I think the book overall is a great resource to help guide us into thinking and possibly rethinking how we are living our life. 9-12) is a more in-depth explantation of the four imperishable victory crowns: the crown of righteousness, the crown of life, the crown of joy, and the crown of glory. 5-8) he describes eternal rewards and then how to invest our lives wisely to gain these rewards and thus mitigate judgment and loss of rewards using numerous Bible passages. 3) and the historical timeline for the Bema Seat (Ch. Wall then goes on to explain the Biblical basis for what happens after death (Ch. Next, he talks through the differing judgments: the Cross (judicial, one time payment for sin debt for all who believe), the Bema Seat of Christ (family/believer judgement for rewards for faithful living), and the Great White Throne (unbeliever judgement after Millennial Kingdom) (Ch. Joe Wall first describes how all believers will stand before the Judgment Seat of Christ, which should help motivate us to make wise “Christ-honoring” decisions (Ch. This illuminating volume will show what the Bible says about the time of the judgment of believers’ works, but more importantly, it will help you live a life that is worthy of the words, “Well done” ( backcover). Whether you are a young person facing hard choices, an adult in the midst of your career, or a retired person with time on your hands, you want your life to count. It is a study of the many Scripture Passages that describe the Judgment Seat (Bema) of Christ, the heavenly event when Jesus will evaluate the lives of his people. Going for the Gold is a practical guide for living with eternal values in view. Going for the Gold is a great balanced resource to help guide our thinking and priorities. What we do on this earth matters in what responsibilities and stewardships we have after this world has come and gone. What is at stake is the quality of our eternal life. Our mission is to share the Gospel with the people we have relationship with whom we are surrounded. I think it is easy to forget what our mission here on the earth is and what is at stake. For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive what is due for what he has done in the body, whether good or evil. So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to please him.
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