The Judgment
The Investigative Judgment. "The books were opened: ... and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books." Rev. 20:12.
1. What assurance have we that there will be a judgment?
“God ... hath appointed a day, in the which He will judge the world.” Acts 17:30, 31.
2. Was the judgment still future in Paul's day?
“As he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled.” Acts 24:25.
3. How many must meet the test of the judgment?
“I said in mine heart, God shall judge the righteous and the wicked.” Eccl. 3:17 “For we must all appear before the judgment-seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.” 2 Cor. 5:10.
4. What reason did Solomon give for urging all to fear God and keep His commandments?