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The Vineyard Church

Is God Just?

Is God Just?

Pastor Mark Pope November 8/9, 2024

Locations & Times

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

The Vineyard Church

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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.
Question:
How do you picture God's justice?
Main Point:
God's justice is...
1. Both good and bad.
Definition:
Blessed… εὐλογέω (yoo-log-eh'-o)to speak well of, or praise.
Subpoint:
For some, judgment day is going to feel really good.
Question:
Do I have a balanced understanding of God's justice?
Question:
What side of God's justice line am I on?
Question:
Am I open to the positive nature of God?
Main Point:
God's justice is...
2. Somewhat mysterious.
Subpoint:
God's justice tendencies are not universally discerned.
Subpoint:
Safe people:
1. Heavily emphasize Jesus.
Subpoint:
Safe people:
2. Actively show mercy.
Subpoint:
Safe people:
3. Forgive.
Subpoint:
Safe people:
4. Are eternally minded.

Giving at The Vineyard

We don't pass a plate for tithes and offerings here at Vineyard, but we do believe that giving back through our finances is an important way to worship Jesus.
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