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The justice of God is a central theme throughout the Bible, reflecting His righteous nature and His commitment to uphold moral order. God's justice is an expression of His holiness and is integral to His character. It is both a source of comfort for the oppressed and a warning to the wicked.

Biblical Foundation

The justice of God is rooted in His very nature. Deuteronomy 32:4 declares, "He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He." This verse underscores that God's actions are inherently just, and His judgments are always right.

Justice in the Law

The Mosaic Law reflects God's justice, providing a framework for Israel to live in a way that mirrors His righteousness. Leviticus 19:15 instructs, "You must not pervert justice; you must not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the rich; you are to judge your neighbor fairly." This command highlights the impartiality of divine justice, which is a standard for human conduct.

Prophetic Emphasis

The prophets frequently called Israel back to the justice of God, condemning social injustices and urging repentance. Micah 6:8 encapsulates this call: "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?" Here, justice is not merely a legal requirement but a moral imperative that reflects God's own character.

Justice and the Messiah

The coming of the Messiah is portrayed as the ultimate fulfillment of God's justice. Isaiah 42:1 speaks of the Servant of the Lord: "Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations." Jesus Christ, as the Messiah, embodies and enacts God's justice, offering redemption and establishing a kingdom characterized by righteousness.

Justice in the New Testament

In the New Testament, the justice of God is revealed through the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Romans 3:25-26 explains, "God presented Him as the atoning sacrifice through faith in His blood, 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 harmonized with His mercy, as He remains just while providing a means for justification through faith.

Eschatological Justice

The Bible assures that God's justice will ultimately prevail. Revelation 20:12 describes the final judgment: "And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. The dead were judged according to their deeds, as recorded in the books." This eschatological vision affirms that God's justice will be fully realized, with every deed accounted for.

Practical Implications

Believers are called to reflect God's justice in their lives. James 1:27 states, "Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world." This call to action demonstrates that living justly is an essential aspect of Christian discipleship, mirroring the justice of God in a fallen world.

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Psalm 98:9
Before the LORD; for he comes to judge the earth: with righteousness shall he judge the world, and the people with equity.
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Psalm 99:3,4
Let them praise your great and terrible name; for it is holy.
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Library

Characters Will be Disclosed, and Justice Awarded.
... what is commendable in an enemy, and cause them to magnify his failings ... the clear
manifestation of their guilt, and the impartial justice of God, they will ...
/.../lee/sermons on various important subjects/sermon xvi characters will be.htm

Our Watchword
... Observe that this is a saying which is founded upon truth and justice. ... We would begin
with the enquiry, "What can I do to magnify God this day?" We would be in ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 17 1871/our watchword.htm

A Challenge and a Shield
... amends to the injured honour of God, and magnify the law ... dies, the law is honoured;
but if God shall assume ... sins in his own body on the tree," justice was more ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 38 1892/a challenge and a shield.htm

"All Our Righteousnesses are as Filthy Rags, and we all do Fade as ...
... When you make your duties a covering of your sins, and think to satisfy God's justice
for the rest of your faults, by doing some ... How should God magnify him? ...
/.../the works of the rev hugh binning/sermon xvi all our righteousnesses.htm

Of the Supernatural Providence which God Uses Towards Reasonable ...
... service of their Saviour,"therefore God, who had so amply glorified his mercy in
the work of the creation of angels, would also magnify his justice, and in ...
/.../francis/treatise on the love of god/chapter iv of the supernatural.htm

Expiation
... grace, and never indulge the atrocious thought, I pray you, that there was justice,
and justice only here; but do magnify the love and pity of God in that he ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 10 1864/expiation.htm

New Haven Orthodox Creed.
... been made for all mankind by the Lord Jesus Christ; that this atonement was necessary
to magnify the law, and to vindicate and unfold the justice of God in the ...
/.../hayward/the book of religions/new haven orthodox creed.htm

Modern Revivals.
... From the habit of underrating the divine law and justice, the extent and demerit
of human disobedience, men easily ... The Son of God came to "magnify the law ...
/.../white/the great controversy between christ and satan /27 modern revivals.htm

Modern Revivals
... From the habit of underrating the divine law and justice, the extent and demerit
of human disobedience, men easily ... The Son of God came to "magnify the law ...
/.../white/the great controversy/chapter 27 modern revivals.htm

He Declares Falsely that the Manner of the Generation is to be ...
... view, the native dignity' of God consists in ... itself, wisdom, power, goodness, judgment,
justice, strength, mercy ... in the inspired writings to magnify his glory ...
/.../gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/section 33 he declares falsely.htm