When the Books Are Opened

Text: Rev. 20:11-15; 21:27; 22:18-19

I. What are the books?
A. The word of God (the Bible) - Psalms 96:13; John 12:48; Romans 2:2
B. The Lamb's book of life (the saved) - Luke 10:20; Hebrews 12:23; Exodus 32:32-33; Revelation 3:5

II. When will the books be opened?
A. At the judgment day - Revelation 20:11-15
B. Judgment will take place at the 2nd coming and resurrection of the dead. Matthew 25:31-32; John 5:28-29

III. Who will open the books?
A. Jesus Christ will judge - John 5:22, 27; 12:48; 2 Corinthians 5:10; Romans 14:10; Acts 17:30-31
B. He will open the books and execute eternal judgment.

IV. How will we be judged?
A. We will be judged impartially - Romans 2:11; Galatians 2:6
B. in a just manner - 2 Timothy 4:6-8
C. judged mercifully - Titus 3:5
D. God's word will be the standard - John 12:48
E. according to our actions - Romans 2:6; Revelation 22:12
F. according to our thoughts - 1 Corinthians 4:5
G. according to our words - Matthew 12:36-37
H. judged individually - Romans 14:12

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