Mat 25:31-46, Act 17:31 | Family | STEP | Come in his glory ; at the day of judgment.

‏ Matthew 25:31-46

Come in his glory; at the day of judgment. Separate them; according to their character. Sheep; the righteous.

Goats; the wicked. The kingdom; of endless, heavenly glory. When saw we thee; humility astonished at high honor put on poor services. Have done it unto me; expressive of the intimate and endearing union of Christ and his people. Jesus Christ considers himself to be treated by men as they treat his known disciples. And from the manner in which we treat them, we may learn the manner in which we treat him. Ye did not to me; men who neglect the wants of Christ's people, neglect him. Everlasting; this is the same word in the original which in the next line is translated eternal, and means the same thing, endless duration. The day of judgment will be one of surpassing interest. The amazing contrast between the appearance of Christ, as he discoursed to his disciples on the mount of Olives, and his appearance when he comes in his glory and the glory of his Father, with his mighty angels--when before him are gathered all nations, and he separates them one from another, saying to one class, "Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom;" and to the other, "Depart, ye cursed, into everlasting fire," and they go away to meet him no more--will be such as we can now but faintly conceive. The clearness with which Christ makes known what will be the future state of the righteous and the wicked, and the liability of all to be at any time fixed in heaven or hell for eternity, should lead each one, without delay, to prepare to obtain the one and escape the other.

‏ Acts 17:31

That man; Jesus Christ.

Ordained; appointed for this purpose.

Assurance; conclusive evidence. A day of searching and righteous judgment is coming, when each and all must stand before an omniscient and almighty Judge, who will render to all according to their works. Ro 2:6-11; Re 14:11.