John Piper:
God's righteousness is his unwavering commitment to uphold and display the infinite worth of his glory in all that he does, which would seem to require punishment for all who have "fallen short of the glory of God" (Rom. 3:23). But since God's righteousness (his commitment to his glory) and his mercy (his commitment to our joy) are not ultimately at odds, he made a way to "be both just and the justifier of him who has faith in Jesus" (Rom. 3:26) GPFHG p. 33
Evan:
God created this universe and the angelic dimension to show forth (exhibit) all of His attributes.
As a Trinity, God already had/displayed love. This may be why the Bible says that “God is love”. However, there would be no display of judgment, wrath or mercy.
If the goal of creation is to display forth all of the attributes in their perfection, His numerous attributes WILL be shown in their perfection. Thus, there both heaven and hell, mercy and judgment.
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