The Believer's Payday
Ebook
The most significant payday is yet to come-the one to be received at the Judgment Seat of Christ, But how are Christians to be evaluated?
ACCORDING TO THE SCRIPTURES, how a believer lives right now impacts the results of that "payday"-the appearance before the Judgment Seat of Christ.
Understanding the subject of rewards, which was frequently discussed by Christ and his apostles, is critical for developing a biblical worldview and for producing endurance in the Christian life. The study examines many scriptures that promise significant rewards to the faithful diligent child of God. It also discusses the scriptures that warn of the possible loss of rewards-while making it clear that the believer remains secure in his salvation.
The book wrestles with the relationship of God's grace and the reality of sin and sin's effects and how these matters will be factored in at the Judgment Seat. By studying specific Scripture passages and by viewing the lives of several well-known Bible Characters, Dr.Benware comes to some insightful, eyes-opening conclusions.
Note: The believer's appearance before Christ does not affect his personal salvation, but it does greatly affects his life in the coming kingdom of Christ.
C O N T E N T S
Foreword ix
Introduction 1
ONE The Judgment Seat of the Lord Jesus Christ 9
TWO Not All Will Be the Same 21
THREE Entering or Not Entering God's Rest 43
FOUR What the Judge Will Be Looking For 57
FIVE The Judge's Evaluation of the "What" and the "Why" 73
SIX God's Grace and My Sin at the Judgment Seat 87
SEVEN Grace, Sin, and Judgment-Case Studies 103
EIGHT Commendation and Crowns-Rewards at the Judgment Seat 117
NINE Ruling in the Kingdom-Rewards at the Judgments Seat 131
TEN The Danger of Loss at the Judgment Seta 151
ELEVEN: The Slaves Who Rule 169
TWELVE: Preparing for Payday 181
Conclusion: Points to Ponder Concerning "Payday" 195
Appendix: The Security of the Believer in Christ 199
"It is difficult to understand why a topic as potent as an appointment at Christ's Judgment Seat is given so little treatment by preachers or publisher...Dr.Benware has seized the opportunity in this volume to enlighten and challenge Christians with their eternal moment of truth with Judge Jesus Christ." (from the Foreword)
W. SHERRILL BABB
PRESIDENT OF PHILADELPHIA BIBLICAL UNIVERSITY
Product Details
- Title : The Believer's Payday
- Author: Benware, Paul N.
- Publisher: AMG Publishers
- Publication Date: 2012
- ISBN: 9781617152795
Dr.Paul N.Benware is currently Professor of Bible and Doctrine at Philadelphia Biblical University. His prior professorships were at Moody Bible Institute and Los Angeles Baptist College (now Master's College) He has authored six books including, Understanding End Times Prophecy, Survey of the Old Testament, Survey of the New Testament and The Gospel of Luke. Dr.Benware and his wife, Anne, reside in Quakertown, Pennsylvania. They have four grown children and four grandchildren.