Yes, Jesus Christ both was, during His earthly ministry, and is judgmental. Christendom, which teaches otherwise, must repent. Although producing a thorough apologetic on this topic could span no less than twenty-four pages, I will provide three overarching proofs that highlight how this false doctrine misleads believers.
Why do church leaders teach such erroneous doctrine? Having been in ministry for decades, the answer is twofold: ignorance and unbelief. Unfortunately, pastors, irrespective of training or education, often tend to lack sufficient information. This is not said pejoratively but simply to emphasize that their gifting is often rooted in wisdom of the Word rather than deep knowledge.
They may excel in explaining theological concepts like a car in a driveway but often lack the desire or ability to explain why the car is there or its purpose.
The Holy Spirit did not gift me with the same deep wisdom of the Word but rather with a perspective rooted in knowledge. My interest lies not in merely observing a car in a driveway but in understanding its purpose and context.
This approach applies to the broader theology of judgment within the Godhead. Not only did Jesus act in judgment, but He also commanded Christians to do the same.
If your pastor or church leader denies this truth, it reveals a lack of belief in the Godhead (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) and more suprisingly reveal that they do not believe the very gopel they preach! How could they when salvation and santification are based on examining oneself and being examined by others righteously?
Through examining the Godhead’s unified nature, we can disprove this false teaching.
The Son’s Role in Judgment
Wherever the gospel is preached, both sin and sinners are judged. Without judgment, reconciliation with God through Jesus Christ would not be possible (John 3:15-16). Many Christians quote John 3:16 about God's love but fail to acknowledge the process of judgment embedded within this reconciliation. John 3:17-18 explains that those who do not believe are already condemned.
If Jesus was not judgmental, why did He decide that coming to Earth was necessary? Jesus openly identified sin, even while healing people. For example, when He healed the man with palsy, He forgave the man's sins in the presence of others (Matthew 9:2-7). Without identifying sin—the root cause of suffering—healing cannot occur (Luke 13:3, Acts 3:19).
The Holy Spirit’s Role in Judgment
The Holy Spirit, beyond being a Comforter, also functions to reprove the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment (John 16:7-9). This role of convicting sin aligns with the Holy Spirit’s purpose within the Godhead. Ephesians 4:30 warns against grieving the Holy Spirit through sin, demonstrating His role in judging and addressing unrighteousness.
Jesus’s death and resurrection serve as a judgment on sin, offering salvation to those who accept Him. The Holy Spirit, in turn, convicts and judges sin as part of the discipleship process. His role ensures that believers remain aware of their spiritual shortcomings and continue to grow in righteousness.
The Father’s Role in Judgment
The Father’s judgmental nature is evident in His righteous indignation against sin, which led to the creation of Hell and the Lake of Fire (Matthew 13:49-50, 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9). This underscores the severity of sin and the necessity of judgment.
Moreover, the Father’s judgment extends to offering humanity the choice of eternal life or eternal damnation (Deuteronomy 30:19, John 3:15-18). Through Jesus Christ, the Father’s love is revealed, but His love is inseparable from His judgment. As Jesus stated in John 3:16, God’s love offers salvation, but those who reject it are condemned.
Human Responsibility in Judgment
God’s love requires humanity to agree with His judgment that we are sinful and in need of salvation. This acknowledgment leads to submission to the Holy Spirit for ongoing spiritual examination (Colossians 3:12-17, 1 Peter 2:11-12). Rejecting God’s righteous judgment elevates personal beliefs above His sovereignty, resulting in eternal separation from Him.
Furthermore, Jesus’s second coming will involve the physical judgment of millions, where unrighteous souls will face eternal damnation. God’s ultimate judgment highlights the importance of making the right choice—eternal life through submission to His will or eternal separation by rejecting it.
The Godhead—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—operates in perfect unity in judgment, each fulfilling a distinct role while teaching us to judge righteously. The Father establishes divine law and consequences for sin, creating Hell and the Lake of Fire as demonstrations of His righteous judgment (Matthew 13:49-50, 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9).
The Son, Jesus Christ, embodies judgment through His ministry, identifying sin, offering reconciliation through His sacrifice, and commanding us to judge righteously (John 3:16-18, Matthew 9:2-7). The Holy Spirit convicts and reproves sin, guiding believers into spiritual growth and submission (John 16:7-9, Ephesians 4:30).
Together, the Godhead calls humanity to judge rightly by choosing between eternal life and eternal separation from God, emphasizing that love and judgment are inseparable within the gospel message (Deuteronomy 30:19, Colossians 3:12-17).
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