Account
If we squirmed while trying to convince our parents that we really didn't take the last cookie from the jar-try explaining a lifetime of secrets deeds to God Almighty.

Judgment day may seem unreal, but we will all stand before God himself and explain why we did what we did during our lives on earth. We will have to give account. Good deeds will be rewarded, and bad deeds will be punished. While eye-batting and sugarcoating may have worked with Mom and Dad, nobody will escape the judgment of our all-knowing God.

"Giving Account" doesn't mean only telling of misdeeds however. To give account is to tell about something, whether bad or good. In the Bible God gives account of his activities and interactions with humanity. He tells of the creation of the world and the lineage of his chosen families.

God's Word gives various accounts of his activity and his people's lineage.
Genesis 2:4;5:1; 6:9; 10:1; 25:12,19;36:1
Numbers 3:1
1 Kings 11:27
Luke 1:1-4; 20:37
Because we believe in Jesus Christ, we have opportunities to explain salvation to others. Because of our belief, we may also have to defend our faith or even suffer persecution.
Matthew 10:18
Mark 13:9
Luke 21:12;
Acts 4:8-10
Everyone will be held accountable before God for the way he or she spent time on earth.
Job 31:14
Psalm 10:12-15
Matthew 12:36
Luke 16:2
Romans 14:9-12
Hebrews 4:13
1 Peter 4:3-5
The sins of those who accept Jesus Christ as their Savior have been forgiven on account of his sacrifice
1 John 2:12