Jesus Came to Help Us See, Not to Judge? 🤔 Prove it!

In John 9:39, Jesus states, "I came into this world FOR judgment, in order that those who do not see will see and those who do see will become blind." This verse speaks not to condemnation but to discernment and revelation. Jesus came to expose the spiritual state of humanity, offering sight to those who admit their blindness (their need for God) and deepening the blindness of those who rely on their own perceived righteousness.

Jesus' role is to reveal, discern, and invite transformation, but it is God who judges each person's heart and eternal destiny. In this sense, while Jesus reveals the spiritual condition of humanity, God retains the authority to issue the final judgment.

So, Jesus came for judgment, but not to judge nor condemn the world?

How does that work?

In John 3:17, Jesus says, "For God did not send His Son into the world TO condemn the world, but TO SAVE the world through Him." This verse clearly states that Jesus' primary mission was not to judge or condemn, but to offer salvation.

So, how do we reconcile this with John 9:39, where Jesus says, "I came into this world for judgment..."? The key lies in understanding the distinction between Jesus coming for judgment versus God coming to judge in John 9:39.

Many people mistakenly interpret the phrase "for judgment" in John 9:39 as meaning "to judge," but this interpretation is incorrect. When Jesus says He came for judgment, He is not referring to the final act of condemning or declaring guilt. Rather, He came to reveal the spiritual state of humanity—exposing blindness and opening eyes to the truth.

The "for judgment" He speaks of is the discernment that comes from His presence, which forces people to confront their spiritual condition. 

In contrast, "to judge" refers to the ultimate authority of God in rendering final decisions on eternal destinies, a judgment that will occur at the end of time. Therefore, while Jesus brought discernment and revelation, the final judgment, which involves condemning or saving, is God's responsibility alone.

This " FOR judgment" is not about condemning individuals but rather about revealing the truth of their spiritual condition. Jesus' role as the Light of the World is to show what is hidden in darkness, and in doing so, to give people the opportunity to choose the light or remain in their blindness.

"For Judgment":

When Jesus says He came for judgment, it means His purpose was to bring revelation and discernment to the world. His mission was to make clear the spiritual state of humanity, shedding light on the truth of who He is and calling people to recognize their need for Him. Jesus' presence in the world brought an opportunity for people to see their need for salvation, and through His actions and words, He exposed the hearts of those who would respond to Him in faith versus those who would reject Him.

"To Judge":

In contrast, "to judge" refers to the final act of decision-making, where God determines the eternal fate of individuals based on their response to the truth revealed through Jesus. It is about rendering a final judgment on one's spiritual condition, either offering acquittal and salvation or condemnation.

Judging and condemning differ in their intent, process, and outcome. Judging involves discerning or evaluating a person’s actions, character, or spiritual state. It is about distinguishing between right and wrong and understanding the truth of a situation. Jesus came into the world to reveal spiritual truth and bring clarity to people’s hearts.

On the other hand, condemning is about declaring someone guilty, with a final, irreversible outcome. It carries a sense of finality and punishment, often resulting in the person being excluded or rejected without a chance for redemption.

While humans can judge, condemnation belongs solely to God, as He is the ultimate judge. Jesus came to offer salvation, not to condemn. 

Jesus will either open the eyes of the humble, leading them to salvation, or expose the blindness of the proud, revealing their inability to accept the truth.

God is the ultimate judge, meaning He has the final say on every person's eternal fate. Jesus, as the Son of God, operates in full alignment with God's will, and through His work on the cross, He makes the way of salvation possible.

Romans 14:10–12 says: "You, then, why do you judge your brother or sister? Or why do you treat them with contempt? For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat. It is written: ‘As surely as I live,’ says the Lord, ‘every knee will bow before me; every tongue will acknowledge God.’ So then, each of us will give an account of ourselves to God."

So, while Jesus came for judgment, He did not come to condemn. His "for judgment" is of revelation and invitation—calling people to see and receive the truth. The final judgment, where God pronounces ultimate guilt or innocence, is still God's prerogative.

This verse, "I came into this world for judgment, in order that those who do not see will see and those who do see will become blind." comes at the end of the story of Jesus healing a man born blind (John 9). The healing of the man, both physically and spiritually, shows us a deeper lesson about spiritual sight and blindness.

The Pharisees, on the other hand, represent those who claim spiritual insight yet reject Jesus, the Light of the World. Despite their knowledge of the law and their apparent understanding of God’s Word, they remain spiritually blind due to their pride and self-sufficiency.

Their inability to accept Jesus reveals how spiritual pride and a hardened heart can block the very truth they claim to seek.

Jesus' presence, as the Light of the World, reveals the true state of people’s hearts. Through His light, the condition of each individual is exposed, and this reveals where they stand spiritually.

In John 3:19 it says: "This is the judgment: The light has come into the world, and people loved darkness rather than the light because their deeds were evil." Here, Jesus explains that judgment comes when people choose to remain in spiritual darkness rather than embrace the light.

The Pharisees claimed to see God’s ways, but their rejection of Jesus, the Light of the World, proved their blindness. In contrast, the blind man, recognizing his need for help, gained both physical and spiritual sight through his encounter with Jesus.

John 9:39 shows that Jesus came to reveal spiritual truth, separating those who are open to God's grace from those hardened by pride. The blind gain sight because they know their need, while the self-assured lose sight because they reject the Light.

This verse challenges us to examine our own hearts: Do we humbly seek Jesus' truth, or do we cling to our own understanding, becoming blind to His grace?

In John 9:39, when Jesus says He came "for judgment," He’s not talking about condemning but revealing the truth of our spiritual state. God, in His love, sent Jesus to warn us by showing us the truth about our sin, standing in the gap between us and God’s holiness. Jesus came to help those who admit their need for Him gain spiritual sight and transformation. Those who reject Him remain blind. God’s role is the final judge, but before that, Jesus gives us a chance to be made right. As 1 John 4:8 says, "God is love."

Please recognize that God, in His love FOR YOU, is giving you the opportunity to be saved from His holiness through Jesus Christ, who died, in your place, for all your sins. Jesus took the wrath of God upon himself so you could become a child of God and enter His Kingdom.

Satan, however, wants you to believe that God didn’t go to all that trouble, that He didn’t send Jesus to stand in the gap for you. Why? Because he knows that if you don’t recognize God’s love and the opportunity for salvation through Jesus, he can keep your soul away from God, the Holy One, who is desperately trying to save you. Satan’s goal is to keep you blind to the truth, so you stay trapped in sin, unaware of the salvation that’s been offered to you. But God, in His love, has made a way for you to be reconciled to Him. Will you accept it?

Heavenly Father, I admit I am a sinner and need Your forgiveness. I believe Jesus died for my sins and rose again. I invite Jesus into my heart as my Lord and Savior. Please help me live for You from this day forward. In Jesus' name, Amen.