The Saved Are Not Judged At The Great White Throne Judgement

Joshua Tapp

Why do all the religious people think that they will one day stand in front of God and be judged as to whether or not they will receive eternal life?

Is This The Scripture That Says We’ll All Be Judged?

Revelation 20:11-13 And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them. 12 And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works. 13 And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works.

Let me state this clear and plain: “THE SAVED WILL NOT STAND TO BE JUDGED TO GO TO HEAVEN OR HELL.” The saved have already entered into eternal life and there is no judgement for heaven or hell.

The DEAD or the UNSAVED will be judged BY THEIR WORKS at the great white throne judgement. Not the saved. The dead will be judged and thrown into the lake of fire.

None will go from dead to alive at that point. They are resurrected in their body for judgement. Their soul from hell (dead) meets their body, they are judged by their works (not a good thing), and their body and soul is thrown into the lake of fire.

Let me be clear about this. If anyone is judged by their works, they will be sent to hell. There is no good person!!! No one is good enough to make it to heaven by their works!!!

John 6:47 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life.

John 5:24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.

That’s Jesus Christ himself speaking there. Once you believe on the Lord Jesus Christ to save you, you’re saved because you’ve been passed from death unto life. It’s already done at the moment you believe.

The Truth Is There Is No Future Judgement To Go To Heaven Or Hell

There is no future judgement for heaven or hell for the saved or the sanctified. It’s already done once you believe on the Lord Jesus Christ. The judgement will occur for the dead. They will be judged by their works, and it’s not to get into heaven either!

The Bible sure doesn’t teach that the saved will be judged on their works to enter heaven. The Bible does teach that it’s NOT OF WORKS. And it does a great job teaching this from the front to the back of the Bible and everywhere in between.

The saved, once they are already in heaven, will have their works passed through a fire. If any of the works remain, the already saved will receive a reward in heaven.

Where does this false view come from that says, “Everyone is going to be judged by their works when they stand in front of God one day?”

Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.

You will never be judged by your works to make it into heaven. THAT IS NOT THE WAY TO HEAVEN. Works will not get you into heaven. EVER. Why? Because God said so. I didn’t. God said it.

Now, let’s look at the Scriptures that people quote to support this.

And this time, we’re going to actually SLOW DOWN and see what the actual words say. We’re not just going to get these repeated ideas in our head that aren’t true. We’re not going to act like we know God, represent God, and then ignore his words.

Who Left This Paper On The Church Door?

For example, someone left a paper on the church door, but of course, didn’t leave their name. That someone who left this paper doesn’t understand the Bible at all. The paper reads at the top, “Are you certain?”

Here’s a picture of the paper that was left:

At the top, you’ll see: ARE YOU CERTAIN?

Then, this paper goes through this list of all these works you must do to be saved when you stand in front of the judgement seat of Christ. And I am assuming they believe you must do all these works to be saved, and that you aren’t saved until the judgement seat at the end.

The Bible doesn’t teach this false doctrine anywhere.

So, this heretical paper is saying that you must:

1. Love the Lord with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength. Spend a certain percentage of your time and effort on God.

2. Love your neighbor as yourself. Get rid of extra stuff that you own. Suffer alongside brothers and sisters in China, the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia. Give your own life for the sake of others.

3. Follow Jesus Christ as your example and be like him. You must be dramatically different from the rest of the world. People must hate you.

4. Seek the truth no matter the cost. You must believe that you are wrong. You cannot ignore certain Scriptures or interpret them to fit your preferences. You must be open to correction.

5. Serve no one but the Lord Jesus Christ. You must act like the news media is broadcasting your entire life on television.

6. Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ with all your heart. If you do, you will witness more answered prayer, miraculous healings, fewer injuries, and more demons will be casted out. You can’t worry about anything. You must be thoroughly familiar with every promise of God.

7. You must truthfully be able to tell Jesus that you did the best you could. You must know Scripture better than Satan who stands to accuse you before God.

In other words, this paper is saying that NO ONE will ever make it into heaven. The person who left this paper must be very arrogant to believe they are working their way into heaven. That’s what the paper looks like to me.

Galatians 1:6-9 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: 7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. 8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. 9 As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.

Whoever Left That Paper Is A False Preacher

So, I agree with God and I say, “Let this person be accursed.” They are spreading a false Gospel that is based on works! This is a damnable heresy that sends people to hell. You can’t work your way to heaven by being good. You aren’t good. I’m not good. NO ONE IS GOOD.

