Topical Encyclopedia The justice of God is a central theme throughout the Bible, intricately woven into the narrative of redemption. God's justice is His moral righteousness and fairness, which demands that sin be punished and righteousness be rewarded. This divine attribute is not only foundational to His character but also essential to His redemptive plan for humanity.Old Testament Foundations The Old Testament lays the groundwork for understanding God's justice. In Deuteronomy 32:4, God is described as "The Rock, His work is perfect, for all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He." This verse underscores the perfection and fairness inherent in God's nature. The Law given to Israel, particularly the Ten Commandments, reflects God's just standards, demanding holiness and providing a framework for righteous living (Exodus 20:1-17). The sacrificial system instituted in the Mosaic Law further illustrates God's justice. Sin required atonement, and the sacrifices symbolized the payment for sin, pointing to the need for a perfect and ultimate sacrifice. Leviticus 17:11 states, "For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you on the altar to make atonement for your souls, for it is the blood that makes atonement by the life." This system foreshadowed the ultimate act of justice and mercy in the New Testament. Justice and Redemption in the New Testament The New Testament reveals the fulfillment of God's justice through the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. Romans 3:25-26 explains, "God presented Him as the atoning sacrifice through faith in His blood, in order to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance He had passed over the sins committed beforehand. He did this to demonstrate His righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and to justify the one who has faith in Jesus." Here, God's justice is satisfied through the sacrifice of Christ, who bore the penalty for sin, allowing God to remain just while justifying sinners. The crucifixion of Jesus is the ultimate exhibition of divine justice. Isaiah 53:5 prophesies, "But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed." Jesus' death on the cross was the necessary payment for sin, fulfilling the demands of justice and enabling redemption for all who believe. The Role of Faith Faith is the means by which individuals receive the benefits of God's justice in redemption. Ephesians 2:8-9 declares, "For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast." Faith in Christ's atoning work is the channel through which God's justice and mercy are applied to the believer, resulting in justification and reconciliation with God. The Justice of God in the Life of Believers The justice of God continues to play a vital role in the life of believers. As recipients of divine justice through Christ, Christians are called to live justly and reflect God's character in their interactions with others. Micah 6:8 exhorts, "He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?" This call to justice is a response to the justice believers have received and a testimony to the transformative power of redemption. Eschatological Justice Finally, the Bible assures that God's justice will be fully realized in the eschatological future. Revelation 20:12-13 describes the final judgment, where "the dead were judged according to their deeds, as recorded in the books." God's justice will be perfectly executed, rewarding the righteous and punishing the wicked, culminating in the establishment of a new heaven and a new earth where righteousness dwells (2 Peter 3:13). In summary, the justice of God is a profound and essential aspect of His redemptive plan, demonstrated through the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ, received by faith, and reflected in the lives of believers, with the promise of ultimate fulfillment in the age to come. Torrey's Topical Textbook Romans 3:26To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believes in Jesus. Torrey's Topical Textbook Library The Relation Between Sin and Physical Evil. --Jewish Idea of ... The Sufferings of Christ Reconciled with the Goodness of God. The Dispensation of the Divine Favours Reconciled with the ... Book 2 Letter ix. Meditation. The Song of the Redeemed The Impotence of the Law. Atonement. Allegation 4 "We Teach that the Greatest Part of the Human Race ... The Life of a Christian Man. Scriptural Arguments Exhorting to It. Resources What does it mean that God is just? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is ultimate reconciliation? | GotQuestions.org What does the Bible say about injustice? | GotQuestions.org Justice: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Justice: Brings Its own Reward Justice: Christ, an Example of Justice: General Scriptures Concerning Justice: God: Displeased With the Want of Justice: God: Gives Wisdom to Execute Justice: God: Sets the Highest Value On Justice: Saints should Always Do Justice: Saints should Pray for Wisdom to Execute Justice: Saints should Receive Instruction In Justice: Saints should Study the Principles of Justice: Saints should Take Pleasure in Doing Justice: Saints should Teach Others to Do Justice: Specially Required in Rulers Justice: The Wicked: Afflict Those Who Act With Justice: The Wicked: Call not For Justice: The Wicked: Pass Over Justice: To be Done in Buying and Selling Justice: To be Done in Executing Judgment Justice: To be Done: To Servants Justice: To be Done: To the Fatherless and Widows Justice: To be Done: To the Poor The Justice of God is a Part of his Character The Justice of God: Acknowledge The Justice of God: Declared to be without Respect of Persons The Justice of God: Declared to Be: Impartial The Justice of God: Declared to Be: Incomparable The Justice of God: Declared to Be: Incorruptible The Justice of God: Declared to Be: Plenteous The Justice of God: Declared to Be: The Habitation of his Throne The Justice of God: Declared to Be: Undeviating The Justice of God: Declared to Be: Unfailing The Justice of God: Denied by the Ungodly The Justice of God: Exhibited in all his Ways The Justice of God: Exhibited in Forgiving Sins The Justice of God: Exhibited in His Government The Justice of God: Exhibited in His Judgments The Justice of God: Exhibited in Redemption The Justice of God: Exhibited in The Final Judgment The Justice of God: Not to be Sinned Against 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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