Is God an angry God? Many people simply do not know the true character of God, leaving them with deep questions and anxious concerns. Is God angry with me, with humanity? Is He looking to destroy those who cross Him? Does He enjoy punishing people? Questions and concerns like these are...
Jonathan Edwards - Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God essays"Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" is a sermon that was given by Puritan minister Jonathan Edwards. In this sermon, Edwards uses the fear that God at any time can punish the wicked to keep
The name Elohim occurs more than 2,250 times in the Bible. Elohim [yihl\a] (God), a plural of Eloah [;H/l\a], occurs more than 2, 250 times, sometimes with an addition such as "God of Abraham/Israel" but mostly it is free-standing. Next to Lord (Yahweh), Elohim is the maj...
In 1527, the plague approached Wittenberg, Germany, home of Martin and Katherine Luther. Some say it was this looming calamity that prompted Luther to write one of the great hymns of the church: “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God.”[1] In fact, our congregation sang the ancient lyrics this ...
And I said: My God, I am ashamed and embarrassed to lift my face toward you, my God, because our iniquities are higher than our heads and our guilt is as high as the heavens.Holman Christian Standard BibleAnd I said: My God, I am ashamed and embarrassed to lift my face toward You...
Psalm 130 is an intimate song of love for and trust in God. “Out of the depths I cry to you, Lord” and “I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope” and “with the Lord is unfailing love”. This beautiful Psalm emphasises the deep loving relat...
From an unpublished work: A God who grieves and suffers is the God of the Bible. But He is also a God of jubilation and joy. Man can bless God or hurt His feelings. He is susceptible to grief, anger, abhorrence, jealousy, rage, wrath, hate, love, happiness, pleasure, joy, compassio...
Whatever state of life we are in, God is with us. God is still great through the ugly and painful parts, where it’s hard to remember what a “good life” felt like. Here are some ways God is great and good even when life is far from good.
Before the majesty of God’s holiness and love, all the sin of the world is little more than an annoying flea jumping around on the ground by his foot. Sin is not that big of a deal for God. The only reason He is concerned at all about sin is because sin hurts and damagesus, an...
Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God by Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758) Preached July 8th, 1741 "In due time their foot will slip"--Deut. 32:35 Transcription update copyright © Tony Capoccia, 2007 In this verse the vengeance of God is threatened upon the wicked unbelieving Israelites, who...