Deep Dive into Gospel and Judgment (Acts 17:30-31) by Charles Spurgeon
The verdict delivered by the Son of Man, Jesus Christ, at the Last Judgment, is unequivocally final and irreversible. Once Christ pronounces His judgment, there will be no appeal, no opportunity to correct any errors, and no reversal of the decree. This absolute finality is central to the nature of this ultimate divine reckoning.
The consequences of this final verdict are immediate and eternal. There will be no delay in execution of the judgment and no escape from the doom. Individuals will not be able to steel their hearts to endure it, nor will they outlive its effects; the judgment "will last on in all its terror." As stated by Jesus Himself, the outcome will be distinctly divided: "And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal."
This absolute authority for a final verdict is vested in Christ because He is the divinely ordained and appointed Judge by God the Father. His unique dual nature as both Son of Man and Son of God ensures perfect impartiality, making Him the most suitable judge. He possesses deep sympathy for both God's law and humanity, having humbled Himself to take on human form. Furthermore, this judicial role serves as a profound honor and reward from the Father, vindicating Christ from the shame and dishonor He experienced during His earthly life, and establishing His ultimate, unchallenged Kingship. His judgment, though terrifying for some, is pronounced by the "Judge of all the earth" and the "Christ of love."
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