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Historic Seventh-Day Adventist Church of Revelation

We are Seventh-day Adventist brethren who believe the historic faith of our pioneers.

We hold on with a grip of faith to the 1889 Fundamental Principles of our church.

10/11/2024

𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐂𝐇𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐓 𝐇𝐀𝐃, 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐇𝐀𝐕𝐄

"Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power." Colossians 2:8-10.

In you, Christ's fullness resides. You have everything that He had. The same power, the same love, the same grace - it's all yours. You have everything that Christ had.

"To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:" Colossians 1:27. In you, the spirit of Christ lives on. Just as Christ lived a life of purpose, so can you. You have everything that He had.

John 14:10 is a powerful statement about the unity of the Father and the Son, and the source of Jesus' authority and power.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗱𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱

"𝘽𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙪 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙄 𝙖𝙢 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙣 𝙢𝙚?" This is the question Jesus poses to his disciples before making his statement. It emphasizes the intimate and inseparable relationship between the Father and the Son. They are one in essence, though distinct in person. This unity is not a merging of personalities, but a perfect harmony of will and purpose.

"𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙄 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙠 𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙄 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙠 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙢𝙮𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛: 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙙𝙬𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙩𝙝 𝙞𝙣 𝙢𝙚, 𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙨." Jesus clarifies that He doesn't act independently. The Father, dwelling within Him, is the source of His power and the inspiration for His words and actions.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝗲𝘀𝘂𝘀' 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆

"𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙙𝙬𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙩𝙝 𝙞𝙣 𝙢𝙚, 𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙨." This statement reveals that Jesus' miracles and teachings are not simply human feats, but demonstrations of the Father's power working through Him (Acts 2:22). Jesus is not merely a prophet or a teacher, but the very embodiment of God's power and love.

𝗝𝗲𝘀𝘂𝘀' 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗛𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘄𝗻: He is not a self-proclaimed savior, but one sent by the Father to fulfill His will. His actions and teachings are not driven by personal ambition, but by the Father's love and purpose for humanity.

𝗪𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿: Jesus promises his disciples, "Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go to my Father" (John 14:12). Through faith in Jesus, we can tap into the same divine power that worked through Him.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘂𝘀: "And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son" (John 14:13). The Holy Spirit, sent by the Father in Jesus' name, empowers us to live out the teachings of Jesus and to experience the same power that worked through Him.

It reveals that Jesus' mission and power are not His own, but a reflection of the Father working through Him. This verse also offers hope and encouragement to believers, reminding us that we can access the same divine power through faith in Jesus and the empowering work of the Holy Spirit.

The powerful declaration of the incredible inheritance we have in Christ. It speaks to the fullness of God's grace and the potential for transformation that is available to every believer.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗼𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝘀

Colossians 2:8-10: It emphasizes that Christ, in His human nature, holds the fullness of God's divine nature. This isn't just a theological concept; it's a reality. And through our union with Christ, we too are made complete. We have access to the same fullness of God that dwells in Him.

Ephesians 3:19: This verse further clarifies the extent of this fullness: "And to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God." We are not merely recipients of a portion of God's fullness, but we are called to be filled to overflowing with His divine nature.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲

2 Peter 1:4: "By which He has granted to us His precious and magnificent promises, so that by them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world by lust." We become partakers of the divine nature through faith in Christ and obedience to His word. This is not about becoming gods, but about sharing in the qualities of God – love, righteousness, holiness, and power.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗯𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁'𝘀 𝗚𝗶𝗳𝘁𝘀

"But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. . . Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ." Ephesians 4:7, 13.

John 14:12: Jesus promises, "Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also, and greater works than these he will do, because I go to the Father." This isn't a promise of mere imitation, but a promise of empowerment to do greater works than Jesus did in His earthly ministry.

Philippians 4:13: Paul declares, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." This verse speaks to the power available to us through Christ. We are not limited by our own abilities, but by the boundless resources of God available to us.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗼𝗱'𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲

Romans 6:4: We are "buried with Him by baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life." God's grace empowers us to live a transformed life, free from the dominion of sin.

