I must say, however, our judgement is one of rewards is it not? Eternal life is ours in Jesus Christ, so our death and then judgement is not one of needing to justify ourselves, for the Lord knows our heart. It is more likened to a welcoming, than a determination. It is our works that shall be judged one day, but our eternal place is already established as being in Christ. We are redeemed, reconciled, and justified before God.