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Meeting with God

Isaiah 1:18 "Come now, and let us reason together," Says the LORD, "Though your sins are like scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They shall be as wool.

Hebrews 1:3 who being the brightness of [His] glory and the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His power, when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,

God is love:

Judgment

1. Hebrews 9:27
   And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:
   Hebrews 9:26-28 (in Context) Hebrews 9 (Whole Chapter)
2. John 9:41  The Message (MSG)
   Jesus said, "If you were really blind, you would be blameless, but since you claim to see everything so well, you're accountable for every fault and failure.
   John 9:40-42 (in Context) John 9 (Whole Chapter)
3. Romans 3:19  

   New International Version (NIV)
   Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God.
   Romans 3:18-20 (in Context) Romans 3 (Whole Chapter)

   Amplified Bible (AMP)
   Now we know that whatever the Law says, it speaks to those who are under the Law, so that [the murmurs and excuses of] every mouth may be hushed and all the world may be held accountable to God.
   Romans 3:18-20 (in Context) Romans 3 (Whole Chapter)

4. Malachi 3:5
    
   • New International Version (NIV)
     "So I will come near to you for judgment. I will be quick to testify against sorcerers, adulterers and perjurers, against those who defraud laborers of their wages, who oppress the widows and the fatherless, and deprive aliens of justice, but do not fear me," says the LORD Almighty.
     Malachi 3:4-6 (in Context) Malachi 3 (Whole Chapter)
   • New King James Version (NKJV)
     And I will come near you for judgment; I will be a swift witness Against sorcerers, Against adulterers, Against perjurers, Against those who exploit wage earners and widows and orphans, And against those who turn away an alien— Because they do not fear Me,” Says the LORD of hosts.
     Malachi 3:4-6 (in Context) Malachi 3 (Whole Chapter)
5. Matthew 12:42
    
   • The Message (MSG)
     On Judgment Day, the Queen of Sheba will come forward and bring evidence that will condemn this generation, because she traveled from a far corner of the earth to listen to wise Solomon. Wisdom far greater than Solomon's is right in front of you, and you quibble over "evidence.'
     Matthew 12:41-43 (in Context) Matthew 12 (Whole Chapter)
6. Luke 11:32
    
   • The Message (MSG)
     On Judgment Day the Queen of Sheba will come forward and bring evidence that condemns this generation, because she traveled from a far corner of the earth to listen to wise Solomon. Wisdom far greater than Solomon's is right in front of you, and you quibble over "evidence.'
     Luke 11:31-33 (in Context) Luke 11 (Whole Chapter)
7. John 3:18
    
   • Amplified Bible (AMP)
     He who believes in Him [who clings to, trusts in, relies on Him] is not judged [he who trusts in Him never comes up for judgment; for him there is no rejection, no condemnation--he incurs no damnation]; but he who does not believe (cleave to, rely on, trust in Him) is judged already [he has already been convicted and has already received his sentence] because he has not believed in and trusted in the name of the only begotten Son of God. [He is condemned for refusing to let his trust rest in Christ's name.]
     John 3:17-19 (in Context) John 3 (Whole Chapter)
8. John 3:19
    
   • Amplified Bible (AMP)
     The [basis of the] judgment (indictment, the test by which men are judged, the ground for the sentence) lies in this: the Light has come into the world, and people have loved the darkness rather than and more than the Light, for their works (deeds) were evil.
     John 3:18-20 (in Context) John 3 (Whole Chapter)
9. John 5:24
    
   • Amplified Bible (AMP)
     I assure you, most solemnly I tell you, the person whose ears are open to My words [who listens to My message] and believes and trusts in and clings to and relies on Him Who sent Me has (possesses now) eternal life. And he does not come into judgment [does not incur sentence of judgment, will not come under condemnation], but he has already passed over out of death into life.
     John 5:23-25 (in Context) John 5 (Whole Chapter)
   • New King James Version (NKJV)
     [ Life and Judgment Are Through the Son ] “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who hears My word and believes in Him who sent Me has everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death into life.
     John 5:23-25 (in Context) John 5 (Whole Chapter)
10. John 5:29
     
    • Amplified Bible (AMP)
      And they shall come out--those who have practiced doing good [will come out] to the resurrection of [new] life, and those who have done evil will be raised for judgment [raised to meet their sentence].
      John 5:28-30 (in Context) John 5 (Whole Chapter)
11. John 5:30
     
    • Amplified Bible (AMP)
      I am able to do nothing from Myself [independently, of My own accord--but only as I am taught by God and as I get His orders]. Even as I hear, I judge [I decide as I am bidden to decide. As the voice comes to Me, so I give a decision], and My judgment is right (just, righteous), because I do not seek or consult My own will [I have no desire to do what is pleasing to Myself, My own aim, My own purpose] but only the will and pleasure of the Father Who sent Me.
      John 5:29-31 (in Context) John 5 (Whole Chapter)
12. John 9:39
     
