1. The Day of Reckoning Romans 2:1-11

2. 2 Day of Reckoning Matthew 12:36-37 To settle accounts with, to judge To settle accounts with, to judge To give an answer or explanation in reference to judgment To give an answer or explanation in reference to judgment

3. 3 Day of Reckoning Parable of the talents, Matthew 25:14-19 Parable of the talents, Matthew 25:14-19 Each person will give an account of himself to God, Romans 14:10-12 Each person will give an account of himself to God, Romans 14:10-12 An account will be given for evil deeds, 1 Peter 4:5-6 An account will be given for evil deeds, 1 Peter 4:5-6

4. 4 Day of Reckoning An appointment every accountable person will keep! Hebrews 9:27 Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 An appointment every accountable person will keep! Hebrews 9:27 Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

5. 5 Give Account to God By Jesus Christ, according to the gospel, Rom. 2:16 By Jesus Christ, according to the gospel, Rom. 2:16 – Before God, Rev. 20:12 – Jesus Christ, the Son of God, John 5:22-23, 26-27; Acts 17: 30-31 (Matt. 25:31ff; 2 Tim. 4:1)

6. 6 Give Account to God Gospel, Jno. 12:48; Rev. 20:12 Gospel, Jno. 12:48; Rev. 20:12 – Saved are named in Lamb’s Book of Life, Rev. 20:15 Great joy, Matt. 25:21 Great joy, Matt. 25:21 – Day of wrath for lost, Rom. 2:5 Terror, Heb. 10:31 (Acts 24:25) Terror, Heb. 10:31 (Acts 24:25)

7. 7 Account for What? How we receive or reject God’s word, Jno. 12:48 How we receive or reject God’s word, Jno. 12:48 – Bereans, Acts 17:11 – Rejection of the gospel judges us, Acts 13:44-46

8. 8 Account for What? Our secrets, Eccl. 12:14; 1 Cor. 4:5 Our secrets, Eccl. 12:14; 1 Cor. 4:5 – Cannot be hidden from God, Proverbs 15:3; Hebrews 4:13; 1 John 3:20

9. 9 Account for What? Our bodies, 2 Cor. 5:10 Our bodies, 2 Cor. 5:10 – Don't let sin rule in body, Rom. 6:12 – Christ to be magnified in our bodies, Phil. 1:20 – Why we must discipline our body, 1 Cor. 9:27

10. 10 Account for What? Our works, Rev. 20:12 Our works, Rev. 20:12 – Not works of our own righteousness (Phil. 3:9) – Not works of the Law of Moses (Rom. 3:20) – Works of God’s righteousness, Acts 10:34-35 (Eph. 2:10)

11. 11 Account for What? Jesus explained, Jno. 9:4; 6:27-29 Jesus explained, Jno. 9:4; 6:27-29 – Abound in, 1 Cor. 15:58 – Good works…glorify God, Matt. 5:16 (7:21-23) – Labors: Rest, Rev. 14:13

12. 12 Account for What? Idle words, Matt. 12:36-37 Idle words, Matt. 12:36-37 – Worthless, unfruitful, barren – An example in speech, 1 Tim. 4:12 – Tongue can be terribly destructive, Jas. 3:6

13. 13 Account for What? Use of abilities (blessings) Use of abilities (blessings) – Ability…accountability, Matt. 25:15 – Required to be “faithful stewards” of God’s goods, 1 Cor. 4:2; 2 Cor. 8:10-12 – To not do so is sin, Jas. 4:17

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