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NASB | 1 Peter 4:17 For it is time for judgment to begin with the household of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God? |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Peter 4:17 For it is the time [destined] for judgment to begin with the household of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not respect or believe or obey the gospel of God? |
Bible Question:
Will God judge the church? And if so, why? Aren't we promised to be spared God's wrath in 1 Thessalonians 1:10 and 5:9? Aren't we told in Romans 8:1 that those who are in Christ Jesus are not subject to condemnation? What does the apostle Peter mean in 1 Peter 4:17? |
Bible Answer: The Judgment seat of Christ is not in regards to His wrath (and hence, it does not result in condemnation). However, believers are judged based on the works we have done. (2 Cor 5:10) See also 1 Cor 3:10-15. 1 Peter seems to be speaking of a purification, so that the good stuff remains, and the bad stuff burns off. This sort of parallels 1 Cor 3. |