There is an event in 2 Kings 2:23-24, which records part of a journey of the prophet Elisha: "...while he was going up on the way, some small boys came out of the city and jeered at him, saying, “Go up, you baldhead! Go up, you baldhead!” And he turned around, and when he saw… Continue reading Why were 42 small boys (young men?) torn by bears for ridiculing Elisha?
Tag: justice
What is the difference between God’s wrath and God’s justice?
I was asked this question today. Here is some of my response: One is the emotion, the other is the action. Wrath is a human term for attempting to describe God's feelings and inner response to evil. But God doesn't sin in his anger like we do, so the topic of anger in God is… Continue reading What is the difference between God’s wrath and God’s justice?
Punishment Vs. Judgment
There are different ways to view "punishment" today. I've read articles where some use the word to refer to how they discipline their children. However I try to be careful how we use this word when speaking or writing about God's interaction with His people, at least in light of the New Testament, which leads… Continue reading Punishment Vs. Judgment
The Ax and The Ox – Chapter 8 – Return
In case you missed it, there are 8 chapters total, and all the published chaptersare listed here. In that day the Lord with his hard and great and strong sword will punish Leviathan the fleeing serpent, Leviathan the twisting serpent, and he will slay the dragon that is in the sea. (Isaiah 27:1) Jesus promised he would return. “Behold,… Continue reading The Ax and The Ox – Chapter 8 – Return
The Gospel Is The Power of God
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ld-woRRiFTo Audio Only: Listen or Download: https://soundcloud.com/eric-gagnon-128/the-gospel-is-the-power-of-god If someone were to ask you, what is the gospel? How fast would you be able to answer them? Maybe you could stumble upon an answer, but could you answer in a way that was simple and memorable? We’d like to help you get better at it. The… Continue reading The Gospel Is The Power of God
