The Last (Non-)Judgment

In "Hebrews" we read: "The word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing until it divides soul from spirit, joints from marrow; it is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. And before him no creature is hidden, but all are naked and laid bare to the eyes of the one to whom we must render an account," (Hebrews 4.12-13; nrsv).

Then there came a woman of Samaria to draw water from Jacob's well: "Jesus said to her, 'Go, call your husband, and come back," (John 4.16; nrsv). Later she tells the people from her village: "Come and see a man who told me everything I have ever done! He cannot be the Messiah, can he?” (John 4.28-29; nrsv).

This Samaritan woman was herself encountered the living and active Word of God, before whom no creature is hidden, the one to whom we must all render an account... and she survived! Her life was laid bare as Eve in Paradise, and there was no shame, no dread fear of wrath. Christ himself clothed her with his very own robe or righteousness:

"I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my whole being shall exult in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation, he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels." Isaiah 61.10; nrsv