What does "the soul who sins shall die" reveal about God's justice? The Foundational Verse “Behold, every soul belongs to Me; both father and son are Mine. The soul who sins is the one who will die.” (Ezekiel 18:4) Justice Rooted in God’s Ownership • “Every soul belongs to Me” establishes God as Creator and rightful Judge (Psalm 24:1). • Because all lives are His, He alone sets the moral standard and the consequences for violating it (Genesis 2:17). Justice Demands Personal Accountability • No inherited guilt: “A son will not bear the iniquity of the father” (Ezekiel 18:20). • Each person answers directly to God—sin is not transferable, and neither is righteousness (Romans 14:12). Justice Displays Impartiality • God judges without favoritism (Deuteronomy 10:17). • Status, heritage, or reputation cannot shield anyone from “the wages of sin” (Romans 6:23). Justice Confronts the Reality of Sin • Death—physical and spiritual—is the divinely declared penalty (Hebrews 9:27). • Sin always carries consequences; God’s justice cannot be bribed or ignored (Galatians 6:7–8). Justice Points Toward Redemption • God’s just sentence magnifies His mercy in providing a Substitute: “He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree” (1 Peter 2:24). • Christ meets justice by dying, and offers life to all who repent and believe (John 3:16; 2 Corinthians 5:21). Walking in Light of God’s Justice • Humbly acknowledge personal sin (1 John 1:8–9). • Trust the finished work of Christ for salvation (Acts 16:31). • Pursue righteousness daily, knowing accountability remains (2 Corinthians 5:10). |
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