[4] The Reckoning received a Grammy Award nomination December 6, 2007 for Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album.

At CCM Magazine, Doug Van Pelt graded the album an A−, stating that "it's hard not to notice the stellar production", and it comes "with its incredible bass, drum and guitar sounds.

"[1] Jennifer E. Jones of Christian Broadcasting Network rated the album four spins, affirming that "there is a enough good stuff to keep Pillar fans banging their heads.

"[11] Jay Heilman of Christian Music Review rated the album an 84-percent, stating how listeners will be "impressed with the turn and direction the band takes with the new material.

"[3] Greg Prato of Allmusic rated the album three stars, highlighting that "there's not much differentiating Pillar from all the other similarly styled hopefuls.

All tracks are written by Pillar (Rob Beckley, Lester Estelle, Noah Henson & Michael "Kalel" Wittig)Filmed at the Cornerstone Festival 2006 Best Buy reported that the CD sold 182% of its target in its first week out.