We will be judged according to our works, as recorded in the books opened at the Great White Throne, but for the elect, this judgment will be based on Christ's righteousness.
The judgment according to works described in Revelation 20:11-15 highlights God's justice and the accountability of every individual. All will stand before Christ, and the books will be opened, revealing the records of their lives. However, for the elect, this judgment is not about condemnation but an affirmation of their identity in Christ. As stated in Ephesians 2:8-10, salvation is a gift of grace, and good works are the byproduct of that salvation in the lives of believers. Thus, while works matter, they do not merit salvation; instead, they are evidence of a transformed life in Christ. The elect are judged in Christ, who bore all their sin and secured their righteousness, ensuring they will not face punishment.
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