ESSAY: DIVINE JUSTICE
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God's justice is a fundamental aspect of His character. It offers solace to the oppressed but simultaneously can be challenging to reconcile with the apparent presence of evil in the world. The topic you will address in this essay is God's justice.
Write an essay on the concept of divine justice, particularly referring to Jesus Christ's role in fulfilling God's justice.
According to Lesson 1: Justice as God's Nature, the term justice "is often used today to mean 'fairness,' or 'getting what one deserves.'" Yet, it is explained that "true justice also carries with it a commitment to what is right and true as defined by God's laws." — In this essay, please explain how, according to the Christian faith, Jesus' death fulfills God's justice with regards to sin.
Your essay must include the following:
1.) An introduction: In 4-7 sentences, you will introduce the topic, provide an interesting 'hook,' and present a thesis statement. For example: "The purpose of this paper is to argue that the death of Jesus is a fair/unfair administration of God's justice because…" (This may be written last after you know what you have argued in the writing process).
2.) Two (at least) body paragraphs. From the Bible, the lessons, and at least two outside sources, you will:
Describe the nature of God's justice, with references.
Explain how God's holiness compels him to act towards sin, with references.
Explain how Jesus' death relates to God's justice.
3.) A conclusion: in 4-7 sentences, you will make final remarks about your topic and explain how you have confirmed your thesis statement - do you think God's justice satisfies the human sense that justice should be fair? Why or why not?
Rubric
Introduction: (15 points)
The introduction adequately introduces the topic and provides an interesting hook to engage the reader. A clear thesis statement is presented that outlines the argument of the essay.
Body paragraphs: (40 points)
Each body paragraph provides a thorough description and explanation of the nature of God's justice and God's holiness, with references to the Bible, the lessons, and at least two outside sources. The paragraphs are well-developed and cohesive.
The relationship between Jesus' death and God's justice is clearly explained, with references to the Bible, the lessons, and at least two outside sources. The paragraphs are well-developed and cohesive.
Conclusion: (15 points)
The conclusion effectively summarizes the main points of the essay and provides final remarks about the topic. The thesis statement is addressed and the writer's stance on whether God's justice satisfies the human sense of fairness is clearly explained.
Organization and coherence: (10 points)
The essay is well-organized, with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion. Transitions between paragraphs are smooth and logical. The ideas flow coherently throughout the essay.
Grammar and mechanics: (10 points)
The essay demonstrates strong grammar and mechanics skills, with minimal errors in sentence structure, punctuation, spelling, and word choice.
Citations and references: (10 points)
The essay includes proper citations and references from the Bible, the lessons, and at least two outside sources. The citation format is consistent and accurate.
Total: 100 points