    • New International Version (NIV)
      Jesus said, "For judgment I have come into this world, so that the blind will see and those who see will become blind."
      John 9:38-40 (in Context) John 9 (Whole Chapter)
    • New King James Version (NKJV)
      And Jesus said, “For judgment I have come into this world, that those who do not see may see, and that those who see may be made blind.”
      John 9:38-40 (in Context) John 9 (Whole Chapter)
13. John 16:8
     
    • New International Version (NIV)
      When he comes, he will convict the world of guilt in regard to sin and righteousness and judgment:
      John 16:7-9 (in Context) John 16 (Whole Chapter)
    • Amplified Bible (AMP)
      And when He comes, He will convict and convince the world and bring demonstration to it about sin and about righteousness (uprightness of heart and right standing with God) and about judgment:
      John 16:7-9 (in Context) John 16 (Whole Chapter)
    • New King James Version (NKJV)
      And when He has come, He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:
      John 16:7-9 (in Context) John 16 (Whole Chapter)
    • The Message (MSG)
      "When he comes, he'll expose the error of the godless world's view of sin, righteousness, and judgment:
      John 16:7-9 (in Context) John 16 (Whole Chapter)
14. Acts 24:25
     
    • New International Version (NIV)
      As Paul discoursed on righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and said, "That's enough for now! You may leave. When I find it convenient, I will send for you."
      Acts 24:24-26 (in Context) Acts 24 (Whole Chapter)
    • Amplified Bible (AMP)
      But as he continued to argue about uprightness, purity of life (the control of the passions), and the judgment to come, Felix became alarmed and terrified and said, Go away for the present; when I have a convenient opportunity, I will send for you.
      Acts 24:24-26 (in Context) Acts 24 (Whole Chapter)
    • New King James Version (NKJV)
      Now as he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and answered, “Go away for now; when I have a convenient time I will call for you.”
      Acts 24:24-26 (in Context) Acts 24 (Whole Chapter)
15. 1 Corinthians 4:5
     
    • Amplified Bible (AMP)
      So do not make any hasty or premature judgments before the time when the Lord comes [again], for He will both bring to light the secret things that are [now hidden] in darkness and disclose and expose the [secret] aims (motives and purposes) of hearts. Then every man will receive his [due] commendation from God.
      1 Corinthians 4:4-6 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 4 (Whole Chapter)
    • The Message (MSG)
      So don't get ahead of the Master and jump to conclusions with your judgments before all the evidence is in. When he comes, he will bring out in the open and place in evidence all kinds of things we never even dreamed of--inner motives and purposes and prayers. Only then will any one of us get to hear the "Well done!" of God.
      1 Corinthians 4:4-6 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 4 (Whole Chapter)
16. 1 Corinthians 11:31
     
    • New International Version (NIV)
      But if we judged ourselves, we would not come under judgment.
      1 Corinthians 11:30-32 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 11 (Whole Chapter)
17. 1 Corinthians 11:34
     
    • New International Version (NIV)
      If anyone is hungry, he should eat at home, so that when you meet together it may not result in judgment. And when I come I will give further directions.
      1 Corinthians 11:33-35 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 11 (Whole Chapter)
    • Amplified Bible (AMP)
      If anyone is hungry, let him eat at home, lest you come together to bring judgment [on yourselves]. About the other matters, I will give you directions [personally] when I come.
      1 Corinthians 11:33-35 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 11 (Whole Chapter)
    • New King James Version (NKJV)
      But if anyone is hungry, let him eat at home, lest you come together for judgment. And the rest I will set in order when I come.
      1 Corinthians 11:33-35 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 11 (Whole Chapter)
18. 1 Peter 4:17
     
    • New King James Version (NKJV)
      For the time has come for judgment to begin at the house of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the end of those who do not obey the gospel of God?
      1 Peter 4:16-18 (in Context) 1 Peter 4 (Whole Chapter)
19. 2 Peter 3:10
     
    • The Message (MSG)
      But when the Day of God's Judgment does come, it will be unannounced, like a thief. The sky will collapse with a thunderous bang, everything disintegrating in a huge conflagration, earth and all its works exposed to the scrutiny of Judgment.
      2 Peter 3:9-11 (in Context) 2 Peter 3 (Whole Chapter)
20. Revelation 14:7
     
    • New International Version (NIV)
      He said in a loud voice, "Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgment has come. Worship him who made the heavens, the earth, the sea and the springs of water."
      Revelation 14:6-8 (in Context) Revelation 14 (Whole Chapter)
    • New King James Version (NKJV)
      saying with a loud voice, “Fear God and give glory to Him, for the hour of His judgment has come; and worship Him who made heaven and earth, the sea and springs of water.”
      Revelation 14:6-8 (in Context) Revelation 14 (Whole Chapter)
    • The Message (MSG)
      He preached in a loud voice, "Fear God and give him glory! His hour of judgment has come! Worship the Maker of Heaven and earth, salt sea and fresh water!"
      Revelation 14:6-8 (in Context) Revelation 14 (Whole Chapter)
21. Revelation 15:4
     
