We have seen that the sovereign God is a holy, righteous and just ruler. He has a moral standard that He holds us accountable to, and will one day judge the world in righteousness, through Jesus Christ (Acts 17:31, Romans 2:16).
What standard will God use? How will He be fair and impartial? God knows all things. He knows our hearts, our thoughts and deeds (Hebrews 4:12-13). We may have secret sins that no one else is aware of, but God knows (1Tim 5:24). There is a record containing everything that we have ever done (Rev 20:12).
We will be judged according to what we have done (Romans 2:5-6, Rev 22:12), and the standard used is the law (Romans 2:11-15, James 2:12).
Imagine yourself on trial in our court system today. You are guilty, but you think you have a good chance of getting away with your crime. The prosecuting attorney presents the evidence. He has an airtight case. The evidence is overwhelming and is stacked against you. There is nothing you can say. It is over. It will be the same on the day of judgment. The evidence will be overwhelming, and you will be left without excuse (Romans 3:19). it will be fair, God is just, and His righteous justice will prevail.
My friend, are you beginning to be concerned about these things? This subject is of the utmost importance, because someday we will all appear before God.
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