Depending on the church you attend or have read, you may not be aware that the Bible speaks of a second judgment for Christians.
It’s called the judgment seat of Christ, where every believer gives an account of deeds and words spoken (2 Cor 5:10).
“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” (NIV) (emphasis added).
This is different than the first judgment, which provides condemnation for Satan, demons, and unbelievers (John 5:24, Rev 20:1-15). [Read more…]