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Greatest Things At The Judgment. Introduction. Ecl. 12:13-14 Heb. 9:27. I. The Greatest Crowd Will Be Assembled. We know about great crowds: Political rallies in 2008 Protests against the Iraq war Athletic events Religious gatherings. I. The Greatest Crowd Will Be Assembled.
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Introduction • Ecl. 12:13-14 • Heb. 9:27
I. The Greatest Crowd Will Be Assembled • We know about great crowds: • Political rallies in 2008 • Protests against the Iraq war • Athletic events • Religious gatherings
I. The Greatest Crowd Will Be Assembled • Nothing can compare to the crowd that will be at the judgment • 2 Cor. 5:10 • Rev. 20:12
II. The Greatest Judge Will Sit Upon The Judgment Seat • Many fine and honorable men and women have sat upon the judgment seats of this world • Many have not been fair and equal in their judgment
II. The Greatest Judge Will Sit Upon The Judgment Seat • Jesus Christ will be our Judge on that day • Acts 17:30-31 • He is a righteous judge • 2 Tim. 4:8
III. The Greatest Books Will Be Opened and Used • More than one book will be opened • Rev. 20:11 ff • Heb. 12:22-23 • Jn. 12:48
III. The Greatest Books Will Be Opened and Used • These are not the books of men • These books will bring a great revealing of our lives before the Great Judge • Heb. 4:12-13
IV. The Greatest Separation Will Take Place • There will be a great separation-the sheep from the goats • Mt. 25:31-33
IV. The Greatest Separation Will Take Place • We can all be in Christ Jesus, and enjoy all spiritual blessings found in him! • Gal. 3:26-27 • Rom. 6:3-5 • Eph. 1:3
V. The Greatest Verdict Will Be Announced • “Come, ye blessed of my Father” or • “Depart, ye workers of iniquity” • Mt. 25:34, 41 • No appeal to this verdict • Lk. 16:19-31
Conclusion • Are you prepared for judgment if the Lord should return today • We will all stand in judgment! • What will your verdict be?