Intro.

1. There will be a day of judgment – Heb. 9:27; 2 Cor. 5:10.

2. Some object to the day of judgment since, at death, one either receives torment or comfort – Lk. 16:22-23.

3. Things that will occur on the day of judgment which ought to cause each of us to prepare for that day.

I. THERE WILL BE A DAY OF JUDGMENT.

A. Jesus – Matt. 10:15; 11:22, 24; 12:41-42.

B. Apostles & Prophets of Christ:

1. Paul – Acts 17:31; 24:25; Rom. 14:10.

2. Peter – 1 Pet. 4:5; 2 Pet. 3:7.

3. John – 1 Jno. 4:17.

4. Jude – Jude 6.

C. It Will be the “Last” Day – Jno. 12:48.

1. Judgment is not at the moment of one’s death – 2 Pet. 2:9.

2. Following the resurrection – Rev. 20:13.

D. Assured of its Approach by the Judge’s Resurrection – Acts 17:31.

II. THE JUDGE & THE STANDARD.

A. Judge: Jesus Christ – Acts 17:31; 2 Tim. 4:1.

B. Standard: Word of God (Divine Truth) – Rev. 20:12 (Rom. 2:2).

1. Gentiles before cross: Truth revealed to them – Rom. 2:12.

2. Jews until the cross: Law of Moses – Rom. 2:12.

3. All men since the cross: Gospel – Rom. 2:16; Jno. 12:48; Heb. 1:1.

III. EVENTS OF THE DAY OF JUDGMENT.

A. All Humanity Will Stand Before God (Judgment Seat of Christ) – Rev. 20:12; 2 Cor. 5:10.

B. The Divine Standard of Judgment Will be Opened – Rev. 20:12.

C. The Divine Record of the Faithful Will be Opened – Rev. 20:12, 15.

D. Each Person Will be Judged by the Divine Standard – Rev. 20:12.

1. Give account of ourselves to God – Rom. 14:12 (cf. Matt. 7:22-23).

a. Our heart (motives) – 1 Cor. 4:5 (Rom. 2:16).

b. Our words – Matt. 12:36-37.

c. Our deeds – 2 Cor. 5:10 (Rev. 20:12-13).

E. Each Person Will Receive Their Just Reward – Rom. 2:5-11 (righteous & impartial); 2 Cor. 5:10; 2 Ths. 1:8-10 (Rev. 20:15).

IV. WHY A FUTURE DAY OF JUDGMENT?

A. The Glory & Honor of Christ Will Be Recognized – Phil. 2:9-11; 2 Ths. 1:10.

B. The Justice of God Will Be Served & Acknowledged – 2 Ths. 1:4-8.

1. Ungodly will be convicted of their sins – Jude 15.

a. Sinners will have their sins fully exposed –1 Tim. 5:24 (cf. Matt. 7:22-23; 25:44-45)

b. The proof (evidence) of their sin will be clearly set forth.

c. Convinced & brought to shame over their sins.

2. Righteous will have their good works made obvious – 1 Tim. 5:25 (cf. Matt. 25:38-40). Obtain eternal rest (2 Ths. 1:7; Rev. 14:13).

3. Thus, the justice of God’s judgments will be fully vindicated!

-(cf. Rev. 16:5-7 – True concerning ancient judgments – True of final judgment!)

C. The Victory of Righteousness & the Defeat of Evil Will be Complete – cf. 1 Cor. 15:25-26; Rev. 20:14.

1. Rev. 19:1-2 – Since it was true of the overthrow of the ancient persecutors of the saints, so it shall be on that Great Day!

2. Rev. 14:1-13 – Triumph scene of the redeemed & defeat of foes (persecutors of that day) foretells the FINAL GREAT DAY!

-14:12-13 – Our incentive to remain faithful!

D. Eternal Sentence Will be Pronounced – Matt. 25:31-34, 41, 46.

Conclusion

1. Judgment delayed is not judgment escaped! – 2 Pet. 3:7-9

2. Will you tremble yet remain lost in your sin (like Felix)? Or will you heed to call to repent (like the men of Nineveh)?

3. Repent & obey the gospel lest, on the day of judgment, you fall into the hands of the living God! – Matt. 10:28; Heb. 10:31; 12:29