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NASB | 2 Corinthians 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may be recompensed for his deeds in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Corinthians 5:10 For we [believers will be called to account and] must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may be repaid for what has been done in the body, whether good or bad [that is, each will be held responsible for his actions, purposes, goals, motives--the use or misuse of his time, opportunities and abilities]. |
Bible Question: Am I going to be judged for my sins at the judgement seat of christ? |
Bible Answer: The judgement seat of Christ is indeed for believers. The important thing to remember is that it has nothing to do with salvation, but with reward. Everything that we have done in our lives, both good and bad, will be judged before Christ, and there will be a response for the good things, and a response for the bad things. All the bad things will be burned(1 Cor. 3:15). For the good things, we will receive a reward(v14). It is best exemplified by the silversmith when he takes the ore and heats it up until all the bad, worthless rock and minerals fall to the bottom, and the pure silver rises to the top. The more we grow in this life, and the more fruit good fruit we bear, the more reward will be given to us, which we will then cast at the Father's feet for His honor and glory. |