Topical Encyclopedia The concept of judgment in righteousness is a central theme throughout the Bible, reflecting God's holy and just nature. The Scriptures consistently affirm that God's judgments are executed with perfect righteousness, ensuring that justice is upheld according to His divine standards.Old Testament Foundations The Old Testament lays the groundwork for understanding God's righteous judgment. In Genesis 18:25, Abraham appeals to God's justice, saying, "Far be it from You to do such a thing—to kill the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous and the wicked are treated alike. Far be it from You! Will not the Judge of all the earth do what is just?" . This rhetorical question underscores the belief that God's judgments are inherently just and righteous. The Psalms frequently celebrate God's righteous judgment. Psalm 9:8 declares, "He judges the world with justice; He governs the people with equity" . Similarly, Psalm 96:13 proclaims, "For He comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples in His faithfulness" . These passages emphasize that God's judgments are not arbitrary but are grounded in His unwavering righteousness and faithfulness. Prophetic Insights The prophets also speak of God's righteous judgment. Isaiah 11:4-5 describes the coming Messiah, saying, "But with righteousness He will judge the poor, and with equity He will decide for the lowly of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of His mouth and slay the wicked with the breath of His lips. Righteousness will be the belt around His hips, and faithfulness the sash around His waist" . This messianic prophecy highlights the expectation that the ultimate judgment will be executed with perfect righteousness. New Testament Fulfillment The New Testament continues this theme, affirming that Jesus Christ will execute judgment in righteousness. In Acts 17:31, Paul declares, "For He has set a day when He will judge the world with justice by the Man He has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising Him from the dead" . This passage identifies Jesus as the appointed judge, whose resurrection serves as assurance of the coming righteous judgment. Romans 2:5-6 further elaborates on the nature of God's judgment: "But because of your hard and unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of wrath, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed. God 'will repay each one according to his deeds'" . Here, Paul emphasizes that God's judgment is based on righteousness and is in accordance with each individual's actions. The Final Judgment The Book of Revelation provides a vivid depiction of the final judgment, where God's righteousness is fully manifested. Revelation 19:11 describes the return of Christ: "Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war" . This imagery reinforces the certainty that Christ's judgment will be executed with perfect righteousness. Revelation 20:12-13 further illustrates the final judgment: "And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne. And there were open books, and one of them was the book of life. And the dead were judged according to their deeds, as recorded in the books. The sea gave up its dead, and Death and Hades gave up their dead, and each one was judged according to his deeds" . This passage underscores the comprehensive and righteous nature of God's final judgment. Conclusion Throughout the Bible, the theme of judgment in righteousness is consistently affirmed. From the Old Testament to the New Testament, God's judgments are portrayed as just, equitable, and faithful to His divine nature. The ultimate fulfillment of this righteous judgment is found in Jesus Christ, who will judge the world with perfect justice. Torrey's Topical Textbook Psalm 98:9Before the LORD; for he comes to judge the earth: with righteousness shall he judge the world, and the people with equity. Torrey's Topical Textbook Acts 17:31 Library The Righteousness of the Kingdom. Perfect Righteousness was Conferred Neither by Circumcision nor by ... Nor Does Ps. Lxxii. Apply to Solomon, Whose Faults Christians ... The Outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Justin Adduces Other Proofs to the Jew, who Denies that He Needs ... On the Words of the Gospel, John xvi. 7, "I Tell You the Truth; it ... "But Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God, and his Righteousness, and ... The Holy Spirit of Promise That Jesus Christ Shall Come as a Judge. 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Is AIDS / HIV a judgment from God? | GotQuestions.org What are all the different judgments in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org Judgment: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Judgment: According to Opportunity and Works The Judgment of Christians, by the Gospel The Judgment of Heathen, by the Law of Conscience The Judgment of Jews, by the Law of Moses The Judgment: A Day Appointed For The Judgment: A First Principle of the Gospel The Judgment: Called The: Day of Destruction The Judgment: Called The: Day of Judgment and Perdition of Ungodly Men The Judgment: Called The: Day of Wrath The Judgment: Called The: Judgment of the Great Day The Judgment: Called The: Revelation of the Righteous Judgment of God The Judgment: Christ Will Acknowledge Saints At The Judgment: Devils Shall be Condemned At The Judgment: Final Punishment of the Wicked Will Succeed The Judgment: Neglected Advantages Increase Condemnation At The Judgment: None, by Nature Can Stand In The Judgment: Perfect Love Will Give Boldness In The Judgment: Predicted in the Old Testament The Judgment: Saints Shall be Rewarded At The Judgment: Saints Shall Sit With Christ In The Judgment: Saints Shall, Through Christ, be Enabled to Stand In The Judgment: Shall be Administered by Christ The Judgment: Shall be Held Upon: All Men The Judgment: Shall be Held Upon: All Nations The Judgment: Shall be Held Upon: Quick and Dead The Judgment: Shall be Held Upon: Small and Great The Judgment: Shall be Held Upon: The Righteous and Wicked The Judgment: Shall be in Righteousness The Judgment: Shall be of All: Actions The Judgment: Shall be of All: Thoughts The Judgment: Shall be of All: Words The Judgment: Shall Take Place at the Coming of Christ The Judgment: The Books Shall be Opened At The Judgment: The Certainty of, a Motive to Faith The Judgment: The Certainty of, a Motive to Holiness The Judgment: The Certainty of, a Motive to Prayer and Watchfulness The Judgment: The Certainty of, a Motive to Repentance The Judgment: The Wicked Dread The Judgment: The Wicked Shall be Condemned In The Judgment: The Word of Christ Shall be a Witness Against the Wicked In The Judgment: Time of, Unknown to Us The Judgment: Warn the Wicked of Related Terms The-not-beloved (1 Occurrence) Kir'iath-je'arim (18 Occurrences) Kirjathjearim (17 Occurrences) Vine-dressers (18 Occurrences) Kirjath-jearim (17 Occurrences) Kibroth-hattaavah (5 Occurrences) |
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