The Judgment Seat of God in the Bible

110 Questions

Christ Jesus satisfies all needs according to the given verses.

True

H.D. Macdonald preached that Christ is the Son of Man and the Son of God.

False

Parker wrote an article on Incarnational Christology in John.

True

The statement 'I am the way, I am the truth, I am the life' is an example of humility.

False

Christ contrasted himself with his countrymen, saying he was from below and they were from above.

False

The phrase 'self-advancing' has a negative connotation in this context.

True

Rugby is a game that allows for a certain amount of boasting about one's skills.

True

The coach would allow players to boast about their skills during the game.

False

To be a disciple of Christ, one must love their family more than Him.

False

Christ is not the sole provider of spiritual and eternal needs for humanity.

False

If one follows Christ, they will not have to forfeit their life for His sake.

False

Christ's authority is limited to spiritual matters only.

False

The Bible teaches that one can achieve eternal life without going through Christ.

False

One can have a fulfilling life without giving their loyalty to Christ.

False

Christ provides physical security from danger, but not spiritual security.

False

One can expect no special provision of the Spirit of God for the future if they follow Christ.

False

The judgment seat of Christ is for sinners only.

False

The Greek word 'komisetai' means to receive punishment for one's sins.

False

Unconfessed sin will not be considered at the judgment seat of Christ.

False

Believers will not experience any chastisement at the judgment seat of Christ.

False

The judgment seat of Christ is a judgment for salvation and eternal life.

False

The quality of life and works of believers will be considered at the judgment seat of Christ.

True

The granting of rewards will happen before the judgment seat of Christ.

False

The judgment seat of Christ will happen before the rapture of the church.

False

Christ's disciples would have been struck by his sinlessness throughout their three years of companionship.

True

Only the disciples of Christ were able to create and sustain all things.

False

The Bible attributes divine names to Christ.

True

The heavens and the earth were created by multiple beings.

False

The Lord alone gives life to all living things.

True

Pagan gods are credited with creating the heavens and the earth in the Bible.

False

The heavens were made by the power of God alone.

True

The earth will perish from under the heavens because it was not made by God.

False

According to the conversation, the title of the book being referred to is 'The Man Christ Jesus'.

True

The use of the phrase 'I am' by Jesus indicates his humanity.

False

Ivan French was a chaplain in Theology, Prophet, and Grace Seminary.

True

The article 'The Man Christ Jesus' was written after 20 years of teaching the life of Christ.

True

The speaker's friend wrote the article 'The Man Christ Jesus' because of their personal friendship.

False

Jesus' own declarations and teachings affirm his deity.

True

The speaker is discussing the humanity of Christ because it is not important to understand his deity.

False

Ivan French's article provides a concise and articulate presentation of Christ's humanity.

True

The confession of the deity of Christ is a threat to monotheism.

False

The deification of Jesus by his followers would have occurred over a short period of time.

False

The resurrection of Christ is the most striking, distinctive fact about his life.

False

The Roman Empire did not deify their emperors for political reasons.

False

Philip's question in John 14:7 is evidence of the reactions against Jesus' claim to be the way, the truth, and the life.

True

Prosprenev was worshiped while he was dead.

False

The book of Michael Green's evangelism in the early church is written in 1970 by Hodder and Scarton.

True

In the Roman Empire, private worship was the formal link between the gods and the state.

False

The deity of Christ was affirmed by the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD.

True

Socinianism teaches that Christ was of the same essence as the Father.

False

Zechariah's context refers to Yahweh being pierced, which is directly applicable to Christ, indicating Christ's deity.

True

As a Pharisee, the speaker would have blasphemed the God of Israel by speaking against Christ.

True

Christ's oneness with the Father means that an attitude towards Christ is equivalent to an attitude towards God the Father.

True

The speaker's former ignorance and unbelief as a Pharisee led him to blaspheme Christ, but he would not have blasphemed the God of Israel.

False

Receiving Christ is equivalent to receiving God the Father.

True

According to the conversation, the speaker's friend wrote the article 'The Man Christ Jesus' because of their personal friendship.

False

The Bible teaches that one can achieve eternal life without going through Christ.

False

The judgment seat of Christ is for sinners only.

False

The Bible attributes human names to Christ.

False

The resurrection of Christ is the most striking, distinctive fact about his humanity.

False

The confession of the deity of Christ is a threat to monotheism.

False

The deification of Jesus by his followers would have occurred over a short period of time.

False

The resurrection of Christ is the most striking, distinctive fact about his life.

False

The Roman Empire deified their emperors for purely religious reasons.

False

Prosprenev was worshiped while he was dead.

False

According to Michael Green's evangelism in the early church, public worship in Roman circles referred to the formal link between the gods and the state.

True

The Council of Nicaea in 325 AD affirmed that Christ was a created being, exalted in the sense that he was made first but not God.

