The Surprising Joy of Judgment in Psalm 98

In this episode of our "Psalms" devotional series, we explore the unexpected conclusion of Psalm 98 and its implications for our understanding of divine judgment. Join us as we delve into the biblical perspective on judgment and how it relates to our faith and actions.Key Points:Psalm 98 ends with a celebration of God's coming judgmentThe concept of judgment is a significant theme throughout the BibleMany people today are uncomfortable with the idea of being judgedScripture affirms that we will all face judgment (Matthew 25, Acts 17, Hebrews 9)Our actions will be evaluated (1 Corinthians 3, 2 Corinthians 5:9)Tension between salvation by grace and judgment of worksSalvation is based on faith in Christ, not our own works (Ephesians 2:8-9, Titus 3:5)However, our works will still play a role in the judgmentThe imputed righteousness of Christ covers believersUnderstanding judgment as part of God's justice and redemptive planJoin us as we wrestle with these profound concepts and discover how the reality of judgment can actually be good news when viewed through the lens of God's love and grace.