Tag Archives: judgment

Set for the defense of the Gospel — Acts 22-24

Posted on January 5, 2012 by parklinscomb

Before Paul was converted, when God was commanding Ananias to go tell Saul of Tarsus what he must do to be saved, the Lord had told Ananias, Acts 9:15 “Go, for he is a chosen instrument of Mine, to bear … Continue reading →

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Spiritual lewdness — Ezekiel 22-24

Posted on October 25, 2011 by parklinscomb

Today’s reading includes a chapter that is sometimes called the Bible’s pornographic chapter, the parable of Oholah and Oholobah. But the general theme of the section is about Israel’s abominations, Israel’s spiritual lewdness, and consequent wrath of God toward Israel. … Continue reading →

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A divine romance — Isaiah 62-64

Posted on September 27, 2011 by parklinscomb

I was slightly amused a few years ago, when reading a Biblical Archaeology Review. Many of the writers for the magazine and archaeologists working in Israel are not believers. Often they are Israeli academics who are mostly irreligious and not … Continue reading →

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Highway of Holiness — Isaiah 34-37

Posted on September 16, 2011 by parklinscomb

It’s a great day to be in New England! God’s handiwork in nature — from the temps to the clear blue sky, to the beautifully turning foliage — are what make us say, “The best things in life are free.” … Continue reading →

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One size doesn’t fit all — Isaiah 28-30

Posted on September 14, 2011 by parklinscomb

I don’t know if you do things like this — sometimes I do — put your finger where you are reading in the Bible and close the book to see how far you’ve progressed. If you haven’t noticed, we’re over … Continue reading →

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