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When Vanity Meets Ultimate Reality

Ezekiel 18:30; Jeremiah 13:15; Job 18:14        I will judge you, O house of Israel, everyone according to his ways, saith the LORD GOD. Repent, and turn yourselves from all your transgressions; so iniquity shall not be your ruin.        … Continue reading

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The Second Death Part 3: The Eternity of Hell

Luke 16:22-26; Mark 9:45,46        The beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham’s bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried; and in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar … Continue reading

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The Second Death Part 2: The Deceitful Fable of Purgatory

2 Corinthians 11:13-15; Isaiah 56:11        Such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his … Continue reading

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The Second Death Part 1: The Reality of Hell

Revelation 20:14,15        And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. J. C. RYLE … Continue reading

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Cutting Down the Barren Fig Tree

Luke 13:8,9        Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it: and if it bear fruit well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down.  JOHN BUNYAN (1628-1688): Death, … Continue reading

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Spiritual Sailing Part 14: The Heavenly Harbour

Psalm 107:29,30       He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still. Then they are glad, because they be quiet: so he bringeth them to their desired haven. JOHN FLAVEL (1630-1691): What joy is there among … Continue reading

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