Scripture focus (referenced): 1 Peter 4:17; 1 Corinthians 3:13–15; Matthew 25:46
Scripture focus (thematic): John 3:19–21; Hebrews 12:5–11; Malachi 3:2–3; Romans 2:4
Themes:
Reframing biblical judgment as truth, exposure, refinement, and restoration rather than retribution, distinguishing types of judgment (corrective, revealing, evaluative, purifying) and positioning “punishment” as corrective with lasting effect.
Keywords:
judgment definition, biblical judgment, correction not torture, refining fire, works tested, fear-based religion, hell series
