Getting involved in Ministry (18 Nov 2007)

Will Christians be judged?

Will Christians be rewarded?

Will Christians be surprised?

Jesus told the parables of the ten (10) virgins (Mat 25:1-13) and the talents (vv14-30).

The first parable is to remind Christians to be on the alert.

In Vv 31-46 Jesus talked about the separation of the sheep from the goats.

When Jesus comes again, he will separate Christians from the non believers. Those who don't believe will be judged and go to hell. There is no third choice. It's either heaven or hell.

Christians will not be judged. Christians also should not judge as that's the Lord's work.

Are we faithful in our ministry? See the two parables about the ten virgins and the talents. When we do work for God, do not be irritated at people. We must remain faithful.

2Ti 4:7-8
那美好的仗我已经打过了，当跑的路我已经跑尽了，所信的道我已经守住了。
(8)
从此以後，有公义的冠冕为我存留，就是按著公义审判的主到了那日要赐给我的；不但赐给我，也赐给凡爱慕他显现的人。

2Ti 4:7-8 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. (8) Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that Day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing.

Christians will be rewarded according to their work.