    • Amplified Bible (AMP)
      Who shall not reverence and glorify Your name, O Lord [giving You honor and praise in worship]? For You only are holy. All the nations shall come and pay homage and adoration to You, for Your just judgments (Your righteous sentences and deeds) have been made known and displayed.
      Revelation 15:3-5 (in Context) Revelation 15 (Whole Chapter)
    • New King James Version (NKJV)
      Who shall not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. For all nations shall come and worship before You, For Your judgments have been manifested.”
      Revelation 15:3-5 (in Context) Revelation 15 (Whole Chapter)
    • The Message (MSG)
      Who can fail to fear you, God, give glory to your Name? Because you and you only are holy, all nations will come and worship you, because they see your judgments are right.
      Revelation 15:3-5 (in Context) Revelation 15 (Whole Chapter)
22. Revelation 17:1
     
    • Amplified Bible (AMP)
      ONE OF the seven angels who had the seven bowls then came and spoke to me, saying, Come with me! I will show you the doom (sentence, judgment) of the great harlot (idolatress) who is seated on many waters,
      Revelation 17:1-3 (in Context) Revelation 17 (Whole Chapter)
    • New King James Version (NKJV)
      [ The Scarlet Woman and the Scarlet Beast ] Then one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls came and talked with me, saying to me, “Come, I will show you the judgment of the great harlot who sits on many waters,
      Revelation 17:1-3 (in Context) Revelation 17 (Whole Chapter)
    • The Message (MSG)
      [ Great Babylon, Mother of Whores ] One of the Seven Angels who carried the seven bowls came and invited me, "Come, I'll show you the judgment of the great Whore who sits enthroned over many waters,
      Revelation 17:1-3 (in Context) Revelation 17 (Whole Chapter)
23. Revelation 18:10
     
    • New King James Version (NKJV)
      standing at a distance for fear of her torment, saying, ‘Alas, alas, that great city Babylon, that mighty city! For in one hour your judgment has come.’
      Revelation 18:9-11 (in Context) Revelation 18 (Whole Chapter)
    • The Message (MSG)
      They'll keep their distance for fear they'll get burned, and they'll cry their lament: Doom, doom, the great city doomed! City of Babylon, strong city! In one hour it's over, your judgment come!
      Revelation 18:9-11 (in Context) Revelation 18 (Whole Chapter)

    Pure, "God Pleasing" Religion

    James chapter 1 verse 19 through Chapter 2, verse 19

    My dear friends, you should be quick to listen and slow to speak or to get angry. If you are angry, you cannot do any of the good things that God wants done. You must stop doing anything immoral or evil. Instead be humble and accept the message that is planted in you to save you.

        Obey God's message! Don't fool yourselves by just listening to it. If you hear the message and don't obey it, you are like people who stare at themselves in a mirror and forget what they look like as soon as they leave. But you must never stop looking at the perfect law that sets you free. God will bless you in everything you do, if you listen and obey, and don't just hear and forget.

        If you think you are being religious, but can't control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and everything you do is useless. Religion that pleases God the Father must be pure and spotless. You must help needy orphans and widows and not let this world make you evil.

    James 2

     My friends, if you have faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, you won't treat some people better than others. Suppose a rich person wearing fancy clothes and a gold ring comes to one of your meetings. And suppose a poor person dressed in worn-out clothes also comes. You must not give the best seat to the one in fancy clothes and tell the one who is poor to stand at the side or sit on the floor. That is the same as saying that some people are better than others, and you would be acting like a crooked judge.

        My dear friends, pay attention. God has given a lot of faith to the poor people in this world. He has also promised them a share in his kingdom that he will give to everyone who loves him. You mistreat the poor. But isn't it the rich who boss you around and drag you off to court? Aren't they the ones who make fun of your Lord?

        You will do all right, if you obey the most important law in the Scriptures. It is the law that commands us to love others as much as we love ourselves. But if you treat some people better than others, you have done wrong, and the Scriptures teach that you have sinned. If you obey every law except one, you are still guilty of breaking them all. The same God who told us to be faithful in marriage also told us not to murder. So even if you are faithful in marriage, but murder someone, you still have broken God's Law.

        Speak and act like people who will be judged by the law that sets us free. Do this, because on the day of judgment there will be no pity for those who have not had pity on others. But even in judgment, God is merciful! 

     My friends, what good is it to say you have faith, when you don't do anything to show that you really do have faith? Can that kind of faith save you? If you know someone who doesn't have any clothes or food, you shouldn't just say, "I hope all goes well for you. I hope you will be warm and have plenty to eat." What good is it to say this, unless you do something to help? Faith that doesn't lead us to do good deeds is all alone and dead!

        Suppose someone disagrees and says, "It is possible to have faith without doing kind deeds."

       I would answer, "Prove that you have faith without doing kind deeds, and I will prove that I have faith by doing them." You surely believe there is only one God. That's fine. Even demons believe this, and it makes them shake with fear.