Tag: punishment
Biblical Principle #176: Moses was Prevented from Entering Canaan
Biblical Principles List Principle Moses was prevented from bringing Israel into Canaan because he struck the rock rather than commanding it verbally. Explanation Yet again, Israel grew thirsty at Meribah in the desert and, rather than pray for relief, they complained against Moses and Aaron. But this time, GOD commanded a different mode of deliverance.…
Biblical Principle #170: Victory is Impossible without God
Biblical Principles List Principle Without God, victory is impossible. Explanation After GOD sentenced Israel to 40 years of wandering, Israel “repented” of their sin of disbelief. Driven by a desire to avoid GOD’s punishment of death in the wilderness, the people decided to take the land after all. Only, this time GOD was not with…
Biblical Principle #50: Murder is Sin (Because it Sheds Blood)
Biblical Principles List Principle Murder is sin (because it sheds human blood). Explanation After they were kicked out of the Garden, Adam and Eve had two sons: Cain and Abel. In time, Cain grew angry (jealous) of Abel and killed him. 9 Then God said to Cain, “Where is Abel your brother?” He replied, “I…
Biblical Principle #19: Blood is the Guilt Payment for Sin
Biblical Principles List Principle The blood of the sinner is the guilt payment for sin. Explanation Because: … therefore, the payment that GOD demands in order to retain His just and holy character is the blood of a human. This is what Scripture calls the law of sin and death (see Romans 8:2). The law…
Biblical Principle #18: All Sin Must be Punished
Biblical Principles List Principle Every sin must be punished. Explanation Sin is unrighteousness. That is, to behave in a way which is inconsistent with GOD’s intended design. GOD’s just-ness requires that every unrighteous action is punished. When GOD sets a boundary, He makes that boundary clear and anyone who crosses it, intentionally or unintentionally becomes…
How Can I Know if I’m Saved?
“How can I know if I am saved?” There is perhaps no more important question. Ultimately, the only opinion that truly matters is GOD’s, for He is our Creator, Sustainer and Judge. So we shall look to Him for answers. Here are three simple, yet weighty questions a person should ask themselves when trying to…
Church Notes: The Wrath of GOD
These are my notes from our 12/30/2012 church meeting. As I update this post on 6/7/2014, my understanding regarding many of the Scriptures below which speak of the judgment has changed. However, I have left the content as it was originally posted. Leader: Raymond Harris Assignment Answer the enclosed questions on the wrath of GOD.
Top 10: Myths About Hell
Note: Hell is a subject that I studied afresh since writing this post. I left the contents of the post intact. However, I highly recommend the video linked at the bottom. —Tim In this article, I look to dispel ten of the most common myths about hell. Myth #10: Hell doesn’t exist. Let’s get this…
November 18 – Jesus Dies Upon the Cross
Reading Mark 15:23, 25, 27-28; Luke 23:32-34a John 19:19-24 Matt. 27:39-44; Luke 23:35-43 John 19:25-27 Matt. 27:45-49; John 19:28-29 Luke 23:46; John 19:30 Matt. 27:51-56; Mark 15:39-41; Luke 23:47-49 John 19:31-37 Mark 15:42-45 Matt. 27:59-60; John 19:38b-42 Luke 23:55-56 Matt. 27:62-66 Devotional Today’s reading tells the story of the most important event in all of…