When the Father Comes Out Back: The Final Judgment

What does it mean to say Jesus will “come to judge the living and the dead”? Is that terrifying… or good news?

In this episode, we explore one of the most sobering and hope-filled lines in the Apostles’ Creed. Through a story of a father settling chaos in a backyard full of children, we glimpse what judgment really looks like: not arbitrary wrath, but the loving justice of a good and present King.

We dig into:

·      Why Jesus’ return is central to Christian hope

·      How judgment brings healing and justice to a broken world

·      What it means that the Judge is also the Lamb who was slain

·      How believers can live with confidence, not fear

·      Why we’re not called to judge others with condemnation

·      And how this future hope shapes the way we forgive, persevere, and love today

Whether you've feared the idea of divine judgment or forgotten it entirely, this episode offers a biblical, compassionate, and Christ-centered vision of what’s to come—and why it matters now.

Key Scriptures:

·      Acts 1:11

·      Revelation 20–21

·      Psalm 96:13

·      Romans 8:1

·      1 Corinthians 4:5

·      2 Timothy 4:1–2

·      Matthew 7:1–6

Themes Covered:

·      Christian eschatology

·      Final judgment and justice

·      Return of Christ

·      Hope for the oppressed

·      Mercy over condemnation

·      Living in light of eternity

·      Apostles’ Creed explained

Perfect for listeners who:

·      Want to understand what the Bible really teaches about judgment

·      Are wrestling with injustice and wondering if God sees

·      Are burned out on cancel culture and human condemnation

·      Want practical hope and clarity about Jesus’ return

·      Are exploring the meaning of the Apostles’ Creed

Thanks for listening.

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