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7(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)
8We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.
9Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.
10For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.
11Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.
12For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them which glory in appearance, and not in heart.
13For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God: or whether we be sober, it is for your cause.
14For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:
2 Corinthians 5:7-14 (King James Bible)
Bryan Denlinger Bible Believers Fellowship SUN 05/22/2011
Today we begin the first part of a two part message
on the Judgment Seat of Christ. In this sermon we
will look at the three passages which deal
specifically with this coming judgment for
Christians.
In 1 Corinthians 3:11 we read that Jesus Christ is
the foundation, and verse 12 tells a Christian what
type of "building materials" are available to
construct "God's temple".
We look at the first three materials listed in 1
Corinthians 3:12. They are;
1. Gold
2. Silver
3. Precious Stones
Next we look at what is symbolized by these three
materials, and what a Christian must do to be
rewarded with them at the Judgment Seat of Christ.
We also see that Satan likes to counterfeit these
three items, but the Roman Catholic church doesn't
like one of these "spiritual metals"! |
6I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.
7So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.
8Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour.
9For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building.
10According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.
11For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
12Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble;
13Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is.
14If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.
15If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.
16Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?
17If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.
18Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.
1 Corinthians 3: 6-18 (King James Bible)...
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