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May 24, 2016 · So, perhaps the preacher’s statement “God never intended death!” was too strong. Perhaps there are only certain types of death that God did not intend. When we begin to investigate the biblical claims, we can see that the preacher’s viewpoint—that death was never a part of creation before sin—is hardly clear and obvious.
Jun 9, 2015 · Eph. 6:10-12, NASB - Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the ...
In all of God's dealings with Israel and Judah, and especially regarding the Second Exodus, we see His perfect application of justice and mercy. He is just, because He does not allow their sin to go unpunished. We could not trust God if He did not hold to His promises of blessing and cursing (Numbers 23:19; Leviticus 26; Deuteronomy 28). If He ...
But Joseph said to them, “Do not fear, for am I in the place of God? As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today. So do not fear; I will provide for you and your little ones.” Thus he comforted them and spoke kindly to them.
Oct 28, 2022 · The question of why God gave humans a free will often comes up in a discussion about the problem of evil.Someone will ask why there is so much evil in the world, and the answer is that human beings have chosen to do evil things.
Sep 8, 2020 · People have an innate awareness that evil of the breadth and scale described in verses 28–31 deserves God’s punishment. This means not just a slap on the wrist but the full wages of sin (cf. Rom. 6:23)—banishment from God’s presence and the eternal punishment that accompanies it.
Oct 20, 2023 · The Israelites were God’s chosen people, but God’s love and care was extended to every nation. God doesn’t prefer one ethnicity or nation over another. For instance, God instructed Jonah to go to Nineveh and preach repentance so that the people there would be saved from destruction. There are also instances of converts in the Old ...