1 Corinthians 1:30: "But by His doing you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification and redemption." Through Christ, we receive wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption. These are not just concepts, but realities that transform our lives.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵

Ephesians 4:13: "Till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ." The goal of God's grace is not just individual transformation, but also the unity of believers in the knowledge and experience of Christ.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗱'𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲

2 Corinthians 6:1: Paul pleads with us, "Therefore, as God's fellow workers, we urge you not to receive the grace of God in vain." We are called to actively receive and embrace the grace that God offers us.

Through our union with Christ, we have access to the fullness of God, the power to live a transformed life, and the ability to accomplish great things. Let us not take this grace for granted, but embrace it fully and live lives worthy of the calling we have received.

09/11/2024

Lesson study: Down to the Last Seconds

Prepared by: Elder Arnie Tanamal

08/11/2024

Lesson study: Makaluwas Ba Nga Daghang Salapi Ug Mga Bulawan

Prepared by: Elder Wilfredo Combis

26/10/2024

Praise and Worship at Malaybalay City, Bukidnon

25/10/2024

𝕋𝕙𝕖 ℙ𝕒𝕣𝕒𝕓𝕝𝕖 𝕠𝕗 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝔹𝕒𝕣𝕣𝕖𝕟 𝔽𝕚𝕘 𝕋𝕣𝕖𝕖

The parable of the barren fig tree from Luke 13:7-9 the themes of patience, mercy, and the call to repentance. The fig tree represents the Jewish nation, symbolizing the expectation of spiritual fruitfulness. The gardener's request to give the tree another chance highlights God's mercy and desire for repentance.

𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗰𝘆

The gardener represents Christ, who intercedes for humanity, showing patience despite unfruitfulness. The repeated seeking of fruit signifies the opportunities given to the Jewish people to turn back to God.

𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

The phrase "cut it down" serves as a stark warning that continued unfruitfulness will lead to judgment. Individuals are urged to recognize their spiritual condition and respond to God's call.

𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁'𝘀 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆

The passage highlights Christ's dedication to humanity, illustrating his divine nature and human experience. Christ's example of constant prayer underscores the importance of communion with God for spiritual vitality.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗨𝗻𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳

The Jewish people are cautioned about the dangers of hardness of heart and the consequences of rejecting God's message. The text foreshadows a future judgment where individuals will be held accountable for their choices.

The connections between Luke 13:7-9, Daniel 9:24-27, and the fall of Jerusalem in 70 A.D. highlights significant themes in biblical prophecy and the treatment of Israel as a nation.

Luke 13:7-9 (The Barren Fig Tree)

The parable illustrates God's patience with Israel, symbolized by the fig tree. The decision to "cut it down" represents God's judgment against the nation for its lack of spiritual fruitfulness, which culminated in the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 A.D.

Daniel 9:24-27

This passage outlines the prophetic timeline concerning Israel, including the coming of the anointed one and the eventual destruction of the city and sanctuary. The prophecy emphasizes the significance of the 70 weeks and foretells the consequences of Israel's disobedience.

𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 70 𝗔.𝗗.

The destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans can be viewed as the fulfillment of both the parable of the fig tree and the prophecies in Daniel. The cutting down of the fig tree signifies a judgment that leads to the cessation of Israel's national identity as a theocratic nation.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 "𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲"

In Luke 4:19, when Christ quoted from Isaiah 61:2, His omission of "the day of vengeance" signifies a period of grace and mercy. This aligns with the time leading up to the fall of Jerusalem. The omission highlights the focus on salvation and redemption during His first coming, while the judgment (the "day of vengeance") was postponed, reflecting God's desire for repentance. "For the day of vengeance is in mine heart, and the year of my redeemed is come." Isaiah 63:4; Luke 21:22.

𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

𝗟𝘂𝗸𝗲 21:20-22

This passage explicitly predicts the siege of Jerusalem and serves as a warning to the inhabitants to recognize the signs of impending judgment.

𝗘𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗰𝘆

The idea that the fig tree was "cut down, not uprooted" suggests a potential for future growth or restoration, symbolizing hope for Israel.

The reference to Luke 21:29-31, which discusses signs of the end times, indicates a cyclical nature to Israel's trials and the prophetic timeline, suggesting that future events will mirror those of the past.

