Judgment
Judging Angels – 1 Corinthians 6:3
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The idea that we, who were made a little lower than the angels, may one day be elevated above them, is an intriguing glimpse into our future.
Exercising Church Discipline – 1 Corinthians 5:12-13
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Judging the world around us is something that belongs to God. But judging within the body is something we can, and should, do.
A Speck and a Log – Matthew 7:3-5
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When I am blind or indifferent to my own faults, I will not be much help to others and may only make matters worse.
A Distinction Between the Righteous and the Wicked – Malachi 3:18
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The wicked may prosper now. But their judgment is coming. And the godly may suffer and struggle now. But great joy awaits us on that day.
Judged by Our Own Standard – Ezekiel 7:27
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It is easy to judge others as less than ourselves and look down on them. But what if God were to judge me using the same standard I use?
By Nature, Deserving of Wrath – Ephesians 2:1-3
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I was, by nature, sinful and deserving of God's wrath. But because of his love and grace, he offered me his gift of salvation.
Sin Has Consequences – 2 Samuel 12:9
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The pleasure that sin promises pales compared to the price it extracts. As appealing as it may seem, sin is never the best option.
A Fire that Consumes – Psalm 21:8-9
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Are those who die as unbelievers tormented for eternity? Or are they consumed? Your answer should not change your concern for the lost.
Bow Down and Confess Jesus as Lord – Mark 3:11
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In the end, everyone will bow before Jesus and confess him as Lord. How much better to do it now before it is too late?
A Judgment with Eternal Consequences – Matthew 25:46
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At the end of this life you will face a judgment with eternal consequences. Trusting Jesus now leads to life. Rejecting him leads to death.
The Origin of Gehenna – Jeremiah 7:31-34
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Jeremiah's picture of the defilement of the Valley of Ben Hinnom, later known as Gehenna, formed the basis for Jesus' description of hell.
Anguish for the Lost – Jeremiah 4:19
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What difference would it make today if, as believers, we really took to heart the fate of those facing destruction because of their unbelief?