Galatians 2:16 Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.

Is that not clear enough? It’s pretty clear to me. Yet, this “religious” person who left this paper can’t see it.

Then, I looked at their supporting Scripture verses for the part that asks in point 7, “Are you expecting an opportunity to work this all out with Jesus Himself in front of His judgement seat?”

So, let’s look at the Scripture references for this point:

John 5:28-29 Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, 29 And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.

Do you know when the great white throne judgement happens in Revelation Chapter 20? It’s very clear that it happens AFTER the thousand year reign of Jesus Christ on this earth.

Revelation 20:7-11 And when the thousand years are expired, Satan shall be loosed out of his prison, 8 And shall go out to deceive the nations which are in the four quarters of the earth, Gog and Magog, to gather them together to battle: the number of whom is as the sand of the sea. 9 And they went up on the breadth of the earth, and compassed the camp of the saints about, and the beloved city: and fire came down from God out of heaven, and devoured them. 10 And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever. 11 And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them.

The Dead Are Resurrected After The Thousand Year Reign Of Jesus Christ

When the dead are resurrected, this is after the thousand year reign of Jesus Christ. The rapture has already happened. People who are saved before the rapture will be in their new and glorified bodies already.

So, how would they be judged for heaven or hell? They’ve already been to heaven!!!

John Chapter 5 is talking about the resurrection of the dead after the thousand year reign of Jesus Christ. It’s talking about the “DEAD.” Not the living. Read Revelation Chapter 20 again.

Romans 14:11-12 For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God. 12 So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.

Yes, everyone shall give an account of himself to God. God already knows you, and what you’ve done. If you believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, you’re saved. You don’t give an account of yourself to God to be saved and to enter into heaven.

That Scripture says nothing about being saved or eternal life or everlasting life. Jesus Christ never says that you will be judged by your works to enter into everlasting life. THAT’S HERESY!!!

1 Corinthians 4:5 Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.

This is another verse reference that they pick and choose to support their false works based salvation. This doesn’t say ANYTHING about works being required for salvation.

1 Corinthians 6:2 Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters?

This supports everything I’ve said. It doesn’t support a works based salvation. The “SAINTS” are the “SAVED” or “SANCTIFIED.” The saints aren’t a chosen group of saved people. The saints are ALL the saved. The saints will judge the world. They won’t be judged themselves to make into heaven!

False Preachers Love To Use Verse References With No Explanation

So, I’m continuing to go through their verse references. They probably figured no one would take the time to look up all their twisted references.

Philippians 2:10-11 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; 11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

This has nothing to do with being judged to go to heaven or hell. There are no verses in the Bible that say that!!! So they make their verse references look good by just adding some unrelated verses to their point number 7.

Revelation 20:12-13 And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works. 13 And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works.

Now, slow down and take a look at the Scripture above. Read it over and over again.

Does it say anything about ALL people being judged? Keep in mind, this happens after the thousand year reign of Jesus Christ on this earth.

The rapture happens long before the Great White Throne judgement. What happens at the rapture? The saved (saved before the rapture) will receive a new body. They go from a mortal and sinful body to an immortal and sinless body.

If you’re saved right now, you’ll have one of those bodies at the rapture. Do you think God is going to save you, give you a new body, and then call you DEAD and judge you at the great white throne judgement?

NO!!! So, why do false teachers continue to use Scripture to support some false idea made up by the worldly churches? Hey, they used it for point 7. I didn’t make this up. Look at the paper.

So, again, the saved will not face a judgement to go to heaven or hell. “”Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved.” There is no future judgement for the saved to continue in heaven or to go to hell.

Believing On The Lord Jesus Christ Does Not Equal Working For Salvation

If anyone thinks they believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, they cannot think it includes works. That’s not FAITH. Faith is when you put 100% of your trust in the Lord Jesus Christ to save you. And you should understand that NO WORKS OF ANY TYPE save you.

Baptism doesn’t save you, repenting of sin doesn’t save you, going to church doesn’t save you, giving up everything you have doesn’t save you, or any other work that this heretic listed on this page. NO WORKS WILL SAVE YOU.

After you’re saved by putting all your trust on the Lord Jesus Christ, THEN you should go do good works for God. If you don’t have faith, you haven’t done ANY good works.

Romans 14:23 And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith: for whatsoever is not of faith is sin.

Next time you leave something on the door of the church, please leave your name. Also, please read point 4 on your own paper as it looks like you’re afraid to leave your name.

