Emphasis Preaching Journal
Judgment and forgiveness
Commentary
The concept of "judgment" is almost universally viewed as negative today, though the term itself is neutral. The judgment of God, as even of a human being, can be either favorable or unfavorable. Judgment may result in condemnation, vindication, punishment, forgiveness, pardon, or reprieve. The judgment of God is said to establish justice, and in the Bible, this justice is obtained with a variety of verdicts.