Protecting Unity in the Body of Christ Part 3 - The Principle of Future Judgment
Overview: Unity and Compromise Review Romans 14:1-9 Preview : Unity and the Purpose of God
I. Romans 14:10a - The Principle of Dealing with Issues Involving Conscience Restated
A. A Question for the Weak B. A Question for the Strong
II. Romans 14:10b11 - The Nature of Future Judgment
A. The Certainty of Future Judgment B. The Judge of Future Judgment C. The Judged of Future Judgment
III. Romans 14:12 - Truths Regarding the Judgment Seat of Christ.
A. The Judgment Seat of Christ - An Accounting B. The Judgment Seat of Christ - A Recompense C. The Judgment Seat of Christ - An Application
IV. Practicing the Principles of Spiritual Unity
A. Paul reminds both weak and strong believers that we are to avoid judgment and condemnation of each other regarding non essential convictions. B. All human beings, believers as well as unbelievers will be subjected to judgment by God at the end of the age. C. The judgment of believers will consist of an accounting of words and deeds as they conducted their lives under the Lordship of Christ. D. In light of this accounting at the Judgment Seat of Christ, we ought to be content to teach, exhort, and encourage one another, leaving final judgment to God.