NATURE OF MAN…

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Curbo8

1. Created in the image of God.

Gen 1:26 And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the birds of the heavens, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.

- We are a unique reflection of God
- We are utterly reliant upon God.
- We are ultimately responsible to God.

2. We are Created for the purpose of God.

(Gen 1:28) And God blessed them: and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it; and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the birds of the heavens, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.

- To enjoy a relationship with God.
- To rule over all creation.
- To reproduce God’s glory to the ends of the earth

Suffering

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Curbo8

We live in a world full or moral evil.
>Slavery and Abortion
>Beatings and murders
>Robberies and riots
>Torture and Rap
>Discrimination and Persecution
>War and terrorism
>Violence and Genocide
Suffering is a universal experience.
All people experience suffering. All Christians undergo suffering.
- Satan intends every type of suffering to sabotage us.
- GOD INTENDS EVERY TYPE OF SUFFERING TO SANCTIFY US.

Install a Bat House

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Curbo8

Install a Bat House.

Install a Bat House

Installing a backyard bat house is a great way to demonstrate your commitment to nature. And your bat-tenants will pay you back with some wonderful benefits.

Bats are essential for maintaining healthy ecosystems. Most bats eat huge amounts of insects, including farm pests and many of the nasty bugs that harass outdoor gatherings. You’ll also enjoy learning more about bats as you watch them come and go from the home you provided.

And homes are often in short supply for bats. Their populations are declining around the world, often because of disappearing habitat.

Bat Conservation International can help by recommending certified bat houses, as well as the in-depth information and plans in our Bat House Builders Handbook. Community bat houses are designed to house entire bat colonies numbering in the thousands. The following Bat House Flyers provide building plans and advice for a successful project, more downloads are available on our Resources page.

Punishment and Hell

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Curbo8

Hell is a place of punishment for the wicked after they face God’s judgement.
1. Hell is a place of punishment.
2. Hell is described in imagery of fire and darkness, where people lament.
3. Hell is a place of annihilation or never-ending punishment.

Jesus used the word ghenna ( Translated as “hell”) twelve times in the Gospels.

Matthew 25:41-46 < Please Read

The even is judgment day, which will occur when Christ comes back. After Jesus looks at the evidence, He gives His verdict: Believers are awarded everlasting life, while unbelievers are awarded everlasting punishment. Thought the word hell is not used here, the concept of hell is conveyed by the phrases “everlasting fire” v41 and “everlasting punishment” v46

Matthew 5:22 < Read

Jesus goes on to say the God’s courtroom will be much worse, for here the Judge has the power to sentence you to the “hell of fire”

Matthew 23:33 < Read

Here is one passage where gehenna is used in the context of God’s future judgement.

“how are you to escape being sentenced to hell?”