Since Jesus is bringing His rewards back with Him when He returns the second time, I find it only logical that there would be a judgement (investigative judgement) before He arrives. And to use a large number of followers as a positive indicator of correct theology, is a biblical evidence against correct discipling.
...there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’ 14For many are called, but few are chosen.”...Matthew 22
9Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake. 10And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another. 11And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. 12And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. 13But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. 14And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come....Matthew 24
In my opinion, we are living in that generation now.
God is Love!~Jesus saves!