Category Archives: Judgment

Like A Tree by Water

“He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper.  The ungodly are not so, but are like … Continue reading

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Fattened Cows

Well-fed bovine cattle can be very large.  The tallest and largest breed is the Chianina.  In this breed, a cow (female) can be 5 feet tall, and more than 2,000 pounds and a bull can be 5 ½ feet tall … Continue reading

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Beware of Wolves

“Beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.  You will know them by their fruits.”  (Matthew 7:15-16). The wolf in sheep’s clothing is an ancient picture of deceit.  Aesop (c. 620-564 … Continue reading

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Separating Sheep and Goats

   “All the nations will be gathering before Him and He will separate them one from another as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats” (Matthew 25:32). The scene is judgment.  Jesus will judge all nations (that is everyone … Continue reading

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Lion, Bear, Serpent – There is no Escape!

“Woe to you who desire the day of the LORD!  For what good is the day of the LORD to you?  It will be darkness and not light.  It will be as though a man fled from a lion, and … Continue reading

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Law of Moses: War

In this series, we are examining some of the many commandments which are contained in the Law of Moses.  It is our aim to understand them better, build faith, and answer critics.  We are considering them topically. 1. Extermination.  Bible … Continue reading

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Be Objective

Sometimes people are not close enough to a situation to make an informed decision.  A crowd in Jerusalem was stirred up by the false testimony of certain Jews from Asia against Paul (Acts 21:27-ff).  Paul was accused of bringing gentiles … Continue reading

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Personal Responsibility

On an evangelistic trip to Jamaica some years ago, I heard a song which has stuck with me.  I do not remember all the words.  However, the song said, “If I should die and be lost in the end, it … Continue reading

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I Am A Good Person

“You don’t have to be a member of a church to be good.  You don’t have to be a regular attender of the church assembly to be good.  There are good people and bad people everywhere.”  This is the way … Continue reading

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Listen to Both Sides

“He who answers a matter before he hears it, it is folly and shame to him” (Proverbs 18:13). “The first one to plead his cause seems right, until his neighbor comes and examines him” (Proverbs 18:17). These verses are cautioning … Continue reading

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