WELL DONE — Living in the Light of Eternity

Are you prepared for your final appointment?

It is appointed for all men once to die, and after that the certain judgment.
Hebrews 9:27 (AMP)

So we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love… This is how love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment.
1 John 4:16–17 (NIV)

Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.
Psalm 90:12 (NIV)

"God has not called me to be successful; He has called me to be faithful."
— Mother Teresa

Two Judgements — One Saviour

The Great White Throne

Then I saw a great white throne and the One seated on it. Earth and heaven fled from His presence, and no place was found for them. And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne. And there were open books, and one of them was the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their deeds, as recorded in the books.
Revelation 20:11–12 (BSB)

The Judge — The Father judges no one, but has entrusted all judgment to the Son.
John 5:22 (NIV)

"He who sits upon the throne of judgment is the same who hung upon the cross of love."
— Charles Spurgeon

The Attendees — Shall not the Judge of all the earth do what is right?
Genesis 18:25 (ESV)

"The gospel is only good news if it gets there in time."
— Carl F. H. Henry

The Purpose — Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God’s wrath remains on them.
John 3:36 (NIV)

"There are only two kinds of people: those who say to God, ‘Thy will be done,’ and those to whom God says, ‘Thy will be done.’"
— C.S. Lewis

The Basis of Judgment — No creature is hidden from His sight, but all are naked and exposed to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.
Hebrews 4:13 (ESV)

The Outcome — He is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent.
2 Peter 3:9 (NLT)

"The Gospel is just one beggar telling another beggar where to find bread."
— D.T. Niles

The Judgment Seat of Christ (Bema Seat)

We must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad (worthless things).
2 Corinthians 5:10 (NIV)

The Judge — There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
Romans 8:1 (NIV)

The Attendees — Look, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done.
Revelation 22:12 (NIV)

The Purpose —
If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay or straw, their work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each person’s work. If what has been built survives, the builder will receive a reward. If it is burned up, the builder will suffer loss but yet will be saved.
1 Corinthians 3:12–15 (NIV)

"Grace is not opposed to effort; it is opposed to earning."
— Dallas Willard

Outcome —

God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.
James 1:12 (NLT)

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for His appearing.
2 Timothy 4:7–8 (NIV)

They lay their crowns before the throne and say: “You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honour and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being.”
Revelation 4:10–11 (NIV)

Well done, good and faithful servant… enter into the joy of your Master.
Matthew 25:21 (ESV)