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Daily Devotional – FEBRUARY 17

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Christians in the Hands of an Angry God!

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Continued

If you have not read Part 1, click here to read… “FEBRUARY 16 (Christians in the Hands of an Angry God! Part 1)”

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In yesterday’s devotional (click here), Jonathon Edwards was spotlighted.

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And history books speak of Jonathon Edwards as being the author of the most powerful and most popular sermon ever preached, “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God”.

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Yes, that sermon had a profound effect on many or most of its hearers.

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Jonathan Edwards – Wikipedia – Public Domain

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YOUTUBE SERMON by EDWARDS

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Now, as mentioned yesterday (click here), one can go to YouTube and hear a very well-done and dramatic reading of that sermon.

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And with one hearing, it is easy to understand why that sermon had such a dramatic effect upon its hearers!

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After all, it gives a chilling dose of reality regarding the consequences of turning away from the grace of God’s Salvation.

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Yes, this passionate plea by Edwards, highlights the fiery results which he assured will await all those who choose “Eternal Torment”, rather than repentance!

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Jonathon Edwards – Sinner in the Hands Monument – Wikipedia – Share-Alike License

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Christians in the Hands of an Angry God! (Continued, Part 2)

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ETERNAL DEATH IS FOR REAL!

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Now this devotional was not intended to debate the question of “Eternal Torment”.

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But instead, this devotional merely questions why the vast majority of Christians are resting so safe and securely in our TV room, knowing that nearly 200,000 lost souls are slipping down into the grave on a daily basis.

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And so, the obvious question that comes to mind is this:

“Could it be that the vast majority of Christians are not yet truly saved?

Could it be that most of us Christians are merely fooling ourselves?

Are we so void of that fiery Holy Spirit which once inspired men to lay down their lives upon the altar of self-sacrifice for family, friends, and even strangers:

…eagerly willing to sacrifice their own lives for every soul in need of deliverance from the fiery vats of vengeance awaiting all who go to their graves in an unsaved condition?”

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Yes, if I truly believe that “Eternal Torment” is the wages of sin that which awaits each and every unsaved soul, then shouldn’t I prove to the world that I really believe it?

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Or maybe I should just simply quit talking about that subject altogether, and just keep telling people that, “God loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life!”

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Calvary Cemetery Queens – Wikipedia – Public Domain

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DEATH OR ETERNAL TORMENT

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Now whether or not the punishment of “Eternal Torment” is the designated punishment, or instead, if, “the wages of…death” is the true punishment which Jesus has waiting for all who slight God’s pleas of mercy, one thing is for sure: Eternal Hell awaits all who refuse God’s grace!

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And so, whatever your or my conception of Hell happens to be, the reality is, Eternal Condemnation is for real!

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And all those of us who do not repent of our lack of concern for lost souls will also suffer the fires of eternal Hell, regardless of how long those fires last!

We Christians, too, will suffer the divine sentence reserved for all hypocrites!

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Yes, by neglecting the Great Commission to, “Go ye into all the world, and preach the Gospel”, we will each be guilty of breaking the Golden Rule, “Love thy neighbor as thyself”!

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Yes, if we choose to wallow in the cares and pleasures of this life, rather than do for others as we would want them to do for us, should the tables be turned, then our damnation is just!

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“WEEPING MAY ENDURE FOR THE NIGHT…” 

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Well, there is some Good News!

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Listen…

“Draw nigh to God, and He will draw nigh to you.

Cleanse your hands, ye sinners;

and purify your hearts, ye double minded.

Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep:

let your laughter be turned to mourning,

and your joy to heaviness.

Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord,

and He shall lift you up!”

James 4:4, 8-10

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David here in this above painting, is mourning for his sin and for the terrible results of his sin!

This heartfelt remorse should likewise be our same attitude!

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David’s sorrow – Wikigallery – Public Domain

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ETERNITY: A VERY LONG TIME!

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Whether you or I believe that Hell is “Eternal Torment”, or Hell is “Eternal Death”, the important word here is the word, “Eternal”!

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And as the saying goes, “Today is the first day of the rest of your life!” 

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And so, today I will pray for the mercy and grace to order my life aright, and “walk even as He walked”, even as “ambassadors of Christ”, in search of lost souls!

(1st John 2:6 & 2nd Corinthians 5:20)

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Sunset over San Diego Graveyard – Wikipedia – share-alike license for Andy Eick

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TODAY’S PRAYER…

“Dear Lord, Give me a zeal for purifying my heart in Thy Word, and prayerfully ordering my life aright, so that all the world can truly see Jesus in me, wherever I happen to be…

The Christian Martyrs Last Prayer 2

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read… “Parable of the Sheep & Goats: The Greatest Gift”,

or you can also read… “May 5th (The Proper Way To Wash Dishes!)” 

Question book magnify svg – Wikimedia – GNU license

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THE END

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TODAY’S FEATURED HEAVENLY SIGN

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“It (God’s Covenant) shall be established…

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for ever as the Moon…

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and as a faithful witness in heaven. Selah.”

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Psalm 89:37.

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“THE SCORNER (THE PHARISEE)”

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Please tilt your head to the left.

Do you see a man with a very long pointed nose. (Obviously, the sketch to the right is just an exaggeration in order to help you find the face in the photo to the left.)

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Do you see an angry look? His right eyebrow is raised as if he is judging.

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This second face in the Moon appears to be that of a combination of a man as well as a fox.

Or maybe a wolf.

Doesn’t he have a long narrow nose like a wolf or fox?

Maybe even a dog.

Nevertheless, the expression on his face, as he appears to look down upon the Earth, is that of scorn.

Unlike the first Moon-man’s sad shock and awe; this ‘man/fox/wolf/dog’ appears to be that of anger and scorn.

As if he is disgusted at the sinful planet below.

He is very moral, you see!

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Moon – 2nd face Pharisee Scorner – by Cezar Popescu for Wikimedia – Universal Public Domain – cropped, highlighted & rotated photo

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READ MORE…

To explore deeper into this subject, please read… “Moon Into Blood Trilogy: 2nd Face: The Pharisee Scorner”

Question book magnify svg – Wikimedia – GNU license

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TOMORROW…

“FEBRUARY 18 (Martha, the “Doer” & Mary, the “Hearer”)”

Jesus – Johannes (Jan) Vermeer – Christ in the House of Martha and Mary – Google Art Project – Public Domain

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20+ MINUTE AUDIO STUDY IN JEREMIAH 

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above picture: Prophet Jeremiah – www.christianimagesource.org – Public Domain

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