What does "He comes to judge the earth" reveal about God's character? Seeing the Phrase in Context Psalm 96:13: “For He is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples in His faithfulness.” What the Coming Judgment Shows About God • He is Active, Not Distant – “Behold, the Lord God comes with power” (Isaiah 40:10). – Judgment is not theoretical; it is an event God personally carries out. • He Is the Ultimate Authority – “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me” (Matthew 28:18). – No human court can overrule Him; His verdict is final. • He Judges in Perfect Righteousness – “He will judge the world with righteousness” (Psalm 9:8). – Righteousness means the standard never shifts with culture or convenience. • He Judges with Unfailing Faithfulness – “The Rock, His work is perfect… all His ways are justice” (Deuteronomy 32:4). – Faithfulness guarantees absolute fairness; no bribes, bias, or mistakes. • He Is Just Yet Merciful – “Mercy triumphs over judgment” (James 2:13) for those who receive His Son. – At the cross, justice and mercy meet (Romans 3:26). • He Is Holy and Cannot Ignore Sin – “Your eyes are too pure to behold evil” (Habakkuk 1:13). – Judgment confirms God’s intolerance of wickedness and His purity. Why This Matters for Believers • Assurance that evil will not go unanswered (Romans 12:19). • Confidence that our own sins are covered if we are in Christ (John 5:24). • Motivation to live holy and mission-minded lives (2 Peter 3:11-12). Why This Matters for the World • A sober reminder that every deed, word, and motive will face divine review (Ecclesiastes 12:14). • A gracious invitation to repentance before the Day arrives (Acts 17:31). Living in Light of His Certain Judgment • Trust His timing—He will make all things right (Revelation 19:11). • Submit to His authority now (Philippians 2:10-11). • Walk in joyful obedience, knowing the Judge is also our Savior (2 Timothy 4:8). |
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