How do we know that God is just and will punish sin?
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The Bible affirms God's justice through its consistent teachings on His holiness and the inevitable consequences of sin, as found throughout scripture.
God's justice is a central theme in the Bible, revealed through His character and actions. In Psalm 98, it states that He cometh to judge the earth with righteousness and equity. The nature of God as a righteous judge guarantees that there will be no miscarriages of justice. Every sin will be accounted for, and every transgression against His holy law will meet with His righteous wrath. Therefore, the certainty of punishment for sin is underscored in scriptures such as Revelation 20, where individuals are judged according to their works, either to eternal life or eternal punishment. The constant affirmation of God's holiness and justice provides the foundation for understanding His ultimate judgment upon sin.
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