Fr. Stephen De Young and Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick discuss Judgment Day, exploring criteria, Book of Life, and the day before God's throne. They touch on spirits, angels, and saints, enchantment in creation, and end of days in pop culture and religion. The podcast delves into creation, justice, and balance, God's perspective on discernment, Christian theology on doomsday, judgment based on works, books of life in Revelation, righteousness, and salvation through faith and works. They also examine bodily resurrection, Job's suffering, Christ as sin offering, etymology of 'doom', embracing God's judgment, and living a meaningful life.
Judgment Day focuses on one's actions towards others, determining fate based on interactions.
Honoring others is seen as honoring God, shaping Christian ethics and ethical foundation.
Relationship with Christ mirrors reverence towards God, highlighting interconnectedness of faith and ethics.
Belief in bodily resurrection for justice and accountability depicted in Job, Isaiah, and Daniel.
Christ's resurrection signifies justice and fulfillment, challenging traditional atonement theories in Christianity.
Deep dives
The Basis of Judgment According to Works
In the parable of the sheep and goats described by Christ in Matthew 25, the judgment is based on works. Those who fed the hungry, clothed the naked, and visited the sick and imprisoned (sheep) were commended, while those who did not help (goats) were judged. This illustrates that the judgment is according to one's actions and interactions with others.
Judgment Day in the New Testament
The New Testament consistently teaches that individuals will be judged based on their works. Christ's teachings, such as the parable of the sheep and goats, emphasize the importance of how individuals treat others, highlighting the significance of deeds in determining one's fate on the Day of Judgment.
Ethical Basis of Christian Life
The principle that honor given to others passes to God underpins Christian ethics. Veneration and respect towards others are viewed as acts directly towards God. This principle guides the ethical foundation of Christianity, emphasizing the importance of treating others with kindness and compassion as reflections of one's devotion to God.
Faith and Ethics in Christian Doctrine
The doctrine of the Holy Trinity and Christology in Christianity are also rooted in the principle that honoring Christ is equivalent to honoring God the Father. The way individuals relate to and honor Christ is inseparable from their reverence towards God, reinforcing the interconnectedness of faith, ethics, and Christian doctrine.
Job's Conviction for Justice Through Resurrection
In the Book of Job, the protagonist expresses his unwavering belief in receiving justice through bodily resurrection, stating that even if not vindicated in his lifetime, he trusts that God will bring justice to him in the future when he stands before Him, highlighting the personal nature of justice and resurrection.
Isaiah's Proclamation of Justice Through Resurrection
Isaiah foretells a time of trouble when the dead will rise, some to everlasting life and some to shame, emphasizing the restoration of justice for those who have suffered. The bodily resurrection is presented as a key element in the future establishment of justice and accountability for actions.
Daniel's Prediction of Resurrection and Justice
In Daniel, the prophecy speaks of the restoration of justice through bodily resurrection, as the dead will be awakened to face different fates based on their actions. The resurrection is depicted as a moment of accountability and the fulfillment of justice for the righteous and the wicked alike.
Interpreting Christ's Resurrection and Vindication in the New Testament
The New Testament discusses the concept of Christ's vindication through his resurrection, emphasizing the link between justice, justification, and bodily resurrection. St. Paul's use of Pharisaic language in discussing Christ's death and resurrection challenges the traditional understanding of penal substitutionary atonement. By examining 2 Corinthians 5:21, St. Cyril of Alexandria clarifies that Christ was made to be a sin offering, not made sin itself, highlighting the profound significance of Christ's sacrificial death as a fulfillment of Jewish theological patterns.
Living in Anticipation of Final Vindication and Justification
The podcast delves into the Christian perspective on doomsday and judgment, highlighting the significance of righteous living and faithful actions in anticipation of final vindication. Emphasizing the transformative power of baptism and the call to live according to God's order, the discussion underscores the importance of meaningful choices and righteous deeds as integral components of preparing for the ultimate judgment. Ultimately, the podcast encourages listeners to seek purpose and hope through living a life guided by faith and righteous actions.
What happens on Judgment Day? What criteria are used? Do Christians go to heaven and non-Christians go to hell? What is the Book of Life? Fr. Stephen De Young and Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick take a look at what the Bible says about that Day before the throne of God.
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