Gods Judgment On Christians

By: Don Pirozok

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

In this present age, God’s judgment manifests in various forms of correction and discipline. These are intended to address sin, foster repentance, and encourage holiness among His people. The New Testament provides numerous examples of this corrective judgment.
One of the most striking examples is found in the account of Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5. This couple lied to the Holy Spirit about the proceeds of a land sale, and as a result, they were struck dead. This severe judgment served as a powerful warning to the early Church about the seriousness of sin within the body of Christ. It underscores the fact that God’s judgment begins with His own house, as 1 Peter 4:17 asserts: "For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of God; and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God?"
God’s judgment in this age also includes the consequences of sin, which He uses as a means of discipline. In 1 Corinthians 11:29-32, Paul warns the Corinthian believers about the improper observance of the Lord’s Supper, stating that many among them were "weak and ill, and some have died" as a result. Paul explains that these judgments were intended to prevent them from being "condemned along with the world" (1 Corinthians 11:32). Here, physical sickness and even death are seen as forms of divine discipline, meant to lead believers to self-examination and repentance.