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PAGE 4 THE BYRON BUZZ SECTION of The GEORGIA POST Thursday, March 21,2013 The Doctrine Of Hell Deformation of the gospel of Christ occurs when the Bibli cal doctrine of hell is neglected and shunned from teaching by those trying to instruct man kind in the truth of the Scrip tures. The Bible says, “For the Son of Man is come to save that which was lost.” (Matt. 18:11, King James Version). Jesus knew better than any other about that from which man needed to be saved. He warned of hell as a real place of permanent pain and punish ment in Mark 9:43-48, “If your hand causes you to sin, cut if off. It is better for you to enter into life maimed, rather than having two hands, to go to hell, into the fire that shall never be quenched; where Their worm does not die And the fire is not quenched. And if your foot causes you to sin, cut if off. It is better for you to enter life lame, rather than having two feet, to be cast into hell, into the fire that shall never be quenched— where Their worm does not die And the Fire is not quenched. And if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out. It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye, rather than having two eyes, to be cast into hell fire— where Their worm does not die And the fire is not quenched.” The definition of hell given on pg. 297 in Cruden’s Com plete Concordance reads, “The word is generally used in the Old Testament to translate the Hebrew word Sheol, which really means simply the place of the dead, without reference to happiness or the reverse, see Gen. 37:35; 42:38; I Sam. 2:6; Job 14:13. In other passages there is an idea of punishment. The American Revision retains the Hebrew word in all places. In the New Testament the word hell is used to translate two words, (1) Hades, generally meaning the same as Sheol, the place of the dead, Acts 2:21; I Cor. 15:55; Rev 20:13, (2) Ge henna, the place of retribution for evil deeds.” In the New Testament the Greek word Gehenna is translated “hell” nine times — Matt. 5:22, 29, 30; Matt. 10:28; Luke 12:5; Matt 18:9; Mark 9:47; Matt. 23:15,33. The Biblical description of hell is a place of fire (Matt. 25:41), an everlasting fire (Matt. 25:41), a lake of fire and brimstone (Rev. 19:20, and a lake of fire (Rev. 20:14. Even so, in Matt. 25:30 it is de scribed as “the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” The Bible also refers to hell as a place of eternal destruction (I Thess. 1:9) and everlasting punishment (Matt. 25:46). Men should hear Christ and heed His warning in Luke 12:4-5, “And I say to you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body, and af ter that have no more that they can do. But I will show you whom you should fear; Fear Him who, after He has killed, has power to cast into hell; yes, I say to you, fear Him!” The question is, “who is going to hell?” Satan and his angels will be cast into hell along with those not judged righteous, for Jesus Himself said in Matt. 25:41, “Then He will also say to those on the left hand, Depart from Me, you cursed, into the everlast ing fire prepared for the devil and his angels:” John wrote in Rev. 20:10, “The devil, who deceived them, was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone where the beast and the false prophet are, And they will be tormented day and night forever and ever.” Yes, the Lord is preparing two places of eternal abode, heaven and hell, one is in the presence of the Father and the Son forever and the other into the everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels. We are not doing our friends and our families any favor when we fail to teach about hell. Yes, God is good! Yes, God is love! But yes, God is also a Bible Say About... James Earnhardt Evangelist Church of Christ jealous God! He commands that we love and obey Him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.” (Matt 22:37) and “If you love Me, keep My com mandments.” (John 14:15). It behooves each of us to study and rightly divide God’s word that we, each of us, might be prepared and ready for that great day when Christ shall “all the nations will be gathered before him and he will separate them from one another” .. .’’And they will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.” (Matthew 25:31-46) All Bible quotes are from the New King James Version unless otherwise noted. For questions or comments please contact James Earn hardt at 478-825-7517. ^ Photography Classes www.BeginningPhotoClinicS.coxn Classes for all ability levels - (478) 956-6973 bonniesworkshops@gmail.com Becky Carroll Wilcox FREE CONSULTATIONS! 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Oh, there have been hardships, Military separations months on end, economic reversals (and more)—but there has also been successes, victories, and celebrations that defy descrip tion, as we spent Twenty Years with the U.S. Navy; and a total of Fifty Years in Ministry. The most significant (and enjoy able) portions were character ized by our constant love and devotion to one another! Oh yes, I can speak of love; very profoundly and proudly-for such has been relevant on a daily basis! ”1 CAN SPEAK OF LOVE” I can speak of Love; for I have been recipient of this ’’grace” from the heavens! I have been showered with it’s beauty and fragrance! I have sensed it value and it’s virtue from a constant page! I have felt the touch and ten ure of charity at it’s very best! I can speak of love, for I have foimd, and lost, and found Daniel W. Gatlyn, USN Ret., Minister/ Journalist again, that special one! I have been cleansed by the purity of its presence! I have experienced the splen dor of a devoted marvel! I have known the best of both Heaven and earths fair glare! I can speak of love, for such has been bestowed with tender ness upon my brow! I have been honored by lov ing hands and hearts! I have sensed the majesty of God’s miraculous voice and touch! I have stood in awe, at the sublimity of an undiminished power and presence! Oh yes, I can speak of Love- -the ultimate of a joyful source and Strength! PCHS Engine Builders Team held a demonstration in Atlanta at the Georgia State Capitol in February to promote career and technical education. The 2012 Hot Rodders of Tomorrow SkillsUSA Georgia State Cham pions and instructor Johnny Rickerson, performed dem onstrations for state senators and representatives and various tour groups. They were also recognized on the House Floor and treated to a visit to Dr. John Barge’s office. Gov. Nathan Deal and Rep. Robert L. Dickey, III stopped by to chat with the team. Billy Tolbert, Hunter Willis, Devan Smith, Wesley Tribble and Tyler Mossman disassembled and reassembled a 350 Chevy engine in 19 minutes. This year’s competition will be held at the Georgia International Congress Center near the airport on Camp Creek Pkwy. March 21-22. Crimestoppers is a program designed to solve crimes with the help of concerned citizens. This effective program asks that community members fight crime by supplying leads and in formation which may assist in bringing criminals face to face with justice. It is anonymously done. Bruce Edward Langston Jr.: W/M DOB 06-01-65 Age 47 600 175 lbs. Wanted by the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office for Violation of Probation. Michael Pierre Girdner: B/M DOB 03-16-83 Age 30 500 195 lbs. Wanted by the Houston County Sheriff’s Office for Violation of Probation. Michael Sherod Johnson: B/M DOB 04-12-82 Age 30 510 140 lbs. Wanted by the State Board of Pardons and Paroles for Parole Violation. €TC. 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