by John R. Gentry The writer of Hebrews said, “it is appointed for man to die …” (Hebrews 9.27). The Psalmist asked, “What man can live and never see death? Who can deliver his soul from the power of Sheol (place of the dead—JRG)?” Some day we will all die. But what will happen to [...]
The one who rejects me and does not receive my words has a judge; the word that I have spoken will judge him on the last day. John 12.48, ESV (61) “The one who rejects me …” speaks to the ability God has given each and every human to choose whether or not they will [...]
If you were to die today, would you be prepared for the Judgment Day? One day you will die–perhaps sooner than later. Live like you were dying.
Death and Judgment (Heb. 9.27; John 5.28, 29) And just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment …. Heb. 9.27, ESV (51) Death. Everyone thinks it will not happen to him, but we all know it is inevitable. This passage very plainly teaches that it is a fact [...]
Is There A Second Chance After Death? Several religious groups teach that if a person dies without having made preparation for heaven then he or she is given a second chance aft er death. As with all religious questions, we ask, “What saith the Scripture?” The writer of Hebrews clearly states that aft er a [...]
Sin’s Stench We recently had a deep freezer quit working on us; only it was several days before we realized it. We had been smelling a not-so-pleasant aroma for a couple of days. One day while in the basement I noticed gnats and flies gathered around the seal of the freezer. Curious as to why [...]
The End Of Life As the year fades to an end, I want to encourage you to consider the end of your life. “You do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes” (Jas. 4.14). Death is certain. Paul [...]
Heaven And Hell The Psalmist asked, “What man can live and never see death? Who can deliver his soul from the power of Sheol (place of the dead—JRG)?” (Psa. 89.48; cf. Heb. 9.27). Some day we will all die. But what will happen to us after we die? The Bible teaches we will either spend [...]
Heaven And Hell The writer of Hebrews said, “it is appointed for man to die…” (Hebrews 9.27). The Psalmist asked, “What man can live and never see death? Who can deliver his soul from the power of Sheol (place of the dead—JRG)?” Some day we will all die. But what will happen to us after [...]
