“Pass in Review!” 2 Corinthians 5:10

The Commander Reviews His Troops!

Particulars About the Judgment Seat of Christ Jesus Jesus is the Judge of ALL humanity a) “bema” or b) great white throne He deserves to be the Judge * Jesus is holy * The price He paid * His victory over death – Romans 6:9 ** death is the final enemy! 1 Cor. 15:26

What Is NOT on the Table! 1.Are you saved? 1 John 5:11-12 ** God wants you to KNOW eternal life! 2.Punishment for sins – 1 Peter 3:18; “Thou has in love to my soul, delivered it from the pit of corruption, for Thou hast cast all my sins behind Thy back” (Isaiah 38:17). “Thou will cast all their sins into the depths of the sea” (Micah 7:19).

Only One Foundation Is Laid! 1 Corinthians 3:10-13 According to the grace of God which was given to me, like a wise master builder I laid a foundation, and another is building on it. But each man must be careful how he builds on it. For no man can lay a foundation other than the one which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if any man builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw, each man’s work will become evident; for the day will show it because it is to be revealed with fire, and the fire itself will test the quality of each man’s work.

What Will Be Reviewed? 1. Our obedience to Him – John 14:21 “well done” (Matthew 25:21) “each man’s work will become evident” (1 Corinthians 3:13) 2. Our ministry to the saints – Hebrews 6:10 3. Leadership responsibility – Hebrews 13:17 James 3:1

Also Under His Scrutiny 4. Winning souls – Matt. 28:19-20; Prov. 11:30 “The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise” 5. Suffering for Jesus – Matthew 5: Eagerness for His return – 2 Tim. 4:8

More Rewards 7. Self-discipline – incorruptible crown – 1 Cor. 9: Persevering under trials – James 1:12 – (crown of life!)

Jesus: How to Prepare! 1.Repent! For the Kingdom of heaven is at hand! (Matthew 4:17). 2.“You must be born again!” (John 3:3) 3.“Be on alert” Matthew 24:42, 44, 25:13 1 Peter 5:8 4.Be about our Father’s business! “Blessed is that slave whom his master finds so doing when he comes” (Matthew 24:46).