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The concept of Judge of all in Christianity

The keyphrase "Judge of all" in Christianity refers to the divine authority overseeing justice and righteousness. Within various Christian denominations, this term typically highlights Jesus� role as the ultimate judge who evaluates humanity based on their actions and merits. Protestantism emphasizes Christ's comprehensive knowledge in judgment, while Catholic teachings stress God's fairness and His responsibility for justice. Early Christianity reinforces this concept, depicting both God and Christ as the ultimate arbiters of moral judgment for all beings, living and deceased.

Synonyms: Ruler, Arbiter, Overseer, Magistrate, Adjudicator, Authority, Examiner, Umpire

In Spanish: Juez de todos; In Malay: Hakim semua; In Swedish: Domare över alla; In Finnish: Kaiken tuomari; In Dutch: Rechter van alles; In German: Richter über alles; In French: Juge de tous

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Christian concept of 'Judge of all'

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Significance in Early Christian church and writers:
Early Christianity Books

From: Ante-nicene Fathers

(1) The individual is identified as the person who will preside over all living and deceased beings, playing a crucial role in the events discussed.[1] (2) Describes God in His role as the ultimate judge of humanity.[2] (3) The role of Christ as the ultimate arbiter of right and wrong, governing all beings.[3] (4) Refers to God as the ultimate arbiter of justice, observing and assessing human actions.[4] (5) Describes Christ as the ultimate authority who will judge every individual.[5]

Early Christianity (also known as Early Church) refers to the period starting roughly in the 6th century BC up until 325 A.D. during which year the first council of Nicaea was convened. Popular literature includes the writings by the early Church Fathers which forms the basis of later Christian theology.

Significance in Christianity (general):

From: Expositions of Holy Scripture

(1) A divine authority who oversees justice and righteousness in the universe.[6] (2) The role of Jesus as the one appointed to judge all humanity, based on his understanding of human nature and experience.[7] (3) God's role as the ultimate authority and adjudicator in spiritual matters.[8]

From: Hymns for Christian Devotion

(1) This refers to the Lord's role in evaluating actions and determining outcomes, the one who assesses and makes decisions about all.[9]

Significance in Global Christian community:
Catholic Church Books

From: Works of St. Anselm

(1) This is the one who is responsible for making judgments over everyone.[10] (2) This phrase refers to the divine entity, and poses a question about the fairness of its actions, specifically regarding whether to remove humanity from the devil's grasp.[11]

From: Summa Theologica (English translation)

(1) The role ascribed to Christ, where He is recognized as the one tasked with judging humanity based on knowledge of their actions.[12]

The Catholic Church is a global Christian community with over a billion members, rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ. It is led by the Pope and emphasizes the sacraments, particularly the Eucharist. Catholicism is a denomination centered on the teachings thereof. It has a rich theological and cultural heritage.

Significance in Protestantism (Christian movement emphasizing faith and scripture):
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From: The Existence and Attributes of God

(1) This refers to God, who will act righteously in every aspect of His government, as it is impossible for Him to act otherwise.[13] (2) The role attributed to Christ as the ultimate judge who possesses full knowledge of the merits of all individuals.[14]

Protestantism (or simply the protestant church) is a major branch of Christianity originating from the Reformation in the 16th century, led by figures like Martin Luther. It emphasizes salvation by faith alone and the Bible as the ultimate authority. Variants of Protestantism include Lutheranism, Calvinism, Anglicanism, Methodism and Presbyterianism, each with unique practices but generally united by these core principles.