Category Archives: God’s Judgment

Building With the Right Materials

Posted on July 28, 2025 by russellmckinney

For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if anyone builds on this foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw, each one’s work will become clear; for the Day … Continue reading →

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Saving Belief

Posted on June 4, 2025 by russellmckinney

“Salvation” series: (post #8) Jesus died on a Roman cross to pay the penalty for the sin debt every individual owes to holy God. On the third day afterward, He arose from the dead. He then spent the next 40 … Continue reading →

Posted in Assurance of Salvation, Belief, Christ's Death, Demons, Eternity, Evangelism, Faith, God's Judgment, Grace, Heaven, Hell, Repentance, Salvation, Series: "Salvation", Sin, The Old Testament Law, The Trinity, Witnessing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

You Are a Sinner

Posted on May 26, 2025 by russellmckinney

“Salvation” series (post #4) Now that we have determined that there is a God and that He is perfectly holy, we are ready to turn our attention to ourselves. That’s why I’ve entitled this 4th post in the “Salvation” series … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Death, Disobedience, God's Holiness, God's Love, God's Judgment, God's Provision, Heaven, Human Life, Salvation, Satan, Series: "Salvation", Sin, Temptation, The Devil | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Oak Tree’s Fall

Posted on April 21, 2025 by russellmckinney

In the center of a town stood a giant oak tree that had been planted there many decades earlier to mark the founding of the town. The tree was massive and had proven that it could withstand any storm. Through … Continue reading →

Posted in Addiction, Adultery, Alcohol, Anger, Backsliding, Christ's Death, Conviction, Covetousness, Desires, Disobedience, Drugs, Forgiveness, Gambling, God's Judgment, Guilt, Idolatry, Jealousy, Lust, Lying, Pride, Rebellion, Repentance, Salvation, Sex, Sin, Sowing and Reaping, Temptation, The Tongue | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Lessons from Habakkuk

Posted on March 28, 2025 by russellmckinney

The Old Testament book of the prophet Habakkuk isn’t one that often gets preached. But that doesn’t mean that it won’t “preach.” This is evidenced by the fact that it is quoted multiple times in the New Testament. The apostle … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Backsliding, Belief, Coming Judgment, Complaining, Disappointment, Disobedience, Encouragement, Faith, Faithfulness, God's Chastening, God's Omnipotence, God's Timing, God's Judgment, God's Sovereignty, Impatience, Patience, Persecution, Perseverance, Prayer, Prayer Requests, Problems, Suffering, Trials, Trusting In God, Waiting | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

The Mixed Multitude

Posted on February 10, 2025 by russellmckinney

Then the children of Israel journeyed from Rameses to Succoth, about six hundred thousand men on foot, besides children. A mixed multitude went up with them also, and flocks and herds — a great deal of livestock. (Exodus 12:38, N.K.J.V.) … Continue reading →

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Weather (post 2 of 3)

Posted on January 15, 2025 by russellmckinney

In the previous post, I explained what the Bible teaches about weather in regards to the source of weather and the start of our weather. The source of weather is God, and the start of the weather our world now … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study, Creation, God's Chastening, God's Omnipotence, God's Wrath, God's Judgment, God's Mercy, God's Sovereignty, Grace, Series: "Weather", Weather | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

When God “Goes Abraham” on You

Posted on September 18, 2024 by russellmckinney

I hope we can all agree that it’s never a good thing to miss God’s will. The fact is, though, that some trips outside God’s will result in a figurative slap on the wrist, while others result in a figurative … Continue reading →

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Lessons Learned From the Brink of Canaan

Posted on August 14, 2024 by russellmckinney

The book of Joshua is the Bible’s record of how the Israelites, under Joshua’s leadership, claimed their promised land of Canaan. Unfortunately for the Israelites, however, four decades earlier their initial attempt at completing that assignment had produced disastrous results. … Continue reading →

Posted in Belief, Choices, Comfort, Courage, Disobedience, Encouragement, Faith, Fear, God's Guidance, God's Judgment, God's Will, Obedience, Rebellion, Trusting In God | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

God’s Worst Form of Earthly Judgment

Posted on August 12, 2024 by russellmckinney

Quick, name the worst judgment that God ever inflicted upon someone. If you answered, “Sending that person to hell,” give yourself a gold star. After all, there simply cannot be anything worse than eternal judgment. But eternal judgment involves God … Continue reading →

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