Dictionary of Bible Themes God's judgment of all people at the end of the age. This has been entrusted to Jesus Christ who, at his return, will reward the righteous and punish the unrighteous. Judgment will be on the basis of deeds, the response to God's revelation and faith in Jesus Christ. Believers need not fear the last judgment, but should live godly lives in anticipation of it. Hebrews 9:27The certainty of last judgment See also Ecclesiastes 3:17Romans 14:10-12 2 Corinthians 5:10 1 Peter 4:5 John 12:31 The time of last judgment It was anticipated in the cross Matthew 13:49Jesus Christ is speaking about his approaching death. See also It will take place at the end of the age Matthew 13:39-432 Thessalonians 1:6-7 See also It will take place at Jesus Christ's return Matthew 25:31-331 Corinthians 4:5 2 Peter 3:10 Revelation 19:11 Daniel 7:9-10 Last judgment is the prerogative of God See also God as judge Hebrews 12:23Acts 17:31 See also God entrusts judgment to Jesus Christ John 5:22Acts 10:42 Romans 2:16 Daniel 12:2 The result of last judgment See also Two eternal destinies Matthew 25:462 Peter 3:7 See also The ungodly will be punished Matthew 25:41Romans 2:5 Hebrews 10:26-28 2 Peter 2:4,9 Jude 1:6-7,15 2 Timothy 4:8 See also The righteous will be rewarded Matthew 25:341 Corinthians 9:25 Revelation 11:18 Revelation 20:11-15 The basis of God's last judgment See also It is according to works Matthew 12:36-37; 16:27Romans 2:6-10 Revelation 22:12 Romans 2:12 See also It is according to revelation Matthew 11:20-24Matthew 12:41-42 pp Lk 10:13-15 Those towns and cities which have rejected the revelation that Christ brings will face final judgment and condemnation Romans 1:18-21; 2:14-15; 3:23pp Lk 11:31-32 Galatians 3:1Gentiles have the light of general revelation and of conscience yet fail to live in accordance with what God has revealed: John 3:18It is according to attitude to Jesus Christ See also Matthew 10:14-15The only basis for salvation is faith in Jesus Christ. Matthew 10:32-33pp Lk 10:11-12 Those towns which reject Jesus Christ's messengers will face judgment Matthew 25:35-40pp Lk 12:8-9 Mark 8:38Those who disown Jesus Christ will be disowned by him Luke 10:16Acts 4:12; 16:30-31 Romans 3:4-6 The fairness of God's last judgment See also Psalms 51:4; 98:9Isaiah 16:5 Romans 3:19 John 5:24 Believers and last judgment See also Believers need not fear judgment Romans 5:91 Corinthians 11:32 1 John 4:17 1 Corinthians 3:12-15 Believers should live in the light of final judgment 2 Timothy 4:1building with materials that will last Hebrews 10:25holding to sound teaching James 5:7-9encouraging one another Revelation 6:10-11Waiting with patient endurance: 2 Peter 3:11-13See also living holy and godly lives 1315 God as redeemer1440 revelation, creation 2312 Christ as king 2565 Jesus Christ, second coming of 5483 punishment 5499 reward, divine 8021 faith 8443 growth 9105 last things 9210 judgment, God's 9230 judgment seat 9240 last judgment |
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