Criteria Used On Judgment Day
Series: Judgement Is Coming
Scripture: John 12:48 & Revelation 20:11-15
The Record Book Of Salvation
- John 12:48: "He that rejecteth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day."
- Jesus' words recorded in the Bible and Heaven eternally
- Books opened at judgment include the "Book of Life" (Lamb's Book of Life)
- Believers: Judged by deeds post-salvation; salvation secured forever upon belief
- Unbelievers: Separation from believers; if name not in Record Book of Salvation, destined for Hell and the lake of fire at the Great White Throne Judgment
The Record Book Of Scripture
- The Bible: Eternal words of truth
- Jesus Christ: "Author of life" and "Life Eternal"
- Consequences of disregarding, mocking, or delaying acceptance of the Bible's message
- False assumptions: Moral conduct without God's help does not ensure salvation
- John 3: Nicodemus' need to be "Born Again"
- Call to remember the moment of genuine repentance and faith in Christ's sacrificial work
- Encouragement to respond to God's call for salvation
