judgment is just and uncompromising.
  4. Individual (v. 6-10). It will be according to each person's life.
  5. Impartial (v. 9-11). God looks on a person's heart and life.
    God is not a respecter of persons (Acts 10:34-35).

Are you ready for the Judgment Day? Are you prepared to stand before God in judgment? Will you hear Him say "well done, good and faithful servant" or "depart from Me, I never knew you!" (Matt. 25:21; 7:23). Become a Christian (Mk. 16:16; Acts 2:38). Live for Jesus (Rev. 2:10).

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