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Words contained within [brackets] are used to expound on or place emphasis on certain words or phrases in particular; there may also be grammatical errors: such as punctuation, sentence fragments, and misplaced modifiers, so my apologies if you may have trouble with any content concerning contextual information given in this message. ALL CAPS within [brackets] are used to place extreme importance and special attention within the context of Bible passages to the reader. *Asterisks* are used when describing God's Nature.
"He that believeth on the Son [hath everlasting life] (Grk. echei zoen aionion -- present indicative; "to experience Full Communion with the Divine Creator for all of Eternity"): and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but [THE WRATH OF GOD] abideth on him." (John 3:36)
"Of how much [SORER PUNISHMENT], suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath [TRODDEN UNDER FOOT] the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace?" (Hebrews 10:29)
The world is full of intractable men and women who pridefully and willfully rebel against the God of Scripture, and because of their hardened hearts, they stand condemned to Eternal Fire; their stubbornness will ultimately lead to an irrevocable denial of the sinfulness of their unregenerate hearts (cf. Ps. 17:10; Isa. 6:10; Jer. 5:23; Zech. 7:12; Rom. 2:5; Eph. 4:17-19; Heb. 3:7-9; 4:5-7; Rev. 9:20; 16:9-11). There is a greater condemnation for those who have "trodden under foot" the Son of God; this phrase was taken from a gesture used to express scorn and disdain in the Near East region during ancient times: its meaning was to "lift up one's foot" (cf. Ps. 41:9; 2 Kgs. 9:33; Isa. 14:19; Mic. 7:10; Zech. 10:5). To spurn the Goodness of our Creator who brought us into existence so that we might enjoy the True meaning of life to its fullest is to treat the precious and priceless Blood of the Lamb with utter contempt; in other words, these are those who value the shed Blood of Jesus Christ as unclean, and such people will receive a greater punishment in Hell and the Lake of Fire (Matt. 23:14; cf. Heb. 9:11-14; 10:26).
"Seeing it is [a righteous thing with God] to recompense tribulation to [them that trouble you]; And to you who are troubled rest with us, [when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed] (Grk. en tei apokalupsei tou kuriou Iesou; i.e., "the unveiling of the Christ of the Lord God") from heaven with his mighty angels (lit., "the angels of His power"; i.e., the attributed power of God's Holy angels inherently endowed by Him, and not an intrinsic power they possess), In flaming fire [taking vengeance] (Grk. ekdikeo) on them that [know not] God (Grk. eido -- i.e., "the One True and Living God"), and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: Who shall be punished with [everlasting destruction] (Grk. olethron aionion; i.e., "unending spiritual ruin") [from the presence] of the Lord, and [from the glory] of his power; When he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be admired in all them that believe (because our testimony among you was believed) in that day." (2 Thessalonians 1:6-10)
The focal point of this discussion will be centered on the Vengeance that will be meted out to the enemies of God and His people. The Fear of the Lord is virtually nonexistence in the time we are now living in -- even among professing Christendom; this is why the Grace of God has been perverted into a license to sin through the hypocrisy of false teachers and nominal Christians. Each and every human being will be held accountable based on the available information given to them, and no excuse will suffice to escape the Wrath of God on the day of Judgment for those who have rejected the Gospel of God and Christ; these will suffer the Divine Retribution of Eternal Destruction from the Presence of God and from the Glory of His Might. The Divine penalty of Eternal "Destruction" will NOT be "annihilation", because a non-existent creature cannot be FROM the PRESENCE of [anyone] or [anything] if it ceases to exist. God is no respecter of persons: both the Jew and the Gentile will be judged accordingly by the Righteousness of God when the time comes for them to stand before the Tribunal of the Godhead (Deut. 10:17; 2 Chron. 19:7; Job 34:19; Acts 10:35; Rom. 2:11; 3:29-30; Jas. 2:1).
