The Justice of God

In this class, we will learn that God's justice is not like the world's. The world teaches fear, guilt, and punishment—but God restores what was lost and heals what was broken. His justice is love in action. As we walk through each section, we will uncover how the Holy Spirit brings justice not by accusing us, but by showing us the truth: we are not condemned—we are loved, forgiven, and called to bring light to the world.

1. Introduction

We will begin by challenging the false belief that God’s justice is about vengeance. True justice comes from love, not wrath. God’s justice restores us to peace.

📖 Scriptures:

• Isaiah 30:18 – “The Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him!”
• Psalm 89:14 – “Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; love and faithfulness go before you.”
• Micah 6:8 – “Act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God.”

2. The Link to Truth

We will discover that justice connects us to truth. As we recognize the truth about ourselves and others—that we are innocent in God’s eyes—we are set free from judgment.

📖 Scriptures:

• John 8:32 – “You shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free.”
• Ephesians 4:25 – “Speak truthfully… for we are all members of one body.”
• 2 Corinthians 13:8 – “We cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the truth.”

3. The Savior from the Dark

We will learn that each of us has the power to bring light to the darkness in others by offering forgiveness instead of judgment. In doing so, we become saviors—not by our strength, but by God’s love working through us.

📖 Scriptures:

• Matthew 5:14 – “You are the light of the world.”
• John 1:5 – “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”
• 1 Thessalonians 5:5 – “You are all children of the light and children of the day.”

4. Perception and Choice

We will explore how what we choose to see determines what we experience. Choosing love over fear brings clarity. True justice begins with how we choose to perceive others.

📖 Scriptures:

• Deuteronomy 30:19 – “Now choose life, so that you and your children may live.”
• Matthew 6:22 – “If your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full of light.”
• Romans 12:2 – “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”

5. The Light You Bring

We will see that the light of God within us has the power to heal. When we share this light through love and forgiveness, we restore justice by undoing fear.

📖 Scriptures:

• Philippians 2:15 – “Shine among them like stars in the sky.”
• 2 Corinthians 4:6 – “God… made his light shine in our hearts…”
• Matthew 5:16 – “Let your light shine before others…”

6. The State of Sinlessness

We will understand that God's justice reveals our true nature: sinless. This doesn’t mean we’ve never made mistakes—it means God sees us beyond them. He sees what is eternal in us.

📖 Scriptures:

• Romans 8:1 – “There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”
• 2 Corinthians 5:21 – “We might become the righteousness of God.”
• Psalm 103:12 – “As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.”

7. The Special Function

We will be reminded that each of us has a special purpose in God’s plan—to forgive, to love, and to extend peace. Our uniqueness is not for ego’s sake, but for healing.

📖 Scriptures:

• Ephesians 2:10 – “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works…”
• Romans 12:6 – “We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us.”
• 1 Corinthians 12:7 – “Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.”

8. The Rock of Salvation

We will recognize God’s justice as our foundation—unshakable, solid, and secure. When we stand on this “rock,” we are no longer swayed by the storms of guilt or fear.

📖 Scriptures:

• Psalm 18:2 – “The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer.”
• Isaiah 26:4 – “The Lord… is the Rock eternal.”
• Matthew 7:24 – “Everyone who hears these words… is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.”

9. Justice Returned to Love

We will be invited to return our understanding of justice back to where it belongs—in the hands of love. Judgment dissolves when love is allowed to see rightly.

📖 Scriptures:

• 1 Corinthians 13:6 – “Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.”
• James 2:13 – “Mercy triumphs over judgment.”
• Romans 13:10 – “Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.”

10. The Justice of Heaven

We will close by seeing that Heaven’s justice is already accomplished. It doesn’t wait on punishment—it waits on acceptance. We only need to say yes to what God has already given.

📖 Scriptures:

• Ephesians 1:7 – “In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins…”
• Revelation 21:4 – “He will wipe every tear from their eyes…”
• Isaiah 61:8 – “For I, the Lord, love justice…”

✨ Final Reflection

This class is about setting things right—not by accusation, but by truth. God’s justice does not condemn—it restores. It calls us to see with new eyes and walk in love, not fear. As we embrace the light, we become part of the healing. True justice is not far off—it is here, within, ready to be lived.