1. The document discusses God's merciful judgement, focusing on the three phases of judgement: pre-second advent judgement, judgement during the 1000 years, and judgement at the close of the 1000 years. 2. It explains that the judgement began in 1844 in heaven and addresses many questions about who will judge, what the standards are, who our advocate is, and what the sources of evidence will be. 3. It provides assurance that God knows our hearts fully but that the judgement is for our benefit and that of others, to see God's justice and fairness in saving some and destroying others.

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• GOD’S MERCIFULGOD’S MERCIFUL
JUDGEMENTJUDGEMENT
• Lesson # 15Lesson # 15

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• In the last lesson we discovered that
the judgement has already begun in
Heaven. The word JUDGEMENT
fills the mind with questions: Who
will be judged? How is evidence
gathered? Must I defend myself with
my stammering mouth or does
Heaven provide legal help?

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• Who decides satan’s sentence?Who decides satan’s sentence?
Why does God need a judgementWhy does God need a judgement
anyway? Doesn’t He already knowanyway? Doesn’t He already know
everything about everyone? Do Ieverything about everyone? Do I
have even the slightest chance ofhave even the slightest chance of
being pronounced innocent in thebeing pronounced innocent in the
judgement - in light of myjudgement - in light of my
conduct?conduct?

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• The judgement is such a crucial part
of God’s great plan that Holy
Scriptures refer to it nearly 1,000
times. Revelation proclaim God’s
judgement loudly! May God’s Spirit
impress us as we study this vital
topic.

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1.Who will face Heaven’s
judgement? 2 Cor. 5:10
• Answer:
• “For we must all appear before the
judgement seat of Christ; that everyone
may receive the things done in his body,
according to that he hath done, whether
it be good or bad.”

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2.When did the judgement begin2.When did the judgement begin
in Heaven?in Heaven? Daniel 8:14Daniel 8:14

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• Note:Note: The judgement began in 1844. JesusThe judgement began in 1844. Jesus
then entered the Most Holy Place in thethen entered the Most Holy Place in the
heavenly sanctuary to begin the heavenlyheavenly sanctuary to begin the heavenly
Day of Atonement.Day of Atonement. Rev. 11:19Rev. 11:19 fits the samefits the same
time period. It also speaks of thetime period. It also speaks of the
judgement beginning in Heaven.judgement beginning in Heaven.

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3.Who are the judges?
Psalm 50:6, John 5:22
• Answer:
• “God is judge
Himself.”
• “For the Father
judgeth no man,but
hath committed all
judgement to the
Son.”

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• Note:
• Though God presides at the
judgement, He has turned over the
leading role to His Son. Is Jesus your
friend? If he is our friend, it is
exciting to know that we will have our
best and truest friends (Father, Son &
Holy Spirit) as our judges!

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4.What attitude do the Father
and the Son have toward us?
• Answer:
• John 16:27 “For the
Father Himself
loveth you…”
• 1Tim, 2:3,4 “God
our Saviour…would
have all men to be
saved.”

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The Three Phases of God’sThe Three Phases of God’s
JudgementJudgement
Ο1.Phase # 1: Pre-Second Advent1.Phase # 1: Pre-Second Advent
Judgement.Judgement.
Ο2. Phase # 2: Judgement During the2. Phase # 2: Judgement During the
1,000 Years.1,000 Years.
Ο3. Phase # 3: Judgement at the Close of3. Phase # 3: Judgement at the Close of
the 1,000 Years.the 1,000 Years.

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Phase # 1:
Pre-Advent JudgementPre-Advent Judgement
• 5.Who faces God in the Pre-Advent5.Who faces God in the Pre-Advent
judgement?judgement? 1 Peter 4:171 Peter 4:17
• Answer:Answer:
• “For the time is come that judgment
must begin at the house of God: and if it
first begin at us, what shall the end be of
them that obey not the gospel of God?”

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• Note:
• The house of God is His church
• (1 Tim. 3:15)(1 Tim. 3:15).. The judgment now in
progress centers first on those who have
confessed themselves to be God’s servants.

