Judgment Seat of Christ
In my studies today this blessed me ... Quote = After the resurrection, the members of Christ’s Body will make their appointed appearance before the “Judgment Seat of Christ.” This is what old-timers often referred to as the “Bema.” This is because “bema” is the Greek word used to translate the words “judgment seat” in the following verses. “But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat [bema] of Christ” (Romans 14:10). “For we must all appear before the judgment seat [bema] of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad” (II Corinthians 5:10). THE MEANING OF BEMA The Greek word bema is a very interesting one. It conveys the simple meaning of “rostrum” or “high platform.” A word of such simple meaning can often have a broad range of uses. Such is the case with bema. It was used in a variety of different meaning...