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2 Corinthians 5:10-11

10"For we must all appear-φανερωθῆναι (phanerothenai)-make manifest, (i.e.  to be made manifest, to show oneself, appear) before  the  judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad. 11 Knowing therefore the terror-φόβος (phobos)-fear, dread, terror) of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God, and I trust-ἐλπίζω (elpizo)-to hope) also, are made manifest in your consciences-συνείδησις (syneidēsis)-a knowing with oneself, (co-perception, i.e. moral consciousness)."

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we must all: This is a reason why the saints are so diligent and laborious, so earnest and intent upon it, to be accepted of the Lord, because they must stand. all the saints as well as others, ministers and people, persons of all ranks and conditions, of every nation, age, and sex; there will be no avoiding this judgment, all "must appear", or "be made manifest"; they will be set in open view, before angels and men; their persons, characters, and actions, even the most secret will be.

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the judgment seat-βήματος (bematos)-foot print, tribunal, (i.e. a raised place mounted by steps; a platform, tribune): The tribunal of Christ, who is appointed to be the judge of quick and dead. Who is appointed Judge of the whole earth, who is every way qualified for it.

*** example of Greek word: σκότος (skotos) click: Matthew 27:19

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his body-σώματος (somatos)-body, (i.e. the living body): whatsoever he has done whilst in the body; and so this not only reaches to words and actions, but includes all the secret thoughts of the mind, and counsels of the heart, which will be made manifest: and when it is said, that "everyone shall receive" these; the meaning is, that he shall receive the reward of them whether it be good or bad.

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good-ἀγαθός (agathos)-good, (i.e. what is upright, honorable, and acceptable to God) or bad-κακός (kakos)-bad, (i.e. to do, commit evil, wicked, harm, ill): Well-grounded hopes of heaven will not encourage sloth and sinful security. Let all consider the judgment to come, which is called, The terror of the Lord. Knowing what terrible vengeance the Lord would execute upon the workers of iniquity.

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We persuade-πείθω (peithō)-to persuade, (i.e. to induce one by words to believe): We endeavor to persuade them to flee from the wrath to come; to be prepared to stand before the judgment-seat, and to be suited to enter into heaven. Observe here the uniqueness of the statement. It is not, "we drive people; or we endeavor to alarm people; or we frighten people; or we appeal merely to their fears", but it is, we persuade people, we endeavor to induce them by all the arts of persuasion and argument to flee from the wrath to come.

*** example of Greek word: πείθω (peithō) click: Matthew 27:20

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terror-φόβος (phobos)-fear, dread, terror).

*** example of Greek word: φόβος (phobos) click: Romans 13:3

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consciences-συνείδησις (syneidēsis)-a knowing with oneself, (co-perception, i.e. moral consciousness).

*** example of Greek word: συνείδησις (syneidēsis) click: John 8:9

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Matthew 13:49

"So shall it be at the end-συντελείᾳ (sunteleia)-full end, completion, consummation, end) of the world-αἰών (aion)-age, dispensation): the angels shall come forth, and sever-ἀφοριοῦσιν (aphoriousin)-to boundary off, (i.e. to mark off from others by boundaries, to limit, to separate, divide) the wicked-πονηρός (poneros)-bad, malignant, miserable) from among the just-δικαίων (dikaion)-just, righteous),"

 

*** example of Greek word: αἰών (aion) click: Matthew 13:39

*** example of Greek word: πονηρός (poneros) click: Matthew 16:4

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Hebrews 9:27-28

27"And as it is appointed unto men once-ἅπαξ (hapax)-once, one time) to die-ἀποθανεῖν (apothanein)-to die off or away), but after this the judgment 28 So Christ was once offered to bear-ἀναφέρω (anapherō)-to bear upward, (i.e. to lift up on oneself, to take upon oneself, i.e. to place on oneself anything as a load to be upborne, to sustain) the sins of many, and unto them that look for-ἀπεκδέχομαι (apekdechomai)-to receive out from, wait long for, (i.e. assiduously and patiently waiting for) him shall he appear-ὀφθήσεται (ophthesetai)-to see, be seen) the second time without sin, unto salvation."

