82 | The Judgment Seat of Christ

This week, Steve and Rich take another deep dive into a previously covered topic: the Judgment Seat of Christ—an area many believers still wrestle with. Right from the start, Steve clarifies an important truth: believers will not stand before Christ to give an account for their sin, but rather for how they lived their lives. One key aspect of this judgment is the opportunity for believers to receive rewards based on their faithfulness. Rich highlights passages such as 2 Corinthians 5, 1 Corinthians 3, and Romans 14 to unpack this concept, emphasizing that the Judgment Seat of Christ is not about salvation or entry into heaven, but about reward. Jesus frequently referenced this idea in His parables, underscoring the importance of living in alignment with truth and being a good steward of what God has entrusted to us. With this in mind, Rich urges believers to recognize that the life lived between salvation and Christ’s return truly matters. Steve adds that the ultimate motivation should be hearing the words of Jesus: “Well done, good and faithful servant.” Check out episode 44 for more discussion on the judgement seat of Christ on Resident StrangersThe Now Life podcastFor information on the November 2025 trip to Israel email Steve Engram at [email protected] up for the Resident Strangers email list Questions or comments? Email [email protected] Would you please subscribe and leave us a review? This will help our podcast reach more people! We’d love it if you’d share this podcast with your friends on social media and beyond. Join us next Tuesday as we continue the discussion on how to think like a Christian in this foreign world.