The concept of Divine retribution in Christianity
Divine retribution in Christianity encompasses the belief in God's judgment and punishment for sin, which is intertwined with His love and grace. It highlights the consequences of wrongdoing and emphasizes that God imposes punishment as a response to human actions, demonstrating personal accountability. Biblical examples include God’s punishment of Solomon and the oppression described in Habakkuk. Furthermore, Divine retribution is portrayed as corrective, guiding individuals back to righteousness, and serves as a recurring theme in the narrative, including the Book of Job.
Synonyms: Divine punishment, Punishment, Vengeance, Judgment, Justice, Wrath, Karma
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Christian concept of 'Divine retribution'
From: Expositions of Holy Scripture
(1) This is mentioned in the text as a necessity, where the absolute holiness which hates sin and the rigid righteousness that apportions to all evil its bitter fruits are considered important.[1] (2) The concept of God issuing punishment for sin and wrongdoing, which is central to the understanding of divine justice in the biblical narrative.[2] (3) The concept of God’s just response to human actions, including rewards for righteousness or punishment for wrongdoing, emphasized by the teachings in the New Testament.[3] (4) The consequences imposed by God for sins, stemming from natural laws, seen not merely as punishment but as a corrective measure intended to guide individuals back to Him.[4] (5) The concept of God’s judgment or punishment in response to sin, which the text argues needs to be understood alongside God's love and grace.[5]
From: Bible cyclopedia, critical and expository
(1) God's punishment decreed for Solomon's transgressions, including the warning about the division of the kingdom.[6] (2) The concept that Israel's sins would be met with similar punishments, emphasizing the consequences of spiritual unfaithfulness.[7]
From: A Cyclopedia of Biblical literature
(1) The concept that God imposes punishment for sins or wrongdoing, as exemplified by Habakkuk's description of the Chaldeans' oppression.[8]
From: A Dictionary of the Bible (Hastings)
(1) A central theme in the dialogues of the Book of Job where suffering is often interpreted as punishment for sin.[9]
From: Ante-nicene Fathers
(1) This concept is illustrated through the fates of those who persecuted others, and their ultimate demise reflects the idea of just punishment for wicked deeds.[10] (2) The concept of punishment from a higher power against those who oppose or persecute the faithful.[11]