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Popular myth: Hell is a Biblical doctrine that is in the Bible from the beginning to the end.     "This is not true! Two thirds of the Bible (the Old Testament) does not mention Hell at all. (“Sheol,” the Old Testament word that is sometimes translated as Hell, only means “grave” by definition, and it is where everyone in the Old Testament went when they died--good or evil, Jew or Gentile).  The other translation is a "pit". Thus the Old Testament does not contain the modern Christian concept of Hell! "If Hell is real, why did God tell the Jews that burning their children alive in the fire to the false god Molech, (in the valley of Gehenna) was so detestable to Him? God said that such a thing “never even entered His mind” (Jer. 32:35). "How could God say such a thing to Israel, if He has plans to burn alive a good majority of His own creation in a spiritual and eternal Gehenna of His own making? "FACT: The King James Bible erroneously ...

In Jeremiah 9:1-26 , the prophet, began his lamentation because he saw the inevitable catastrophe coming to his country and people. God pronounced judgment over Jerusalem, and when God says something, He does it. What they would face wasn't something that was going to happen by accident or by chance, was going to be designed by God.   It was not just one of those terrible and inexplicable things that happen from time to time. What they would face was going to be the direct judgment of God. And it was this realization that was causing Jeremiah such sorrow. They were bring this catastrophe on themselves.   It was not God being vindictive, it was them bringing this on themselves. The cross should be a revelation to our dull senses of the pain that sin has brought to the heart of God our Creator.   But, like in the time of Jeremiah, people continue to ignore this fact. When there comes the calamities that are sure to result from our separation from God, it is ...

You can learn answers to life’s greatest questions through FREE informative Bible guides.  CLICK LINK FOR YOUR FREE GUIDES.  Read Genesis 4:3-7 . What do their two different sacrifices symbolize? The sacrifices symbolize the difference between attempting to work one's way to heaven represented by Cain’s offering and the realization that salvation is by grace alone, made available to us only through the merits of a blood sacrifice which is the symbolism of Abel’s offering.   Abel’s offering pointed toward eventual salvation through the blood sacrifice of Jesus Christ. There was a difference in the offerings they brought: Abel’s was a more excellent sacrifice than Cain’s.   “…the Lord had respect unto Abel and to his offering:   But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect…” (Genesis 4:4-5).    Cain’s offering was only a sacrifice of acknowledgment that God was the creator.   But, Abel brought a sacrifice of atonement, for his ...

What crucial truths are taught from these verses and the symbolism found there? (See Gen. 2:7 .) Jer. 18:1-10   The word which came to Jeremiah from the Lord, saying, Arise, and go down to the potter's house, and there I will cause thee to hear my words.   Then I went down to the potter's house, and, behold, he wrought a work on the wheels.   And the vessel that he made of clay was marred in the hand of the potter: so he made it again another vessel, as seemed good to the potter to make it.   Then the word of the Lord came to me, saying, O house of Israel, cannot I do with you as this potter? Saith the Lord. Behold, as the clay is in the potter's hand, so are ye in mine hand, O house of Israel. At what instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to pluck up, and to pull down, and to destroy it;   If that nation, against whom I have pronounced, turn from their evil, I will repent of the evil that I thought to do unto them.   And...

It is God who supplies the daily needs of all His creatures, including mankind.   Unfortunately it is the transgression of God’ law that brought death and suffering into the world.   The good news is that the world, though fallen is not just sorrow and misery.   Nature provides messages of hope and comfort.   We find flowers on thistles and roses on thorns.   God's love among a fallen man is all around us.  All we need to do is open our eyes and our hearts.  We are placed in a position through our connection with Christ to be worthy of the name, "sons of God". I will extol You, my God, O King; And I will bless Your name forever and ever. Every day I will bless You, And I will praise Your name forever and ever. Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; And His greatness is unsearchable. One generation shall praise Your works to another, And shall declare Your mighty acts. I will meditate on the glorious splendor of Your majesty ...

Hell Is A False Doctrine Invented By The Early Christian Church?   LIVE FOR JESUS AND GOD. FIND ETERNAL LIFE. The concept of hell is well known in the religious as well as the secular world. People in all walks of life use it to color their emotions, to criticize as well as to condemn others. Phrases from, "What the hell is that?", to "Get the hell out of here", to "Go to Hell!", are commonly used. I have heard phrases about hell more often in the secular world than I have in the Christian community. It seems that preachers and religious teachers tend to shy away from the subject. When they do talk about it, it seems it is more to scare the daylights out of you so you'll be a better Christian.  I think they shy away from the subject because they cannot fully explain the concept of Hell in this doctrine and reconcile it with other scriptures found in the bible The New Encyclopedia Britannica in Vol. 5, page 814, states ". . . ...

PRAYER: Lord we thank You for letting us know Your plans in advance, which helps us to share our light with all people. May You be lifted up, may all men be drawn unto You.  You have blessed us to be a blessing, help us to share Your truth with all. Help us to present you to everyone in such a way that you are lifted up before all nations.  Father, thank You for the diversity You have created. Please help us have a love that breaks all barriers that could get in the way of serving our fellow brother or sister in need. Thank You for coming to save all people.  Lord thank You for our Great commission. Help us to go into all the world like You commanded. In Jesus’ name amen . The Prophets Foretold (Isaiah 60:3; Micah 4:1-2)  The prophets foretold of a message that welcomed all people! In the Scriptures the prophets foretold of a time when the Gentiles would be drawn to the light of Israel. (Isaiah 56:6-8).  In this context the house of God is suppose...

  CHRISTIAN LIVING FOR GOD - TODAY AND BEYOND.   “The Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost’ ” (Luke 19:10, NKJV). From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible is a story of God seeking after lost humanity. Luke illustrates this truth by using three important parables found in the 15 th chapter of Luke: The lost sheep (Luke 15:4–7), The lost coin (vss. 8–10), The lost son (vss. 11–32). The mission of Jesus is a result of God’s love and grace. “Where sin abounded, grace abounded much more” (Rom. 5:20, NKJV), and through this grace we find ourselves saved. Let’s look at the Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin. The Parables of the Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin ( Luke 15:3–10 ) are the first two in a series of three. The third is the “lost son” or the “ prodigal son .” Just as in other cases, Jesus taught these parables in a set of three to emphasize a point. In these three parables, what was the Pharisees problem with what Jesu...