Anything built on the foundation of Jesus, for His glory, will not burn as they are like precious metals and jewels. Our works will be metaphorically thrown in the furnace and burned. 15 If any man’s work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved yet so as by fire.” 14 If any man’s work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. 12 Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble 13 Every man’s work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire and the fire shall try every man’s work of what sort it is. We see more detail of this judgement scene in 1 Cor 3:11-13:ġ1 For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Jesus knows our exact motivations and whether that motivation was for His glory or ours. At the time of judgment there will not be back forth banter, explaining our actions, or cajoling. The passage then goes deeper and says, “whether good or bad.” This indicates that God will evaluate our actions by our motivations. The Greek word used is komizo, which specifically means to “to be paid back for.” We will be recompensed for those deeds done in the body. Paul, via the Holy Spirit, demonstrates what will be judged at that event. Our passage into heaven and eternal glory with Him was paid for by His work on the cross and our acceptance and living of our lives in light of that reality. The purpose of this Judgement is not to determine heaven or hell. We will all appear alone before the judgement seat of Christ. The implication was that the Corinthians were slipping back into practices that were pleasing to man, not God. It doesn’t matter where you are (present or absent from the church people), the goal is always to be well pleasing to Jesus. He starts the passage by explaining a fundamental truth. He demonstrates why our actions must be continually motivated to increase the glory of God. In addition to acknowledgment in other letters such as 1 Timothy and Romans, Paul explains that it is right and expected to strive for excellence for Christ Jesus. In this second letter, one of the things he passed on was vital knowledge of how Christians should live their lives. The Apostle Paul had written several letters to the Christians in Corinth, where he had previously planted a church. 10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad. 9 Therefore we make it our aim, whether present or absent, to be well pleasing to Him.
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