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The concept of justice is central to the character and mission of Jesus Christ as depicted in the Bible. Jesus embodies divine justice, which is rooted in righteousness, mercy, and truth. His life and teachings provide a profound understanding of justice that transcends human legal systems and reflects the heart of God.

Justice in the Teachings of Jesus

Jesus' teachings often highlighted the importance of justice, particularly in the context of the Kingdom of God. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus emphasizes the blessedness of those who "hunger and thirst for righteousness" (Matthew 5:6), indicating a deep longing for justice and moral integrity. This righteousness is not merely legalistic but is characterized by a heart aligned with God's will.

In His parables, Jesus frequently addressed issues of justice. The Parable of the Unjust Judge (Luke 18:1-8) illustrates the necessity of persistent prayer and faith in God's ultimate justice. The parable contrasts the corrupt judge with God, who is just and attentive to the cries of His people. Jesus assures His followers that God "will bring about justice for His chosen ones, who cry out to Him day and night" (Luke 18:7).

Justice in the Actions of Jesus

Jesus' actions throughout His ministry further demonstrate His commitment to justice. He challenged social norms and religious practices that were unjust or oppressive. For instance, Jesus cleansed the temple, driving out those who exploited worshippers for profit, declaring, "My house will be called a house of prayer, but you are making it a den of robbers" (Matthew 21:13). This act was a direct confrontation against economic injustice and corruption within the religious establishment.

Moreover, Jesus consistently showed compassion to the marginalized and oppressed, embodying the justice of God through acts of mercy. He healed the sick, welcomed sinners, and uplifted the downtrodden, demonstrating that true justice involves restoring individuals to wholeness and dignity.

Justice in the Sacrifice of Jesus

The ultimate expression of Jesus' justice is found in His sacrificial death on the cross. Through His atoning sacrifice, Jesus satisfied the demands of divine justice while extending mercy to humanity. The Apostle Paul writes, "God presented Him as the atoning sacrifice through faith in His blood, to demonstrate His righteousness" (Romans 3:25). In this act, justice and mercy converge, offering redemption and reconciliation to all who believe.

Justice in the Return of Jesus

The New Testament also speaks of the future justice that Jesus will bring upon His return. He will come as the righteous judge, executing justice and establishing His eternal kingdom. In Revelation, Jesus is depicted as the one who "judges and wages war in righteousness" (Revelation 19:11). His return will bring about the final vindication of God's justice, where evil is vanquished, and righteousness prevails.

Conclusion

The justice of Jesus Christ is a multifaceted concept that encompasses His teachings, actions, sacrifice, and future return. It is a justice that is both restorative and retributive, rooted in the character of God and manifested through the life and work of Jesus. As believers seek to emulate Christ, they are called to pursue justice in their own lives, reflecting the heart of their Savior.

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2 Samuel 23:3
The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spoke to me, He that rules over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.
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Zechariah 9:9
Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, your King comes to you: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding on an ass, and on a colt the foal of an ass.
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Matthew 27:19
When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent to him, saying, Have you nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him.
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John 5:30
I can of my own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not my own will, but the will of the Father which has sent me.
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Acts 3:14
But you denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted to you;
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Acts 22:14
And he said, The God of our fathers has chosen you, that you should know his will, and see that Just One, and should hear the voice of his mouth.
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"There is Therefore Now no Condemnation to them which are in ...
... And therefore those souls that flee for refuge, to lay hold upon the hope set before
them in Jesus Christ, justice may pursue them to the ports of this city ...
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The Life of Jesus Christ in Its Historical Connexion
... John's Recognition of Jesus as the Messiah. ... The Relation between Sin and Physical
Evil.--Jewish Idea of Punitive Justice.--Christ's Doctrine on the Subject. ...
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"We have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the Righteous. ...
... oppression; and therefore, there are great hopes that our advocate Jesus Christ
shall prevail ... us, and will not stand upon strict terms of justice, but rather ...
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"For the Law of the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus Hath Made Me ...
... and the sentence of his justice? The apostle answers, that there is a law above
it, a law after it,""the law of the Spirit of life." Jesus Christ opposes law ...
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Proofs of Jesus Christ
... The false justice of Pilate only serves to make Jesus Christ suffer; for he causes
Him to be scourged by his false justice, and afterwards puts Him to death. ...
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Christ's Sermon on the Mount in Manner and Contents it So ...
... It Suggests Therefore the Conclusion that Jesus is the Creator's Christ ... Do justice
to the ... shall be given that kingdom also which is promised by Christ, to whose ...
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"And this is his Commandment, that we Should Believe on the Name ...
... ransom for our souls is taken off us; inasmuch as he died, justice cannot come ... is
his command, that ye "believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ." And this ...
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The Epistle to the Romans. St. Paul Cannot Help Using Phrases ...
... Paul Cannot Help Using Phrases Which Bespeak the Justice of God, Even ... might grace
reign through righteousness unto (eternal) life by Jesus Christ," [5822] His ...
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The Grace of Jesus Christ
... The duty-doer thinks of justice, honesty, the reputable way of life ... home where there
was fair dealing, but where there was little of the grace of Jesus Christ. ...
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"For the Law of the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus Hath Made Me ...
... But our Lord Jesus discovers this mistake, when he tells ... once in this state of bondage
which Christ speaks of ... hath over us, by virtue of God's justice, and our ...
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