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ORIGINAL: Wayward5oul That was a reference to a style of preaching and evangelicalism, not to sermons that specifically reference those terms. It is a hallmark of some denominations, especially in the South. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_and_brimstone I know exactly what you were referencing. Even your own link states this (emphasis mine):quote:
Fire and brimstone (or, alternatively, brimstone and fire, translated from the Hebrew גפרית ואש) is an idiomatic expression of signs of God's wrath in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) and the New Testament. I can see how you may have missed it, as it was buried in the very first sentence. My point, which you missed, was that "Fire and Brimstone" is in both the Old and New Testament. As most preachers base their sermons on Scripture and/or their interpretation of scripture, your assertion that fire and brimstone preachers are basing their sermons on the Old Testament is called into question. I realize that it does not completely exclude the New Testament. But after 45 years of sitting in the pews of various denominations, I can tell you from first hand experience that much of the imagery that is referenced in these types of sermons comes from the stories of the Old Testament. The God of the Old Testament is a very different one than That of the New Testament. The Old Testament is full of God's wrath and punishment for those who have angered Him. The God of the New Testament is love and sunshine and forgiveness (not entirely, granted, but much more so than that of the Old Testament). However, going back to the original statement that prompted my comment, do you believe that Christianity has nullified the Old Testament? My question is Which particular sects of christianity has nullified the OT??? None. From Mathew: Eye for Eye 38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’[a] 39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. 40 And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. 41 If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. 42 Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you. Love for Enemies 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor' and 'hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. 46 If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? 47 And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? 48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. But you are far too stupid and insane to understand such simple words
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