Tag Archives: Hell

Current Questions — Is There a Hell?

Posted on September 13, 2018 by parklinscomb

This is the fourth of a series of blog postings on modern controversial subjects. The first one one was on the subject of the authority of Scriptures. I did this one first, because I wanted to establish the foundation of … Continue reading →

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Fear of the Lord

Posted on April 7, 2013 by parklinscomb

Many of our contemporary world might congratulate themselves because they don’t fear the Lord. Thinking themselves quite “evolved” and grown-up enough to either no longer need fear as a motivation for doing the right thing or (much worse) thinking that … Continue reading →

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The man of lawlessness — 2 Thessalonians

Posted on January 31, 2012 by parklinscomb

Paul’s second letter to the church in Thessalonica is a much fierier encouragement. This is probably coming from a heartfelt sympathy toward the church and anger toward persecutors Paul felt due to a possible escalation in persecution and perhaps violence against the … Continue reading →

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Paul, a driven man — 2 Corinthians 4-6

Posted on January 20, 2012 by parklinscomb

Paul continues to appeal to his difficult brethren in Corinth to be reconciled with him again — and conform (transformed) to the Lord’s commands. And do so, he needs convince them (as oddly as it may seem) of his superior … Continue reading →

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Mark 7-9

Posted on December 9, 2011 by parklinscomb

I hope your enjoying your second run through the Gospel of Jesus. Let’s see what lies within our reading today… Experts at setting aside the commandments of God — Mark 7:9 These religious leaders with all of their training in … Continue reading →

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And a rousing finale — Isaiah 65,66

Posted on September 28, 2011 by parklinscomb

When I read the last couple of chapters of Isaiah, I always feel like I’ve been to a great musical concert, where the last piece ends with a great swell of volume, virtuoso performances, soaring melody, perfect and complex harmony, … Continue reading →

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