Dictionary of Bible Themes 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. Matthew 12:18-21Justice was a quality displayed in Jesus Christ's life See also Isaiah 42:1-4John 4:9 Jesus Christ was just and impartial in his dealings with people John 4:27with Samaritans Matthew 9:10-12with women pp Mk 2:15-17 Matthew 15:21-28pp Lk 5:29-31 with tax collectors and those classed as "sinners" pp Mk 7:24-29 with the Gentiles Matthew 23:23Justice in the teaching of Jesus Christ See also Matthew 5:17-48; 7:1-5pp Lk 11:42 Luke 12:58-59; 14:13-14John 7:24; 8:7 pp Lk 6:37-42 Luke 18:1-8Parables which teach justice See also Matthew 20:1-16; 25:14-30Luke 16:19-31 pp Lk 19:12-27 Acts 17:31Jesus Christ will judge the nations with justice See also Psalms 72:1-2Isaiah 11:4 John 5:30; 8:15-16 a Messianic psalm Revelation 19:11Isaiah 9:6-7 Jesus Christ will rule the nations with justice See also Isaiah 2:2-4Isaiah 32:1 This prophecy refers to the Messianic age when Jesus Christ will rule the world as king Jeremiah 23:5-6; 33:15-16Micah 4:1-3 "Branch" is a Messianic title: Revelation 19:11-16See also 1310 God as judge2027 Christ, grace & mercy 2072 Christ, righteousness 2309 Christ as judge 2312 Christ as king 2363 Christ, preaching & teaching 2372 Christ, victory 5361 justice, human 5882 impartiality 6690 mercy, response to God's 9145 Messianic age 9240 last judgment |
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