The Righteous Judge: Why God Judges at All

The Righteous Judge: Why God Judges at All
Theme: God’s judgments are expressions of His holiness and covenant love. True justice is the foundation of His throne. - What is divine judgment? - God’s character: justice, mercy, patience - Temporal vs. eternal judgments - The necessity of judgment in love - Christ as the ultimate expression of judgment and grace
Discussion Questions: 1. What does it mean for God to be the Righteous Judge of all the earth? 2. How does divine judgment differ from human judgment in Scripture? 3. Why is God’s judgment necessary in a world corrupted by sin? 4. How do God’s justice and mercy coexist in His character? 5. What is the difference between temporal judgment and eternal judgment? 6. How does viewing judgment through the lens of Christ reshape our understanding?