Romans 14:10-12 • Why do we use the King James Bible instead of modern versions? This lesson on the judgment seat of Christ reveals a critical doctrinal reason: translation choices that prove the deity of Jesus Christ.

⛪ Preached at Pilgrim Baptist Church • Cookeville, TN • January 11, 2026.

When Romans 14:10 says we'll stand before the "judgment seat of Christ" and verse 12 says we'll give account to "God," the KJV preserves a powerful proof of Christ's deity. Modern versions that change verse 10 to "judgment seat of God" eliminate this doctrinal connection. This isn't about being old-fashioned—it's about preserving biblical truth.

This Sunday School lesson explains the judgment seat of Christ for believers—not a judgment for sin (finished at the cross), not judgment of sons (God's discipline on earth now), but the judgment of saints (future rewards in heaven for our service). You'll understand why translation accuracy matters and how believers will give account for their faithfulness.

This Bible study explains:

• The three judgments: sin (cross), sons (now), saints (future rewards)

• Why Romans 14:10 proves Christ's deity in KJV but not modern versions

• The critical difference between condemnation and judgment (John 5:24)

• Why John 5:24 translation matters: "condemnation" vs "judgment"

• How to answer Jehovah's Witnesses using Romans 14:10-12

• Parents will give account to God for raising children for His glory

• The judgment seat of Christ: rewards for service, not salvation

• Understanding stewardship and faithfulness (1 Corinthians 4:1-2)

• Living now with the judgment seat in mind (2 Corinthians 5:9-10)

• Created for good works as saved people (Ephesians 2:8-10)

• Varying degrees of glory and rewards in heaven (Romans 8:17)

• Object lesson for children: three folders (sin, sons, saints)

⏱️ Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction: Three Judgments Overview

4:15 Romans 14:10-12 - Judgment Seat of Christ

7:30 KJV Defense: Why "Judgment Seat of Christ" Matters

11:20 Proving Christ's Deity to Jehovah's Witnesses

15:45 John 5:24 - Condemnation vs Judgment in Translations

19:30 1 Corinthians 4:1-2 - Required to Be Faithful Stewards

23:10 1 Corinthians 4:5 - Future Rewards and Honor

26:40 2 Corinthians 5:9-10 - Laboring to Be Well Pleasing

29:20 Ephesians 2:8-10 - Created for Good Works

32:15 Parents: Raising Children for God's Glory vs Your Glory

35:30 John 12:26 & Romans 8:17 - Honor and Varying Degrees of Glory

37:45 Object Lesson: Three Folders for Children (Judgment Visual)

📖 Key Scriptures (KJV):

"But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ. For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God. So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God." - Romans 14:10-12

"Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life." - John 5:24

"Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful." - 1 Corinthians 4:2

"For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them." - Ephesians 2:10

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