The Last Judgement

Will you be able to stand before God on Judgment Day? It is the judgment of all the living and the dead and is closely linked to the resurrection. Some Christians fear this event. There is a reason why we should fear it, because we all sin: "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." (Römer 3,23).

How often do you sin? Occasionally? Every day? Human beings are sinful by nature, and sin brings death. "But each one is tempted when he is dragged away and enticed by his own desire. Then desire, after it has conceived, gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death." (Jak 1,15).

Can you then stand before God and tell him about all the good things you've done in your life? How important were you in society, how much community service did you perform? How highly qualified are you? No—none of that will give you access to the Kingdom of God, because you are still a sinner, and God cannot live with sin. “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.” (Lk 12,32)Only God himself in Christ has solved this universal human problem. Jesus took all our sins upon himself when he died for us. As both God and man, only his sacrifice could cover and remove all human sins—forever and for every person who accepts him as Savior.

On Judgment Day, you will stand before God through the Holy Spirit in Christ. For this reason and only for this reason, God your Father will gladly give you and all who are in Christ his Eternal Kingdom in eternal communion with the Triune God.

by Clifford Marsh