Thematic Bible: Illustrative of the last judgment


Thematic Bible



Jesus said to them, "Truly I tell you, [since] you have become my followers, in the time of new beginnings [i.e., the church age], when the Son of man sits on His glorious throne, you apostles will also sit on twelve thrones, judging [i.e., through their writings] the twelve tribes of Israel [i.e., God's people]. Verse ConceptsThe Completion Of The AgeCompletionevil, victory overThe Number TwelveGod, Sovereignty OfJudgment SeatMillenniumRenewal, Of Natural OrderTribes Of IsraelUniverseHeaven And Serving GodJesus Christ, JudgeThe New CreationThe New UniverseBelievers JudgingChrist Telling The TruthRestoring ThingsCosmic RenewalTwelve DisciplesTwelve TribesTwelve ThingsAuthority Of DisciplesInstructions About FollowingRenewalSmilingmathrebirth

But why do you [who eat only certain foods] condemn your brother [who feels he can eat anything]? Or, indeed, why do you [i.e., who feels he can eat anything] look down on your brother [i.e., who eats only certain foods]? For all of us will have to stand before the judgment bar of God. Verse ConceptsJudgment SeatStandingJesus Christ, JudgeNot JudgingDo Not DespiseJudgement SeatBelittlingJudging Others Actionscriticism

Or, do you not know that God's people will judge the world? [Note: Possibly this refers to Christians somehow assisting Christ on the judgment day]. And if the world is [to be] judged by you [at that time], are you not capable of judging small matters [now]? Verse ConceptsCourtsHoliness, Purpose OfMillenniumSaintsBelievers JudgingFamily ProblemsJudgement DayJudgementJudging Others Actions