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appointed-ἀπόκειμαι (apokeimai)-to be laid off or aside, (i.e. reserved for one, awaiting him): Or, “it is reserved;” lit., “it is laid up for.” this statute and appointment of God concerns men, not angels, and reaches to all men, wicked and righteous; and though there have been some exceptions, as Enoch and Elijah; and all will not sleep, or die, some will be found alive at Christ's appearing; yet such will undergo a change which is equivalent to death, as Enoch and Elijah have done: and generally speaking men die but once; it is not usual for men to die, and live again, and then die again; there have been some extraordinary instances of this kind, but they are rare. As to the time, nor should we curiously inquire into it, but patiently wait for it, and quietly submit unto it. This also refutes any belief of re-incarnation;  men are not permitted to return to earth to compensate for neglect or failure.

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judgment-κρίσις (krisis)-judgment, (i.e. decision (subjectively or objectively, for or against); by extension, a tribunal; by implication, justice (especially, divine law):—accusation, condemnation, damnation, judgment): at the last and general judgment, which will reach to all men, quick and dead, righteous and wicked, and in which Christ will be Judge.  Nothing shall interpose to make any alteration in the state or condition of any one, for at death every man’s final state is determined. But we do not find a word in the Scriptures of any particular judgment taking place immediately after death. The main thought of the apostle here may be, that after death will commence a state of "retribution" which can never change. Hence, there was a propriety that Christ should die but once. In that future world he would not die to make atonement, for there all will be fixed and final. If people, therefore, neglect to avail themselves of the benefits of the atonement here, the opportunity will be lost forever. In that changeless state which constitutes the eternal judgment no sacrifice will be again offered for sin; there will be no opportunity to embrace that Saviour who was rejected here on earth.

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bear-ἀναφέρω (anapherō)-to bear upward, (i.e. to lift up on oneself, to take upon oneself, i.e. to place on oneself anything as a load to be upborne, to sustain)

*** example of Greek word: ἀναφέρω (anapherō) click: 1 Peter 2:24

 

without-χωρίς (chōris)-apart, apart from) sin: Or, "apart from, separate from, sin". Not bearing the sin of many on Him as he did at His first coming (even then there was no sin in Him). That sin has been at His first coming once for all taken away, so as to need no repetition of His sin offering of Himself (Heb 9:26). At His second coming He shall have no more to do with sin. He shall come gloriously, without need to suffer or die again for them.

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salvation-σωτηρίαν (soterian)-safety, soundness, (i.e. deliverance, preservation): This is to be understood of Christ's visible and personal appearance on earth, which will be a glorious one; he will appear in his own glory, and in his Father's glory, and in the glory of the holy angels, and in the glory of his power, to the joy of saints, and to the terror of the wicked; for every eye shall see him. And the end of his appearance with respect to them, will be "unto salvation"; the end of his first appearance was to obtain salvation for his people, and he has obtained it, and there is a comfortable application of it made unto them by the Spirit of God; but the full possession of it will be hereafter, and into this will Christ put them, when he shall appear.

*** example of Greek word: σωτηρίαν (soterian) click: Romans 1:16

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Acts 17:31

"Because hee-(God) hath appointed-ἵστημι (histēmi)-set, establish, put, place) a day in the which he will judge-κρίνω (krinō)-to pronounce judgment, to subject to censure, to judge) the world-οἰκουμένη (oikoumenē)-habitable earth or land) in righteousnesse-δικαιοσύνῃ (dikaiosune)-rightness, justice), by-ἐν (en)-by (i.e. by (means of) that man-ἀνήρ (anēr)-a man, (by implication: Jesus Christ) whom hee hath ordained-ὁρίζω (horizō)-to mark out or off, to determine, appoint), whereof he hath given assurance-πίστιν (pistin)-faith, trust, conviction, (i.e. moral conviction (of truth, or the truthfulness of God) unto all men, in that he hath raised-ἀνίστημι (anistēmi)- to cause to rise up, raise up) him-(Jesus) from the dead."

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1 Peter 4:16-18

16"Yet if any man suffer as a Christian-Χριστιανός (Christianos)-Belonging to Christ, a follower of Christ), let him not be ashamed-αἰσχύνομαι (aischunomai)-to be ashamed, (disfigurement, i.e. disgrace); to feel shame (for oneself):—be ashamed), but let him glorify-δοξαζέτω (doxazeto)-to glorify, honour, (i.e. magnify.) God on this behalf. 17 For the time-καιρὸς (kairos)-a fixed time or season) is come that judgment  must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end-τέλος (telos)-end, (i.e. final lot, fate, as if a recompense) be of them that obey not the Gospel of God?18 And if the righteous-δίκαιος (dikaios)-right, righteous, just) scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly-ἀσεβὴς (asebes)-irreverent, impious) and the sinner-ἁμαρτωλὸς (hamartolos)-sinful, sinner, erring one) appear-φανεῖται (phaneitai)-to shine, appear, be seen)?"