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12 responses to “The Saved Are Not Judged At The Great White Throne Judgement”

  1. Alan Finch Avatar
    Alan Finch

    My name is Alan Finch. In April of 1976, I submitted my life to the Lordship of JESUS CHRIST.

    When I had been a Christian for approximately 38 years, I began to discover some incredible truths from the Scriptures which I had not properly understood before which are not being taught in the Church today, which just happens to be the most important truths for Christians to come to a good understanding of.

    At first, I was hesitant to write an article about these truths, but the Lord would not give me rest in my Spirit until I did so.

    My article Biblically expounds on what really is the “GOOD NEWS” of the Gospel of Christ. Also, my article expounds upon the fact that at the “Great White Throne,” it will not be just unbelievers who will appear before God, but will also include Believers in Christ, who never came under the Lordship of JESUS CHRIST. These will Believers in Christ who knew JESUS as their Saviour, but did not JESUS as their Lord. In other words, they never came under the Lordship of JESUS.

    JESUS addresses this issue in Matthew 7:21-23, which is probably the most misunderstood Passage of Scripture in the Bible.

    I have worked on my article for 7 years. The article is 30 pages in length, which is much too long to post in this comment section. I have tried to leave no stone unturned in the article. That is why that I have worked on this article for 7 years.

    If anyone would like a copy of my article, email me at: (candy33alan@aol.com) and I will email you a copy.

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    1. Joshua Tapp Avatar
      Joshua Tapp

      Alan, I see that similar comments are posted in various places and websites.

      I believe that once someone believes on the Lord Jesus Christ, they receive everlasting life. End of story. I simply believe what Jesus Christ, the one who is in charge of salvation, says right here:

      John 6:47 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life.

      If you’re saying something other than that, I really don’t want to see it. You simply MUST believe on the Lord Jesus Christ to be saved, and yes, it can happen in a moment.

      And that’s not the only Scripture. I don’t believe in doctrine that doesn’t match what Jesus Christ says. If you’re teaching some other gospel than Jesus Christ, I don’t want to hear it.

      Matthew 7:21-23 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

      Jesus says, “I NEVER knew you.” Those people were never saved because they never “BELIEVED ON” the Lord Jesus Christ. They never trusted 100% in Jesus Christ as “THE” Savior. That’s most of the “Christians” today who teach we must be baptized, we must do good works, we must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, we must do this, we must do that. NO!!! Those are all works. FAITH ALONE SAVES. That’s the first step. And then you can go do good works OR not and still go to heaven.

      Sounds to me, and I could be wrong, that you’re teaching some type of works based salvation in which you MUST make Jesus Lord of your life and show this “LORDSHIP” through all of your good works. Is that what you’re teaching? If so, I don’t need to read anything you’re writing. If not, I will gladly read it and let you know what I think.

      Matthew 7:21-23 is very easy to understand. What’s the will of God?

      John 6:40 And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.

      We can’t please God without faith. We can’t do His will without first believing on God to save us. That’s God’s will. He wants all to be saved by grace through faith. Once that happens, we can continue to do God’s will IF we choose to walk in the Spirit and not in the flesh. If we choose the flesh, which we all are guilty of every single day, then we are not doing God’s will.

      The Great White Throne judgement is a final resurrection of bodies in which the dead will be judged. People who are saved are alive forevermore. They are not dead and will not be judged at the Great White Throne judgement.

      The Great White Throne Judgement is after the thousand year reign of Jesus Christ. The first resurrection already happened far prior to the Great White Throne judgement so there will be people who are already in their new and resurrected bodies. The only ones left without resurrected bodies will be all the people after the first resurrection (or rapture). There will be people saved after the first resurrection that will be resurrected at the Great White Throne judgement who will not be judged there because they are not dead.

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      1. Avatar
        Anonymous

        Joshua,

        You are correct about salvation is not about being saved by works, because the Bible clearly states that because of the shedding of the Blood of Christ on the Cross, that in due time, ALL will be reconciled to God. If a person does not come to this understanding, then there are many things in the Bible which will not be clear to us.

        This is all about who is going to rule & reign with Christ for ALL eternity. It will only be those who have submitted themselves to the Lordship of JESUS CHRIST. JESUS said that there will be many who never submitted to His Lordship.

        Once again, there is a big difference between Saviourship & Lordship.

        I am getting ready to email you a copy of my 30 page article which Biblically expounds upon this in great detail.

