Question 46: Final Judgment

Paul writes to believers about a sobering reality—everyone will stand before Christ's judgment seat. For believers, judgment isn't about salvation, which is secured through grace by faith (Ephesians 2:8-9). Paul previously taught the Corinthian believers about judgment using a metaphor—we build on Christ's foundation with gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay or straw. Fire will test the quality of what believers build. What survives receives reward (1 Corinthians 3:11-14). Jesus also declares he will reward each person according to what they have done (Matthew 16:27)...