Topical Bible: Judgments: Sent for the Deliverance of Saints

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In the biblical narrative, judgments are often depicted as divine interventions that serve multiple purposes, including the deliverance of God's people, the saints. These judgments are acts of God that demonstrate His sovereignty, justice, and mercy, often leading to the liberation and vindication of those who are faithful to Him.

Old Testament Examples

1. The Exodus from Egypt: One of the most prominent examples of judgment for the deliverance of saints is the series of plagues sent upon Egypt, culminating in the Exodus. The Israelites, enslaved by Pharaoh, cried out to God for deliverance. In response, God sent ten plagues upon Egypt, each demonstrating His power over the Egyptian gods and Pharaoh himself. The final plague, the death of the firstborn, led to the liberation of the Israelites. As recorded in Exodus 12:12-13 , God declares, "On that night I will pass through the land of Egypt and strike down every firstborn, both man and beast, and I will execute judgment against all the gods of Egypt. I am the LORD. The blood on the houses where you are staying will distinguish them; when I see the blood, I will pass over you. No plague will fall on you to destroy you when I strike the land of Egypt."

2. The Conquest of Canaan: The conquest of Canaan under Joshua is another instance where divine judgment facilitated the deliverance and establishment of the Israelites in the Promised Land. The fall of Jericho, as described in Joshua 6, illustrates how God’s judgment against the Canaanites resulted in the deliverance and victory for His people. The walls of Jericho fell after the Israelites obeyed God's command to march around the city, demonstrating that the victory was a result of divine intervention.

3. Judges and Deliverers: Throughout the Book of Judges, God raised up judges to deliver Israel from the oppression of surrounding nations. These deliverances were often accompanied by judgments against Israel's enemies. For example, in Judges 4-5, Deborah and Barak led Israel to victory over the Canaanite king Jabin and his commander Sisera, with God causing confusion in the enemy camp and a storm that rendered their chariots useless.

New Testament Examples

1. The Resurrection of Jesus: The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the ultimate judgment against sin and death, resulting in the deliverance of all who believe in Him. Through His death and resurrection, Jesus triumphed over the powers of darkness, as stated in Colossians 2:15 : "And having disarmed the powers and authorities, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross." This act of judgment ensures the eternal deliverance of the saints from the bondage of sin.

2. The Apostolic Era: In the Acts of the Apostles, several instances of divine judgment serve to protect and deliver the early Christian community. For example, in Acts 12, King Herod Agrippa I, who had persecuted the church and executed James, was struck down by an angel of the Lord, leading to a period of peace and growth for the church. Acts 12:23 records, "Immediately, because Herod did not give glory to God, an angel of the Lord struck him down, and he was eaten by worms and died."

Eschatological Judgments

The Bible also speaks of future judgments that will result in the ultimate deliverance of the saints. The Book of Revelation describes a series of judgments that will befall the earth, culminating in the final defeat of Satan and the establishment of a new heaven and a new earth. Revelation 20:11-15 details the Great White Throne Judgment, where those not found in the Book of Life are cast into the lake of fire, while the saints inherit eternal life in the presence of God.

Throughout Scripture, judgments are portrayed as acts of divine justice that not only punish the wicked but also deliver and vindicate the faithful. These judgments affirm God's commitment to His covenant people and His ultimate plan for redemption and restoration.

Torrey's Topical Textbook

Exodus 6:6
Why say to the children of Israel, I am the LORD, and I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians, and I will rid you out of their bondage, and I will redeem you with a stretched out arm, and with great judgments:
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Library

Gratitude for Deliverance from the Grave
... much less a slave of the judgments of others. ... his strength, and the object for which
it is sent. ... words on THE BELIVER'S CONDUCT AFTER TROUBLE AND DELIVERANCE. ...
/.../spurgeons sermons volume 38 1892/gratitude for deliverance from the.htm

His Future Work
... angels with their judgments for the earth are sent forth by Him. ... When Thy judgments
are in ... of Israel in great distress will then pray and look for deliverance. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/gaebelein/the work of christ/iii his future work.htm

The Great Misery of those who Lose the Saints' Rest.
... down to earth to tell us, and sent his Spirit in ... death awakes them, how will their
judgments be changed ... mercy upon me, and renewed one deliverance after another ...
/.../baxter/the saints everlasting rest/chapter v the great misery.htm

Differences in Judgment About Water Baptism, no Bar to Communion ...
... if peradventure, wrong thoughts, and false judgments of me ... in Rome, that time the
epistle was sent to the ... in Aquila's house, although many more saints were then ...
/.../the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/differences in judgment about water.htm

The Saints' Privilege and Profit;
... They were yet imploring his deliverance, when he stood in ... praised God, when an
earthquake was sent, which shook ... After the saints have been supplied with all ...
/.../bunyan/the works of john bunyan volumes 1-3/the saints privilege and profit.htm

The Christian Described
... of adoption, the Spirit of bondage is sent to us ... if the soul eat thereof by faith,
give deliverance therefrom ... in the truth, ways, statutes, and judgments of God ...
/.../bunyan/the riches of bunyan/xii the christian described.htm

Elisha's Closing Ministry
... His judgments were tempered with mercy; and when His ... when they had eaten and drunk,
he sent them away ... Lord's deliverance, and the arrow of deliverance from Syria ...
/.../white/the story of prophets and kings/chapter 21 elishas closing ministry.htm

The Second vision "In Heaven"
... They ascribe their salvation and their deliverance from the ... by the commencement of
a series of judgments ushered in ... read of "THE seven spirits sent forth into ...
/.../bullinger/commentary on revelation/the second vision in heaven.htm

Psalm IX.
... These two judgments we read of also in Wisdom, whence ... such things served [348] Him
for our deliverance: as sailors ... whom it was said, "I Am hath sent me." [367 ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm ix.htm

A Sermon on Isaiah xxvi. By John Knox.
... utterly to have destroyed it, and in deliverance of the ... He hath sent his Son Christ
Jesus, clad in our ... not rightly regard God nor his judgments, were compelled ...
/.../knox/the pulpit of the reformation nos 1 2 and 3 /a sermon on isaiah xxvi.htm