ONE OF THE PARADOXES surrounding the second coming of Christ is that many who expect to be saved will not be, and many who never considered themselves worthy of salvation will find the approval of God. Matthew 25:34ff – “Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry, and you gave Me to something to eat…’ Then the righteous will answer Him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry, and feed You…’” There is an element of surprise in the question posed by the saved. The lost are also surprised by their condition.