Posts with the tag “justice”

"But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days." - Micah 5:2   When Isaac Watts finished writing "Joy to the World," he wrote at the top of the page: “The Messiah’s Coming and Kingdom.” That was the heart of the song, the anticipation of Chris...  Read More

"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord." - Isaiah 55:8   In your contemplation of the concept of hell, questioning God's judgment, you might find yourself saying, "I just disagree with God on this!" Isaiah 55:8 gently reminds us that our thoughts and ways are not aligned with God's. The vast difference between our finite understanding and God's ete...  Read More

"And anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire." - Revelation 20:15   When the question lingers in the air - Is hell real? - it demands a thoughtful exploration of two underlying questions. First, the stark reality of hell itself. Second, the weighty inquiry of God's responsibility in sending souls to such a place. Let's tackle the first question ...  Read More