False

Socinianism teaches that Christ was of the same essence as the Father.

False

Unitarianism emphasizes the normalcy of human life, including the normalcy of procreation, and rejects the virgin birth of Christ.

True

Arianism, Socialism, Socinianism, and Unitarianism are all theories that affirm the deity of Christ.

False

Shinianism says there is a worthiness of worship

True

Doriani's article emphasizes Christ's humanity

False

The Trinity Journal of Spring 1991 does not have an article about Jesus' implicit claim to deity in parables

False

The Bible attributes divine names to other beings besides Christ

False

The heavens and the earth were created by multiple beings according to the Bible

False

The Lord alone gives life to all living things

True

The judgment seat of Christ is only for sinners

False

The quality of life and works of believers will not be considered at the judgment seat of Christ

False

The granting of rewards will happen after the judgment seat of Christ

True

The confession of the deity of Christ is a threat to monotheism

False

If you deny the genuineness of deity, you are an ebionist.

True

If you say the completeness of deity is not there, you are a docetic.

False

If you confuse his nature, you are an ebionist.

False

If you deny the genuineness of his humanity, then you are a pollinarian.

False

If you divide his person, you are an Arian.

False

Christ's disciples had to refrain from fasting because they had to live without a home.

False

Jesus assumed that he would be imitated by his disciples.

False

The six basic heresies on Christ are ebionism, arianism, doceticism, pollinarianism, historicism, and eutichianism.

True

If you deny the completeness of deity, you are a docetic.

False

The point of the passage is to show that men often deny one aspect of Christ's deity or humanity.

True

According to the conversation, Demarest wrote an article in Christianity Today about six modern Christologies in 1979.

True

Mary's ovaries were not involved in the conception of Jesus.

False

Divinity and deity are not synonyms.

False

Charles Briggs was a liberal who tried to make a distinction between divinity and deity.

True

The Holy Spirit was not involved in the conception of Jesus.

False

The article 'The Man Christ Jesus' was written because of the speaker's personal friendship with the author.

False

The testimony of the New Testament presents a portrait of Jesus as a divine being with no human characteristics.

False

Jesus' own declarations and teachings do not affirm his deity.

False

Jesus' birth was abnormal and did not involve normal gestation period and labor pains.

False

The speaker is discussing Christ's deity because it is not important to understand his humanity.

False

Jesus got his sinfulness from Mary.

False

The shepherds saw a fake or freak baby when they visited Jesus in the manger.

False

Ivan French's article provides a lengthy and convoluted presentation of Christ's humanity.

False

The confession of the deity of Christ is a threat to polytheism.

False

Jesus did not grow and develop like other children.

False

The resurrection of Christ is not the most striking, distinctive fact about his life.

False

Jesus' cry as a baby was a sinful reaction.

False

The conception of Jesus was a natural process involving a human father.

False

Philip's question in John 14:7 is not evidence of the reactions against Jesus' claim to be the way, the truth, and the life.

False

The reason for the virgin birth was to ensure that Jesus had a human father.

False

Study Notes

The Judgment Seat of Christ

The judgment seat of Christ is mentioned in Romans 14, 1 Corinthians 3, Ephesians 8, and 2 Corinthians 5, where believers will receive back good or bad according to their deeds.
This judgment is not concerning salvation and eternal life, but rather a recompense for deeds done in the body.
The word "recompense" (komi setai) means to receive back, to receive his due, and is likely related to unconfessed sin.
This judgment is not for sinners, but for believers, and is a disciplining of some kind that takes place alongside the granting of rewards at the Baima, after the rapture of the church.

The Satisfaction of Needs in Christ

Christ satisfies all needs, including spiritual and eternal needs.
In Christ, believers receive a relationship that meets all their needs, including felt needs.
Christ is the exclusive revelation of God, providing knowledge of God, rest for the soul, security from danger, fruit-bearing energy in the works of God, and a special provision of the Spirit of God for the future.

The Divinity of Christ

Christ made divine claims, stating that he is the bread of life, the light of the world, the door, the way, the truth, and the life.
Christ's divine works are done by him, including creation and sustaining all things, as described in Colossians 1 and Hebrews 1-3.
Christ is attributed with divine names and attributes, and is identified as the I Am of the New Testament, which is a statement of deity.
The article "The Man Christ Jesus" by Ivan French provides a concise and articulate presentation of Christ's humanity.

The Humanity of Christ

Christ's humanity was demonstrated in his sinlessness, which was a challenging experience for the disciples who lived with him for three years.
Christ's humanity is also evident in his teachings, declarations, and applications of son of God and son of man, which affirm his deity.

