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Category Archives: Heaven
Man’s Soul
“The Spirit, The Soul, & The Body” series: (post #2) We’re in the middle of a series entitled “The Spirit, The Soul, & The Body.” In my last post, I talked about man’s spirit. With this post I want to say … Continue reading
Posted in Belief, Death, Heaven, Hell, Human Life, Reward, Salvation, Series: "The Spirit, The Soul, and The Body"
Tagged Do animals go to heaven when they die?, God is a soul, man's soul, man's spirit, soul saving, the afterlife, the dichotomist view of man, the trichotomist view of man, where does the soul go at death?
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God’s Thoughts, Plans, & Love
Jeremiah 29:11 is an often-quoted verse. It says: “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you,” says the Lord, “thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.” (N.K.J.V.) The Hebrew word translated there as … Continue reading
Posted in Balance, Belief, Christ's Death, Crucifixion, Disobedience, Forgiveness, God's Love, Heaven, Salvation
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Once Saved Always Saved
There are a few Bible passages that, upon first glance, seem to indicate that a Christian can lose his salvation. For example, Hebrews 6:4-6 speaks of the possibility that those who were “once enlightened” and have “tasted the heavenly gift” … Continue reading
A Family Resemblance
Let me shock you: God’s chief characteristic is not love. “Then what is it it?” you ask. Answer: holiness. Psalm 47:8 doesn’t say God sits upon his “loving” throne. It says He sits upon His “holy” throne. When Moses stood before the burning … Continue reading
Posted in Backsliding, Character, Disobedience, Fatherhood, God's Holiness, God's Love, Heaven, Hell, Holiness, Obedience, Personal Holiness, Rebellion, Salvation, Sanctification, Sin, Temptation, Witnessing
Tagged fatherhood of God, Holiness, how sin hurts the Christian's testimony, Personal Holiness, Why does God send people to hell?
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“Vengeance Is Mine,” Says the Lord
For we know Him who said, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord. And again, “The Lord will judge His people.” (Hebrews 10:30, N.K.J.V.) If you have any fight in you at all, it can be almost impossible … Continue reading
Posted in Adversity, Coming Judgment, Disappointment, Forgiveness, God's Timing, God's Judgment, Heaven, Hell, Justice, Persecution, Perseverance, Revenge, Reward, Suffering, The Judgment Seat of Christ, Trials, Trusting In God
Tagged Does God change?, God doesn't want us to seek revenge, vengeance belongs to God, vengeance is mine
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The Best Present
Since Christmas happens in December, I try to weave in some Christmas posts here and there throughout the month. Today I thought I’d share a story that I picked up somewhere along the way a few years ago. It was … Continue reading
God’s Tear Bottles
You number my wanderings; Put my tears into Your bottle; Are they not in Your book? (Psalm 56:8 N.K.J.V.) Life can sure make us cry. We lose loved ones. Disease strikes. Tragedy occurs. We suffer setbacks. We get our hearts … Continue reading
The Disciple's Road 