Below is the outline in which the main topic of discussion will be broken down into sections; and these will also contain expositions to bring clarity to subtopics within each section of the main discussion:
"As it is written, There is [NONE RIGHTEOUS], no, not one: There is [NONE] that understandeth, there is [NONE] that seeketh after God. They are [ALL] gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is [NONE THAT DOETH GOOD], no, not one. Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips: Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness: Their feet are swift to shed blood: Destruction and misery are in their ways: And the way of peace have they not known: [THERE IS NO FEAR OF GOD BEFORE THEIR EYES]." (Romans 3:10-18)
One might beg such questions as: Why did God create Adam (the first man) if He knew ahead of time that he would fall into sin through his rebellion? Or . . . why did God create Ha-Satan knowing that his insubordination would bring about the fall of man, and that he and all other [stony-hearted] and rebellious creatures would ultimately end up in the Eternal Lake of Fire? Or . . . Could it be that Adam was left with [no choice] but to rebel, since it was God who brought him into existence? Did God "coerce" Adam to sin in the Paradise of God? Was Adam left without "free will" when we take into consideration all of the above?
"[THERE IS NONE HOLY AS THE LORD]: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God." (1 Samuel 2:2)
Man was created in the image of God: he was created with emotions, the ability to rationalize, and to have free will (Gen. 9:6; Rom. 8:29; Col. 3:10; Jas. 3:9); he [chose] to rebel against the direct Commands of God by his disobedience, and now this image of man has been marred. Nevertheless, all humans are culpable for their sinful actions because NONE are equal in comparison to the Holiness that God [alone] possesses, not even the angels. Moreover, man has a [conscience]: God has written His moral laws within their hearts, and their hearts bears witness from their conscience of what is deemed good or evil, which all human beings now possess. It is ONLY through the Vicarious death of Jesus Christ on the Cross can the gap between God and man be bridged; it is not by human achievement are we reconciled unto God (Isa. 64:6; Rom. 3:20; 9:16; 11:6; Gal. 2:21; Eph. 2:8-9; 2 Tim. 1:9), but through the Divine Accomplishment by the Precious Blood of the Spotless Lamb of God (Isa. 53:5; Mk. 10:45; Jn. 1;29; Rom. 5:9; 6:23; Gal. 3:13; Eph. 1:7; Heb. 9:12,22; 1 Pet. 1:18-19; 2:24; 1 Jn. 1:7; Rev. 5:9; et al).
We are to understand that God's Holiness is unparalleled by any creature in existence, insomuch that even the "holy" angels cannot see God in His fullest manifestation. We see examples of God's "veiled" Glory in His Theophanies, because to stand in the Full Presence and Manifestation of His Holiness and Glory will result in death (cf. Exod. 14:19; 19:16-20; Isa. 6:1-3; Rev. 1:17). God's Unique Holiness does not allow for any vulnerability on His part to be compromised by anything iniquitous; this alone is why God cannot be tempted with sin and evil (cf. Lev. 19:2; 1 Pet. 1:16; Hab. 1:13; Jas. 1:13). It is not possible for God to create a sentient creature which is Perfect and Holy as He is; therefore, all created beings are capable of making mistakes because they do not share or possess the Divine Attributes of God's *Unchanging* and Perfect nature. Can God create another God? Obviously NOT! Therefore, the innate nature of all created beings CANNOT be Perfect, Holy, and Righteous as God is.
"And [it repented the Lord that he had made man] on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart." (Genesis 6:6)
*One might be tempted to question God as to why He "repented" (Heb. nacham; i.e., "to express sorrow") that He had made man on Earth. God does NOT change His Mind, and He is not to be understood by attributing human emotions and the limitations of man's finite mind to Him. Did God Truly change His mind? If He did indeed change His mind, then why is it that mankind still exists to this present day? The human race would have been [wiped out] long ago if He carried through with this, and if this were a [promise] He had made, it would have came to pass. This is a primary example of the extension of God's Mercy upon man and His common Grace; for even His Common Grace allowed for man to continue on living, considering that the penalty of sin and disobedience ("death") was long overdue (cf. Ps. 145:9; Matt. 5:44-45; Lk. 6:35; Rom. 2:4; 1 Tim. 4:10; 2 Pet. 3:9).
"Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for [THOU ONLY ART HOLY]: for all nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy judgments are made manifest." (Revelation 15:4)
To argue that one should not be held accountable for their sins because they had no involvement in Adam's disobedience is to suggest that one can be Holy and Perfect as God is. The above verse clearly states that the Holiness of God has no equal: no sentient creature (i.e., "humans, and all creatures in the cosmic regions and beyond") are Holy as the Three persons of the Triune Godhead.
"And, behold, one came and said unto him, [GOOD MASTER], what [good thing] shall I do, that I may have eternal life? And he said unto him, [Why callest thou me good?] [THERE IS NONE GOOD BUT ONE, THAT IS, GOD]: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments." (Matthew 19:16-17)
To suggest that Jesus Christ is a "created" person is to accuse Him of being "imperfect" and "less" Holier than the One True God, who is His own Father; furthermore, His Divine prerogative to forgive sins demonstrates to us that He is [equal] to God the Father in Holiness and Righteousness. Jesus was also referred to as "the Holy One" of God which confirmed His Sinlessness, Deity, and Equality with God; and even the demons acknowledged this Truth (cf. Ps. 16:10; Dan. 9:24; Matt. 8:29; 28;18; Mk. 1:24; Lk. 4:34; 5:20-21; Jn. 5:18; Acts 2:27; 3:14; 4:27; Rev. 3:7).
"That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ: Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords; Who only hath immortality, [DWELLING IN THE LIGHT WHICH NO MAN CAN APPROACH] unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen." (1 Timothy 6:14-16)
Failure to recognize that God alone is Good, and that there are NONE who possess the attributed Holiness which is distinct to the Creator Alone is to miss the mark of His Holiness, which is set apart from all other beings that came into existence since the beginning of time (cf. Exod. 15:11; 1 Sam. 2:2; Job 34:10; Hab. 1:13; Rev. 4:8). So even though man was made perfect (had not rebelled or sinned), he, and all other creatures are infinitely less Holy as God is; also, the "freedom" to do as one chooses to act upon does not negate human responsibility and his/her decision to comply to the Commands of God in obedience, or to rebel from his/her heart.
Words contained within [brackets] are used to expound on or place emphasis on certain words or phrases in particular; there may also be grammatical errors: such as punctuation, sentence fragments, and misplaced modifiers, so my apologies if you may have trouble with any content concerning contextual information given in this message. ALL CAPS within [brackets] are used to place extreme importance and special attention within the context of Bible passages to the reader. *Asterisks* are used when describing God's Nature.
"He that believeth on the Son [hath everlasting life] (Grk. echei zoen aionion -- present indicative; "to experience Full Communion with the Divine Creator for all of Eternity"): and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but [THE WRATH OF GOD] abideth on him." (John 3:36)
"Of how much [SORER PUNISHMENT], suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath [TRODDEN UNDER FOOT] the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace?" (Hebrews 10:29)
The world is full of intractable men and women who pridefully and willfully rebel against the God of Scripture, and because of their hardened hearts, they stand condemned to Eternal Fire; their stubbornness will ultimately lead to an irrevocable denial of the sinfulness of their unregenerate hearts (cf. Ps. 17:10; Isa. 6:10; Jer. 5:23; Zech. 7:12; Rom. 2:5; Eph. 4:17-19; Heb. 3:7-9; 4:5-7; Rev. 9:20; 16:9-11). There is a greater condemnation for those who have "trodden under foot" the Son of God; this phrase was taken from a gesture used to express scorn and disdain in the Near East region during ancient times: its meaning was to "lift up one's foot" (cf. Ps. 41:9; 2 Kgs. 9:33; Isa. 14:19; Mic. 7:10; Zech. 10:5). To spurn the Goodness of our Creator who brought us into existence so that we might enjoy the True meaning of life to its fullest is to treat the precious and priceless Blood of the Lamb with utter contempt; in other words, these are those who value the shed Blood of Jesus Christ as unclean, and such people will receive a greater punishment in Hell and the Lake of Fire (Matt. 23:14; cf. Heb. 9:11-14; 10:26).
