Good Friday and the Justice of God

Good Friday, 2026. This short sermon, given after an edifying time of singing hymns and reading Scripture focused on Jesus' sacrificial death on the cross, presents the theological understanding of justice rooted in the cross of Christ, asserting that true justice is not merely punishment but the righteous restoration of relationship through divine grace. It argues that God's justice is fully satisfied not by just overlooking sin, but by imputing the penalty of sin to Jesus—though innocent—so that those who repent and believe in Him are declared righteous without compromising God's justice and righteousness. This reconciliation, made possible through Christ's sacrificial death, reveals God's dual nature as both just and the justifier, demonstrating that mercy and justice are not opposed but fulfilled in the gospel. The message calls listeners to abandon self-righteousness and embrace humility, repentance, and faith in Christ, recognizing that salvation is not earned but received through grace. Ultimately, the sermon positions the cross as the ultimate act of divine justice and mercy, and invites believers to participate in the ministry of reconciliation by sharing this transformative message with others.