![]() It is used of fire that took the life of Nadab and Abihu (Lev 10:1–3). This discipline will be spelled out in Hebrews 12:5–11.įire in the Old Testament carries several different ideas. The fire here is God’s judgment of believers under discipline (Is 9:18–19 10:17). ![]() Nothing in the context indicates that the author has shifted to the doctrine of salvation. Fire in the Old Testament refers to God’s anger towards His own people (Isa 9:18–19 10:17 33:14). ![]() The fire here is not the fire of hell but of a judgment that God executes on the people of Israel who violate principles of Scripture. This phrase may allude to Isaiah 26:11, where fire will consume the wicked. The Great White Throne judgment is for non-believers (Re 20:11–15). The Judgment Seat is strictly for believers, not unbelievers (2 Co 5:10). The “judgment” here is the Judgment Seat of Christ, not hell. To be open to receive any other truth disposes of what God has said. The word “expectation” means that anyone who gives credence to any other sacrifice violates fellowship with God. God will execute an indefinite judgment on believers who distort the finished work of Christ as the exclusive sacrifice for sin. The only option left for God after people willfully reject His revelation for believers is to discipline them.Ģ7 but a certain fearful expectation of judgment , 27 but a certain fearful expectation of judgment, and fiery indignation which will devour the adversaries.
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