Now the next 3 verses or group of verses (I added verses for clarification and context) do not deal with justification in any way period.
Justification-"A reckoning or counting as righteous" (Westminster Dictionary of Theological terms)
Matthew 16:27, Revelations 20:12 (13) and 2 Corinthians 5:10 (9-11) all deal with some type of reward we will receive when we come before Jesus. I guess somehow we will be judged and rewarded by the "good works" we have done in this life. Now I will state plainly "I have no idea what these rewards might be".
Now what these verses do describe should wake up any "sleeping" Christian. Since God tells us there is some type of reward in the end it really should kind of encourage us to do "good works".
But again in these verses they do not describe justification by works. And they do not condemn any Christian who doesn't or cannot do any "good works".
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Sorry I am late responding. I haven't forgotten. I will get this done if not today, tomorrow for sure.
First, I would like to set the record straight on a couple of items that I have been accused of that are blatantly wrong.
I do do not believe in a works based salvation. It is a FAITH BASED salvation with works an important part.
Second, I Believe we are saved by the blood of Christ. There is no power in the water.
Matt. 16:27 does appear to,be talking about some type of rewards, although we are not told anything about them.
Actually, the second verse should be Rev. 2:10, not Rev. 20:12. Rev 2:10 talks about all the trials and tribulations a disciple must endure to remain faithful. Much of the language appears to be referring to,the destruction of the temple.
Finally, ÏI Cor. 5:10, he talks about Appearing before the judgment seat of Christ, mentions "bad" works, and also "the terror of the Lord. I think this involves a lot more than rewards.