I reckon many believers, who when they stand before Christ on ‘The Day,’ will be disqualified. There is enough scriptures to indicate that when we arrive before the throne, we will have to give an account of our ‘works.’. I certainly do not wish to be shamed when the books are opened.
Yet many believers, who have been comfortably seated on the train to heaven, will have their works destroyed by the Fire of God's word. There will be much consternation and sorrow. The scriptures are plain in this matter. 1 Corinthians 3 questions the type of building we are laying on the foundation of Christ. Are our works for the Kingdom like: gold, silver, jewels, wood, hay, or straw. When the fire of Holy Spirit is applied to our building of works, will it burn?
Many church goers are like the servant in the Parable of the Talents, who have buried their assignment calling. Christ called this servant the ‘Useless servant’ who was thrown into darkness. Will we hear the; Well done good and faithful servant? Or will we hang our heads in shame hearing the words: Depart from me I never knew you?
These are real possibilities for many disciples. For many their entry into heaven will be a disturbed one. For some it could be terrifying; as for a time their entry was ‘touch and go.’ Shame will hang over many who were expecting to walk through the ‘pearly gates’ with trumpets and angelic rejoicing.
This confirms that what I told you about Christ is true. 7 Now you have every spiritual gift you need as you eagerly wait for the return of our Lord Jesus Christ. 8 He will keep you strong to the end so that you will be free from all blame on the day when our Lord Jesus Christ returns. 1 Corinthians 1:6-7. NLT
Note these points:
It is expected that we have every spiritual gift
We will be kept strong as we use these gifts
In doing so we will be free from all blame when we meet Christ
Conversely without using these gifts we will be ashamed as we stand at heavens door
Once saved we have been given every spiritual gift to heal the sick, cast out demons and raise the dead, to use the parting words of Christ. We need to be wise as we build ‘our works,’ that are fire resistant, so as to be found blameless as we stand before the throne. This warning does not affect our salvation, that is safe, but of more concern is how we have used our salvation, how we have worked it out as in Philippines 2. Too many believers have buried their calling to do good works.
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10. NIV
Yet many believers, who have been comfortably seated on the train to heaven, will have their works destroyed by the Fire of God's word. There will be much consternation and sorrow. The scriptures are plain in this matter. 1 Corinthians 3 questions the type of building we are laying on the foundation of Christ. Are our works for the Kingdom like: gold, silver, jewels, wood, hay, or straw. When the fire of Holy Spirit is applied to our building of works, will it burn?
Many church goers are like the servant in the Parable of the Talents, who have buried their assignment calling. Christ called this servant the ‘Useless servant’ who was thrown into darkness. Will we hear the; Well done good and faithful servant? Or will we hang our heads in shame hearing the words: Depart from me I never knew you?
These are real possibilities for many disciples. For many their entry into heaven will be a disturbed one. For some it could be terrifying; as for a time their entry was ‘touch and go.’ Shame will hang over many who were expecting to walk through the ‘pearly gates’ with trumpets and angelic rejoicing.
This confirms that what I told you about Christ is true. 7 Now you have every spiritual gift you need as you eagerly wait for the return of our Lord Jesus Christ. 8 He will keep you strong to the end so that you will be free from all blame on the day when our Lord Jesus Christ returns. 1 Corinthians 1:6-7. NLT
Note these points:
It is expected that we have every spiritual gift
We will be kept strong as we use these gifts
In doing so we will be free from all blame when we meet Christ
Conversely without using these gifts we will be ashamed as we stand at heavens door
Once saved we have been given every spiritual gift to heal the sick, cast out demons and raise the dead, to use the parting words of Christ. We need to be wise as we build ‘our works,’ that are fire resistant, so as to be found blameless as we stand before the throne. This warning does not affect our salvation, that is safe, but of more concern is how we have used our salvation, how we have worked it out as in Philippines 2. Too many believers have buried their calling to do good works.
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10. NIV
I reckon many believers, who when they stand before Christ on ‘The Day,’ will be disqualified. There is enough scriptures to indicate that when we arrive before the throne, we will have to give an account of our ‘works.’. I certainly do not wish to be shamed when the books are opened.
Yet many believers, who have been comfortably seated on the train to heaven, will have their works destroyed by the Fire of God's word. There will be much consternation and sorrow. The scriptures are plain in this matter. 1 Corinthians 3 questions the type of building we are laying on the foundation of Christ. Are our works for the Kingdom like: gold, silver, jewels, wood, hay, or straw. When the fire of Holy Spirit is applied to our building of works, will it burn?
Many church goers are like the servant in the Parable of the Talents, who have buried their assignment calling. Christ called this servant the ‘Useless servant’ who was thrown into darkness. Will we hear the; Well done good and faithful servant? Or will we hang our heads in shame hearing the words: Depart from me I never knew you?
These are real possibilities for many disciples. For many their entry into heaven will be a disturbed one. For some it could be terrifying; as for a time their entry was ‘touch and go.’ Shame will hang over many who were expecting to walk through the ‘pearly gates’ with trumpets and angelic rejoicing.
This confirms that what I told you about Christ is true. 7 Now you have every spiritual gift you need as you eagerly wait for the return of our Lord Jesus Christ. 8 He will keep you strong to the end so that you will be free from all blame on the day when our Lord Jesus Christ returns. 1 Corinthians 1:6-7. NLT
Note these points:
It is expected that we have every spiritual gift
We will be kept strong as we use these gifts
In doing so we will be free from all blame when we meet Christ
Conversely without using these gifts we will be ashamed as we stand at heavens door
Once saved we have been given every spiritual gift to heal the sick, cast out demons and raise the dead, to use the parting words of Christ. We need to be wise as we build ‘our works,’ that are fire resistant, so as to be found blameless as we stand before the throne. This warning does not affect our salvation, that is safe, but of more concern is how we have used our salvation, how we have worked it out as in Philippines 2. Too many believers have buried their calling to do good works.
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10. NIV
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