Theology Applied

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“But I find in the Mishna, an old Jewish exposition of the Bible, these words, 'Joshua said to Achan, the Lord shall trouble thee this day.' And the note upon it is—He said this day, implying that he was only to be troubled in this life, by being stoned to death, but that God would have mercy on his soul, seeing that he had made a full confession of his sin. And I, too, am inclined, from reading the chapter, to concur in the idea of my venerable and now glorified predecessor, Dr. Gill, in believing that Achan really was saved, although he was put to death for the crime, as an example. For you will observe how kindly Joshua spoke to him. He said, 'My son, give, I pray thee, glory to the Lord God of Israel, and make confession unto him; and tell me now what thou hast done; hide it not from me.' And you find Achan making a very full confession. .. It seems so full a confession, that if I might be allowed to judge, I should say, “I hope to meet Achan the sinner, before the throne of God.” -Charles Spurgeon

Some biblical scholars and theologians think that Achan's sons and daughters were “brought out” only to be the spectators of their father's punishment, but most conclude that they were also put to death along with their father. God commanded that magistrates should not put the children to death for the sins of the fathers, but God did not intend to bind himself by this law. Therefore, God could justly command the execution of a whole household by divine credence. That said, it is entirely possible (and even likely) that Achan's sons and daughters aided and abetted their father in his sin.

The Law of God, both its blessings and its curses, have been issued to all people, not only God's people. It is for women and children, not merely heads of households; it is for the sojourner, as well as the native by blood. And in God's Law is contained both blessings and curses. “If you faithfully obey the voice of the Lord your God, being careful to do all his commandments that I command you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth. And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, if you obey the voice of the Lord your God.” Deuteronomy 28:1-2 ESV “But if you will not obey the voice of the Lord your God or be careful to do all his commandments and his statutes that I command you today, then all these curses shall come upon you and overtake you.” Deuteronomy 28:15 ESV

It’s one thing to be saved; it’s another to be “assured” that you are saved. It’s one thing to be forgiven; it’s another to “feel“ forgiven.

“Note, In confessing sin, as we take shame to ourselves, so we give glory to God as righteous God, owning him justly displeased with us...” -Matthew Henry“Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight, so that you may be justified in your words and blameless in your judgment.” Psalm 51:4 ESV

Some sojourners are waiting for deliverance from the land, others are waiting to conquer the land. And for the latter, as God grants them success to conquer the land, the first fruits belong to the Lord.

In this episode of Theology Applied, Pastor Joel Webbon is joined by AD Robles. Together, they discuss three specific characteristics of the only churches that will survive the coming years in America.

The first thing Joshua does after Israel is defeated by Ai is to humble himself before God and mourn. Still, it is not long before God tells him it was enough. God does not delight in the grief of his saints merely for grief's sake. Rather, godly grief is granted by God as a means to an glorious and good end. in the grief of penitents when they afflict their souls further than as it qualifies them for pardon and peace; the days even of that mourning must be ended.

This one is a “gospel banger,” and Pastor Doug Wilson deserves some credit.