"As for these things which ye behold, the days will come, in the which there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down." Luke 21:6. Remember that the nation of Israel has only been cut down, it has not yet completely fallen.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝘂𝗸𝗲 21:20-22, 29-31

These verses were spoken by Jesus to his disciples shortly before his crucifixion. They address the impending destruction of Jerusalem, which occurred in 70 AD when Roman legions under the command of Titus besieged and destroyed the city.

Luke 21:20-22 specifically predicts the siege of Jerusalem by armies, warning those in Judea to flee to the mountains. This prophecy was fulfilled during the Roman siege, when the city was surrounded by Roman forces. The destruction of the temple, as Jesus foretold, was a devastating event that marked the end of Jewish nation. Look at the nation of Israel now it is surrounded by enemies.

Luke 21:29-31 uses the analogy of a fig tree coming into leaf as a sign of the approaching summer to illustrate the signs that would precede the coming of the Kingdom of God. Jesus connects these signs with the events surrounding the destruction of Jerusalem, suggesting that the events of that time were a foreshadowing of the final judgment and the establishment of God's kingdom.

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗜𝘀𝗿𝗮𝗲𝗹

While the verses in Luke 21:20-22, 29-31 clearly describe the events leading to the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD, applying them directly to the current situation in Israel requires careful consideration.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝗲𝘄𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀

The passage argues that the Jewish leaders, particularly the priests and rulers, bear the greatest guilt for Jesus' death. They are accused of betraying their sacred trust and leading the people astray.

They are criticized for their hypocrisy, claiming to be loyal to Caesar while secretly plotting against him, and for using their religious authority to manipulate the people.

The Jewish people, through their leaders, rejected God as their king and chose Caesar instead, leading to their downfall.

The critical importance of adhering to God's law and the dangers of allowing human traditions to supersede divine commandments.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗼𝗱'𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝘄

The law of God, as presented by Christ, is portrayed as the ultimate standard of obedience. This law reflects God's character and embodies the principles of His kingdom. The rejection of God's law by religious leaders leads to spiritual ruin, both for themselves and for the people they guide.

𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘃𝘀. 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱

The religious leaders who prioritize their own teachings over God's word, turning people away from the true requirements of Scripture. This pattern of placing human traditions above divine commandments is likened to the actions of the Jewish leaders during Christ's time.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲

The neglecting God's commandments results in a lack of blessings and spiritual fruitfulness. Obedience is presented as a prerequisite for receiving God's blessings. The historical consequences faced by Israel serve as a cautionary tale for contemporary believers, highlighting the dangers of ignoring God's laws. Ezekiel 22:26-31.

𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀

The passage encourages believers and church leaders to embrace and teach obedience to God's law, asserting that true service to God requires adherence to His commandments. It emphasizes the role of God's messengers in calling for obedience and the fruits of love, humility, and self-sacrifice.

𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆

References to the warnings given to ancient Israel, as noted in Hosea, serve as a solemn reminder for today's church. Ignoring these warnings can lead to similar consequences as those experienced by Israel.

𝗚𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆

The passage concludes with a reference to Romans 11:17-21, reminding Gentile believers that they have been grafted into God's people. It underscores the importance of humility and faith, warning against pride and the dangers of unbelief.

𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: Believers are urged to be vigilant about teachings that undermine the authority of Scripture and to discern between human traditions and divine commandments.

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗢𝗯𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: The passage calls for a recommitment to living according to God's law, emphasizing that true blessings and spiritual fruitfulness come from obedience.

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀: Church leaders are reminded of their significant responsibility to teach and uphold God's commandments, ensuring that they do not lead others astray.

𝗛𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: The historical lessons from Israel's failures should prompt reflection and action in the modern church, encouraging believers to take God's warnings seriously.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 (Revelation 11:15)

The seventh trumpet, the final one, signifies a decisive event. The "great voices in heaven" proclaim that the kingdoms of this world are now subject to Christ. This signifies a change in authority, with Christ taking dominion over all earthly powers. Christ's reign is declared to be "for ever and ever," emphasizing the permanence and ultimate victory of God's kingdom.

𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗪𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗝𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (Revelation 11:18).

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀' 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿: The nations are depicted as being angered by God's actions. This symbolizes the opposition and resistance that will arise against God's kingdom.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: The "time of the dead" refers to the final judgment, where the righteous will be rewarded and the wicked punished. This signifies the consequences of choosing for or against God.

