The following are seven aspects of the coming judgment of God that are important for us to consider:
1) The necessity of the judgment Paul begins in 2 Corinthians 5:10 by saying, For we must all.. (emphasis mine). Without the judgment, there can no moral purpose in society. All wrongs must be righted, because the justice of God demands it.
2) The certainty of the judgment Gods divine plan includes the judgment and its certainty (Acts 17:30-31; cf. Romans 2:1-11; Hebrews 9:27).
3) The universality of the judgment Before Gods throne, all nations shall be gathered (Matthew 25:31-32; Revelation 20:11-13).
4) The individuality of the judgment Each individual must give an account of himself before God (Romans 14:12).
5) The impartiality of the judgment A mans social position, financial standing, or educational achievements will be of no value on the day of judgment. Rather, an individuals works will be the determining factor (1 Peter 1:17; cf. Ecclesiastes 12:14; Matthew 12:36-37).
6) The thoroughness of the judgment The judgment will not only include the works of man, but also the secret things or motives of the heart ( 1 Corinthians 4:5; cf. Psalm 90:8; Ecclesiastes 12:14; Hebrews 4:12-13).
7) The finality of the judgment (Matthew 25:46). Life is followed by physical death; physical death is followed by the judgment (Hebrews 9:27); the judgment is followed by eternity and an eternal existence (1 Corinthians 15:50-53; 2 Corinthians 5:1-4).
Because of the certainty of Gods judgment (Hebrews 9:27; Acts 17:30-31), let us “set our house in order” (cf. 2 Kings 18:1; Isaiah 38:1), so that we might always be ready for that day (cf. Matthew 24:36-51; Matthew 25:1-13).
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