The Greek word φαυλον means morally substandard, base. Also it can mean inferior in quality. The word φαυλον has a strong moral sense to it. We will have to give an account of our moral actions whether or not they are GOOD (the believer will receive a reward) or his actions are worthless (loss of reward).
Poll. Will we be judged when we die?
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I'd say yes but in different ways. The unsaved are judged and condemned. The saved are judged by their works, but not condemned (our salvation is already assured). I suspect we will judge ourselves in that we will be our own worst critic in the areas where we came up short.
No condemnation for believers (Jesus paid for sins, Romans 8:1, 2Corinthians 5:10).
There will be rewards for what we did right (Revelation 22:12).
There will be rewards for what we did right (Revelation 22:12).
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I voted "yes" because we shall all stand before the judgement seat of Christ
2 Co 5:10-11
For we must all 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. Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.
2 Co 5:10-11
For we must all 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. Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.
The awards at the Judgment seat of Christ is
First, the word for Judgment Seat, BHMA, is better translated "Rewards Ceremony." It has been said in here that Christ paid for all our sins, but not just for believers, also for unbelievers. Unbelievers will not give account for their sins either. That is the good news (Gospel). So, at the time of the evaluation for unbelievers (at the Great White Throne!), sins will already been paid for. Notice that sins are never an issue at any judgment of both the believers and unbelievers. More to follow..........
Read the verse again...focus on the TERROR part. It's much more than a "rewards" ceremony.
The Greek word for what you are translating as Terror, should be and more times than not is translated Divine reverence. Do a word study on FOBOS, it invariably means reverence. There is no terror, the FOBOS is to be translated godly reverence. Also, we must give account for what we have done, whether good or "bad." This word "bad" is better translated "worthless." It is not the main word for evil (KJV)
Remember, both believers and unbelievers have had their sins paid for. As such, there will be no judgment on mankind. They will be judged by their works (human good). God will review the unbelievers righteous acts and will come up short of salvation.
What do you say about unbelievers being redeemed as unbelievers? But their redemption will come up short again. This is not the kind of study you do by looking at an English translation of one word. Word studies are easy for those who don't have a degree in Greek. I can walk you through the process so you can know with certainty the meaning of these NT words. First thing you want to do is to take an online class on Greek 101. That's as far as you have to go in studying Greek. Your whole world will change after understanding word studies.
I think I have studied the word sufficiently . AI agrees with my study tools. In the context of judgement as well as that entire passage phobos means TERROR.
The Greek word φόβος (phobos) means fear, terror, fright, or alarm.
Greek word details
- Greek: φόβος
- Transliteration: phobos
- Strong’s number: G5401
- Part of speech: Noun, masculine
- Related verb: φοβέομαι (phobeomai, G5399) — to fear, be afraid, or reverence.
Examples in the New Testament
| Scripture | Meaning in context |
|---|---|
| Matthew 14:26 | The disciples were afraid when they saw Jesus walking on the sea. |
| Acts 2:43 | Fear or awe came upon everyone. |
| Romans 13:7 | “Fear” is distinguished from “honour” in the duties owed to authorities. |
| 2 Corinthians 7:1 | Paul speaks of perfecting holiness in the fear of God. |
| 1 John 4:18 | “Perfect love casteth out fear.” |
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