The Bible is very clear in preparing us for this final test day. (1)It is certain .. This day is an inalterable inevitable. There will be no way to change it, escape it, or deny it. (2)It is universal.. All nations will be gathered before the Son of Man for judgment (Matthew 25:32). (3)It is individual.. The searching spotlight will be focused on you when your time comes to appear before the throne. There will be no blaming society, parents, church hypocrites, or unfavorable circumstances for your failure to obey Christ and seek his kingdom. No excuses will fill your mouth then.. it be just be you and God and the naked truth.. with the entire universe from all generations watching.

Jesus's second coming will be a day of surprises for many. Matthew 7:21-23 says, "Not everyone who says to me, Lord, Lord, will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles? Then I will tell them plainly, 'I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!" Some will be surprised that God accepts no excuses. All of our flimsy and foolish excuses will only stir up the wrath of God. There are no two ways about it: either we obey and be saved eternally, or we do not obey and lost forever in torment. Some will be surprised the God will not accept human churches. Our Lord plainly said, "Every plant which my heavenly Father did not plant will be up rooted" (Matthew 15:13). How tragic that thousands are spending their lives in churches never one named in the Word of God! Being religious is not enough, you must obey the will of God. SOme will be surprised that God will not judge us by what others are doing or not doing. Husbands and wives cannot be saved merely because their mate may be a Christian. No children will be saved merely because their parents were faithful to the Lord. Each will be judged by his own work (Romans 14:10-22). The church where you worship may be on fire with enthusiasm for Chirst, but unless you are doing your fair share of the work it will mean nothing when you stand before the Judge of all earth. Some will be surprised that God will not judge us by our good intentions. Many intend to become a Christian when they have convenient season. But God will judge us by our deeds, not what we plan to do in the future. However noble and lofty your intentions are to obey God in Judgment they will be just another stroke n your doom unless you put them into action (James 2:14-26).

The Three Verdicts
"For we must all be made manifest before the judgment seat of Christ; that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he hath done, whether it be good or bad." -2 Corinthians 5:10 This passage from the Bible tells what will happen on Jesus second coming. We will all be brought forth and presented to Jesus; we will be held accountable for all earthly actions -good and bad doings. Three verdicts will be issued: (1)" I never knew you" (Matthew 7:21-23) will be said to those who did not obey the Gospel of Christ. (2) "I know you not" (Matthew 25:12) will be the verdict to those who were once prepared but who let their lights go out. (3) "Well done, enter into the joys of the Lord" (Matthew 25"21) will be the exciting words that the good and faithful servants or Lord will hear!

My friend which will it be for you? Are you prepared to meet God in Judgment? It is not whether you were once ready, or plan on being ready soon, all that counts is right now. God loves us so much that he sent his only son to die for us. He has given you the way to salvation of belief in Him, repentance of sins, confessions of Christ, and burial with Him in baptism for the remission of sins. Through your obedience God adds you to His church and by a faithful life of service to Christ you can meet the Master with all joy in that day!

Your greatest obligation in life is to be ready for Jesus's second coming where you will meet your Creator. And the amazing truth is that this day may not be far from the misty future.  

How can you be prepared for the second coming?
You can read our What can I do to be saved? page, read its content, and say the prayer in earnest asking Jesus to come into your life. The four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) are full of Jesus' teachings. The rest of the new testament also tells us how to better carry out the will of God. To find out more about the end times and signs of Jesus' second coming please read the book of Revelation.

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