XVII. Further, if it is asked here whether the sins of the pious equally as well as of the wicked will be revealed, we answer that the negative seems more probable to us. (1) On account of the judge, who since he has been most fully satisfied for us and now intercedes for us in heaven, will then come as their Redeemer and Savior, not to reproach them for their sins, but to fulfill his promises in them and to manifest the wonders of his grace. (2) The process of the judgment is such that mention may indeed be made of good works, but not of their evil works (Matt 25:31–40). The pious will not hear the publication of their sins, but the reward of their love and benevolence. (3) The gratuitous mercy of Christ does not wish our sins to be remembered anymore, but casts them behind it’s back. Now what God has once wish to be covered in this life, he will not reveal in the other. (4) If their sins were to be made known, it would lead to the disgrace and confusion of the pious, from which they ought to be free. For Christ will return for this end—that he may be glorious in his saints and be admired in all believers.
— Francis Turretin, Institutes of Elenctic Theology, Twentieth topic, question six.
I have a long charismatic background but have since joined a reformed fellowship. For years I have heard that Christians will have their sins, all of them, exposed before the judgment seat of Christ.
Matt 25:31–40 Does He separate us and then the judgment is on the goats?
Desean,
In the Belgic Confession (1561) we say:
Isn’t that antinomian? 🙂
Fesko:
(H/T mcmark…)