What is the Judgment Seat of Christ in Romans 14?

Question

Romans 14:10 - "But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ."

Answer 1

Well there are warnings of judging our brother/sister in Christ. Them being our family meaning they are being obedient to the Word of God, or may be disobedient. But manytimes we call our brother a 'fool' and is in danger of 'hell fire' meaning I believe a serious discipline. Also, when we don't forgive others, Jesus turns us over to the tormentors until we realized that Jesus forgave us our sins so we need to forgive others.



We get judged today, or disciplined today as children of God.



But in verse8 we are the Lord's alive & after we die. So? I believe the Judgment Seat of Christ is after we die. Every one shall give account of himself to God. Of the things mentioned in these verses. How we treat others is very important.



Elsewhere there are verses where Jesus rewards those who used the talents ($ & abilities) to rule over these cities. So this is authority over cities in the Millinnium Reign of Christ Jesus. But the one who was unwise & dug the talent under ground to hide, this talent was taken from him. Then those who didn't want to serve the Lord at all, they were slain before the Lord (I would suspect these were the antichrist who rejected Christ.).



But I guess at the Judgment Seat of Christ, we all will be accountable for how we treated others in Christ. Or others disobedient or had low faith in Christ. Or others in a pre salvation state.



So? Also everyone shall bow & confess Jesus Christ Lord to the Glory of the Father (Comparing vrs11 w/another verse.)



I notice that to not judge others regarding if they think one day is better (more holy) than another or if every day is alike. So? That would indicate that we shouldn't judge the 7DA about going to Church on Saturday or we shouldn't judge the Christian who thinks Sunday or Wednesday or Everyday is the more Holy Day. To me, Sunday is the day I usually go to Church, But every day is the Lords Day to me. So, I dedicate every day to the Lord. And we will be judged according to our whole life, not just the day we go to Church. Since we are restored to God 24/7 & can pray 24/7.



We will be judged if we put a stumbling block to trip up our siblings in Christ



One thing we need to realize is that Jesus Christ died & rose & revived that He might be Lord both of the living & the dead. This may be touph for the JWs out there. Since they think Jesus Christ is Michael the Arch Angel.

Michael the Arch Angel may be the first Cherebim of Gods Creation.



Sorry if this answer is chopped up a bit. But this is what is coming to mind from your question. Good question to stir our thinkers.

Answer 2

Hm. certainly, it relatively is a difficulty with the translation you're employing: Romans 14:10 (in part): for we will all stand till now the judgment seat of Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:10 (in part): For we would desire to all look till now the judgment seat of Christ; comparable wording interior the KJV.

Answer 3

Well I'm pretty late on this one, but when I saw this ?, I had to respond, especially when I saw all the wrong answers.

There is a false teaching that is taught in our Churches today and the teaching is that there will be two judgments, one for unbelievers and one for believers, however in reality the Bible doesn't teach it.



What does it say in Rev? John saw at the end of all things, after Satan was thrown into the lake of fire, a throne of judgment (Re.20:11). He saw the dead, small and great, and there where books that were opened, now these teachers say that saints are judged separately, but one of the books that was opened was the book of life, no unbeliever has their name written in it, why would it be there? It is for the people of God, as they are found in the book they be justified and enter into the joy of their Lord (Mt. 25:21).



The Master talks about a time when He will separate the sheep from the goats Mt.25 this is what John is referring to in Rev. Look at Mt. 25:34 He says after the separation (judgment) to His saints "come, ye blessed of my Father..." Do you think He's taking them to another judgment? No! they've just been justified. The "judgment seat" that Paul refers to is the same "throne" that John saw, and called "The great white throne". Look at all the references to "judgment day" through this perspective and you'll see its true.

Answer 4

Again ( See v. 3 ) Paul addresses the weak and the strong. The weak are not to judge, and the strong are not to show contempt, the same word that rendered "despise" in v. 3.



At the judgment seat of Christ, every believer's life will be evaluated to determine his or her reward ( see 1 Cor 3:11-15, 2 Cor 5:9,10 )

Answer 5

Romans 14:10-12 says, “For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat…so then, each of us will give an account of himself to God.” 2 Corinthians 5:10 tells us, “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive what is due him for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad.” In the context of both Scriptures, it is clear that they are referring to Christians, not unbelievers. The Judgment Seat of Christ, therefore, involves believers giving an account of their lives to Christ. The Judgment Seat of Christ does not determine salvation; that was determined by Christ’s sacrifice on our behalf (1 John 2:2), and our faith in Him (John 3:16). All of our sins are forgiven and we will never be condemned for them (Romans 8:1). We should not look at the Judgment Seat of Christ as God judging our sins, but rather as God rewarding us for our lives. Yes, as the Scriptures say, we will have to give an account of our lives. Part of this is surely answering for the sins we committed. However, that is not going to be the primary focus of the Judgment Seat of Christ.



At the Judgment Seat of Christ, believers are rewarded based on how faithfully they served Christ (1 Corinthians 9:4-27; 2 Timothy 2:5). The things we will likely be judged on are how well we obeyed the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20), how victorious we were over sin (Romans 6:1-4), how well we controlled our tongue (James 3:1-9), etc. The Bible speaks of believers receiving crowns for different things based on how faithfully they served Christ (1 Corinthians 9:4-27; 2 Timothy 2:5). The various crowns are described in 2 Timothy 2:5; 2 Timothy 4:8; James 1:12; 1 Peter 5:4; and Revelation 2:10. James 1:12 is a good summary of how we should think about the Judgment Seat of Christ, “Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.”



Recommended Resource: Your Eternal Reward: Triumph & Tears at the Judgment Seat of Christ by Erwin Lutzer.

Answer 6

2Co 5:9 Because of this, we also are striving to be pleasing to Him, whether being at home, or being away from home.

2Co 5:10 For we all must appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive the things done through the body, according to what he did, whether good or bad.



It is where Christians will receive rewards for our service and faithfulness here on earth. There is no judgment for sin, that was taken care of at the cross, this is where our works after salvation are evaluated and rewards given.

Answer 7

This is the judgment for believers only. They will either receive rewards or lose the rewards they could have received. Some believers will not get any rewards but others will. The rewards will be according to the works done by the power of the Holy Spirit not the works done in the flesh.

Answer 8

"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" 2Cr 5:10



At one time our Lord stood at Pilate's judgment seat John 19:13 and was falsely accused. But at the judgment seat of Christ justice will be meet out wither it be for the good that was done or for the bad.



Here is a judgment where "all must appear" no one is exempt from this judgment. At one time it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret. But now nothing will be hidden, for that which has been done in secret will be shouted from the roof tops.

Answer 9

I guess this verse answers the

"how can jesus be God question"

welp, there it is !