1. A Kingly Judgement 2. A Fair Judgement 3. A Blessed Judgement The sermon centers on the comforting yet sobering truth that Jesus Christ will return to judge the living and the dead, a doctrine rooted in Scripture and affirmed by the Apostles' Creed and the Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 19 . It emphasizes that this final judgment is not merely a moment of terror but a culmination of God's redemptive plan, where Christ, as the righteous King, will execute a just and fair judgment that reveals His glory and vindicates His people. The sermon refutes erroneous views of Christ's return, such as post- and pre-millennialism, affirming instead that the final judgment is a single, decisive event that will end all suffering, confirm the righteousness of God, and bring eternal joy to the redeemed. Far from being a source of dread for believers, this coming judgment is a reason for eager anticipation, as it will bring the final triumph of grace, the full revelation of Christ's justice, and the believer's ultimate delight in His presence, where all sorrow ends and His glory is fully acknowledged by every heart.