The Lord is the One “who searches mind and heart” (Revelation 2:23). In Jeremiah 17:10 God said, “I the Lᴏʀᴅ search the heart and test the mind, to give every man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his deeds.” The Lord “will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart” (1 Corinthians 4:5).

Though it might seem a bit unnerving, the answer is yes. → What about our thoughts? Will they be judged too? In Ephesians 6:7-8 we read that “whatever good anyone does, this he will receive back from the Lord.” For example, the psalmist affirmed to the Lord: “You will render to a man according to his work” (Psalm 62:12 see also Matthew 16:27).

Numerous Scripture verses reveal that each of our actions will be judged before the Lord. The very character of each Christian’s life and service will be utterly laid bare under the unerring and omniscient vision of Christ, whose eyes are “like a flame of fire” (Revelation 1:14). The Christian’s judgment will focus on his or her personal stewardship of the gifts, talents, opportunities, and responsibilities given to him or her in this life. → Will Christians be held accountable for all their actions on earth? This judgment has to do with the reception or loss of rewards, depending upon whether the Christian has lived faithfully or unfaithfully during his or her earthly life (see 1 Corinthians 3:12-15). Believers are eternally secure in their salvation (see John 10:28-30 Romans 8:29-39 Ephesians 1:13 4:30 Hebrews 7:25). Those who have placed faith in Christ are permanently saved, and nothing threatens that. → Can we lose our salvation at the judgment seat of Christ? At that time each believer’s life will be thoroughly examined by Christ, the divine Judge. All believers will one day stand before the judgment seat of Christ (Romans 14:8-10 1 Corinthians 3:11-15 9:24-27).

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