Deity of Christ

The deity of Christ is a critical aspect of Christianity, and Jesus' claims to deity are implicit in his teachings and actions.
The context of Zechariah shows that it was Jehovah Yahweh who was being pierced, and Christ must be God because Christ has this quotation applied directly to him, referring to Yahweh.
The assumption of Christ's deity is seen in 1 Timothy 1:13, where Paul, a Pharisee, says he was a blasphemer, persecutor, and violent aggressor, but was shown mercy because he acted ignorantly and in unbelief.
As a Pharisee, Paul would not have blasphemed the God of Israel, but he did speak against Christ, making the connection that Christ is God.

Oneness with the Father

The oneness of Christ with the Father is seen in John 8, where Jesus says that whoever receives him, receives the Father.
In John 14:7, Jesus says that if you had known him, you would have known the Father also, and that from now on, you know him and have seen him.
Philip's question, "Show us the Father," is met with Jesus' response, "I've been with you so long, and you didn't know me? You have seen me, and I've seen the Father."

Monotheism and Deity

The confession of Christ's deity is not a threat to or in competition with monotheism, but rather a confession of one God in three persons.
Berkow's statement, "The confession of the deity of Christ is not a threat to or in competition with monotheism," is an excellent summary of this concept.

Deification of Christ

The Romans, being pluralistic, might have deified Christ for a political or sociological reason, but they didn't.
The process of deification takes a long time, and the fact that Jesus was worshiped while he was still alive, not after his death, smashes the idea of deification as a legend.

Prophecy and Worship

The prophecy of Christ's deity, seen in the Old Testament, was fulfilled in the New Testament.
The worship of Christ, even before his death, is a distinctive fact that sets him apart from others, and when he rose again, it became a clarion call that he was indeed the Son of God.

Arianism, Socinianism, and Unitarianism

Opposition to the deity of Christ is seen in theories such as Arianism, Socinianism, and Unitarianism.
Arianism says that Christ was a created being, exalted in the sense that he was made first, but not God.
Socinianism and Unitarianism also reject the deity of Christ, saying that he was a good man, worthy of worship, but not divine.

Doriani's Article

Doriani's article, "The Deity of Christ and the Synoptic Gospels," provides 12 points summarizing implicit claims to deity.
The article "Jesus' Implicit Claim to Deity in His Parables" (Trinity Journal, Spring 1991) also provides a chart outlining these claims.### Opposition to Christ's Deity
Theories opposed to Christ's deity include Arianism, Socialism, Socinianism, and Unitarianism
Arianism: Christ is a created being, exalted in the sense that he was made first, but not God
Socinianism: Christ is a good man, created creature, exalted to sharing the divine nature because of his perfect obedience
Unitarianism: Christ is a great good man who lived in close communion with God, honored and imitated but not to be worshipped

Implicit Claims to Deity

12 bullet points summarizing Christ's implicit claims to deity include:
Three divine rights: to judge mankind, to forgive sins, and to grant eternal life
Christ declared that his presence was God's presence
Additional points include:
- Christ's authority to forgive sins
- His ability to grant eternal life
- His divine wisdom
- His authority to judge
- His divine power
- His presence as God's presence
- His divine knowledge
- His authority to cleanse the temple
- His divine protection
- His authority to forgive
- His divine judgment

Rejection of Virgin Birth

Socinianism rejects the virgin birth, stressing the normalcy of human life and procreation

Jesus' Life and Ministry

Jesus assumed his life would be a pattern for others, but not in an "imitate me" sense
He lived without a home and was denied by his family, which his disciples might have to do
He welcomed and ate with undesirable people, which his disciples might have to do in proclaiming Christ

Heresies on Christ

Denying Jesus' genuineness or completeness of deity leads to ebionism or arianism
- Ebionistic: denying Jesus' divinity
- Arian: denying the completeness of Jesus' divinity
Denying Jesus' humanity or its completeness leads to doceticism or pollinarianism
- Docetic: denying Jesus' humanity
- Pollinarian: denying the completeness of Jesus' humanity
Dividing or confusing Jesus' nature leads to historian or eutichian heresies

Deity and Divinity

Jesus' deity and divinity are synonymous
Denying Jesus' deity or divinity leads to redefining and denying his true nature
Charles Briggs attempted to make a distinction between divinity and deity, but it's a semantic distinction

Jesus' Humanity

The gospel testimony describes Jesus as a true man walking in dependence on his heavenly Father
Jesus had genuine human characteristics, including human birth, growth, and development
Jesus had a human will and a human relationship with God
Jesus' conception was miraculous, but his birth was normal and natural
Jesus got all he needed to be fully human from Mary, except sin
Jesus' humanity was fully realized, with normal human experiences and emotions

Explore the concept of the Judgment Seat of God in the Bible, referencing Romans 14, 1 Corinthians 3, Ephesians 8, Colossians 3, 2 Corinthians 5, 2 Timothy 4, and James 2, 3.

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