Category Judgement Seat of Christ

In each of the seven letters that Jesus directed to seven first-century churches in Asia Minor, He concluded by giving promises to the “overcomers.” The question that has divided Bible students over the years is “who are they?” In each…

There are many terms used in the New Testament to help us understand our relationship with God and His Son, Jesus Christ. He is Father, Creator, Friend, Savior, Older Brother, Vine, Husbandman, Shepherd and Author of our salvation. Many, many…

The New Testament teaches us that all believers in the Lord Jesus will someday appear before Him to be rewarded according to what they have done in this life since becoming a believer (2 Cor. 5:10; Rev. 22:12).  Jesus isn’t…

Three times the Apostle Paul uses this phrase as he reminds believers of what lies ahead for them if they are fruitful and faithful in living for Christ. I never cease to be amazed, and encouraged, by the place that…

The coming time of Christ’s judgment seat where rewards are given to believers is highlighted by the Apostle Peter as he speaks of virtuous believers gaining an “abundant entrance” into the kingdom. He observes that this will come to those…

In an attempt to take the large volume of scriptural material on the subject of the Judgment Seat, this article and the one to follow systematize our finding into 10 summary statements.  This article deals with the last four of…

In an attempt to take the large volume of scriptural material on the subject of the Judgment Seat, this article and the one to follow systematize our finding into 10 summary statements.  This article deals with six of those ten…

Peter once again comes to the forefront of the Judgment Seat study.  His is a case study showing that even great failure does not in and of itself remove a person from great reward. Our subject these past months has…

There are some commonly asked questions that come to the surface when the Judgment Seat is discussed. One is the ominous statements by Jesus about the unfaithful servants who are cast into outer darkness.  What does that mean? Can salvation…

This study centers around a study of Matthew 19:27-20:16 which comes about because of Peter’s concerns. He wondered what the apostles were “going to get” from their giving up of everything to follow Jesus.  Jesus answers his concerns but also deals with…