It tells us in the Bible that our sins are forgiven when we become Christians. Psalm 103:12 So when we get to heaven, we are still judged. Right? For what? I believe that when we become a new creation in Christ, all or our transgressions are forgiven forever. So that means when we enter heaven we are pure. Right? Then what are we judged on if I'm correct here? I believe we are judged on what we did once became a child of God. It's going before the judge and presenting your case. 2 Corinthians 5:10
Here's what I mean. Imagine the judge (in this case God) asking for proof that indeed you were changed when you committed your life to Him. "where's the evidence?" He asks. "All I see here is a bunch of lust, drunken-ness and excuses." "Where is the proof that you really turned your life around?" "How would you like to proceed here?" "Do you have any evidence?" "Church?" "Church?" "Do you expect Me to believe that by going to church your life was changed?" "Do you realize to whom you are speaking?!" "Now be careful here - I know your thoughts."
Would you have enough evidence to prove that your life was changed? That you were a true believer and follower of Jesus?! "O.K., do you have any fruits that you could use as evidence?"
Will you hang your head, and ask the almighty to just believe that your intentions were good, and that alot of things got you "off track" and you meant to "come back" but just didn't get around to it in time?! "Show me proof!!" "Show me the fruits of your labor, surely there must be something more concrete than reading your bible once in awhile, or going to church!" "Surely there must!"
Would you have enough evidence (any concrete evidence) that you are a converted child of the almighty judge? If you are a true christian, you will go to heaven, but it may be an uncomfortable conversation with the judge. Just a thought I had.
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I agree whole heartedly with this. I do think that there are some that claim to be Christians only because they go to church on sundays and dust off their bibles every once in a while. But during the week they live a life that is contrary to scriptures.I do believe that these are the ones that God will say "depart from me I never knew you." They are the people that have not fought the good fight or finished the race but were merely spectators. Being a spectator does not make you a participant, no matter how close you sit to the ring. I pity these people, as we should. One that is truly born again will display fruit, it is impossible not to. That would then lead me to the question, if they aren't displaying fruit, are they truly born again? Matthew 7:15-20
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