The Bible identifies Jesus as the appointed judge who also provides salvation through His atoning sacrifice.
Acts 17:31 declares that God has appointed a day in which He will judge the world in righteousness through Jesus Christ. The dual role of Christ as both judge and Savior is profound. In John 5:22-23, it states that 'the Father judges no one, but has committed all judgment to the Son, that all may honor the Son just as they honor the Father.' This scripture highlights that Christ's authority includes judgment, but concurrently, He is also the means of salvation for His people. Through His obedience and sacrificial death, Jesus satisfies divine justice, making it possible for sinners to be justified and reconciled to God.
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