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        1. Joshua Tapp Avatar
          Joshua Tapp

          Do you ignore all of the everlasting and eternal punishment Scripture? You’re saying that all people receive eternal life? Faith is not required?

          Matthew 25:41 Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:

          Daniel 12:2 And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt.

          Mark 9:44 Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.

          Mark 9:46 Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.

          Mark 9:48 Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.

          Luke 16:26 And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from thence.

          John 5:29 And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.

          Hey, that final resurrection is a resurrection of DAMNATION for all those who have never had faith in Jesus Christ!!! No faith means they have NEVER done any good at all. Without faith, it is impossible to please God.

          2 Thessalonians 1:9 Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;

          Revelation 14:10-11 The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb: 11 And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name.

          Revelation 20:10 And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever.

          Revelation 20:15 And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.

          Revelation 21:8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.

          Matthew 23:14 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye devour widows’ houses, and for a pretence make long prayer: therefore ye shall receive the greater damnation.

          You believe damnation is heaven but without rewards? But heaven is damnation? The new heaven and earth is just like heaven because there will be no more sin at all. And you think that is damnation?

          Matthew 23:33 Ye serpents, ye generation of vipers, how can ye escape the damnation of hell?

          Mark 3:29 But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation:

          Hey, eternal is eternal no matter how you believe you can twist the Scriptures. You’re using your human brain to try to justify that God wouldn’t send anyone to an eternal hell. God says that He does and He will. Your paper is calling God wrong, and I wouldn’t want to be you. If I were you, I would take the Scriptures you see here and simply believe what they say because this is faith. God says eternal damnation in hell exists. You’re saying it doesn’t. Who do you think I believe is right?

          Mark 12:40 Which devour widows’ houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation.

          Luke 20:47 Which devour widows’ houses, and for a shew make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation.

          Romans 3:8 And not rather, (as we be slanderously reported, and as some affirm that we say,) Let us do evil, that good may come? whose damnation is just.

          Are you saying God is not a just God since He sends people to hell for eternity? That’s what you’re saying. You’re calling God a liar in the Scriptures. That’s what you’re doing.

          Romans 13:2 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.

          If I were you, I wouldn’t do what you’re doing. It’s not very wise.

          2 Peter 2:3 And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not.

          Deuteronomy 32:22 For a fire is kindled in mine anger, and shall burn unto the lowest hell, and shall consume the earth with her increase, and set on fire the foundations of the mountains.

          Job 26:6 Hell is naked before him, and destruction hath no covering.

          Psalm 55:15 Let death seize upon them, and let them go down quick into hell: for wickedness is in their dwellings, and among them.

          Psalm 139:8 If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there.

          Proverbs 7:27 Her house is the way to hell, going down to the chambers of death.

          Matthew 5:22 But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.

          Matthew 10:28 And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

          DESTROY SOUL AND BODY IN HELL.

          Matthew 18:9 And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life with one eye, rather than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire.

          Matthew 23:15 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye compass sea and land to make one proselyte, and when he is made, ye make him twofold more the child of hell than yourselves.

          WOE means WOE. It doesn’t mean a perfect new heaven and new earth without WOE.

          Mark 9:43 And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched:

          Mark 9:45 And if thy foot offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter halt into life, than having two feet to be cast into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched:

          Mark 9:47 And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out: it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire:

          I guess Jesus was lying to us??? Is that what you’re saying???

          Luke 12:5 But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.

          Luke 16:23-24 And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. 24 And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.

          Hell is torment! HADES is the underlying Greek word since I see you like to go back to the Greek. Hades is a place of torment and flames.

          James 3:6 And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.

          Revelation 20:14 And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.

          Alan, submitting to the Lordship of Jesus Christ is not ignoring all of His words that He spoke. You can’t take what you want, create some weird doctrine, and then act like you’re following Jesus Christ.

          That’s exactly what the Pharisees did to Jesus Christ when He spoke and told them the truth. He’s speaking to you directly through His words in the Bible, and essentially you are calling Jesus (the real Jesus is in the Bible) a liar.

          Please don’t do that. It’s not going to end up good. In your paper, you’ve twisted all of the Scriptures and you’ve ignored the majority of the Bible.

          John 8:46-47 Which of you convinceth me of sin? And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me? 47 He that is of God heareth God’s words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God.

          And yes, you’re calling Jesus a liar by saying that all people receive everlasting life no matter what. The Bible teaches that all people who have faith will receive everlasting life. You’re taking faith out of the requirement that God set and creating some difference in salvation and Lordship. This is very weird and does not match the Bible at all. Anyone can create any doctrine they want by picking and chooses Scripture, twisting them, and ignoring clear teaching in the rest of the Bible.

