Category Archives: Final judgment

Why is final judgment based on works?

Posted on September 29, 2014 by

How do we reconcile judgment based with the fact that “it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast” (Ephesians 2:8-9). Continue reading →

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Christ appears in Heaven for us!

Posted on February 8, 2014 by

Heaven is so desirable not because of the absence suffering (as great as this will be), nor because of our reunion with those who died before us (as wonderful as this will be). Heaven is so desirable because… Continue reading →

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Encouragement from Jonathan Edwards

Posted on August 14, 2013 by

“Now, it is for the abundant comfort of believers, that their own Redeemer is appointed to be their judge. That the same person who spilled his blood for them has the determination of their state left with him, so that … Continue reading →

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Appearing before God

Posted on March 21, 2013 by

  Two passages: (90 sec on Audio clip) 1. II Corinthians 5:9-10 “So we make it our goal to please him, whether we are at home in the body or away from it. For we must all appear before the judgment seat … Continue reading →

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Unlocking the enigma of our existence

Posted on September 30, 2012 by

There are surprisingly few places to turn for thoughtful answers to the deeper questions about suffering, life and death. Continue reading →

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Hellbound?

Posted on June 9, 2012 by

I have become increasingly uncomfortable answering difficult questions isolated from the necessary context surrounding them. Consider, for example, the questions being asked about the nature of hell in an upcoming documentary “Hellbound?“ Without revealing his personal views, Kevin Miller explores different … Continue reading →

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The final judge of all people

Posted on April 30, 2011 by

Reflect on this great excerpt from the writings of Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758). It comes from his work titled: “The World Judged Righteously by Jesus Christ.” Don’t miss his word of encouragement in the last two paragraphs. “Because he has appointed a day, … Continue reading →

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