The Judgment Seat of Christ

I. The Context -- Our Ultimate Goal 9-11

1 Thessalonians 2:4
1. Jesus did not live to please Himself – and neither should we.
2. The Bible talks about pleasing God – Heb. 11:5,6; 13:16, 20, 21
3. We please God through our relationship with Him.

This verse is the climax of Paul's theme which began in 4:16.
We can know Paul's intended the audience by going all the way back to 3:18.

II. Exegesis of Verse 10

2 key aorist verbs – “appear” and “receive”

III. What Should we Think of this Judgment?

1.  It will be universal.  Revelation 20:11-15

2.  Our eternal salvation will not be in question.  Matt. 25:31-45

3. The Saints will join in judgment against reprobate men and angels – 1 Cor. 6:1-3

   4. Our Confession concerning the Final Judgment – Chapter 32

IV. What Should Glean from 2 Cor. 5:10?

1.  We will not face condemnation.  
    
2.  This passage shows it does matter how we live in this life.

3.  We should think of it positively – but there is a warning.

4. Why is Paul telling this to the Corinthians (again)? 1 Cor. 3:10-15