What happens to us when we die is important to us. However, the Scriptures emphasize what will happen to us when Christ returns. It may be noted also while the lashes and other punishments to be administered to the wicked are mentioned from time to time, the stress is on the marvels that will be the inheritance of those who live victoriously by the grace of Christ.

The Divinely ordained Scriptures, the Old Testament and especially the New Testament, state in the Day of Christ every individual will receive the results of his behavior. Current Christian teaching does not emphasize nearly enough this most fundamental of Kingdom concepts—the eternal Kingdom law of sowing and reaping.

Today's Christian teaching and preaching is leaving the flock of God with the false impression that those who make a profession of faith in Christ will neither be rewarded nor punished according to their works. The whole concept of the Judgment Seat of Christ has been seriously undermined. This false teaching is largely responsible for the moral weakness of the churches, and as a result for the lust and violence being practiced in the "Christian nations."

Ours is a sad day in terms of Christian doctrine. The weakness of the Christian churches is revealed in the cloud of demons that has settled over the cities and villages of the earth. The demonic activity—even among professing Christians—is so pronounced it appears soon the demons will reveal themselves openly. Because of the false doctrine preached among us, there is not enough power in many Christian assemblies to deliver people from the deceptions and activities of Satan.

The Scriptures hold out wonderful rewards to those who live in obedience to God, who take up their cross and follow Christ, who, through God's grace, conquer the world, Satan, and their lusts and self-will. These rewards include personal transformation, desirable relationships, nearness to the Lord, and opportunities for joyous service. They will be given to us when the Lord appears.

The punishments that will fall on the careless and sinning Christian are terrifying.

Let us consider what will happen to the Christian when he dies, and then what will happen to him in the Day of Christ. The latter topic includes the Christian who does not serve Christ and also the Christian who does serve Christ in this world.

What happens to the Christian when he or she dies?

What happens to the careless Christian in the Day of Christ?

What happens to the diligent Christian in the Day of Christ?

To be continued.