Divine Justice

This theme explores the way God exercises his moral authority in the biblical accounts, from the great interventions of the Old Testament to the teachings of Jesus in the Gospels. It covers episodes such as the plagues of Egypt and the divine judgments on the nations, but also the parables of Jesus on the last judgment, retribution and mercy.

Divine justice is not reduced to punishment: it encompasses the defense of the oppressed, God's faithfulness to his promises and the reconciliation made possible by the death and resurrection of Jesus. This theme is therefore inseparable from the notions of sin, salvation, forgiveness and redemption that run throughout the whole of Scripture.

Reading these articles helps us understand how the Bible articulates justice and divine love, two attributes often perceived as opposed. The prophetic texts, the eschatological discourses of Jesus and the apostolic letters each shed light in their own way on this fundamental tension at the heart of the Christian faith.

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Study 1: Is God Unjust?
Study 2: The Eternal Will Fight for You

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Divine Justice

PDA011 Is God Unjust?
The article discusses the idea that God might be unjust in allowing suffering and injustice in the world, but concludes that this condition results from human sin. It invites repentance and faith in Jesus for salvation.

1 John 4.16 (King James Version) :
And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.
King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org

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PDA014 The Eternal Will Fight for You
The article recounts how Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, faced with an enemy coalition, turns to God through prayer and fasting. God promises to fight for them, symbolizing that some battles require divine intervention. This is reflected in Jesus' triumph over sin, offering us redemption and forgiveness. The article encourages us to trust God in our personal trials.

2 Chronicles 20.17 (King James Version) :
Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the LORD will be with you.
King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org

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Level: Intermediate Audience: Beginners

Divine Justice

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Divine Justice