Paul reminds us that every person will one day stand before Christ—believers at the Bema Seat for rewards, and unbelievers at the Great White Throne for judgment. The reality of God’s holiness and coming judgment produced in Paul a deep reverential fear that compelled him to persuade others with the gospel. Driven by the love of Christ, Paul preached faithfully, knowing eternal destinies are at stake and that Christ died to rescue sinners and make them His own.