SOURCE - Dictionary of Bible Themes: 2042 Jesus Christ, justice of
Dictionary of Bible Themes ” 2000 Jesus Christ ” 2003 Jesus Christ, qualities of ” 2006 God, the Son ” 2042 Jesus Christ, justice of
The teaching and lifestyle of Jesus Christ show him to be just and impartial in his judgments and dealings with people. At the end of the age, God has appointed Jesus Christ to judge and rule with justice.
Justice was a quality displayed in Jesus Christ’s life
Matthew 12:18-21 See also Isaiah 42:1-4
Jesus Christ was just and impartial in his dealings with people
John 4:9 with Samaritans; John 4:27 with women; Matthew 9:10-12 pp Mark 2:15-17 pp Luke 5:29-31 with tax collectors and those classed as “sinners”; Matthew 15:21-28 pp Mark 7:24-29 with the Gentiles
Justice in the teaching of Jesus Christ
Matthew 23:23 pp Luke 11:42 See also Matthew 5:17-48; Matthew 7:1-5 pp Luke 6:37-42; Luke 12:58-59; Luke 14:13-14; John 7:24; John 8:7
Parables which teach justice
Luke 18:1-8 See also Matthew 20:1-16; Matthew 25:14-30 pp Luke 19:12-27; Luke 16:19-31
Jesus Christ will judge the nations with justice
Acts 17:31 See also Psalm 72:1-2 a Messianic psalm; Isaiah 11:4; John 5:30; John 8:15-16; Revelation 19:11
Jesus Christ will rule the nations with justice
Isaiah 9:6-7 See also Isaiah 2:2-4 This prophecy refers to the Messianic age when Jesus Christ will rule the world as king; Isaiah 32:1
“Branch” is a Messianic title:
Jeremiah 23:5-6; Jeremiah 33:15-16 Micah 4:1-3; Revelation 19:11-16
See also
1310 God as judge
2027 Christ, grace & mercy
2072 Christ, righteousness
2309 Christ as judge
2312 Christ as king
2363 Christ, preaching & teaching
2372 Christ, victory
5360 justice, God
5882 impartiality
6689 mercy of Christ
9145 Messianic age
9240 last judgment