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6.Who is the advocate or attorney for6.Who is the advocate or attorney for
the righteous?the righteous? 1 John 2:1, Heb. 9:241 John 2:1, Heb. 9:24
• ““And if anyAnd if any
man sin, weman sin, we
have anhave an
advocate withadvocate with
the Father,the Father,
Jesus Christ theJesus Christ the
righteous.”righteous.”

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• Note: It seems incredible, but our judge is also
our advocate. Praise God! The Bible is clear
that He is merciful and faithful (Heb. 2:17,18).
He who gave His life for us now serves as our
attorney to represent us in Heaven.

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7.What evidence is considered in
the judgement? Eccl. 12:14 (v.13)
• “God shall bring
every work into
judgement, with
every secret thing,
whether it be good
or whether it be
evil.”
Matt. 12:36Matt. 12:36

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8.What is God’s standard in the8.What is God’s standard in the
judgement?judgement? James 2:10-12James 2:10-12
• “…“…they…they…
shall beshall be
judged by thejudged by the
law oflaw of
liberty.”liberty.”

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• Note: The ten
commandments
are God’s
standard in the
judgement. This is
logical because
God’s law is His
standard of
conduct for our
lives today.
Transgression of
God’s law is sin
• (1 John 3:4).(1 John 3:4).

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God’s Great Record BooksGod’s Great Record Books
• 9.The angels keep the records.9.The angels keep the records.
What book is most important?What book is most important?
• Rev. 3:5Rev. 3:5
• Answer:Answer: “The book of life.”“The book of life.”

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• Note:Note: When we accept Jesus as our
Saviour from sin, then our names are
recorded in Jesus’ great Book of LifeBook of Life.
If our names remain then we too will
have entrance into the City of God
• (Rev. 21:27; Luke 10:20; Heb. 12:23).(Rev. 21:27; Luke 10:20; Heb. 12:23).

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10.What is the source of evidence10.What is the source of evidence
in the judgement?in the judgement? Rev. 20:12.Rev. 20:12.
• Answer:Answer:
• ““The deadThe dead
were judgedwere judged
out of thoseout of those
things whichthings which
were writtenwere written
in the book.”in the book.”

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• Note:Note: TheThe
records arerecords are
accurate andaccurate and
complete. Theycomplete. They
even containeven contain
our thoughtsour thoughts
and motives.and motives.

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11.Who presents the case against11.Who presents the case against
us?us? Zech. 3:1,2Zech. 3:1,2
• Answer:
• Satan, the dragon,
that old serpent,
the accuser of the
brethren, the
father of lies, the
wicked & evil one,
called the devil.

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• Note:Note: Satan, the old accuser of theSatan, the old accuser of the
brethrenbrethren (Rev.12:10)(Rev.12:10) who disputedwho disputed
with God regarding the body of Moseswith God regarding the body of Moses
(Jude 9)(Jude 9) and who made wildand who made wild
accusations against Job, is the enemyaccusations against Job, is the enemy
who accuses us.who accuses us.

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12.While judgement proceeds in12.While judgement proceeds in
Heaven, what happens on earth?Heaven, what happens on earth?
Rev. 11:18,19Rev. 11:18,19
• “The nations
were angry …”
• “…and
shouldest
destroy them
that destroy the
earth.”
Atomic Bomb ExplosionAtomic Bomb Explosion

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• Note:
• This is true today. The nationsThis is true today. The nations
are angry. Mankind is capableare angry. Mankind is capable
of destroying the earth withof destroying the earth with
NUCLEARNUCLEAR weapons.weapons.

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13.Does God need books or a13.Does God need books or a
judgment to find out about me?judgment to find out about me?
1 Kings 8:39; John 3:18; 2 Tim. 2:191 Kings 8:39; John 3:18; 2 Tim. 2:19
• Answer:
• No! God
knows “the
hearts of all the
children of
men.”

