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3 Sermon Illustrations on Judgment Seat Of Christ

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The judgment seat of Christ refers to the future event where believers will stand before Christ to receive rewards for their deeds done in the body (2 Corinthians 5:10). It emphasizes both the fairness and grace of Christ's assessment, highlighting the equality of all believers regardless of earthly status. Illustrations often depict Christ as a righteous judge who commends faithful service and grants eternal rewards.

Excuses, Useless

Excuses cannot justify sin before God’s judgment; they will fail at the final judgment.

Excuses are easily made. There is no action so trivial, or crime so great, but the selfish heart can frame an excuse for it. But are these excuses valid? Will our self-vindication absolve us at the judgment-seat of Christ? "He knoweth our hearts." They are not even satisfactory to ourselves, — much less to God. Sinner, if you have a valid excuse for impenitence, write it out; nay, cast it in brass, hang it up in your house; delight in it, for it is your savior; and teach it to others, that they may share your joy. When you come to die, take it with you down into the grave; when the trump of God calls the dead to judgment, convey it to the throne, and show it to the Judge. If it will justify you in life, it will excuse you in eternity.

from New Cyclopaedia of Prose Illustrations · Elon Foster

Judge, Christ our

Christ as our judge brings comfort because He died for us and will pass final sentence.

I have seen Dr. Glyn's poem, entitled "The Day of Judgment." It is not without elegance and pathos; but its chief deficiency is, that it neglects to ascribe proper honor to Christ. He is, indeed, slightly hinted at in one chosen line; but he should have made the most distinguishing figure throughout the whole piece. All judgment is committed to him. It is Christ who will come in the clouds of heaven: we must all appear before the judgment-seat of Christ. This, to the believer, is a most delightful consideration, — my Redeemer is my Judge! He who died for me passes the final sentence. Look how great is his majesty and glory! so great is my atonement and propitiation.

— Hervey

Rewards, Equality of

All believers, rich or poor, receive equal commendation from Christ at the judgment seat.

Spurgeon calls the great Whitefield, and a poor needlewoman from the bed of a charity-hospital, before the divine throne to receive their reward. They stand side by side, and each alike bears the "Well done."

from New Cyclopaedia of Prose Illustrations · Elon Foster heaven

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