1. God's Final Message to Mankind Depicts Judgment.
Revelation 14:6-7 Then I saw another angel flying in _midheaven_, with an eternal gospel to _proclaim_ to those who dwell on earth, to every nation and tribe and tongue and people; [7] and he said with a loud voice, "Fear God and give him glory, for the hour of his _judgment_ has come; and worship him who made heaven and earth, the sea and the _fountains_ of water."
2. Judgment Comes Before Reward.
Revelation 22:12 "Behold, I am coming soon, _bringing_ my _recompense_, to repay every one for what he has done.
3. Jesus Describes a Future Judgment.
Matthew 12:36 I tell you, on the day of _judgment_ men will render account for every _careless_ word they utter;
4. Paul Reasons with Filix About a Coming Judgment.
Acts 24:25 And as he argued about justice and self-control and future _judgment_, Felix was alarmed and said, "Go away for the present; when I have an _opportunity_ I will summon you."
5. Daniel Saw the Judgment in Vision.
Daniel 7:9-10 As I looked, thrones were placed and one that was ancient of days took his seat; his _raiment_ was white as snow, and the hair of his head like pure wool; his throne was fiery flames, its wheels were _burning_ fire. [10] A stream of fire issued and came forth from before him; a thousand _thousands_ served him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him; the court sat in _judgment_, and the books were opened.
6. God Will Bring Every Secret Thing into Judgment.
Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God, and keep his _commandments_; for this is the whole duty of man. [14] For God will bring every deed into _judgment_, with every secret thing, whether good or evil.
7. God Sees All Things.
Hebrews 4:13 And before him no _creature_ is _hidden_, but all are open and laid bare to the eyes of him with whom we have to do.
8. Everyone Will Be Judged.
2 Corinthians 5:10 For we must all appear before the _judgment_ seat of Christ, so that each one may receive good or evil, _according_ to what he has done in the body.
9. Everyone Must Give An Account to God.
Romans 14:12 So 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 records as he _registers_ the _peoples_, "This one was born there." [Selah]
11. All of Our Sins Are Marked Before God.
Jeremiah 2:22 _Though_ you wash yourself with lye and use much soap, the stain of your guilt is still _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 with one another; the LORD heeded and heard them, and a book of _remembrance_ was written before him of those who feared the LORD and _thought_ on his name.
13. Judgment Is Based on Heaven's Record of Our Lives.
Revelation 20:12 And I saw the dead, great and small, _standing_ before the throne, and books were opened. Also another book was opened, which is the book of life. And the dead were judged by what was _written_ in the books, by what they had done.
14. Repent and Turn From Our Sin and God Will Blot Out Its Record.
Acts 3:19 Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, 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 _conquers_ shall be clad thus in white _garments_, and I will not blot his name out of the book of life; 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_ for those who are in Christ Jesus.
17. Jesus Is Able to Save Anyone.
Hebrews 7:24-25 But he holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues for ever. [25] _Consequently_ he is able for all time to save those who draw near 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 _Counselor_, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things, and bring to your _remembrance_ all that I have said to you.
19. How Do I Commit the Unpardonable Sin?
Matthew 12:31-32 Therefore I tell you, _every_ sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven. [32] And whoever says a word against the Son of man will be forgiven; but whoever _speaks_ against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, _either_ in this age or in the age to come.
20. What About Sinning on Purpose?
Hebrews 10:26 For if we sin _deliberately_ after receiving 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 _Working_ together with him, then, we _entreat_ you not to accept the grace of God in vain. [2] For he says, "At the acceptable time I have _listened_ to you, and helped you on the day of salvation." Behold, now is the acceptable time; behold, now is the day of salvation.
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