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• Note:Note:
• The judgement is for the benefit ofThe judgement is for the benefit of
others. The Bible says sinners areothers. The Bible says sinners are
already condemned before God. It is usalready condemned before God. It is us
who need to know why God saves somewho need to know why God saves some
and destroys others.and destroys others.

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Phase # 2:Phase # 2:
Judgement During the 1000 YearsJudgement During the 1000 Years
• 14.When will the wicked be14.When will the wicked be
judged?judged? Rev. 20:4Rev. 20:4
• ““And judgement was given unto them …And judgement was given unto them …
and they lived and reigned with Christ aand they lived and reigned with Christ a
thousand years.”thousand years.”

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• Note:Note: The wicked will be judged byThe wicked will be judged by
the saints in Heaven during the 1000the saints in Heaven during the 1000
years of Revelation 20. This is theyears of Revelation 20. This is the
second phase of the judgement.second phase of the judgement.

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15.Who helps judge the wicked,15.Who helps judge the wicked,
including satan and his angels?including satan and his angels?
1 Cor. 6:2,31 Cor. 6:2,3
• “The saints
shall judge the
world … we
shall judge
angels.”

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• Note: This judgement is for the benefit of
the righteous. Many will be lost whom
the righteous thought were good
Christians. Looking on the records will
remove doubt of God’s fairness. It will be
seen that the lost chose to ignore God’s
many loving appeals and persisted in sin.

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Phase # 3:Phase # 3:
Judgement at the Close of the 1000Judgement at the Close of the 1000
YearsYears
• 16.Will every person who has ever lived16.Will every person who has ever lived
stand before God in judgement?stand before God in judgement?
• Matt. 25:31-46Matt. 25:31-46
• ““And before Him shall be gathered allAnd before Him shall be gathered all
nations: and He shall separate them onenations: and He shall separate them one
from another.”from another.”

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• Note:Note: This takes place at theThis takes place at the
close of the 1000 yearsclose of the 1000 years
because it is the only time inbecause it is the only time in
earth’s history when for aearth’s history when for a
short time all who have evershort time all who have ever
lived will be alive eitherlived will be alive either
inside or outside the Holyinside or outside the Holy
City (Rev. 20:11-15).City (Rev. 20:11-15).
• What a time that will be!!What a time that will be!!

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17.What will everyone know when God17.What will everyone know when God
announces rewards and punishments?announces rewards and punishments?
Rev. 15:3,4; Rom.2:5; 1 Cor. 4:5Rev. 15:3,4; Rom.2:5; 1 Cor. 4:5
• “Thy
judgements
are made
manifest.”

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• Note:Note: Everyone -the lost, the redeemedEveryone -the lost, the redeemed
and the angels- will clearly know becauseand the angels- will clearly know because
God’s judgements are made manifest.God’s judgements are made manifest.

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Assurance of Salvation Now
• 18. Since I must face judgement,
can I have assurance of salvation
now? Dan. 7:22; Rev. 3:5.
• Answer: “I will not blot out his name
from the book of life.”

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• Note:Note: God promises to pronounceGod promises to pronounce
favorable sentence on all who trulyfavorable sentence on all who truly
love Him. He says you willlove Him. He says you will
“overcome” or be vindicated when“overcome” or be vindicated when
you are judged.you are judged. Romans 3:4.Romans 3:4.

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19.When are sins blotted out of19.When are sins blotted out of
God’s record?God’s record? Acts 3:19-20.Acts 3:19-20.
• ““RepentRepent yeye
therefore and betherefore and be
converted thatconverted that
your sins may beyour sins may be
blotted out.blotted out.””Lot’s wife.

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• Note: Sins, although
forgiven, remains on the
books of record until Jesus
returns so that no one can
accuse God of a cover up.

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God’s People Teach Judgement
• When we compare Rev.10:1-3 and Rev.
1:13-15 with Dan. 10:5,6 we discover that
these passages refer to the same heavenly
being. This being told Daniel to close or seal
his book of Daniel until the time of the end.
Daniel 12:4. This same being came to John
with a prophecy showing that the book
would be open. The “time of the end”
(Dan.12:4-9) specifically refers to the 1260
years (time,times & 1/2 a time) of Papal
persecution (A.D. 538-1798).

