The Bible tells us that all of us will eventually face judgment before a holy and just God. As we think of that inevitable day, Bridges asks us what do we want? Do we want to see justice done, or do we want mercy?
We should all hope for mercy. However, God’s justice is certain and it is inflexible. In 2 Thessalonians 1:6-8 the apostle Paul says, “God is just: He will pay back…. He will punish those who do not know God”
God does not exalt His mercy at the expense of His justice.
God regards all who trust in Christ as having fully obeyed His Law in all its demands. Bridges states that, "We can correctly say that in God’s sight, when Jesus perfectly obeyed God’s Law, we perfectly obeyed His Law."
“But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed” (Isaiah 53:5)
The death of Jesus was a complete and full satisfaction of divine justice for all who trust in Him.
Let us not forget the true meaning behind easter. The meaning of Easter is Jesus Christ's victory over death. His resurrection symbolizes the eternal life that is granted to all who believe in Him. The meaning of Easter also symbolizes the complete verification of all that Jesus preached and taught during His ministry.
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