Although it is often said that “God loves the sinner, but hates the sin,” the words that open the book of Malachi could suggest otherwise. According to Arthur Pink in The Sovereignty of God, “It has been customary to say God loves the sinner, though He hates His sin. But …
Esther and “The Tank Man”
The courage of Esther to risk her life for the good of others is a remarkable story that is a reflection of agape love: “There is no greater love (agape) than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends” (John 15:13). We also considered the brave action of an unknown …
Malachi Audio, 2008
The book of Malachi has a number of challenges. Did God hate Esau and his descendants? Does God choose to love some people and to hate others. Is personal salvation God’s choice or our choice? And, the book of Malachi includes an incredible description of the coming Messiah: “But who …
Esther & Malachi Audio, 2008
This Bible study concludes our trip through the Old Testament. Do these words in Malachi 3 refer to gentle Jesus? “Who will be able to stand and face him when he appears?” In what sense? Malachi says that Jesus came to purify the priests that they may offer the proper …
God of the Old Testament
Before we leave the Old Testament, here is one last summary look at these 39 books. Stories in the Old Testament have turned many individuals away from God. Here was Mark Twain’s opinion of God, based largely on the Old Testament stories: “It ain’t the parts of the Bible that I can’t …