𝗥𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: God will reward his faithful servants, including prophets, saints, and those who fear his name. Conversely, those who have corrupted the earth will face destruction.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻

This reflection serves as both a warning and an encouragement to embrace the opportunities for spiritual growth and repentance. It calls readers to be aware of their spiritual state and to respond to God's invitations with urgency and sincerity, recognizing that time is limited. The parable's message remains relevant today, urging all to cultivate a fruitful relationship with God.

This passage serves as a powerful reminder of the necessity of aligning one's life and teachings with God's word. It calls for humility, obedience, and a commitment to the principles of God's kingdom, warning against the dangers of human tradition that can lead to spiritual decay. The reflections on historical Israel provide a sobering context for contemporary believers, urging them to live faithfully in accordance with God's law.

"Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that 𝙠𝙚𝙚𝙥 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙂𝙤𝙙, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙖𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙤𝙛 𝙅𝙚𝙨𝙪𝙨." Revelation 14:12.

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"Ug si Pilato miingon kaniya, "Hari ka ba diay?" Si Jesus mitubag kaniya, "Sumala sa giingon mo, ako hari. Ug alang niini 𝙖𝙠𝙤 𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙥𝙖𝙠𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙬𝙤, 𝙪𝙜 𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙣𝙞𝙞𝙣𝙞 𝙢𝙞𝙖𝙣𝙝𝙞 𝙖𝙠𝙤 𝙨𝙖 𝙠𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙗𝙪𝙩𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙧𝙤𝙣 𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙝𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙤𝙙 𝙖𝙠𝙤 𝙨𝙖 𝙠𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙣. Ang tanan 𝙨𝙞𝙡𝙖 𝙣𝙜𝙖 𝙞𝙮𝙖 𝙨𝙖 𝙠𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙣 𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙝𝙪𝙜 𝙨𝙖 𝙖𝙠𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙤𝙜." Si Pilato nangutana kaniya, "Kay unsa bay kamatuoran?" Juan 18:37, 38.

Ang pangutana ni Pilato sa pagsulay sa Manluluwas kinahanglan mao ang matinud-anon nga pagpangutana sa kalag, "Unsa ang kamatuoran?" Ug ngano? Tungod kay pinaagi sa kamatuoran nga ang mga tawo gibalaan ug gihimo nga gawasnon. Juan 8:32; 14:6; 17:17.

Unsa man ang kamatuoran? Ang tubag yano ug mubo, "Ang imong pulong mao ang kamatuoran" Juan 17:17. Ang pagkahibalo sa Pulong sa Dios mao ang pagkahibalo sa kamatuoran; Apan kini nagpasabut nga labaw pa sa paghatag usa ka pormal nga pag-uyon niini, tungod kay ang salmista nag-ingon, "Ikaw nagtinguha sa kamatuoran sa sulod nga mga bahin." Salmo 51:6 . Kini dayag, kay pinaagi sa balaod (nga mao ang kamatuoran, Salmo 119:42,) ang tanan pagahukman.

"Gipakita na niya kanimo, Oh tawo, kong unsa ang maayo; ug unsa ba ang gikinahanglan ni Jehova kanimo, kondili ang pagbuhat sa minatarung ug ang paghigugma sa kalolot, ug ang paglakaw nga mapinaubsanon uban sa imong Dios? Ang tingog ni Jehova nagatu-aw sa ciudad, ug 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙖𝙬𝙤 𝙨𝙖 𝙠𝙖𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙢 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙩𝙖 𝙨𝙖 𝙞𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙣: 𝙥𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞 𝙠𝙖𝙢𝙤 𝙨𝙖 𝙨𝙪𝙣𝙜𝙠𝙤𝙙, ug kaniya nga nagatudlo niana." Miqueas 6:9, 10.