"Seeing it is [a righteous thing with God] to recompense tribulation to [them that trouble you]; And to you who are troubled rest with us, [when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed] (Grk. en tei apokalupsei tou kuriou Iesou; i.e., "the unveiling of the Christ of the Lord God") from heaven with his mighty angels (lit., "the angels of His power"; i.e., the attributed power of God's Holy angels inherently endowed by Him, and not an intrinsic power they possess), In flaming fire [taking vengeance] (Grk. ekdikeo) on them that [know not] God (Grk. eido -- i.e., "the One True and Living God"), and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: Who shall be punished with [everlasting destruction] (Grk. olethron aionion; i.e., "unending spiritual ruin") [from the presence] of the Lord, and [from the glory] of his power; When he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be admired in all them that believe (because our testimony among you was believed) in that day." (2 Thessalonians 1:6-10)
The focal point of this discussion will be centered on the Vengeance that will be meted out to the enemies of God and His people. The Fear of the Lord is virtually nonexistence in the time we are now living in -- even among professing Christendom; this is why the Grace of God has been perverted into a license to sin through the hypocrisy of false teachers and nominal Christians. Each and every human being will be held accountable based on the available information given to them, and no excuse will suffice to escape the Wrath of God on the day of Judgment for those who have rejected the Gospel of God and Christ; these will suffer the Divine Retribution of Eternal Destruction from the Presence of God and from the Glory of His Might. The Divine penalty of Eternal "Destruction" will NOT be "annihilation", because a non-existent creature cannot be FROM the PRESENCE of [anyone] or [anything] if it ceases to exist. God is no respecter of persons: both the Jew and the Gentile will be judged accordingly by the Righteousness of God when the time comes for them to stand before the Tribunal of the Godhead (Deut. 10:17; 2 Chron. 19:7; Job 34:19; Acts 10:35; Rom. 2:11; 3:29-30; Jas. 2:1).
Below is the outline in which the main topic of discussion will be broken down into sections; and these will also contain expositions to bring clarity to subtopics within each section of the main discussion:
- I. The Distinct Holiness of God demands Divine Retribution for ALL sins, and why ALL are held accountable for their ungodly deeds.
- II. Them that know not God.
- III. Them that obey not the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.
- IV. The Vengeance of God and His Christ towards the persecutors of His people/Sinners Storing up Wrath.
- V. Closing Remarks.
"As it is written, There is [NONE RIGHTEOUS], no, not one: There is [NONE] that understandeth, there is [NONE] that seeketh after God. They are [ALL] gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is [NONE THAT DOETH GOOD], no, not one. Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips: Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness: Their feet are swift to shed blood: Destruction and misery are in their ways: And the way of peace have they not known: [THERE IS NO FEAR OF GOD BEFORE THEIR EYES]." (Romans 3:10-18)
One might beg such questions as: Why did God create Adam (the first man) if He knew ahead of time that he would fall into sin through his rebellion? Or . . . why did God create Ha-Satan knowing that his insubordination would bring about the fall of man, and that he and all other [stony-hearted] and rebellious creatures would ultimately end up in the Eternal Lake of Fire? Or . . . Could it be that Adam was left with [no choice] but to rebel, since it was God who brought him into existence? Did God "coerce" Adam to sin in the Paradise of God? Was Adam left without "free will" when we take into consideration all of the above?
"[THERE IS NONE HOLY AS THE LORD]: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God." (1 Samuel 2:2)
Man was created in the image of God: he was created with emotions, the ability to rationalize, and to have free will (Gen. 9:6; Rom. 8:29; Col. 3:10; Jas. 3:9); he [chose] to rebel against the direct Commands of God by his disobedience, and now this image of man has been marred. Nevertheless, all humans are culpable for their sinful actions because NONE are equal in comparison to the Holiness that God [alone] possesses, not even the angels. Moreover, man has a [conscience]: God has written His moral laws within their hearts, and their hearts bears witness from their conscience of what is deemed good or evil, which all human beings now possess. It is ONLY through the Vicarious death of Jesus Christ on the Cross can the gap between God and man be bridged; it is not by human achievement are we reconciled unto God (Isa. 64:6; Rom. 3:20; 9:16; 11:6; Gal. 2:21; Eph. 2:8-9; 2 Tim. 1:9), but through the Divine Accomplishment by the Precious Blood of the Spotless Lamb of God (Isa. 53:5; Mk. 10:45; Jn. 1;29; Rom. 5:9; 6:23; Gal. 3:13; Eph. 1:7; Heb. 9:12,22; 1 Pet. 1:18-19; 2:24; 1 Jn. 1:7; Rev. 5:9; et al).
