How Not To Be Judged At The Final Judgment - Zac Poonen
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Summary
The speaker warns that salvation depends on confessing sin as sin, rather than dismissing it as mere weakness, because only sin requires cleansing through repentance and asking for forgiveness. He emphasizes that true spiritual authority comes from quoting scripture, warning against preachers who rely on their own opinions rather than the Bible. Ultimately, he stresses that one must constantly test teachings against scripture to know the mind of God.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Why Jesus Spoke Often About Judgment and HellComing from heaven, Jesus knew the reality of hell better than anyone, yet many believers do not seriously believe in it.
Stop Calling Sin a Mere WeaknessPeople often excuse their bad behavior as a weakness or temperament to avoid blame, but unconfessed sin will never be cleansed.
The Danger of Rejecting God's WordRejecting true servants of God and His word brings a severer judgment than that faced by Sodom and Gomorrah.Matthew 10:12
Following Scripture Rather Than Human OpinionsTrue teachers constantly quote and build upon the Bible rather than relying on their own opinions or personal ideas.
Jesus Is the Only MediatorThere is only one mediator between God and men, and that is the man Christ Jesus, not any human preacher.1 Timothy 2:5
Giving an Account for Every Careless WordJesus warns that every useless or hurtful word spoken without caring for another person's dignity will be judged.
The Poison and Power of the Human TongueNo human can tame the tongue, which can produce deadly poison, yet it is used to both praise God and hurt people made in His likeness.James 3:8–9
Letting Your Speech Always Be with GraceBelievers should aim for a standard where speech is always seasoned with grace and respect shown to every human being.Colossians 4:6
Being Reconciled Before Presenting OfferingsIf you remember that you have hurt someone, you must first leave your prayer, make things right, and be reconciled.Matthew 5:23
If We Judge Ourselves, We Will Not Be JudgedJudging oneself rightly in the present prevents being condemned when the record of life is replayed on the day of judgment.1 Corinthians 11:31
Do Not Silence Your ConscienceIgnoring the conscience and justifying wrong behavior ultimately harms oneself and hardens the heart against God.
Closing PrayerThe speaker prays for help to live before God's face, fear Him, and walk in the light of His word.
