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Who’s afraid of the little ole Gehenna?

Who’s afraid of the little ole Gehenna?

Posted on 27. Mar, 2011 by Tim Stoner.

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When Jesus referred to Hell as Gehenna He had a lot more in mind than the municipal garbage dump. Gehenna was not only physically disgusting, it was spiritually terrifying. Think of a haunted house. Think of Freddie Kruger and Hannibal Lekter rooming with Ted Bundy in that house and you are getting the picture. It was a place of horrific evil where the abominable demon-god Moloch was worshiped. It is a place that you would not risk going to for a minute, not for all the pleasure in Las Vegas or all the riches in Saudi Arabia.

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Hell’s response: “Let us alone!”

Hell’s response: “Let us alone!”

Posted on 24. Mar, 2011 by Tim Stoner.

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Recently, a thoughtful young man asked a question that jarred me. This was how the question was posed: “What’s so special about the moment of death that it suddenly cuts off the availability of God’s grace?” I had no good anwer until I happened to read through the story of the encounter between Jesus and a demonized Jewish synagogue attendee. What he screams at Jesus wipes off any ironic, postmodern smirk and reveals a lot about the irrevocable line between life and death.

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Part Three: Know What Your Weapons Are

Part Three: Know What Your Weapons Are

Posted on 13. Mar, 2010 by Tim Stoner.

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The spiritual battle we find ourselves in is not only for the young. Conscription into this war is not age-based. The battle is joined when you lay down your rebellious weaponry and surrender to Jesus as Lord. At that point you are assigned new weapons which you are required to familiarize yourselves with and become proficient in. You will need them for the rest of your time on this earth. There are two in particular that we are assured are capable of defeating our terrible enemy, Satan–by their judicious use, he will be bested and finally overcome. But, they require us to imitate our Master’s life as well as His death.

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THE PALADINS

THE PALADINS

Posted on 01. Jul, 2009 by Tim Stoner.

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In these the best and worst of times, where a jaded generation struggles with apathy and a restless alienation, comes a book which issues a penetrating call to purpose and destiny. While the story addresses issues of anger, forgiveness and alienation, and is carried along by danger and romance it has much more on its mind. It is a fantasy thriller which serves also as a spiritual warfare allegory. It issues a rousing call for followers of Christ to wake up, seize their destiny and perform exploits in His name.

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