Is the fact that God is the ultimate judge a good or bad thing? That we are accountable for every action?
It is the best thing that God is the judge. Because He is the judge, He is also the one to make provision for mercy and to provide a substitute that satisfies His justice. There is no guessing as to what it takes to appease Him. He did it Himself. Also, this means that if God declares you or me as guilt-free then we are truly guilt-free.
Suppose you had received a speeding ticket (wrongly, I'm sure:) ). Then we cross paths, and I tell you that you are no longer accountable for your ticket. It has been forgiven. While that might sound great, I have no authority to really do anything about your ticket. Even if I pay for it, you will still receive points on your license or have to attend a safety driving class.
Romans 8:28-38 asks a couple of questions:
If God is for us, who can be against us?
Who can bring any accusation...? God is the one who justifies.
Who is the one that condems?
So, God as the Heavy actually turns out to work in our favor (assuming of course that we've cried out for mercy to God). Once He forgives and provides substitution, there is no more red tape to go through.
God is the judge of all people. Pass on the good news!
Good to have you back Joel.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds familiar! Funny that the first time I read your blog in over a year, I find your thoughts on the EXACT thing we talked about this morning.
ReplyDeleteHey Joel, I love you and I'm glad the Lord brought you to Clemson. Peace.
Romans: 4:6-8
ReplyDelete6 just as David also describes the blessedness of the man to whom God imputes righteousness apart from works:
7 “ Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven,
And whose sins are covered;
8 Blessed is the man to whom the LORD shall not impute sin.”