God is Just

Deuteronomy 32

The Definition of God’s Justice

_{^{Deuteronomy 32:4, Zephaniah 3:5, Ezra 3:5. Daniel 9:14}}

• The most common Old Testament word for just means straight, and the New Testament word mean equal. But they both mean right
• God always does what should be done and what is right
• God’s justice is the natural expression of His holiness

The Demand of God’s Justice

_{^{Romans 3:24-26, Romans 8:1}}

• Since God is just He must show His displeasure with and opposition to sin
• God must punish sin wherever it exists

The Delivery of God’s Justice

• Punishment for Unbelievers
  • Revelation 20:12-13
  • Matthew 11:21-22
  • Luke 12:47-48
• Rewards for Believers
  • I Corinthians 3:11-15
  • Luke 19:16-19