The Test outline
The Test
Text: 2 Cor. 13:1-10
I. Absolute Truth - 13:1
A. Absolute truth in the daily tests - Deut. 19:15; Num. 35:30; Matt. 18:16; 1 Tim. 5:19
B. Absolute truth in the final test - Rev. 20:11-15
II. Judgment is Certain - 13:2
A. Confrontation cannot be avoided in the daily test
B. Judgment will come in the final test - The Great White Throne - Rev. 20:11-15
1. Eternal - Mark 9:47-48; 2 Thess 1:9; Rev. 14:11
2. Punishment - Mark 9:48; Rev. 14:11
3. Degrees - Luke 20:46-47; James 3:1; 4:17; 2 Peter 2:21
Why must there be such horrible judgment at the Great White Throne?
1. Men’s wickedness must be punished - Deut. 4:24’ Heb. 12:29
2. Everyone must bow before Christ as king - Philippians 2:10-11.
III. Examine Yourselves - 13:5
The purposes of self-examination:
A. Salvation - to see if you really are saved - 2 Cor. 5:17
B. To prevent judging - Matt. 7:3-5; 1 Cor. 11:28; 31, 2 Cor. 13:5; Gal. 6:4
Consequences of judging - Rom. 2:1-5
1. We condemn ourselves because we do the same things. - 2:1-3
2. We will face the reproof of God - 2:3
3. We show contempt for the riches of His kindness, tolerance and patience - 2:4
4. We store up wrath against ourselves - 2:5
The purposes of self-examination:
A. Salvation
B. To prevent judging
C. Spiritual growth - 1 Cor. 11:30-32; Heb. 12:5-6; John 15:1-8
The purposes of self-examination:
A. Salvation
B. To prevent judging
C. Spiritual growth
D. Future accountability - Rom 14:10; II Cor 5:10
The Judgment Seat of Christ
1. Not a judgment of sin - 1 John 1:7; 2:2; Heb. 10:17
2. A judgment for service - Matt. 12:36; Gal. 6:7; Eph. 6:8; Col. 3:24-25
3. The results of this judgment
The Results of this judgment
a. Rewards
The 5 crowns:
Crown that will last forever - I Cor. 9:24-27 (for those conquering the flesh)
Crown of rejoicing - 1 Thess. 2:19-20 (for soul winners)
Crown of life - James 1:12; Rev. 2:10 (Smyrna) (for those enduring suffering and trials)
The 5 crowns:
Crown of righteousness - 2 Tim. 4:8 (for those longing for Christ’s return)
Crown of glory - 1 Peter 5:1-4 (for faithful pastors & shepherds)
Our crowns will be given to Jesus as an act of worship - Rev. 4:10-11
The results of this judgment
a. Rewards
b. Loss - 1 Cor. 3:11-15; Col. 2:18; 2 John 1:8; Rev. 3:11
