The New Testament affirms that Jesus will return to judge the living and the dead, as evidenced in passages like Acts 17:31.
The assurance of Jesus' judgment over His enemies is emphasized throughout Scripture. Hebrews 2:14 states that Jesus destroyed the one who has the power of death, which is the devil. This theme culminates in Acts 17:31, where Paul declares that God has appointed a day on which He will judge the world in righteousness through Jesus. This expectation of judgment reinforces the urgency of the Gospel message, as it highlights the reality of sin's consequences, and the grace available through Christ to escape that judgment. Thus, the comprehensive narrative of the Bible presents Jesus not just as a savior, but also as a righteous judge.
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