the Lord knows to rescue devout ones from trials and to keep the unrighteous for the day of judgment, being punished. Truth to Learn If you’re a Christian, God is your master and you are his servant. Behind the Words The word translated “Lord” in the first verse of...
James 5:12 – Only the Truth
But before all things, my brothers, do not swear, neither by heaven nor by earth nor with any other oath. But let your "Yes" be "Yes," and your "No," "No," that you might not fall under judgment. Truth to Learn We are not to swear an oath just to prove...
James 3:1 – Responsible Teaching
My brothers, let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we will receive greater judgment. Truth to Learn Within the church, teaching carries a great responsibility and a greater judgment (good or bad) for those who teach. Behind the Words The Greek word translated “let … become” is ginomai,...
James 2:13 – Merciless Judgment
For judgment will be without mercy to the one not having shown mercy. Mercy rejoices over judgment. Truth to Learn Our merciful actions in this life will have eternal results. Behind the Words The word “judgment” is translated from krisis, which literally refers to a separation, hence a dividing between...
2 Thessalonians 1:5 – A Kingdom Viewpoint
which is manifest evidence of the righteous judgment of God, that you may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you also suffer; Truth to Learn Christians know God’s merciful judgment and can keep God’s kingdom in view when we suffer persecution and tribulation. Behind the Words...
Romans 5:16 – One for the Many
Romans 5:16 And the gift is not like that which came through the one who sinned. For the judgment which came from one offense resulted in condemnation, but the free gift which came from many offenses resulted in justification. Truth to Learn God’s free gift of righteousness takes care of...
Romans 3:8 – Misrepresented Truth
Romans 3:8 And why not say, "Let us do evil that good may come"?—as we are slanderously reported and as some affirm that we say. Their condemnation is just. Truth to Learn All sin will be judged, no matter what our excuse may be. Behind the Words The phrase “Let...
Romans 2:6 – Judgment of Works
Romans 2:6 5But in accordance with your hardness and your impenitent heart you are treasuring up for yourself wrath in the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God, 6who "will render to each one according to his deeds": Truth to Learn Everyone’s works will be judged...
Romans 2:5 – A Storehouse of Wrath
Romans 2:5 But in accordance with your hardness and your impenitent heart you are treasuring up for yourself wrath in the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God, Truth to Learn On the Day of Judgment God will show His wrath rather than His mercy. Behind...
Romans 2:2 – Certain Truthful Judgment
Romans 2:2 But we know that the judgment of God is according to truth against those who practice such things. Truth to Learn God will certainly judge sinners, and He will do so based on truth. Behind the Words The word translated, “we know” is oidamen, a form of the...
Romans 2:1 – Judgmental Revelation
Romans 2:1 Therefore you are inexcusable, O man, whoever you are who judge, for in whatever you judge another you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things. Truth to Learn Don’t be judgmental of others. It reveals your own sins. Behind the Words The expression, “without excuse”...
2 Peter 3:10 – Fission Judgment
2 Peter 3:10 But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything in it will be laid bare. Truth to Learn God’s judgment day will be cataclysmic and final....
2 Peter 3:3 – Mockery of Honor
2 Peter 3:3 First of all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires. Truth to Learn There are many today who mock Christians and who scoff at the truth of the Bible, but some day they will be silenced....
2 Peter 2:9 – Lord and Master?
2 Peter 2:9 if this is so, then the Lord knows how to rescue godly men from trials and to hold the unrighteous for the day of judgment, while continuing their punishment. Truth to Learn If you’re a Christian, God is your master and you are his servant. Behind the...
2 Peter 2:4 – Held For Judgment
2 Peter 2:4 For if God did not spare angels when they sinned, but sent them to hell, putting them into gloomy dungeons to be held for judgment; Truth to Learn False teachers, like the angels who sinned, will be judged! Behind the Words The word “if” indicates a conditional...
1 Peter 4:18 – Final Judgment
1 Peter 4:18 Now "if the righteous one is scarcely saved, where will the ungodly and the sinner appear?" Truth to Learn All unbelievers will face a horrific judgment. Behind the Words The word translated “scarcely” is the Greek word molis. This is an adverb (it modifies the verb “is...
1 Peter 4:17 – Fatherly Chastening
1 Peter 4:17 For the time has come for judgment to begin at the house of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the end of those who do not obey the gospel of God? Truth to Learn As His child, God will chasten you because...
1 Peter 4:5 – Divine Vengeance
1 Peter 4:5 They will give an account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. Truth to Learn When we are slandered by others for doing what God wants, we need to remember that He will judge them some day. Behind the Words The words...