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Mar 12, 2024 · One of the central teachings in Christianity is the Judgment Seat of Christ, also known as the Bema Seat of Christ. It refers to the event when Jesus Christ will judge all believers, both the living and the dead, based on the works they have done during their lifetime.
- The Meaning of The Judgment (BEMA) Seat
- The Time of The Bema
- The Place of The Bema
- The Participants at The Bema
- The Examiner Or Judge at The Bema
- The Purpose and Basis of The Bema
- The Nature of The Rewards
- The Crowns of The New Testament
Both Romans 14:10 and 2 Corinthians 5:9 speak of the “judgment seat.” This is a translation of one Greek word, the word bema. While bema is used in the gospels and Acts of the raised platform where a Roman magistrate or ruler sat to make decisions and pass sentence (Matt. 27:19; John 19:13), its use in the epistles by Paul, because of his many allu...
This event will occur immediately following the rapture or resurrection of the church after it is caught up to be with the Lord in the air as described in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. Arguments in support of this view: (1) In Luke 14:12-14, reward is associated with the resurrection and the rapture is when the church is resurrected. (2) In Revelation 1...
It will occur somewhere in the heavenlies in the presence of the Lord. This is evident from 1 Thessalonians 4:17 and Revelation 4:2and 19:8.
(1) All the passages dealing with the Bema or rewards are addressed to believers or pertain to believers of the church (Rom. 14:10-12; 1 Cor. 3:12f; 2 Cor. 5:9f; 1 John 2:28; 1 Thess. 2:19-20; 1 Tim. 6:18-19; Tit. 2:12-14[note the emphasis on good works]). The resurrection program and the thus the reward of Old Testament saints occurs after the tri...
This is none other than the Lord Jesus who is even now examining our lives and will bring to light the true nature of our walk and works when we stand before Him at the Bema (Rev. 1-2; 1 Cor. 4:5f; 2 Cor. 5:10; 1 John 2:28). In Romans 14:10 the Apostle called this examining time the Bema of God while in 2 Corinthians 5:10 he called it the Bema of C...
The purpose and the basis is the most critical issue of all and brings us face to face with the practical aspects of the Bema. Some crucial questions are: Why are we brought before the Bema? Is it only for rewards or their loss? Will any punishment be meted out? Will there be great sorrow? What’s the basis on which the Bemais conducted? Is it sin, ...
What are they and how are they described in Scripture? They are described in terms of generalities. What we know about rewards is given in terms that are more general than specific. These are: (1) The Promise of Crowns.This seems to be used as a symbol of victory, authority, and responsibility. (2) The Promise of Heavenly Treasure (Matt. 6:20; 1 Pe...
The Words Used for Crowns
(1) Stephanos. This was the victor’s crown, the wreath given to the victorious athlete before the judge at the Bema. It is the word used of the crowns promised to believers for faithfulness in the Christian life. (2) Diadem. This was the royal crown, the crown of a king. It is used of the seven diadems of the Beast in Revelation 12:3 and 13:1. But, to stress that Christ is King of kings, this word is also used of the many diadems the Lord will wear at His return (Rev. 19:12). The Principle. T...
The Crowns and Their Significance
(1) The Crown of Thorns (Matt. 27:29; Mk. 15:17; Jn. 19:2, 5). Speaks of Christ’s work on the cross and stands for His victory over sin, Satan, and death. (2) The Incorruptible Crown (1 Cor. 9:25). Two things: (a) This describes all the crowns. It contrasts our crowns with the temporal and temporary treasure of this life. (b) It is also a special crown given for faithfulness in running the race and exercising self-control in order to serve the Lord and finish the race. (3) The Crown of Exulta...
Oct 19, 2023 · The judgment seat of Christ is a time when we will be called on to report, to render an accounting of what we did for Jesus. It will be a serious and necessary time of reckoning, but, as God’s redeemed, we will never be condemned with the wicked.
Jul 24, 2018 · If any man’s work is burned up, he will suffer loss; but he himself will be saved, yet so as through fire. Paul says God judges our works. The Greek for “judgment seat” is bema, and appears seven times in Scripture.
Apr 10, 2020 · We must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad. 2 Corinthians 5:10 God will bring every work into judgment, including every secret thing, whether good or evil.
Aug 3, 1993 · When you stand before the “judgment seat of Christ” (2 Corinthians 5:1) to be judged “according to what you have done, whether good or bad,” God will open the file and lay out the tests with their grades. He will pull out all the “F’s” and put them in a pile.
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It's a time of reward, not punishment. At the same time, while we won't be condemned for our sins, our present lives do affect what will happen at the Judgment Seat of Christ. Here's how: Sin and indifference in this life rob us of our present desire for serving the Lord.