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• The book of Daniel was not to be openedThe book of Daniel was not to be opened
until after after 1798, which begins theuntil after after 1798, which begins the
time of the end.time of the end.
• In the early 1840’s Christian people allIn the early 1840’s Christian people all
over the world began to study theover the world began to study the
prophecies of the books of Daniel andprophecies of the books of Daniel and
Revelation, and especially the 2300-yearRevelation, and especially the 2300-year
Judgement Hour prophecy of Daniel 8 &Judgement Hour prophecy of Daniel 8 &
9. They figured the date correctly but the9. They figured the date correctly but the
event wrong.event wrong.

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• They thought 1844 referred to the secondThey thought 1844 referred to the second
coming of Jesus, instead of the beginningcoming of Jesus, instead of the beginning
of God’s judgement in Heaven. Whenof God’s judgement in Heaven. When
Jesus did not return, the disappointmentJesus did not return, the disappointment
was bitter. In Rev. 10 God pictures thiswas bitter. In Rev. 10 God pictures this
disappointment by asking the prophetdisappointment by asking the prophet
John to eat the book of Daniel, which hadJohn to eat the book of Daniel, which had
been closed but was now open (v. 8). Itbeen closed but was now open (v. 8). It
was sweet in his mouth but bitter in hiswas sweet in his mouth but bitter in his
stomach, as was the disappointmentstomach, as was the disappointment
when Jesus did not return in 1844.when Jesus did not return in 1844.

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20.What was the church to do after20.What was the church to do after
the disappointment?the disappointment? Rev. 10:11Rev. 10:11
• ““Thou mustThou must
prophesy againprophesy again
before manybefore many
nations andnations and
kindreds andkindreds and
kings.”kings.”

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• Note:Note: God told His peopleGod told His people
they must take the truththey must take the truth
about this prophecy to theabout this prophecy to the
entire world.entire world.

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21.What must God’s church preach as21.What must God’s church preach as
part of the everlasting gospel?part of the everlasting gospel?
Rev.14:6,7Rev.14:6,7
• ““Fear God and giveFear God and give
glory to Him forglory to Him for the hourthe hour
of His judgement isof His judgement is

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• Note:
• God mandates that this church must
include in the gospel the wonderful truth
that the judgement is now in session in
Heaven. In saving lost sinners God has put
himself on trial. The church’s work today
is to let the world know the truth about the
beautiful character of a loving God.

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God’s Judgement is Fair and Final
• 22.How will men and angels praise God
for His justice? Rev.16:7; 19:2; 15:3
• They shall say, “true and righteous are
thy judgements.”

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23.How will everyone express their
feelings about Jesus? Phil. 2:10,11
• “That at the name
of Jesus,every
knee should bow...
And that every
tongue should
confess that Jesus
Christ is Lord.”
JESUS IS LORD!!

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• Note: Everyone who has ever lived will
stand before God at the end of the 1000
years. The saved of all ages stand before
purified by Jesus’ Righteousness. They
are proof of power to restore God’s
image in man. Never again will questions
be raised regarding God’s character or
His handling of the problem of sin. The
lost, satan, his angels and man, all
confess their guilt and proclaim God’s
absolute justice in the final judgement.

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24.How can I have Jesus for my24.How can I have Jesus for my
attorney?attorney? 1 John 2:1,2; Rev.3:201 John 2:1,2; Rev.3:20
• ““Behold, I stand at the door andBehold, I stand at the door and
knock: if any man hear my voice,knock: if any man hear my voice,
and open the door, I will come inand open the door, I will come in
to him, and will sup with him, andto him, and will sup with him, and
he with me.”he with me.”
• I must open my heart to Him.I must open my heart to Him.

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• 25.Are you willing25.Are you willing
to be totallyto be totally
committed to Jesuscommitted to Jesus
so He can representso He can represent
you in theyou in the
judgement?judgement?