Theology Terms Explained: “Judgment”
In this series on the blog, we’re providing sound doctrine for everyday people by providing you with clear and simple definitions that will strengthen your theological foundation. Each article covers 4 categories including:
The Term – We lay out how it’s pronounced or synonymous terms.
The Definition – We provide the Merriam-Webster definition and an everyday version.
The Biblical Connection – We show you where the term connects with Scripture.
Used in an Everyday Conversation – We use it in a basic conversation.
The Term
Judgment
(JUHJ-ment)
The Definition
Merriam-Webster: The act of judging; a formal decision or sentence.
FTG Expanded Explanation: God's judgment is His righteous evaluation of every person according to His perfect holiness and justice. Scripture teaches that every individual will stand before God to give an account. Unbelievers will face the Great White Throne Judgment, where they will be judged for their sins and cast into eternal punishment. Believers, whose sins have been forgiven through Christ, will stand before the Judgment Seat of Christ. This judgment will not be to determine their salvation, but to receive rewards for faithful service. God's judgment is perfectly just, impartial, and in complete harmony with His holy character.
The Biblical Connection
Hebrews 9:27 – "It is appointed for men to die once and after this comes judgment."
2 Corinthians 5:10 – "For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may be recompensed for his deeds in the body."
Revelation 20:11–12 – "Then I saw a great white throne... and the dead were judged from the things which were written in the books, according to their deeds."
Used in an Everyday Conversation
“Every person will one day stand before God and give an account for their life.”
“For Christians, judgment is not about earning salvation but faithfully serving the Savior who has already redeemed them.”
“The certainty of God's judgment should lead us to repentance, faithful obedience, and a greater urgency to share the gospel.”
