Judgment (Bema) Seat of Christ: For believers who have put their faith in Jesus; evaluates their works for rewards (not salvation, since that is already secured); 2 Corinthians 5:10, Romans 14:10, 1 Corinthians 3:11-15.

Great White Throne Judgment: For those whose names are not found in the Lamb’s book of life (unbelievers); the dead are judged according to their deeds and cast into the lake of fire.

“Suffering Christians long for Jesus’ return, but some people are more comfortable with the world and view the end of the present world order with anxiety. Sometimes we love things that are not wrong, but if we yearn for them more than we yearn for Jesus, those priorities are wrong.”
- NIV Application Commentary

“The apostle John responds to Jesus on behalf of all true believers: ‘Amen. Come Lord Jesus.’ Are you looking forward to being in Christ’s holy presence to spend eternity with him in his brand-new creation? Can you hardly wait for his appearing? When was the last time you told Jesus that you long to see him face-to-face? How does the way you go about your daily living show that you are ready to meet the Lord at any moment? Let this study of Revelation motivate you to focus on Jesus full-time. Become familiar with his plan to recreate the universe and be prepared to join him in it.”
- Del Wells, Get Ready