The Vineyard Church
Is God Just?
Pastor Mark Pope November 8/9, 2024
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The Vineyard Church
16219 Jackson Rd, Mishawaka, IN 46544, USA
Saturday 5:30 PM
Sunday 8:30 AM
Sunday 9:50 AM
Sunday 11:30 AM
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Definition:
Justice- the ethical, philosophical idea that people are to be treated impartially, fairly, properly, and reasonably… that laws are to ensure that no harm befalls another, and that, where harm is alleged, a remedial action is taken - both the accuser and the accused receive a morally right consequence.
Justice- the ethical, philosophical idea that people are to be treated impartially, fairly, properly, and reasonably… that laws are to ensure that no harm befalls another, and that, where harm is alleged, a remedial action is taken - both the accuser and the accused receive a morally right consequence.
Question:
How do you picture God's justice?
How do you picture God's justice?
Main Point:
God's justice is...
1. Both good and bad.
God's justice is...
1. Both good and bad.
Definition:
Blessed… εὐλογέω (yoo-log-eh'-o)to speak well of, or praise.
Blessed… εὐλογέω (yoo-log-eh'-o)to speak well of, or praise.
Subpoint:
For some, judgment day is going to feel really good.
For some, judgment day is going to feel really good.
Question:
Do I have a balanced understanding of God's justice?
Do I have a balanced understanding of God's justice?
Question:
What side of God's justice line am I on?
What side of God's justice line am I on?
Question:
Am I open to the positive nature of God?
Am I open to the positive nature of God?
Main Point:
God's justice is...
2. Somewhat mysterious.
God's justice is...
2. Somewhat mysterious.
Subpoint:
God's justice tendencies are not universally discerned.
God's justice tendencies are not universally discerned.
Subpoint:
Safe people:
1. Heavily emphasize Jesus.
Safe people:
1. Heavily emphasize Jesus.
Subpoint:
Safe people:
2. Actively show mercy.
Safe people:
2. Actively show mercy.
Subpoint:
Safe people:
3. Forgive.
Safe people:
3. Forgive.
Subpoint:
Safe people:
4. Are eternally minded.
Safe people:
4. Are eternally minded.
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