Judgment hall @ Gr. praitorion John:18:28John:18:33John:19:9; Matthew:27:27), "common hall." In all these passages the Revised Version renders "palace." In Mark:15:16 the word is rendered "Praetorium" (q.v.), which is a Latin word, meaning literally the residence of the praetor, and then the governor's residence in general, though not a praetor. Throughout the Gospels the word "praitorion" has this meaning (comp. Acts:23:35). Pilate's official residence when he was in Jerusalem was probably a part of the fortress of Antonia. The trial of our Lord was carried on in a room or office of the palace. The "whole band" spoken of by Mark were gathered together in the palace court.
Judgment seat @ Matthew:27:19), a portable tribunal (Gr. bema) which was placed according as the magistrate might direct, and from which judgment was pronounced. In this case it was placed on a tesselated pavement, probably in front of the procurator's residence. (See GABBATHA.)
Judgment, The final @ the sentence that will be passed on our actions at the last day Matthew:25; Romans:14:10-11; 2Corinthians:5:10; 2Thessalonians:1:7-10). The judge is Jesus Christ, as mediator. All judgment is committed to him Acts:17:31; John:5:22John:5:27Revelation:1:7). "It pertains to him as mediator to complete and publicly manifest the salvation of his people and the overthrow of his enemies, together with the glorious righteousness of his work in both respects." The persons to be judged are, (1) the whole race of Adam without a single exception Matthew:25:31-46; 1Corinthians:15:51-52; Revelation:20:11-15); and (2) the fallen angels ( 2Peter:2:4; Jude:1:1:6). The rule of judgment is the standard of God's law as revealed to men, the heathen by the law as written on their hearts Luke:12:47-48; Romans:2:12-16); the Jew who "sinned in the law shall be judged by the law" Romans:2:12); the Christian enjoying the light of revelation, by the will of God as made known to him Matthew:11:20-24; John:3:19). Then the secrets of all hearts will be brought to light ( 1Corinthians:4:5; Luke:8:17Luke:12:2-3) to vindicate the justice of the sentence pronounced. The time of the judgment will be after the resurrection Hebrews:9:27; Acts:17:31). As the Scriptures represent the final judgment "as certain Ecclesiastes:11:9], universal [2Corinthians:5:10], righteous Romans:2:5], decisive [1Corinthians:15:52], and eternal as to its consequences Hebrews:6:2], let us be concerned for the welfare of our immortal interests, flee to the refuge set before us, improve our precious time, depend on the merits of the Redeemer, and adhere to the dictates of the divine word, that we may be found of him in peace."
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