What Does the Bible Say About Final Judgment?

What Does the Bible Say About… Final Judgment August 29, 2021 The Question Behind the Question: • The Bible is very clear that we will face ____________ at the end. • Being judged for our actions seems _______________, but being judged for our beliefs seems ________________. • How can God judge us in a way that is ________ and ____________? • ____________________ can only be judged by ________. (James 2:24) o Did you ________ God? (Matthew 7:21) o Did you _______________________ Jesus before others? (Matthew 10:32-33) o Did you make Jesus your ______________? (Matthew 1624-25) o Did you _____________ others the way Jesus _____________ you? (Matthew 18:34-35) o Did you care for ________________? (Matthew 25:34-40) What the Bible Says: • _____________ is the one who will judge the living and the dead. (Acts 10:42) Conclusions: • Ultimately ______________ will judge every soul according to his _________________. • Jesus said he will judge us according to our _________________. (Matthew 7:21, 16:27, 25:34-36, John 5:28-29, Revelation 2:23, 22:12) • The only way he has shown us to eternal life is to ____________, trust and _________ him. • Jesus is the only _____________ way to the Father—all we have to do is give him our __________________. (John 14:6, 3:16) • We have to ________ Jesus to be righteous and ______________ when he judges. Discussion Questions • What is the proof that we have been filled with the love of God, according to verses 20-21? • Go back to verse 16. What is the instruction that John gives us there? How can we remain in God? Why is this important, based on the rest of the passage? 1. Getting Started: • What did you find most interesting about the sermon this week? The most helpful, eye-opening, or troubling? • People care a lot about justice, even in little things. What little injustices frustrate you the most? • Have you ever been troubled by the questions that inspired this sermon? How have you answered them? 3. Going Deeper • Why is it important for Christians to keep Judgment Day in mind? How should it change the way we live? 2. Into the Bible (Read 1 John 4:16-21) • In verse 18, John encourages us to not be afraid of punishment. What drives out our fear of punishment? • Based on 1 John 4, how can we keep from living in fear of Judgment Day? What is the difference? • Where does our love come from, according to this passage? • How should the reality of Judgment Day affect our passion for evangelism and missions?