What The Lord Will Judge - Zac Poonen (Telugu)
Theme of the conference : How to be Ready for Christ's Return. Message by Br.Zac Poonen from the 2008 Hyderabad conference with Telugu translation.
Summary
The sermon emphasizes that all believers will stand before the judgment seat of Christ, where every action, good or bad, performed in this life will be accounted for. It warns against the misconception that being a believer exempts one from judgment, citing scripture to show that works done in the body will be tested by fire. The central message is the necessity of living diligently and consciously, as if one will face a final reckoning.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
We must all appear before the judgment seat of ChristBelievers will stand before the Lord for a final examination of their deeds, whether good or bad.
Two different judgments in the BibleScripture speaks of two judgments: the judgment seat of Christ for believers and the great white throne judgment for unbelievers.
Fire tests the quality of every man's workAt the final judgment, the fire will test whether our works are gold, silver, and precious stones or wood, hay, and stubble.1 Corinthians 3:13
Minimum and maximum categories of believersBelievers generally fall into two categories: those who aim for the minimum to get into heaven, and those who aim for the maximum out of gratitude.
A final examination with an advance question paperGod has given us the question paper ahead of time through Scripture so we know exactly what will be tested on the final day.
Judging hidden things and human motivesWhen the Lord comes, He will bring to light things hidden in darkness and expose the true motives of people's hearts.1 Corinthians 4:5
God will never share His glory with anotherStealing God's glory by seeking human praise or honor for our service makes our work evil in the eyes of God.Isaiah 42:8
There is no New Testament command to pay a titheTithing is an Old Testament law, whereas New Testament believers are called to give cheerfully and support the work voluntarily.
God does not want your money, He wants your bodyInstead of asking for a percentage of money, the New Covenant calls us to present our entire physical body and faculties as a living sacrifice to God.
Our memory is a hard disk recording everythingOur brain records our thoughts, private actions, and secret motives like a videotape that will be played back on the day of judgment.
How to wipe the tape clean through confessionIf we confess our sins to God and make restitution with people, those wrongs are wiped from our record, leaving only the good things.
Keeping our conscience clear before God and menLike the Apostle Paul, we must strive to keep our conscience clear and judge ourselves daily so we will not be condemned at the coming of Christ.
