The Judgements

What happens after the resurrection?

Jesus will judge the nations, separating "the sheep from the goats" (Matthew 25:32, Acts 17:31). He will judge all people, both saved (living) and unsaved (dead) (Romans 14:10, 2 Timothy 4:1). Unbelievers will be judged according to their works (Revelation 20:13), which will not be sufficient to gain their salvation. Those who are not written in the book of life will be cast into hell (Revelation 20:11-15) where they will be in eternal conscious torment (Matthew 25:46, Revelation 14:10-11).

Believers will also be judged (2 Corinthians 5:10), but for rewards based on what we have done for Christ ( 1 Corinthians 3:11-15). This is the bema seat judgment Some of the rewards are crowns (1 Corinthians 9:25, 1 Thessalonians 2:19, 2 Timothy 4:8, James 1:12, 1 Peter 5:4). All believers will live eternally with God in heaven.

How should this affect our lives?

Knowing that we will be judged, we need to take thought to how we live (Mark 13:32-33). Believers cannot not lose salvation, but rewards can be lost.

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