God's impartiality is a cornerstone of His character, ensuring His judgments are always just and unbiased. As Romans 2:11-15 declares, all are judged by the same righteous standard, whether under the law or apart from it, for the doers, not the hearers, are justified. Even Gentiles, endowed with conscience, are left without excuse. He shows no favoritism toward rich or poor, Jew or Gentile, slave or free, but judges with equity. Because He does not change, His justice remains consistent, requiring more from those given greater knowledge, as seen in the swift judgments on Nadab, Abihu, Uzzah, and David's household. This impartial justice reinforces that the wages of sin is death, prodding believers toward deliberate trust and fruitfulness that glorifies Him.

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Living by Faith: God's Grace (Part One)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

God's impartiality stands as a cornerstone of His divine character, ensuring that His judgments are always just and unbiased. Romans 2:11-15 declares that there is no partiality with God, emphasizing that all, whether under the law or apart from it, are judged by the same righteous standard. Those without the law perish without it, and those with the law are judged by it, for it is not the hearers but the doers of the law who are justified in His sight. Even Gentiles, who do not have the law, demonstrate its work written in their hearts through their conscience, which bears witness to their actions, either accusing or excusing them. This universal standard reveals God's fairness, as He has endowed all mankind with a conscience that naturally discerns right from wrong, leaving them without excuse before Him. Furthermore, God's impartial nature is evident in His consistent application of justice and mercy across all humanity. He does not change, as affirmed in Malachi 3:6, and His judgments remain aligned with His holy character and purpose, never swayed by human tradition or bias. Whether dealing with His children or mankind in general, His decisions are tempered by righteousness and love, ensuring that no injustice ever mars His actions. This steadfast impartiality undergirds His purpose to create man in His image, as revealed in Genesis 1:26, offering equal opportunity for all to respond to His call, while holding each accountable to the same divine standard.

The Wrath of God

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

God's judgment and thus His wrath are impartial. He cannot be bribed or swayed by any kind of clever legal arguments. God judges perfectly. He does not give a pass to the rich or to the poor. He does not give a pass to people who are high in status or low. He does not give the popular or the obscure, the Jew, the Gentile, the slave or free, man or woman, any outs. He judges with equity, that is, all are equal under the law. If some do not know the formal law, they are judged according to the law written in their hearts, which condemns them. Their own hearts condemn them. They know by nature that the things that they were doing were wrong. They too are judged as wicked and sinful, like the rest of humanity.

Living By Faith: God's Justice

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

God's justice includes His impartiality, which ensures He remains fair, evenhanded, and consistent toward all without favoritism or partiality. This quality forms part of the balanced character that complements His sovereignty, grace, and other attributes essential for living continuously by faith. Because God is supreme in judgment as well as power, His mind evaluates conduct according to His own standard of holiness, His revealed law, and His example rather than human justifications or intentions. He therefore holds every person accountable for actions performed in the body, whether good or bad, and requires more from those who have received greater knowledge and calling. This impartial standard appears in the swift judgments on Nadab and Abihu for offering strange fire and on Uzzah for touching the ark, even though both acts involved carelessness rather than deliberate rebellion and occurred among people close to God. The same impartial justice visited severe consequences on David's household for generations after his sins, demonstrating that forgiveness does not remove the need for responsible obedience. Such judgments reinforce three perceptions necessary for faith: the wages of sin is death, the time of death remains unknown, and God means exactly what He says at all times. When believers recognize this consistent fairness, they are moved to avoid the neglect and presumption that produce drifting, to hear the Word actively, and to direct their lives purposefully rather than wander from the path of understanding. In this way God's impartial justice continually prods the heart toward deliberate trust and fruitfulness that glorifies Him before the world.

Standing Before God's Judgement

Sermonette by Martin G. Collins

We must consider ourselves cooperating with a great cloud of witnesses, who had to jettison the weights that encumbered them, making them less vulnerable to sin.

God as Father

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

God is the only perfect example of fatherhood. We need to emulate His virtues, among them being the perfect example of what we want our children to be.

The Fear of God (Part One)

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

We must have established some relationship with God before we can rightly fear Him. A holy fear is the key to unlocking the treasuries of salvation and wisdom.

Stewardship of God's Temple (Part Three)

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by David F. Maas

Humanity has been disobeying the laws of sleep and rest, leading to a cumulative sleep-debt which has shortened and deteriorated the quality of their lives.

Something to Remember

Sermonette by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

Our forebears often forgot the frequency of God's merciful intervention and declared that it was useless to serve God.

The Myth of Fairness

Commentary by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The term 'fairness' when used by progressives means guaranteeing equal outcome by taking from the productive and giving to the unproductive.

Judgment According to Works

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Because God sees the content of our hearts, nothing escapes His attention. He mercifully judges over a lifetime of behaviors, not just isolated incidents.

Basic Doctrines: Eternal Judgment

Bible Study by Earl L. Henn

One of God's roles is as Judge, and His judgments are eternally binding. But what does this mean? Who is judged? How? When? For what?

Justice and Grace

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Sometimes we are disturbed, even angered, because an act of God seems unfair. We have difficulty because we do not understand holiness, justice, sin, and grace.

Judgment Is a Merciful Blessing

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. Collins

God is patient and tender-hearted to late bloomers, forgiving sincerely repentant individuals, but will not budge an inch on rebellion or sin.

Examples of Divine Justice

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Nadab and Abihu, Ananias and Sapphira, and Uzzah, all aware of the penalties for their actions, rebelled against God's clear and unambiguous instructions.

Using Power Righteously (Part One)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

When we yield to God's Spirit, we receive the power to do the things God has prepared His firstfruits to accomplish, adding to the capabilities of the spirit in man.

Our Merciful and Faithful Provider

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

The experiences of ancient Israel, bad and good, guide us in our spiritual pilgrimage to our Promised Land. The book of Deuteronomy is a strong foundation.

Is Redistribution of Wealth Biblical?

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The Bible shows that economic disparity is a given. Scripture teaches that we should voluntarily help the poor rather than be coerced by the government.