Baptists/Judgement Day

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Expert: - 3/2/2010


Question
If Christ died for all our sins, why do we have to stand and give an account for our sins on judgement day?

Will we know we other in heaven?

Answer
Hi Sandy,

I hope you are well and I will do my best with your question.

In Matthew 12:36 and Romans 14:10,12, it says that man must give an account of himself on the day of judgement.

Our sins were paid for some 2,000 years ago my Jesus on the cross, but my view is that this only applies to those that are in faith, if not it would mean that those without faith would get a free passage to the Lord.

To true believers it will only be a formality.

On judgement day there will be the Book of Life, the names of dead belivers will be in it, non believers will not.

Non believers will be judged and may be given what is known as the second death and true believers will be rewarded.

Regarding your other question, will we know each other in Heaven, my view as of the view of most believers and scriptures is that we will know all our family and friends.

I hope this helps

Regards and God Bless

Clive Heath

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I can answer most questions on the subject of the Baptist/Christian faith. I am an active member of a Baptist Church Fellowship. I study the Bible and the Scriptures every day and have no problem talking to people about this. I am more than happy to answer the Lord's calling and help and support all people that are in need. I believe that is now my role in life.

Experience

Some times people go the wrong way in life because they have been let down by those that are close to them. It is all about trust, compassion and support. I carry out a lot of outreach work, so I know how important these things are to be able to reach people. I have worked with drug addicts and the homeless, as well as young people who have lost their way in life or are in prison.

Organizations
Baptist Fellowship.

Publications
My articles and letters have appeared many times in the local paper.

Education/Credentials
I am am a Deacon and secretary of my church, and also spend lots of time now also ministering to people in old folks homes as well as other outreach work.

Awards and Honors
I have won a National award for working with and supporting sick people.

Past/Present Clients
I do not call them clients, they are people in need of the love of God and of people. I have mentored many young people, including those that are in our local prison, to hopefully live an honest and Christian life.

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