1. God's Final Message to Mankind Depicts Judgment.
Revelation 14:6-7 Then I saw another angel flying in the midst of heaven, having the _everlasting_ gospel to preach to those who dwell on the earth--to every nation, tribe, tongue, and people-- [7] saying with a loud voice, "Fear God and give glory to Him, for the hour of His _judgment_ has come; and _worship_ Him who made heaven and earth, the sea and _springs_ of water."
2. Judgment Comes Before Reward.
Revelation 22:12 "And behold, I am coming _quickly_, and My reward is with Me, to give to every one _according_ to his work.
3. Jesus Describes a Future Judgment.
Matthew 12:36 But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give _account_ of it in the day of _judgment_.
4. Paul Reasons with Filix About a Coming Judgment.
Acts 24:25 Now as he reasoned about _righteousness_, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and answered, "Go away for now; when I have a _convenient_ time I will call for you."
5. Daniel Saw the Judgment in Vision.
Daniel 7:9-10 "I watched till thrones were put in place, And the Ancient of Days was seated; His _garment_ was white as snow, And the hair of His head was like pure wool. His throne was a fiery flame, Its wheels a _burning_ fire; [10] A fiery stream issued And came forth from before Him. A thousand _thousands_ _ministered_ to Him; Ten thousand times ten thousand stood before Him. The court was seated, And the books were opened.
6. God Will Bring Every Secret Thing into Judgment.
Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 Let us hear the _conclusion_ of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His _commandments_, For this is man's all. [14] For God will bring every work into judgment, Including every secret thing, Whether good or evil.
7. God Sees All Things.
Hebrews 4:13 And there is no _creature_ hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give _account_.
8. Everyone Will Be Judged.
2 Corinthians 5:10 For we must all appear before the _judgment_ seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, _according_ to what he has done, whether good or bad.
9. Everyone Must Give An Account to God.
Romans 14:12 So then each of us shall give _account_ of _himself_ to God.
10. In the Judgment God Considers Where We Were Born.
Psalms 87:6 The Lord will record, When He _registers_ the _peoples_: "This one was born there." Selah
11. All of Our Sins Are Marked Before God.
Jeremiah 2:22 For though you wash yourself with lye, and use much soap, Yet your _iniquity_ is _marked_ before Me," says the Lord God.
12. The Right Things We Do, by God's Grace, Are Also Recorded.
Malachi 3:16 Then those who feared the Lord spoke to one another, And the Lord listened and heard them; So a book of _remembrance_ was written before Him For those who fear the Lord And who _meditate_ on His name.
13. Judgment Is Based on Heaven's Record of Our Lives.
Revelation 20:12 And I saw the dead, small and great, _standing_ before God, and books were opened. And another book was opened, which is the Book of Life. And the dead were judged _according_ to their works, by the things which were written in the books.
14. Repent and Turn From Our Sin and God Will Blot Out Its Record.
Acts 3:19 Repent therefore and be _converted_, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of _refreshing_ may come from the presence of the Lord,
15. If We Continue in Sin and Open Rebellion, Our Names Will Be Blotted Out.
Revelation 3:5 He who _overcomes_ shall be clothed in white _garments_, and I will not blot out his name from the Book of Life; but I will confess his name before My Father and before His angels.
16. The Only Way to Overcome the Condemnation of Judgment.
Romans 8:1 There is _therefore_ now no _condemnation_ to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.
17. Jesus Is Able to Save Anyone.
Hebrews 7:24-25 But He, because He continues forever, has an _unchangeable_ priesthood. [25] Therefore He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make _intercession_ for them.
18. God Teaches Us Through the Holy Spirit.
John 14:26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the _Father_ will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your _remembrance_ all things that I said to you.
19. How Do I Commit the Unpardonable Sin?
Matthew 12:31-32 "Therefore I say to you, _every_ sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven men. [32] _Anyone_ who speaks a word against the Son of Man, it will be forgiven him; but _whoever_ speaks against the Holy Spirit, it will not be forgiven him, _either_ in this age or in the age to come.
20. What About Sinning on Purpose?
Hebrews 10:26 For if we sin willfully after we have received the _knowledge_ of the truth, there no longer remains a _sacrifice_ for sins,
21. Now Is the Right Time to Respond to God's Call.
2 Corinthians 6:1-2 We then, as _workers_ together with Him also plead with you not to _receive_ the grace of God in vain. [2] For He says: "In an acceptable time I have heard you, And in the day of salvation I have helped you." Behold, now is the _accepted_ time; behold, now is the day of salvation.
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