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“Judgment Call”
Categories: HEAVEN & HELLWhen we die, will we all be judged by God? I have heard that we will all be judged, and then I have heard that those whose names are found in the Book of Life will not be judged. I’m just confused and would like some clarification please! Thank you!
Sincerely,
Is Justice Blind?
Dear Is Justice Blind,
Several verses refer to the saints not being judged, but this doesn’t necessarily imply their sins won’t be made known. Jhn 3:18 and Lk 6:37 clearly state that christians will not be judged. ‘Not judged’ means they won’t be condemned. God is judge of all mankind (Heb 12:23), so everyone will be brought before Him for judgment (Eccl 3:17). When you die, God will judge you (Heb 9:27). When the Scriptures say that christians won’t be judged, it is referring to the painful part of judgment – the punishment. Christians will be spared the punishment that all the wicked must endure (2 Pet 2:9).
The fact that christians won’t have to suffer the punishment for sins doesn’t mean that our sins won’t be made known. Paul tells Timothy that some men’s sins are evident before death, and some men’s sins are made known after (1 Tim 5:24-25). Eventually, everything will be revealed (Lk 8:17, Lk 12:2). Every human’s deeds and intentions, whether good or bad, will be brought to light (1 Cor 4:3-5).
