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twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel (Matthew 19:28). Paul tells the Corinthian saints that they would judge angels (1 Corinthians 6:3). In Revelation we are told that there were thrones (plural) and there were those that sat on them (Revelation 20:4) (Compare Daniel 7:9 where thrones were set but nothing about anyone sitting on them). What this shows is that the Lord’s people will have part in future judgment. Not all judgment is a matter of determining the eternal destination of persons. It also includes other matters, and those not matters of this life (1 Corinthians 6:3). Enemies are slain (Luke 19:27), but other matters may result in a judgment that is favourable to the person who comes to the throne for judgment. God is “a judge of widows” for instance (Psalm 68:5) See also Isaiah 1:17, 23. |
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There is also the matter of self-judgment; a subject in itself. Paul speaks of it saying: “But if we judged ourselves, so were we not judged” (1 Corinthians 11:31). The note in Mr. Darby’s translation to the word judged should be noted. We have the thought also in Job 33:23 where it says: “to shew unto man his duty” ; Mr. Darby’s note to duty being “Or ’uprightness’ i.e. in judging himself.”. |
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Finally we should remember: “The judge stands before the door” (James 5:9) He is near and |
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