I'm looking for some resources that specifically pay attention to vv 1-10 and in particular v 10 and its subject of the judgment/bema seat of Christ.
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I'm looking for some resources that specifically pay attention to vv 1-10 and in particular v 10 and its subject of the judgment/bema seat of Christ. mm.
I found two interesting journal articles a section of one which I reproduce below the other I provide a link to the pdf found online, this one is also found among the JETS volumes available in Logos.
C. Bēma
A third exegetical objection relates to texts dealing with the Judgment Seat of Christ (1 Cor 3:10–15; 2 Cor 5:10). Blomberg is adamant that “nothing in the text says anything about these distinctions among believers’ experiences [at the Judgment Seat] persisting for all time.” However, one may equally inquire: “Where in the text does it state that these differences will be only momentary?” In fact, Blomberg’s understanding of Paul’s teaching fails to do justice to the importance and gravity of this judgment. That is, Paul’s detailed teaching on this subject would appear to be beside the point if both the rewards enjoyed and the consequences experienced have merely momentary ramifications. In addition, as already noted, the Parable of the Talents (Matt 25:14–30) provides a genuine precedent for the granting of personal responsibilities in the future kingdom in addition to praise received. Thus, this objection is also at serious odds with the exegetical data.
In continuation of his discussion of the Scriptural data, Blomberg states that the twenty-four elders of Revelation 4–5 are likely angelic and therefore irrelevant to the issue of rewards for believers. And even if they do represent the church, Blomburg asserts that the casting of their crowns proves there are no eternal differences. However, as can be cogently argued,26 the casting of crowns is an act of worship that continually acknowledges the One to whom all glory belongs. Therefore, it does not by itself negate the very real possibility that some will enjoy a greater capacity to worship God or other privileges in eternity.
Bozung, D. C. (2011). Degrees of Rewards in Eternity: Sanctification by Works? Journal of the Grace Evangelical Society Volume 24, 24(47), 32–33.
Here is the pdf https://www.etsjets.org/files/JETS-PDFs/35/35-2/JETS_35-2_159-172_Blomberg.pdf
So is this a Lord-ship Salvation issue/debate?
Perhaps it's many debates? Isn't this passage popular for the Monism-Dualism debate as well?
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I claim no knowledge in this area of scripture. I will be studying this for the first time as a believer. Thanks for your question.
Paul also mentions "judgment seat of God" in Romans 14:10. The good news there is that Christians will all stand (not fall--Romans 14:4). I'm not certain what Paul means by the different word "appear" in 2 Corinthians 5:10.
The Believer’s Payday by Paul Benware
Going for the Gold: Reward or Loss at the Judgment Seat of Christ Bible Study Edition by Joe Wall
One Minute After You Die by Erwin Lutzer
Your Eternal Reward by Erwin Lutzer
Final Destiny: The Future Reign of the Servant Kings, 4th Edition by Joseph Dillow
The Road to Reward: Living Today in the Light of Tomorrow by Robert Wilkin
in particular v 10 and its subject of the judgment/bema seat of Christ
This seems to be an example of why the "Lemma in Passage" guide was created.
