Reformation Hope Church

Judgement Begins in the House of God (Romans 10:13-21, I Cor. 1:14-31, I Peter 4:7-19) Peter warns us that "the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God" (I Peter 4:17). Through the preaching of the Word (usually done in the house of God) the Holy Spirit will "reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment" (John 16:7-11). True preaching brings a merciful judgment--we are made to see our sin, and we meet our Saviour. Of course, if our pulpits are ashamed to preach His Word, then can we trust that that God is present? Romans 10:15 reminds us that preachers must be sent if the gospel is to be preached; the house of God must be built (Haggai 1). When the Word is preached in the house of God, our core beliefs are judged. The judgment of our souls will, hopefully, then take us out of the house of God--out of our churches--and into society, bringing God's love and righteous judgment to society. This can only happen