Intuitively we understand that some offenses are more heinous than others. To cheat on a test is less heinous than to murder a child, and the punishment is more severe for the latter than the former. Jesus Christ similarly warned about the consequences of rejecting His message, and highlighted the severity of judgment for those … Continue reading Is the Punishment of Hell Worst for Some than for Others?
Ezekiel 38-39 Part 3: Is the Attack of Gog of Magog for Such a Time as This?
The Triumph of Mordecai - Pieter Lastman (1624) “On that day I will give to Gog a place for burial in Israel, the Valley of the Travelers, east of the sea. It will block the travelers, for there Gog and all his multitude will be buried. It will be called the Valley of Hamon-gog” (Ezek. … Continue reading Ezekiel 38-39 Part 3: Is the Attack of Gog of Magog for Such a Time as This?
Ezekiel 38-39 Part 2: Gog is Vladimir Putin?
“Son of man, set your face toward Gog, of the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal, and prophesy against him” (Ezek. 38:2).[1] How are we to understand the oracles about Gog from Magog in Ezekiel 38-39? Pat Robertson, Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) Founder, identifies Gog as Vladimir Putin and Magog as … Continue reading Ezekiel 38-39 Part 2: Gog is Vladimir Putin?
Ezekiel 38-39 Part 1: Rosh is Russia?
“Thus says the Lord God: Behold, I am against you, O Gog, chief prince of Meshech and Tubal” (Ezek. 38:3).[1] As a young lad, I wrongly equated Russia, then the Union of Soviet Socialist Republic (USSR), the evil empire of the day, with the kingdom of Gog mentioned in Ezekiel 38-39. The New King James … Continue reading Ezekiel 38-39 Part 1: Rosh is Russia?
Psalm 139:7-12: Where is God? In Sheol too?
We can never really be two places at once but we make way to get from one place to another. Whether by walking, running, or riding in planes, trains and automobiles, we have fast and faster ways to move from place to place. But, as finite beings, we can only be present one place at … Continue reading Psalm 139:7-12: Where is God? In Sheol too?