Prophecy

For the Love of God: Deciphering the Sheep & the Goats

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“In the end, that Face which is the delight or the terror of the universe must be turned on each one of us . . . either conferring glory inexpressible or inflicting shame that can never be cured or disguised.”

C.S. Lewis

For me, the Bible’s consummate message is found in the 25th chapter of the Book of Matthew – specifically verses 31-46.

Some characterize this passage as the parable of the sheep and the goats. My quibble with such a characterization is that I believe this episode is not a parable at all, but a prophecy of what the Lord’s return for His faithful will engender.

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Why I Believe Part II: The Bible as Evidence

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In Part I of this commentary, I discussed Intelligent Design and man’s place at the top of creation’s hierarchy. My beliefs regarding an order to the universe and man’s appointment by the Orderer as the caretaker and custodian of His creation were shared as key drivers of my faith.

There is, of course, a vast collection of additional non-biblical evidence of God’s existence. This includes archaeological evidence, philosophical arguments around man’s innate moral compass, the otherwise inexplicable occurrences of miracles, and more.

But I turn now to God’s Word, the Bible. The Bible articulates God’s plan for His creation – and for eternity. If the Bible is credible, God not only exists, but He informs us of how we should live to conquer death and spend eternity in His presence.

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