"Unya 𝙜𝙞𝙝𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙠𝙤𝙜 𝙨𝙪𝙠𝙙𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙣 𝙣𝙜𝙖 𝙙𝙖𝙬 𝙨𝙪𝙣𝙜𝙠𝙤𝙙, ug giingnan ako, "Tumindog ka ug 𝙨𝙪𝙠𝙙𝙖 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙤 𝙨𝙖 𝘿𝙞𝙤𝙨, 𝙪𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙣, 𝙪𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙜𝙖 𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙨𝙞𝙢𝙗𝙖 𝙨𝙖 𝙨𝙪𝙡𝙤𝙙 𝙣𝙞𝙞𝙣𝙞.' Pinadayag 11:1. "Kay panahon na nga 𝙥𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙨𝙪𝙜𝙙𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙖𝙜𝙩𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙨𝙖 𝙝𝙪𝙠𝙤𝙢 𝙙𝙞𝙝𝙖 𝙨𝙖 𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙮 𝙨𝙖 𝘿𝙞𝙤𝙨; ug kon kini magsugod man kanato, unsa man kahay dangatan sa mga tawo nga wala magtuman sa Maayong Balita sa Dios?" 1 Pedro 4:17.

Si Kristo ang sukdanan sa pagkamatarung kay diha sa iyang kasingsing ang kasugoan sa Dios (Salmo 40:7, 8). "𝘼𝙣𝙜 𝘼𝙢𝙖𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙣𝙜𝙖 𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙥𝙪𝙮𝙤 𝙨𝙖 𝙨𝙪𝙡𝙤𝙙 𝙣𝙖𝙠𝙤, 𝙨𝙞𝙮𝙖 𝙢𝙖𝙤 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙝𝙞𝙢𝙤 𝙨𝙖 𝙞𝙮𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙜𝙖 𝙗𝙪𝙝𝙖𝙩." Juan 14:10. "Ako walay arang mahimo sa akong kaugalingong pagbulot-an; sumala sa akong nadungog, ako magahukom. Ug ang akong hukom matarung, 𝙠𝙖𝙮 𝙬𝙖𝙡𝙖 𝙠𝙤 𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙪𝙝𝙖𝙖 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙖𝙜𝙗𝙪𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙨𝙖 𝙖𝙠𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙠𝙖𝙪𝙜𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙠𝙖𝙗𝙪𝙗𝙪𝙩-𝙤𝙣 kondili sa kabubut-on sa nagpadala kanako." Juan 5:30.

"Apan ngadto sa matag-usa kanato gihatag ang grasya 𝙨𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙖 𝙨𝙖 𝙨𝙪𝙠𝙤𝙙 𝙨𝙖 𝙜𝙖𝙨𝙖 𝙣𝙞 𝘾𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙤. . .Hangtud kitang tanan modangat sa panaghiusa sa pagtoo, ug sa kahibalo sa Anak sa Dios, ngadto sa usa ka hingpit nga tawo, 𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙙𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙖 𝙨𝙪𝙠𝙤𝙙 𝙨𝙖 𝙠𝙖𝙝𝙪𝙥𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙣 𝙣𝙞 𝘾𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙤." Efeso 4:7, 13. "𝘼𝙣𝙜 𝙬𝙖𝙡𝙖 𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙗𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙣 𝙨𝙖 𝙀𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙪 𝙣𝙞 𝘾𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙤 𝙙𝙞𝙡𝙞 𝙞𝙮𝙖 𝙣𝙞 𝘾𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙤." Roma 8:9. "Karon ang Ginoo mao ang Espiritu, ug 𝙙𝙞𝙞𝙣 𝙜𝙖𝙣𝙞 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙀𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙪 𝙨𝙖 𝙂𝙞𝙣𝙤𝙤, 𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙖 𝙪𝙨𝙖𝙗 𝙙𝙞𝙝𝙖 𝙨𝙖 𝙠𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙨𝙖𝙣. Ug kitang tanan, uban sa nawong nga dili tinaptapan, sa magapasumbalik kita sa kasanag sa Ginoo, 𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙖𝙗 𝙠𝙞𝙩𝙖 𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙙𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙖 𝙥𝙖𝙜𝙠𝙖𝙨𝙖𝙢𝙖 𝙨𝙖 𝙞𝙮𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙬𝙖𝙮 gikan sa kasanag ngadto sa kasanag, maingon nga kini nagagikan man sa Ginoo nga mao ang Espiritu." 2 Corinto 3:17, 18.

