God's Law and Judgment

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It is God who is the judge of all earth: “The father judges no one, but has entrusted all judgement to the son” (John 5: 22). As life continues and humans live all decisions, thoughts, behavior, and actions will be judged by God. This includes being judged by what humans have done to help other people’s needs. “Teachings of Jesus is difficult for some Christians because it seems to say that we will be judged based on good works done rather than on faith or belief of God alone” (Hayes, 2003). The parable of judgment is a profound. His judgment does not depend on the knowledge collaborated but on the help given. The interpretation of his judgment in the world and in death is different based on people’s belief (Capron, 2002). Capon (2002) wrote, “You judge yourself by taking your stand on the law’s demand rather than on my righteousness which is yours for the believing” (p. 368). “Even at the judgment, therefore, the gracious light-the Phos hilaron’ is still the only game in town. The meaning translates to humans’ judge based on the choices made to believe in God, his word, and promises. When people truly understand sin, they will acknowledge guilt before God. The surety of judgment causes the sinner to redirect to God. Praise should continuously be into God, “mercy triumphs over judgment” (James 2: 13). Jesus was persecuted and died on the cross for humanity. Through his resurrection humans were saved. The decision to believe or not in Jesus and God is unto humanity; which passes judgment. When the Lamb stands at the door and knocks, only an inveterate nonsport would say, “darkness, anyon”? (Capron, 2002, p. 371). From day one, every teaching, experience, and action of Jesus was to continuously seek humans out to (1) follow his will and (2) assure us he will never leave. Jesus has been knocking at the door of people’s lives since the beginning of time. He has longed for humans to open the door so he can establish the relationship and prepare people for God and his kingdom. Based on the Jesus’ sacrifices to save humanity and God’s grace and mercy it is no reason why anyone would accept darkness of the power of light and love. “Parables usually engage listeners, create reflection, and promote action” (Snodgrass, 2012, p. 9). God’s grace is powerful and ever changing. In (Romans 2: 12-16), Paul is establishing the point of verse 11, “for there is no partiality with God”. He will judge everyone with perfect justice. The relationship between Gods law and judgement clear for all to understand and be followed (Capron, 2002). If humans decide to determine laws on their law, condemnation may take place. God “will render to everyone according to deeds”. Hearing the law isn’t good enough; everyone must be doers of the law (Romans 2: 13). The desires of the heart and mind are not always reality (Veith, 1991). God speaks and his words create, change, and transform. God creates by his word (Genesis 1). “ Human systems have a way of reflecting human desires more than the objective reality” (Veith, 1999, p. 21). When we see the profound power behind God’s words in shaping reality, our justification transcends. God does justice to sinners (Kolb and Arand, 2008). Regardless of what humans have done, God is and will forgive. From the readings, everyone has laws (i.e. personal/professional) that should be adhered to however, God is just to forgive, love, and save us regardless if behavior. God’s word is diverse and the meanings are interpreted differently (Hayes, 2003). God’s grace and mercy is triumph, sending Jesus’ to go to the cross for all human sin is like no other example of love. Jesus paid the

ultimate sacrifice for humanity. The slate is clean and judgment is in the hands of God. Humans only need to accept accountability to live as Jesus instructed. References Capon, R. F. (2002). Kingdom, grace, judgment: Paradox, outrage, and vindication in the parables of Jesus. Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans Publishing. ISBN: 978- 0802839497 Hays, R. B. (2003). Reading scripture in light of the resurrection. Retrieved from httpscupo.blackboard.combbcswebdavpid-351127-dt-content-rid- 42462141courses20164041269-cupresourcesweek6w620Hays20- 20Reading20Scripture20in20Light20of20the20Resurrection.pdf Kolb, R Arand, C. P. (2008). The functions of the word. Retrieved from httpscupo.blackboard.combbcswebdavpid-351127-dt-content-rid- 42462141courses20164041269-cupresourcesweek6w620Kolb-Arand20- 20Functions20of20the20Word.pdf The New Oxford Annotated Bible New Revised Standard Version with the Apocryphal. (3rd edition) New York Oxford University Press, 2010. Print. Snodgrass, K. (2008). Stories with intent: A comprehensive guide to the parables of Jesus. Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans Publishing. ISBN: 978-0802842411 Veith, G. E. (1999). Justification The dynamics of sin and grace. Retrieved from httpscupo.blackboard.combbcswebdavpid-351127-dt-content-rid- 42462141courses20164041269-cupresourcesweek6w620Veith20- 20Spirituality20of20the20Cross.pdf

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