We are to understand that God's Holiness is unparalleled by any creature in existence, insomuch that even the "holy" angels cannot see God in His fullest manifestation. We see examples of God's "veiled" Glory in His Theophanies, because to stand in the Full Presence and Manifestation of His Holiness and Glory will result in death (cf. Exod. 14:19; 19:16-20; Isa. 6:1-3; Rev. 1:17). God's Unique Holiness does not allow for any vulnerability on His part to be compromised by anything iniquitous; this alone is why God cannot be tempted with sin and evil (cf. Lev. 19:2; 1 Pet. 1:16; Hab. 1:13; Jas. 1:13). It is not possible for God to create a sentient creature which is Perfect and Holy as He is; therefore, all created beings are capable of making mistakes because they do not share or possess the Divine Attributes of God's *Unchanging* and Perfect nature. Can God create another God? Obviously NOT! Therefore, the innate nature of all created beings CANNOT be Perfect, Holy, and Righteous as God is.
"And [it repented the Lord that he had made man] on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart." (Genesis 6:6)
*One might be tempted to question God as to why He "repented" (Heb. nacham; i.e., "to express sorrow") that He had made man on Earth. God does NOT change His Mind, and He is not to be understood by attributing human emotions and the limitations of man's finite mind to Him. Did God Truly change His mind? If He did indeed change His mind, then why is it that mankind still exists to this present day? The human race would have been [wiped out] long ago if He carried through with this, and if this were a [promise] He had made, it would have came to pass. This is a primary example of the extension of God's Mercy upon man and His common Grace; for even His Common Grace allowed for man to continue on living, considering that the penalty of sin and disobedience ("death") was long overdue (cf. Ps. 145:9; Matt. 5:44-45; Lk. 6:35; Rom. 2:4; 1 Tim. 4:10; 2 Pet. 3:9).
"Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for [THOU ONLY ART HOLY]: for all nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy judgments are made manifest." (Revelation 15:4)
To argue that one should not be held accountable for their sins because they had no involvement in Adam's disobedience is to suggest that one can be Holy and Perfect as God is. The above verse clearly states that the Holiness of God has no equal: no sentient creature (i.e., "humans, and all creatures in the cosmic regions and beyond") are Holy as the Three persons of the Triune Godhead.
"And, behold, one came and said unto him, [GOOD MASTER], what [good thing] shall I do, that I may have eternal life? And he said unto him, [Why callest thou me good?] [THERE IS NONE GOOD BUT ONE, THAT IS, GOD]: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments." (Matthew 19:16-17)
To suggest that Jesus Christ is a "created" person is to accuse Him of being "imperfect" and "less" Holier than the One True God, who is His own Father; furthermore, His Divine prerogative to forgive sins demonstrates to us that He is [equal] to God the Father in Holiness and Righteousness. Jesus was also referred to as "the Holy One" of God which confirmed His Sinlessness, Deity, and Equality with God; and even the demons acknowledged this Truth (cf. Ps. 16:10; Dan. 9:24; Matt. 8:29; 28;18; Mk. 1:24; Lk. 4:34; 5:20-21; Jn. 5:18; Acts 2:27; 3:14; 4:27; Rev. 3:7).
"That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ: Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords; Who only hath immortality, [DWELLING IN THE LIGHT WHICH NO MAN CAN APPROACH] unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen." (1 Timothy 6:14-16)
Failure to recognize that God alone is Good, and that there are NONE who possess the attributed Holiness which is distinct to the Creator Alone is to miss the mark of His Holiness, which is set apart from all other beings that came into existence since the beginning of time (cf. Exod. 15:11; 1 Sam. 2:2; Job 34:10; Hab. 1:13; Rev. 4:8). So even though man was made perfect (had not rebelled or sinned), he, and all other creatures are infinitely less Holy as God is; also, the "freedom" to do as one chooses to act upon does not negate human responsibility and his/her decision to comply to the Commands of God in obedience, or to rebel from his/her heart.