"Kay diha sa tanang kaalam ug pagsabut, 𝙞𝙮𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙜𝙞𝙥𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙤 𝙠𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙤 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙤 𝙢𝙖𝙝𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙜𝙤𝙙 𝙨𝙖 𝙞𝙮𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙠𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙗𝙪𝙩-𝙤𝙣, sumala sa iyang maayong tuyo nga 𝙜𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙬 𝙣𝙞𝙮𝙖 𝙙𝙞𝙝𝙖 𝙠𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙤. Iyang gipadayag ang maong tuyo ingon nga usa ka 𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙬 𝙣𝙜𝙖 𝙥𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙜-𝙖𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙨𝙖 𝙩𝙪𝙠𝙢𝙖 𝙣𝙜𝙖 𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙝𝙤𝙣, laraw sa paghiusa diha kang Cristo sa tanang mga butang, mga butang diha sa langit ug mga butang dinhi sa yuta. Pinaagi kaniya, pinaagi kang kinsa usab kita nahimong panulondon, kita gibut-an nang daan sumala sa katuyoan sa nagpalihok sa tanang mga butang sumala sa laraw sa iyang pagbuot." Efeso 1:9-11.

"Kita nasayud nga diha sa matag-usa ka butang 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝘿𝙞𝙤𝙨 𝙣𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙗𝙪𝙝𝙖𝙩 ug maayo uban kanila nga mga nahigugma kaniya ug mga 𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙜 𝙨𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙖 𝙨𝙖 𝙞𝙮𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙠𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙮𝙤𝙖𝙣. Kay sila nga mga giila niyang daan gikabut-an usab niyang daan 𝙣𝙜𝙖 𝙢𝙖𝙝𝙞𝙨𝙖𝙢𝙖 𝙨𝙞𝙡𝙖 𝙨𝙖 𝙙𝙖𝙜𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝙨𝙖 𝙞𝙮𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝘼𝙣𝙖𝙠, aron kini siya mahimong maoy panganay sa daghang mga magsoon." Roma 8'28, 29.

"Ang tagsatagsa nga 𝙜𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙜 𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙖𝙜𝙞 𝙨𝙖 𝙖𝙠𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙣 (authority ug character), ug nga 𝙖𝙠𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙜𝙞𝙗𝙪𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙖 𝙖𝙠𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙝𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙮𝙖, nga akong giumol, oo, nga akong gibuhat." Isaias 43:7. "Kay ang Dios nga nag-ingon, "Gikan sa kangitngit may kahayag nga mosidlak," mao siya ang nagasidlak dinhi sa among mga kasingkasing aron sa paghatag kanamo sa 𝙠𝙖𝙝𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙜 𝙨𝙖 𝙠𝙖𝙝𝙞𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙤 𝙨𝙖 𝙝𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙮𝙖 𝙨𝙖 𝘿𝙞𝙤𝙨, 𝙣𝙜𝙖 𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙖 𝙨𝙖 𝙣𝙖𝙬𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙣𝙞 𝘾𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙤." 2 Corinto 4:6.

Ang sayop moabut uban sa sala; Ug ingon nga walay panaghiusa tali sa pagkamatarung ug sa sala, busa ang kamatuoran ug kasaypanan dili makasagol. Ang kamatuoran dili natural nga makit-an ang usa ka puy-anan sa lawasnon nga kasingkasing, tungod kay pinaagi niini ang sala gipahibalo, ug ang sala wala magdapit sa pagsusi.

Gikan sa sinugdanan sa tawhanong rasa adunay usa ka mabangis nga pakigbisog tali niining duha ka magkaatbang nga pwersa, ug sa ulahing mga adlaw ilabina nga kini nga panagbangi nga pagahimoon labaw pa kay sa kaniadto; Kay malimbungon kaayo ang buhat ni Satanas nga, kon mahimo pa, ang mga pinili sa ilang kaugalingon malimbongan. Marcos 13:24.

Uban sa kamatuoran walay pagkompromiso. Ang matag desisyon kinahanglan nga limpyo. Dili tunga-tunga (half-way) nga posisyon. "Ang dili dapig kanako, batok kanako; ug ang magapanghipos nga dili uban kanako, nagapatibulaag." Mateo 12:30.

