Can we identify God’s acts of judgment today or in recent history? (Part 2 of 3)
Can we identify God’s acts of judgment today or in recent history? (Part 2 of 3) John 9:39 records " And Jesus said, 'For judgment I came into this world, so that those who do not see may see, and that those who see may become blind .'" He also told His disciples (John 5:22), " For not even the Father judges anyone, but He has given all judgment to the Son ." Can we see Jesus exercising His authority the Father gave Him in making judgments in our time? Part 1 of this blog looked at the passages in the New Testament that seem to me to be the clearest examples of God judging His people or His churches in real time. This blog will consider additional New Testament passages, toward answering the question, “Can we identify God’s acts of judgment today or in recent history and if so, is there benefit in doing it?” 2. God’s judgment on nonbelievers or unspecified groups of people in passages in the New Testament 2a. James 4:6 & I Peter 5: