Christians will be judged according to their works and so will non-Christians.Non-Christians will be judged at the Great White Judgment. Christians will be judged at the Bema Seat Judgment. But the purposes of these two judgments are different and what happens to each person varies.
Will non-Christians be judged?
Every person will be judged some day – even Christians. That is the message of Hebrews 9:27 And inasmuch as it is appointed for men to die once and after this comes judgment . . . Hebrews 9:27 (NASB) Christians will be judged according to their works and so will non-Christians. Non-Christians will be judged at the Great White Judgment.
Does God forbid Christians from making judgments?
So the truth is – God does not forbid Christians from making judgments. In fact, God encourages people to discern and make good judgments. In John 7:24 Jesus says: “Do not judge by appearances, but judge with right judgment.”
How will non-Christians be judged at the Great White Throne judgment?
Non-Christians will be judged by their works at the Great White Throne Judgment (see The Great White Throne Judgment, part 1 and Great White Throne Judgment , part 2 ). Many believe that God will look at their good and bad deeds and make a decision about who should go to heaven and who should go to hell.
Is Judgment Day Coming for Christians?
Bema Seat Judgment day is coming! Every person will be judged some day – even Christians. That is the message of Hebrews 9:27 And inasmuch as it is appointed for men to die once and after this comes judgment . . . Hebrews 9:27 (NASB) Christians will be judged according to their works and so will non-Christians.
1. They act more consistently with their value system than you do
It’s difficult for a non-Christian to be a hypocrite because they tend to live out what they believe.
2. Your disapproval is destroying the relationship (if you have even have a relationship in the first place)
Some of the most judgmental Christians have zero non-Christian friends. Is that a surprise, really?
4. Judging outsiders is un-Christian
Paul told us to stop judging people outside the church. Jesus said God will judge us by the same standard with which we judge others.
1. Stop judging non-Christians. Start loving them
Very few people have been judged into life-change. Many have been loved into it.
2. Empathize with non-Christians
Ask yourself, “If I wasn’t a Christian, what would I be doing?” Chances are, you might be doing exactly what the non-Christians in your neighborhood are doing. (And, to go even further, how much different do you actually live from non-Christians in your neighborhood? Would an outsider be able to discern any significant difference?).
3. Hang out with non-Christians
Jesus did. And caught plenty of disapproval for it. I have a friend who continually drops f-bombs in my presence.
4. Pray for unchurched people
How many unchurched people do you pray for daily? How many people with whom you disagree do you pray for daily?
What are Christians encouraged to do?
Therefore Christians are encouraged to exercise discernment and make good judgments. We are encouraged to discern between good and evil.
Why is Jesus’ judgment hypocritical?
Therefore Jesus says that this kind of judgment is hypocritical because if you and the person you are judging are committing the same sin then you will obviously face the same measure of judgment. Therefore in the proper context when we read the entire passage on judging which is Matthew 7:1-5, Jesus continues and says: “….
Why can’t John judge Peter for adultery?
For example, if John is an adulterer and he discovers that Peter is also committing adultery – John cannot judge, counsel or correct Peter for committing adultery because John is also committing the exact same sin.
Why does God want us to test everything?
The fact that God wants us to test everything means that God desires that we make the right judgments in our lives and in any situation.
What does Matthew 7:1-2 mean?
by Stewart Kabatebate. One of the most misunderstood scriptures in relation to the topic of judging is Matthew 7:1-2 where Jesus says: “Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you.”. So does Matthew 7:1-2 really mean that Christians are not …
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What does God say about judgment?
In fact, God ENCOURAGES people to make good judgments. In John 7:24 Jesus says: “Do not judge by appearances, but judge with right judgment.”. In 1 John 4:1 it says: “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world.”.
What does the Bible say about unbelievers?
While every Christian is called to be a light to the lost world, which will certainly require friendships with unbelievers, the Bible makes clear that believers should not be yoked together with unbelievers ( 2 Corinthians 6:14 ). James 4:4 states, “You adulterous people!
What is the wisdom and prudence needed to handle sinfulness?
Wisdom and prudence will be needed on how to handle situations that involve the sinfulness of unbelievers, specifically when that sinfulness lashes out at you. Since no one has a chance to live righteously without a relationship with Jesus Christ, rather than correcting specific sins of non-Christians, it seems wiser to witness about the truth of Jesus Christ.
Why did Jesus not entrust himself to the world?
Jesus himself came to save the world from their sins, “But Jesus on his part did not entrust himself to them, because he knew all people and needed no one to bear witness about man, for he himself knew what was in man” ( John 2:24-25 ). When we engage the world, we must keep their spiritual condition in perspective.
What does Matthew 7:6 mean?
As Matthew 7:6 explains, “Do not give dogs what is holy, and do not throw your pearls before pigs, lest they trample them underfoot and turn to attack you.” This passage is not meant to be offensive in calling people dogs or pigs. What it means is that we should not give correction to people who are not asking for it and who will not value it.
What does the Bible say about being a Christian?
If he or she does claim to be a Christian, the Bible lays out clear steps on how address that person ( Matthew 18:15-20 for peer-to-peer relationships, 1 Timothy 5:19-20 for church authority figures). However, when it comes to unbelievers, a different approach is advised.
Should Christians correct non-Christians on personal sins?
Christians Should Not Correct Non-Christians on Personal Sins Because the Holy Spirit Is Absent
Should we forgive anyone who offends us?
Lastly, we must always forgive anyone who offends us, but we are not required to continue to put ourselves in harm’s way for those who are showing zero receptivity to the gospel. You should not correct a non-Christian, but you should protect yourself and set boundaries for that person so you are respected and protected from being wronged endlessly in the future.
What is the meaning of Hebrews 9:27?
Hebrews 9:27 (NASB) Christians will be judged according to their works and so will non-Christians. Non-Christians will be judged at the Great White Judgment. Christians will be judged at the Bema Seat Judgment. But the purposes of these two judgments are different and what happens to each person varies.
What does the Bible say about judgment day?
Bible Answer: Judgment day is coming! Every person will be judged some day – even Christians. That is the message of Hebrews 9:27. And inasmuch as it is appointed for men to die once and after this comes judgment . . . Hebrews 9:27 (NASB) Christians will be judged according to their works and so will non-Christians.
What will the non-Christians be judged by?
Non-Christians will be judged by their works at the Great White Throne Judgment (see The Great White Throne Judgment, part 1 and Great White Throne Judgment , part 2 ). Many believe that God will look at their good and bad deeds and make a decision about who should go to heaven and who should go to hell. At first glance, that seems to fit …
Why do we go to heaven?
They will go to heaven because of Jesus’ forgiveness. For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may be recompensed for his deeds in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad. 2 Corinthians 5:10 (NASB)
Why do Christians go to heaven?
Christians – those who are going to heaven because Jesus has forgiven their sins – will discover that God will judge their works too! But this judgment is to evaluate the “spiritual works” we did in this life. It is not for punishment. They will go to heaven because of Jesus ’ forgiveness.
When are Christians resurrected?
Christians are resurrected first immediately after the tribulation and non-Christians are resurrected later after the 1,000 year kingdom, or millennium. Non-Christians will be judged by their works, but their judgment has already been decided because they did not believe in Jesus. They are going to hell. Non-Christians are going to hell …
Why are non-Christians going to hell?
Non-Christians are going to hell because none of their works are acceptable to God. . . . THERE IS NONE WHO DOES GOOD, THERE IS NOT EVEN ONE. Romans 3:12 (NASB) This does not mean that non-Christians or Christians cannot do good deeds from an earthly viewpoint.