![]() ![]() What Kind of People Are Judged at the Judgment Seat of Christ? Referred to as the Great White Throne Judgment, unbelievers will be judged at this time ( Revelation 20:12). According to Revelation, this judgment doesn’t determine salvation. Another judgment will come for those who are non-believers. Therefore, believers can look forward to the day that Christ returns and not be fearful. In the book of Revelation, Jesus speaks about returning and having the reward with him. At that time each will receive their praise from God.” ( 1 Corinthians 4:5 NIV) He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of the heart. “Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time wait until the Lord comes. As believers, we want to show others the love of Christ and guide them to know Him. Yet, believers will appear before Christ on that day and be held accountable for their actions. We are reminded in Scripture that the judgment seat does not determine our salvation because we are saved by the sacrifice of Jesus ( John 5:24). Yet, Christ will appear a second time to bring salvation “to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him ” ( Hebrews 9:27-28). The book of Hebrews shares that all people will die once and face judgment. “Moreover, the Father judges no one, but has entrusted all judgment to the Son.” ( John 5:22 NIV) “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad.” ( 2 Corinthians 5:10 NIV)Īlthough there are judges on this earth, the ultimate judging will come when we are face to face with Jesus. Christians know that when judgment day comes, we will face Jesus. Even when we fail, believers can go to God, acknowledge the sin, repent, and ask for His forgiveness. Sin will come and we will fall short of God’s plan for us. ![]() We aim to glorify God in every word and action. Some worship leaders use lecterns today, while others walk freely throughout the congregation while delivering the message. The bema was originally a raised platform with a podium. In Biblical times, the bema was also used by judges holding court (not unlike today’s judicial systems, where the judge is seated in a raised area). Perhaps you have attended a worship service where the clergy or speaker stood on a taller platform so they could be seen and heard more easily. Jewish synagogues have raised areas where the Torah is read. Being positioned on a raised platform, these judges were able to make sure participants followed the rules. Judges sat on these seats to watch athletic events. The bema seat refers to the elevated platform speakers used in ancient Athens. “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad.” ( 2 Corinthians 5:10 NIV) What is a bema seat? Merriam-Webster dictionary defines bema as “the seat of judgment where all are to be tried in the presence of God at the time of the Last Judgment.” The seat’s first reference is in the New Testament. How are we judged as Christians? Will all Christians experience the judgment seat (or the bema seat) of Christ? Why Is the Judgment Seat Called the Bema Seat? We are asked to consider what another person is experiencing in their life, which may lead to their words and actions. In Sunday School and church, we are reminded about the importance of not judging each other. ![]()
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