The Justice and Goodness of God

Understanding God’s Righteousness through His Final Judgment of Sin

The reality of God’s ultimate punishment is central to the gospel. Only by facing sin’s devastation can believers fully grasp the beauty of their salvation and help unbelievers confront their need for forgiveness. Unfortunately, many Christians and Bible scholars neglect God’s final judgment.

In his book The Justice and Goodness of God, theologian Thomas Schreiner offers a comprehensive, biblical analysis of eternal destruction. Explaining that “final judgment doesn’t contradict God’s goodness but verifies and displays it,” he examines themes of sin, death, and redemption in the New Testament and other passages of Scripture. With helpful personal and theological application, this brief guide helps readers see how God’s judgment is anchored in his holiness, justice, and righteousness. Readers will see that God’s judgment isn’t bad news but good news. Life doesn’t make sense without it, and salvation shines brighter against the backdrop of God’s judgment.

1. Opening Credits
2. Preface
3. Chapter 1: Only a Holy God
4. Chapter 2: The Ugliness of Sin
5. Chapter 3: Judgement in the Gospels and Acts
6. Chapter 4: Judgement in the Epistles
7. Chapter 5: Judgement in the Book of Revelation
8. Chapter 6: Living in the Light of the Judgment
9. Chapter 7: Salvation Shines Brighter
10. Epilogue
11. Closing Credits