          Don’t attempt to change the definition of everlasting fire, everlasting torment, everlasting damnation. You’re saying that it doesn’t exist for anyone. Even Satan will receive everlasting life according to your paper. Wow. That’s rather amazing. You’ve created your very own reality. Fairy tales. Fables.

          1 Timothy 1:4 Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do.

          Please stop creating fairy tales and listen to God’s word which is the 100% truth. Don’t attempt to change His words.

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  2. Brother JD Avatar
    Brother JD

    Hey brother, just thought I would leave a little comment. I thought exactly as you do for the first 25 years of ministry. The reason I thought that way is because I grew up hearing that and studying the scriptures with that mindset. If you simply read the account of the Great White Throne judgement you would never come away with the idea that none of those people are going to be saved. In order to do so you have to use other scriptures with your own interpretation.
    At the Great White Throne judgment the books are open, and also the book of Life. Hades, the sea, and death give up their dead. Then those empty places are thrown into the lake of fire. Then everyone there will be judged according to their works, just as it says in Corinthians that the believers will be at the judgment seat of Christ. The final sentence about the Great White Throne judgment is that, ““And if anyone’s name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire.” (Rev 20:15, NASB).
    There is not even a hint in that passage of scripture that all of those people will be thrown into the lake of fire. That is extreme conjecture that disagrees with the passage and the flow of the passage.
    I have not seen Mr Finch’s article. Perhaps he is preaching universal salvation as you assume. If so, I would disagree with him. There will definitely be an obstinate group of people at the Great White Throne judgment who refused to believe in Jesus Christ and they won’t just suffer the loss of rewards, they will be cast into the lake of fire with Satan. Nonetheless, I have no doubt there will be very different classes of people saved. There will be those who inherit the kingdom and rule with Christ on His throne. They will rule the nations of them that are saved. Of course, there will be many saved to a live in the nations of the new earth who do not qualify to live in the New Jerusalem with Christ. They will be the subjects of the kingdom, whereas the Bride will be the Kingdom. Isaiah 60 makes it clear that God will even save those who persecuted Israel ,or the church so to speak, but they will bow down to her and serve her. Only those not willing to do so will be done away with.

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      Joshua Tapp

      JD, most likely, based on what I read from you, we are not brothers. Do you believe ON the Lord Jesus Christ? How does one get to heaven, JD? Please tell me that first. If you can’t get that right, you definitely aren’t going to get the Great White Throne Judgement right. So, you think saved believers are going to be judged by their works to go to heaven or hell? You say that I am wrong. Answer that question. I believe you’re saying that saved believers will be judged by their works to determine whether they will be saved. If so, you make absolutely zero sense, and you don’t understand the Scriptures. I don’t care if you’ve been in the “ministry” 100 years. Do you speak in babbling tongues too? Do you sin? Are you good? Will you bring your “wonderful works” of 25 years of ministry to the judgement seat of Christ and show Him how great you’ve been? Is that what you’ll do? I am pretty sure you preach a works based salvation, and we aren’t brothers. Let him be accursed. So, please, don’t call me brother unless you believe that salvation is by grace through faith alone. Nothing else, JD. Faith alone saves. If you can’t understand that from the Bible, you better read it again and again and again until you finally get it. It’s not difficult to understand.

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    Perhaps I’m misunderstanding everyone but it seems like you all believe the same thing and are just misunderstanding each other.
    First, the people who haven’t accepted Jesus as their savior are cast into hell and then everyone who is saved and bound to heaven is judged by their works to determine the eternal reward. They are all in heaven and are going to stay there but depending on whether they have been good people they will get to rule over people or just get to sweep the sidewalk. I believe the parable of the talents relates to this.

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      Joshua Tapp

      Hello Anonymous, some of these people are saying that we are judged at the Great White Throne judgment for heaven or hell. I am saying no one judged by their works for heaven or hell will ever go to heaven. This judgment is after the thousand year reign of Christ. This happens after the second coming of Jesus Christ and after the rapture or first resurrection. For example, I will have a new and glorified body by that time. We rule and reign with Christ over the unsaved and saved without a new body during the thousand year reign of Christ. This great white throne judgment is after that period of reigning. None of the people who have responded here are saying what I am saying from what I understand or read from them. Hope this helps explain what I am saying.

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