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In the context of the Biblical definition, what role does a judge fulfill beyond rendering verdicts?
In the context of the Biblical definition, what role does a judge fulfill beyond rendering verdicts?
- Punishing offenders severely to deter future crime.
- Promoting economic prosperity through fair trade practices.
- Arbitrating disputes among nations to prevent wars.
- Serving as a helper, savior, or deliverer. (correct)
According to the material, what is the primary goal of a judge in the Biblical sense?
According to the material, what is the primary goal of a judge in the Biblical sense?
- To ensure strict adherence to legal codes.
- To accumulate wealth and power for the ruling class.
- To bring about well-being and peace through deliverance, vindication, and salvation. (correct)
- To establish dominance over neighboring territories.
How did God's judgment against the Egyptians demonstrate His role as judge?
How did God's judgment against the Egyptians demonstrate His role as judge?
- By showcasing military strength and strategic warfare.
- By establishing trade agreements that favored the Israelites.
- By executing judgments against Egyptian gods and redeeming Israel with great acts of judgment. (correct)
- By implementing agricultural reforms that improved crop yields for the Israelites.
What was the dual purpose of the judgment upon Adam and Eve?
What was the dual purpose of the judgment upon Adam and Eve?
In what way was the judgment upon Adam considered 'remedial'?
In what way was the judgment upon Adam considered 'remedial'?
According to the material, what is the primary nature of God's judgment?
According to the material, what is the primary nature of God's judgment?
What is the purpose of God's judgment, according to the information provided?
What is the purpose of God's judgment, according to the information provided?
What are the two aspects described in the material regarding God's judgment?
What are the two aspects described in the material regarding God's judgment?
During the Investigative Judgment, as seen in the Flood account, what did the investigation reveal about humanity?
During the Investigative Judgment, as seen in the Flood account, what did the investigation reveal about humanity?
In the context of the Flood account, what does it mean that 'Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord'?
In the context of the Flood account, what does it mean that 'Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord'?
What specific act of mercy was extended to humanity during the probationary period before the Flood?
What specific act of mercy was extended to humanity during the probationary period before the Flood?
What additional provision of grace was offered to humanity during the Flood account's probationary period?
What additional provision of grace was offered to humanity during the Flood account's probationary period?
Under what condition does the executive judgment come?
Under what condition does the executive judgment come?
What does the saving aspect of God's judgment reveal, according to the conclusion?
What does the saving aspect of God's judgment reveal, according to the conclusion?
What is God's judgment NOT a result of, according to the conclusion?
What is God's judgment NOT a result of, according to the conclusion?
According to the material, what are 'judgment and salvation'?
According to the material, what are 'judgment and salvation'?
What does the message of Jesus' death on the Cross portray?
What does the message of Jesus' death on the Cross portray?
According to Revelation 14:6-7, what is the essential message of the 'everlasting gospel'?
According to Revelation 14:6-7, what is the essential message of the 'everlasting gospel'?
What does the 'restraining' aspect of God's judgment achieve?
What does the 'restraining' aspect of God's judgment achieve?
What is the deadline for the book report?
What is the deadline for the book report?
Flashcards
Biblical Definition of Judgment
Biblical Definition of Judgment
In biblical terms, a judge is one who tests guilt or innocence, rendering a verdict and can also be a helper or savior.
Goal of Biblical Judgment
Goal of Biblical Judgment
God's judgment aims to bring well-being and peace, providing deliverance, vindication, and salvation, or condemnation and punishment.
Judgment on Adam and Eve
Judgment on Adam and Eve
The judgment upon Adam and Eve was both remedial and restraining, with the purpose of reestablishing broken relationships and managing the consequences of sin.
Nature of Judgment
Nature of Judgment
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Investigative Judgment
Investigative Judgment
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Probationary Time
Probationary Time
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Executive Judgment
Executive Judgment
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Investigative Judgment in the Flood
Investigative Judgment in the Flood
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Probationary Time in the Flood
Probationary Time in the Flood
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Executive Judgment in the Flood
Executive Judgment in the Flood
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Nature of Gods Judgement
Nature of Gods Judgement
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Relationship Between Judgment and Salvation
Relationship Between Judgment and Salvation
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The message of the Cross
The message of the Cross
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Study Notes
- Syllabus requires Test 2 takes place on November 13, 2013
- The syllabus requires a book report due November 27, 2013 and should reffer to the course outline and be 6-8 pages long
- Salvation and judgment are intertwined from Genesis to Revelation
- Salvation and judgment show divine mercy and justice, thus, they should not be separate
The Cross
- Jesus' death on the Cross potrays God's judgment and salvation
- Through the Cross we see God's love for sinners and hatred of sin
Biblical Definition of Judgement
- A judge tests the guilt or innocence of a defendant and renders a decision
- Refer to Deuteronomy 1:16 and 1 Samuel 7:15-17
- A judge is also a helper, savior, or deliverer
- Refer to Judges 3:9,15, 2 Kings 13:5, Isaiah 19:20, and Nehemiah 9:27
- A judge aims to bring well-being and peace
- Judging can be deliverance, vindication, salvation, condemnation, or punishment
- God executed judgments against Egyptian gods and firstborn (Exodus 12:12, Numbers 33:4)
- God redeemed Israel with an outstretched arm and acts of judgment (Exodus 6:6)
Judgement of Adam and Eve
- The judgment on woman is related to pain in childbirth and clinging to her husband (Genesis 3:16)
- The judgment for woman was remedial and restraining in purpose to reestablish relationships, safeguard the husband-wife dynamic, and maintain a relationship with the Creator
- The judgment on Adam was remedial and restraining, requiring him to toil for food
- Adam's judgement was meant to be a beneficial antidote to idleness and provide fulfillment
Nature of Judgement
- Judgment is punitive (restrictive) and remedial
- Its purpose is to confront individuals with the reality of death they chose when departing from God
Aspects of Judgement
- Investigative Judgment
- Probationary Time
- Executive Judgment
God's Judgement of the Flood
- Investigative judgment occurred (Genesis 6:5-22)
- God saw the wickedness of men and that every imagination of their hearts was only evil continually
- This caused the Earth to be corrupt and filled with violence (Genesis 5,11)
- Noah was righteous, blameless, walked with God, and found favor in the eyes of the Lord (Genesis 6:8-9)
Probationary Period
- God wanted to end evil and violence after seeing the state of humankind
- This was an act of mercy, care, and justice (Genesis 6:11-13)
- God was grieved and filled with pain (Genesis 6:6)
- There was divine grade at work (Genesis 6)
- Sinful humanity was invited to turn to God and be saved within a 120-year probationary time
- Noah was the preacher of salvation (Genesis 6:13)
- Grace was shown by providing a way of escape from a doomed world (Genesis 6:14-22, covenant of grace)
Executive Judgement
- Occurs after the investigative judgment (Genesis 7:16-24)
- It happens after the time of mercy and probation
- It is the last phase of the salvation of Earth
- God remembered Noah and all those with him in the ark (Genesis 6:18, 8:1)
Conclusion
- God's judgment results from the unprecedented growth of sin and moral corruption, not caprice or revenge
- Judgement is retributive and brings deserved punishment
- Judgement is restraining and holds sin in check
- Judgement is saving and graciously reveals God's design to save those who would repent and turn to Him
- Judgement creates an opportunity for a new beginning and creation
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