"Ug karon, niining makahahadlok nga krisis, sa atubangan sa paganong mga pari ug sa apostatang hari, sila nagpabiling neutral. 𝙆𝙪𝙣𝙜 𝙜𝙞𝙙𝙪𝙢𝙩𝙖𝙣 𝙨𝙖 𝘿𝙞𝙤𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙪𝙨𝙖 𝙠𝙖 𝙨𝙖𝙡𝙖 𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙬 𝙨𝙖 𝙡𝙖𝙞𝙣, 𝙙𝙞𝙞𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙮𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙜𝙖 𝙩𝙖𝙬𝙤 𝙨𝙖𝙙-𝙖𝙣, 𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙞 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙬𝙖𝙡𝙖'𝙮 𝙜𝙞𝙝𝙞𝙢𝙤 𝙠𝙪𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙙𝙪𝙣𝙖𝙮 𝙪𝙨𝙖 𝙠𝙖 𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙝𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙮𝙖. 𝘼𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙖𝙜𝙠𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙮 𝙥𝙖𝙜𝙩𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙙 𝙪𝙜 𝙣𝙚𝙪𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙨𝙖 𝙪𝙨𝙖 𝙠𝙖 𝙠𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙨 𝙨𝙖 𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙝𝙞𝙮𝙤𝙣 𝙜𝙞𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙥 𝙨𝙖 𝘿𝙞𝙤𝙨 𝙣𝙜𝙖 𝙪𝙨𝙖 𝙠𝙖 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙗𝙚 𝙣𝙜𝙖 𝙠𝙧𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙣 𝙪𝙜 𝙠𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙢𝙗𝙖𝙨 𝙨𝙖 𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙗𝙚 𝙣𝙜𝙖 𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙖 𝙥𝙖𝙜𝙙𝙪𝙢𝙤𝙩 𝙗𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙠 𝙨𝙖 𝘿𝙞𝙤𝙨."

"And now, in this fearful crisis, in the presence of the idolatrous priests and the apostate king, they remained neutral. 𝙄𝙛 𝙂𝙤𝙙 𝙖𝙗𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙨 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙨𝙞𝙣 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧, 𝙤𝙛 𝙬𝙝𝙞𝙘𝙝 𝙃𝙞𝙨 𝙥𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙜𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙩𝙮, 𝙞𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙙𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣 𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙖𝙣 𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙮. Indifference and 𝙣𝙚𝙪𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙘𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙙 𝙤𝙛 𝙂𝙤𝙙 𝙖𝙨 𝙖 𝙜𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙫𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙘𝙧𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙮𝙥𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙩 𝙂𝙤𝙙." 3T 280.3

"Ug si Elias mipaduol ngadto sa tibook katawohan, ug miingon: Hangtud kanus-a ba nga magakiangkiang kamo sa taliwala sa duha ka daplin? Kong si Jehova Dios man, sumunod kamo kaniya; apan kong si Baal nan sumunod kamo kaniya. Ug ang katawohan wala tumubag kaniya bisan usa ka pulong." 1 Mga Hari 18:21.

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𝔻𝕠𝕖𝕤 𝔾𝕠𝕕 𝔻𝕖𝕤𝕥𝕣𝕠𝕪 𝕠𝕣 ℙ𝕦𝕟𝕚𝕤𝕙?

The question of whether God destroys or punishes is a complex theological debate with various interpretations. While the Bible presents instances of both destruction and punishment, understanding the nuances of these concepts is crucial.

𝗗𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

Destruction often refers to the complete annihilation of something, leaving no trace. This can be seen in instances like the destruction of S***m and Gomorrah (Genesis 19) or the flood in Noah's time (Genesis 6-9). These events are often interpreted as divine judgment for sin, emphasizing the severity of God's wrath.

Punishment, on the other hand, implies a consequence for wrongdoing, aimed at correction or deterring future transgressions. This can be seen in instances like the plagues on Egypt (Exodus 7-12) or the consequences faced by King Saul for disobeying God (1 Samuel 15). These examples highlight God's justice and the need for accountability.

𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀

Some argue that God's actions are primarily about destruction, emphasizing the ultimate consequences of sin as annihilation. They point to passages like Revelation 20:14-15, which describes the "lake of fire" as the final destination for the wicked.

Others believe that God's focus is on punishment, emphasizing the corrective and restorative aspects of his justice. They cite passages like Ezekiel 18:23, which states that God "has no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his way and live."

𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝘀

Ultimately, understanding the relationship between destruction and punishment requires a nuanced approach. God's actions are often multifaceted, encompassing both judgment and mercy. While destruction may be the ultimate consequence of sin, God's desire is for repentance and restoration.

The Bible presents both instances of destruction and punishment, highlighting the severity of God's justice and the consequences of sin.

The distinction between destruction and punishment is not always clear-cut, and the specific context of each passage is crucial for interpretation.

While destruction may be the ultimate consequence of sin, God's desire is for repentance and restoration.

"God's judgments will be visited upon those who are seeking to oppress and destroy his people. His long forbearance with the wicked emboldens men in transgression, but their punishment is none the less certain and terrible because it is long delayed. "The Lord shall rise up as in Mount Perazim, he shall be wroth as in the valley of Gibeon, that he may do his work, his strange work; and bring to pass his act, his strange act." [Isaiah 28:21.] 𝙏𝙤 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙘𝙞𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙂𝙤𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙥𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝙖𝙘𝙩. "As I live, saith the Lord God, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked," [Ezekiel 33:11.] The Lord is "merciful and gracious, long-suffering, and abundant in goodness and truth," "forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin." Yet he will "by no means clear the guilty." "The Lord is slow to anger, and great in power, and will not at all acquit the wicked." [Exodus 34:6, 7; Nahum 1:3.] By terrible things in righteousness 𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙙𝙤𝙬𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙙𝙚𝙣 𝙡𝙖𝙬. The severity of the retribution awaiting the transgressor may be judged by the Lord's reluctance to execute justice. The nation with which he bears long, and which 𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙨𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙚 𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙡 𝙞𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙛𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙙 𝙪𝙥 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙩𝙮 in God's account, will finally drink the cup of wrath unmixed with mercy." GC88 627.1

𝗚𝗼𝗱'𝘀 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻

The passage begins by stating that God's judgments will be visited upon those who oppress and destroy his people. This assertion is grounded in the Old Testament, where God repeatedly intervenes to protect and deliver his chosen people from their enemies. The passage argues that God's long forbearance with the wicked emboldens them in their transgressions, but their punishment is certain and terrible, even if long delayed.

The passage then quotes Isaiah 28:21, which describes God's wrath as a "strange work" and "strange act." This suggests that God's punishment is not a natural consequence of sin but a deliberate act of divine judgment.

The passage further emphasizes the severity of God's retribution by highlighting his reluctance to execute justice. This reluctance is a testament to his mercy and his desire for repentance. However, the passage also warns that God will not clear the guilty, and that those who fill up the measure of their iniquity will ultimately face his wrath.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗴𝘆𝗽𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲

The passage then draws a parallel between the plagues of Egypt and the judgments that will fall upon the world just before the final deliverance of God's people. The plagues upon Egypt were a manifestation of God's power and a warning to Pharaoh to release the Israelites. Similarly, the judgments described in Revelation 16 are intended to warn those who reject God's authority and embrace the worship of the beast.

The passage quotes Revelation 16:2-6, 8, 9, describing the plagues of blood, fire, and pestilence. These plagues are depicted as terrifying and destructive, but the passage emphasizes that God's justice is fully vindicated in these judgments. The angel of God declares that God is righteous because he has judged those who have shed the blood of saints and prophets.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗼𝗱'𝘀 𝗝𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

The passage concludes by highlighting the devastating consequences of God's judgment, quoting various prophets who describe the desolation and suffering that will accompany it. The passage emphasizes that God's judgment is not arbitrary but a righteous response to the wickedness of those who have rejected his authority.

God's judgment is a righteous response to oppression and transgression.

God's long forbearance with the wicked does not negate his justice, but rather highlights his mercy and his desire for repentance.

The severity of God's retribution is reflected in his reluctance to execute justice.

The judgments described in Revelation 16 are a warning to those who reject God's authority and embrace the worship of the beast.

God's justice is fully vindicated in his judgments, which are not arbitrary but a righteous response to the wickedness of those who have rejected his authority.

This passage offers a powerful reminder of the consequences of sin and the importance of seeking God's forgiveness and mercy. It also emphasizes the ultimate triumph of God's justice and the vindication of his authority.

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