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the house-οἶκος (oikos)-house, (symb. the family of God, of the Christian church) of God: which is frequently called the house of God, and so may design believers in Christ, those that are of the household and family of God: and by judgment is meant, not punishment for sin, strictly speaking, because Christ has endured this in the room and stead of his church and people, and therefore in justice cannot be inflicted on them; but afflictions and persecutions, and which are fatherly chastisements, and different from God's judgment on the world, and condemnation with it. The house of God is the Church. The beginning of judgment is the persecution of the Christians, as our Lord had taught."When we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world". it is the fiery trial, "which is much more precious than of gold that perisheth," the refining fire of affliction. 

*** example of Greek word: οἶκος (oikos) click: 1 Timothy 3:15

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begin at us: or, us Christians, who believe in Christ, have embraced his Gospel, and profess his name. The judging of the house of God has now gone on for more than eighteen hundred years, but it has not yet touched those who are without. Another ground of consolation to Christians. All must pass under the judgment of God; God's own household first, their chastisement being here, for which they should glorify Him as a proof of their membership in His family, and a pledge of their escape from the end of those whom the last judgment shall find disobedient to the Gospel.

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obey not-ἀπειθέω (apeitheō)-to be unpersuaded, disobedient) the Gospel-εὐαγγελίῳ (evanggelio)-good news, tidings, word, (i.e. Gospel of the Kingdom, Gospel of God, Gospel of Christ): And if the way of the righteous be so hard, then how hard shall be the end of the ungodly sinner, who walks in sin with delight, and thinks the righteous is a fool for all his pains! The only way to keep the soul well, is, to commit it to God by prayer, and patient perseverance in well-doing. He will overrule all to the final advantage of the believer.

*** example of Greek word: ἀπειθέω (apeitheō) click: Romans 2:8

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scarcely-μόλις (molis)-hardly, scarce (i.e. with difficulty) be saved-σῴζω (sōzō)-to make or keep sound or safe, (to save, i.e. deliver or protect): with much labour and difficulty, through many tribulations, Acts 14:22, as going in the narrow way, and entering in at the strait gate, Matthew 7:13-14. The word implies that there is some difficulty, or obstruction, so that the thing came very near not to happen, or so that there was much risk about it. the righteous are saved with difficulty, or that there are perils which jeopard their salvation, and which are of such a kind as to make it very near not to happen. They would indeed be saved, but it would be in such a manner as to show that the circumstances were such as to render it, to human appearances, doubtful and problematical. "Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner."

*** example of Greek word: μόλις (molis) click: Romans 5:7

*** example of Greek word: σῴζω (sōzō) click: Matthew 10:22

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Daniel 12:2

"And many of them that sleep-יָשֵׁן (yashen)-to sleep) in the dust of the earth shall awake-קוּץ (quwts)-to awake, wake up), some to everlasting-עוֹלָם (`owlam)-age-lasting, evermore) life-חַי (chai)-life, living, alive), and some to shame-חֶרְפָּה (cherpah)-reproach) and everlasting contempt-דְּרָאוֹן (deraon)- abhorrence, thrusting away)."

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2 Peter 2:4-6

4"For if God spared not the Angels that sinned-ἁμαρτησάντων (amartesanton)-to sin, err, miss the mark), but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved-τηρέω (tēreō)-to keep) unto judgment: 5 And spared-ἐφείσατο (epheisato)-to spare, forbear) not-οὐκ (ouk)-no, not) the old-ἀρχαίου (archaiou)-primeval, old, ancient) world-κόσμου (kosmou)-arrangement, beauty, adorning, world, (i.e. orderly arrangement, i.e. decoration; by implication, the world (in a wide or narrow sense, including its inhabitants, literally or figuratively (morally):—adorning, world.), but saved-ἐφύλαξεν (ephulaxen)-to guard) Noah the eighth person a preacher-κῆρυξ (kerus)-crier, proclaimer, herald) of righteousness, bringing in the flood-κατακλυσμός (kataklusmos)-deluge, washing down, inundation) upon the world of the ungodly-ἀσεβής (asebēs)-irreverent, impious): 6 And turning the cities of Sodom-Σόδομα (Sodoma)-"burning", (a city destroyed by the LORD raining fire and brimstone on it) and Gomorrha-Γόμορρα (Gomorra)-"submersion", (a city in eastern part of Judah that was destroyed when the LORD rained fire and brimstone on it; now covered by the Dead Sea) into ashes-τεφρώσας (tephrosas)-reduce to ashes, (to incinerate, i.e. consume:—turn to ashes) condemned them with an overthrow-καταστροφή (katastrophe)-catastrophe, overthrow, (i.e. destruction, subverting), making them an ensample-ὑπόδειγμα (hupodeigma)-an example, pattern (i.e. an exhibit for imitation) unto those that after should live ungodly-ἀσεβεῖν (asebein)-to be or act irreverently);"

