Judgment

PSALM 9:7-9 The Lord reigns forever; He has established his throne for judgment.
⁸ He rules the world in righteousness and judges the peoples with equity.(NIV)

In the Old Testament David the writer of Psalm 9 knew about Judgment, Punishment and forgiveness. Yet he chose to thank and praise God till his last breath.

Matthew 12:36-37 But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken. ³⁷ For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.” (NIV)

The first book of the New Testament, written by Matthew, whom having seen the savior, brought judgment to the forefront by putting it plainly.

2 Corinthians 5:10  For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad. (NIV)

This shows us that Jesus will be judging, after all, He did pay the price for our sins.

Hebrews 9:27–28 Just as people are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment, ²⁸ so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him. (NIV)

Jesus paid one price, one time, for all. That way when judgment day comes, its one way, heaven for those who accept Him and hell for those that have rejected Him

1 John 2:1–2My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. ² He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world. (NIV)

Everyone has sinned and come short of the glory of God, everyone can receive forgiveness if they confess their sins to Jesus Christ and ask him into their heart. None of us deserve forgiveness, but God’s grace pays  the price we can’t afford. Seek Him today, when judgment day comes, it will be too late to choose.

8/01/2025

Garth Sparks AUTHOR

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