--- title: "Chapter 33: Of the Last Judgment | RP Testimony" description: "Chapter 33 of the RP Testimony: Of the Last Judgment. Read the 2026 RPCNA Constitution text, Scripture proofs, and the corresponding Westminster Confession chapter." canonical: "https://ctkrp.org/testimony/chapter-33-last-judgment/" source: "https://ctkrp.org/assets/rpcna-constitution-2026.pdf#page=112" --- # Chapter 33: Of the Last Judgment | RP Testimony 1. The return of our Lord to earth is clearly taught in Scripture. He made many promises to return. His coming will be personal and visible. He will come in glory at a time unknown to man. Rev. 22:7, 12, 20; John 14:3; Acts 1:11; Rev. 1:7; 1 Thess. 4:16; Matt. 16:27; Col. 3:4; Luke 12:40; Rev. 16:15; Mark 13:32-35; 1 Thess. 5:2. 2. At the time of Christ’s second coming all the dead will be raised and the world will be judged. John 5:28-29; 2 Thess. 1:7-10; Ps. 96:13; Ps. 98:9. 3. We reject the teaching that the Kingdom of God can only be brought in by Christ’s return or that Christ is not now reigning as King over all things. Matt. 28:18; Eph. 1:20-22; Phil. 2:9-11; Col. 1:18. 4. The final judgment for the Christian will be an assessment of his obedience to God and of his stewardship of the gifts and talents God has committed to his care. Whatever is imperfect will be burned away, and his faithfulness will be rewarded. 2 Cor. 5:10; Rom. 14:10-12; 1 Cor. 3:9- 15; 1 Cor. 4:5; Matt. 25:14-40. 5. Believers are to look forward eagerly to the last great day, in which they will share in Christ’s final victory over evil and experience the fulness of joy which is found in the presence of God, forever. 2 Pet. 3:11-13; Ps. 16:11. ## For kids — a study explanation (ages 10–13) These explanations are separate from the official text above. Words to knowFinal judgmentChrist’s just assessment of every person at the day God has appointed.Eternal lifeEverlasting life and fellowship with God through Christ.RejectsSays that a teaching is wrong and must not be accepted. ### Testimony 33.1 Jesus will return personally, visibly, and in glory. We do not know when he will come. [Read original point 1 and its Scripture proofs →](https://ctkrp.org/testimony/chapter-33-last-judgment/#point-1) ### Testimony 33.2 When Christ returns, all the dead will rise and the world will be judged. [Read original point 2 and its Scripture proofs →](https://ctkrp.org/testimony/chapter-33-last-judgment/#point-2) ### Testimony 33.3 The Testimony rejects postponing Christ’s kingdom and kingship entirely until his return. He already reigns over all things. [Read original point 3 and its Scripture proofs →](https://ctkrp.org/testimony/chapter-33-last-judgment/#point-3) ### Testimony 33.4 At the final judgment, Christ will examine how Christians have obeyed him and used his gifts. He will remove what is imperfect and reward their faithfulness. [Read original point 4 and its Scripture proofs →](https://ctkrp.org/testimony/chapter-33-last-judgment/#point-4) ### Testimony 33.5 Believers should eagerly await Christ’s final victory over evil and everlasting joy in God’s presence. [Read original point 5 and its Scripture proofs →](https://ctkrp.org/testimony/chapter-33-last-judgment/#point-5) ### Talk about it How can the promise of Jesus’ return shape the way you live today? ### Discuss and remember Read the chapter together, then choose a question to talk about. - What does the final judgment teach us about God’s justice? - Why does the believer’s hope rest in Christ rather than a perfect record? #### Scripture to remember 2 Corinthians 5:10 [Read the memory passage in our Bible reader →](https://ctkrp.org/bible/?q=2%20Corinthians%205%3A10) Read the passage in context. Explain it in your own words, then practice one short phrase at a time. Review it together during the week. #### Put it into practice Talk about one way the promise of Christ’s return encourages faithful living today. [Find help for family worship](https://ctkrp.org/family-worship/) Original source: [2026 RPCNA Constitution](https://ctkrp.org/assets/rpcna-constitution-2026.pdf#page=112) ## Related reading - [Assurance of salvation](https://ctkrp.org/learn/topics/assurance-of-salvation/) - [Westminster Confession of Faith · Chapter 32: Of the State of Men After Death, And the Resurrection of the Dead](https://ctkrp.org/confession/chapter-32-state-of-men-after-death-and-of-the-resurrection/) - [Westminster Shorter Catechism · Question 37: What benefits do believers receive from Christ at death?](https://ctkrp.org/shorter-catechism/question-37-what-benefits-do-believers-receive-from-christ-at-death/) - [Westminster Larger Catechism · Question 82: What is the communion in glory which the members of the invisible Church have with Christ?](https://ctkrp.org/larger-catechism/question-82-what-is-the-communion-in-glory-which-the-members/) - [Find teaching on resurrection](https://ctkrp.org/sermons/?q=resurrection) - [Westminster Confession · Chapter 33](https://ctkrp.org/confession/chapter-33-last-judgment/) - [Chapter 32](https://ctkrp.org/testimony/chapter-32-state-of-men-after-death-and-of-the-resurrection/) Canonical page: https://ctkrp.org/testimony/chapter-33-last-judgment/