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spared-ἐφείσατο (epheisato)-to spare, forbear) not the Angels-ἀγγέλων (aggelon)-messenger, agent): or "had no mercy on"; the highest of intelligent creatures "had no mercy on" By whom are meant the devil and his angels; who are spirits created by God and as such were good; their first estate which they left was pure and holy, as well as high and honourable; they, were at first in the truth, though they abode not in it; they were once among the morning stars and sons of God, and were angels of light.

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cast them down to hell-ταρταρώσας (tartarosas)-to put in tartarus): "cast down"; with great power, indignation, wrath, and contempt, never to be raised and restored again. they were hurled out of heaven, from whence they fell as lightning, into the "lowest", or inferior places. The Greek word occurs nowhere else, but its meaning is plain—to cast down to Tartarus; and though “Tartarus” occurs neither in the Old nor in the New Testament, it probably is the same as Gehenna. It was regarded, commonly, as beneath the earth; as entered through the grave; as dark, dismal, gloomy; and as a place of punishment. The word here is one that properly refers to a place of punishment, since the whole argument relates to that, and since it cannot be pretended that the "angels that sinned" were removed to a place of happiness on account of their transgression. It must also refer to punishment in some other world than this, for there is no evidence that This world is made a place of punishment for fallen angels.

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them into chains-σειραῖς (seirais)-cord, rope) of darkness-ζόφος (zophos)-gloom, blackness, darkness): either to be bound, or held with darkness as with chains; or kept in chains under darkness, as Judges 1:6; where darkness may imply the misery and horror of their condition, and chains, their obduracy in their wickedness, their despair of deliverance, their expectation of future judgment, Hebrews 10:27, together with the providence and power of God, watching over and holding them in that condition, till final vengeance come upon them. It is a metaphor taken from malefactors condemned, who are bound in chains, and kept in the dungeon till execution. Leaving them under the guilt of sin, which is the power of darkness, and in black despair; shutting them up in unbelief, impenitence, and hardness of mind; being holden with the cords of their sins, and in the most dreadful state of bondage and captivity to their lusts, in just judgment on them; and in the most miserable and uncomfortable condition, being driven from the realms of light, deprived of the face and presence of God, in the utmost horror and trembling, and fearful looking for of judgment, and fiery indignation to consume them; and in utter darkness, without the least glimmering of light, joy, peace, and comfort; and where there is nothing but weeping, wailing, and gnashing of teeth.

*** example of Greek word: ζόφος (zophos) click: Jude 1:6

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judgment-κρίσιν (krisin)-judgment, (i.e. decision (subjectively or objectively, for or against); by extension, a tribunal; by implication, justice (especially, divine law):—accusation, condemnation, damnation, judgment): when they will be in full torment, which they are not yet in; and then they will be cast into the lake of fire prepared for them, and be everlastingly shut up in the prison of hell from whence they will never more be suffered to go out; till which time they are indeed under restraints, and are held in by Christ, who has the power of binding and loosing them at pleasure; and who then, as the Judge of men and devils, will bring them forth, and pass and execute sentence on them.

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preacher-κῆρυξ (kerus)-crier, proclaimer, herald)

*** example of Greek word: κῆρυξ (kerus) click: 1 Timothy 2:7

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flood-κατακλυσμός (kataklusmos)-deluge, washing down, inundation)

** example of Greek word: κατακλυσμός (kataklusmos) click: Matthew 24:38

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Revelation 20:12

"And I saw the dead-νεκρούς (nekrous)-dead (i.e. deceased), small-μικρούς (mikrous)-little, small, short, (figuratively) dignity):—least, less, little, small) and great-μεγάλους (megalous)-great, (i.e. predicated of rank, as belonging to: persons, eminent for ability, virtue, authority, power), stand before God: and the books-βιβλία (biblia)-a (little) book, roll, scroll) were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life-ζωῆς (zoes)-life, motion, activity): and the dead were judged-ἐκρίθησαν (ekrithesan)-to judge, (i.e. summoned to trial that one's case may be examined and judgment passed upon it) out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works-ἔργα (erga)-work, deed, business, doing)."

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