Did it ever cross your mind that the God of love can hate certain people? Even before they are born. How can that be? Is it true, and why would God hate anyone? What can a person do that would cause the God of peace and love to hate them?
This is the story of two men, twins in fact, between whom the rivalry was so intense that they were fighting inside of their mother's womb. Concerned about the welfare of her children, she inquired of the Lord to determine if there were complications with either or both.
The Lord's response was interesting, to say the least, and surprised both parents. Would the rivalry stop at birth? If not, how intense will it become, and when will it cease? Adolescence? Puberty? Young men? Adulthood? Death? After death? They are, after all, brothers.
Whatever happened to brotherly love? Let us find out together.
Our journey commences in the beginning, no, not their beginning, in the beginning with the eternal God seeking the origin of His election. We find that a promise was given. What was this promise? Why was the promise decreed? To whom was it issued?
Along the route, we visit a historical site and discovered that several descendants were kings. Who were they and over what nation? Later we discovered that the family patriarch had a secret. I wonder which type of secret. Could it be a mistress, an illegitimate child? Oh, maybe it's a murder mystery, do tell.
While visiting the historical site it was also learned that our patriarch had a mean streak, he was a rebel at heart. What did he do to earn such a reputation? Could it be a result of a marriage because there were whispers concerning a marriage from hell?
As we were concluding our journey it was revealed that our patriarch and other members of the family were sleeping with the enemies. How can that be? Whom can you trust? It's lonesome being the king.
We finally arrive at our destination just in time to witness the purge. The purge!? What in the world is that and why is it necessary? Oh, now I see, it's the promised restoration. Whew, I love happy endings?
Author Biography:
Kevin Madison is an author, husband, and father who has walked faithfully with the Lord for over 28 years. The son of the late Pastor Leroy Phillips and Billie Mae Phillips who raised their 13 children to love and fear the God of salvation and King of righteousness. Modeling his study pattern after his former Pastor, Carl Brown of Baton Rouge, LA and current favorite Pastors Dr. John Barnett and John MacArthur, Kevin has become proficient at dissecting the scriptures verse by verse. Greatly impacted by his affection and love for the late Dr. J. Vernon McGee who always challenged his listeners to study the entire word of God, Kevin has written many topical articles and yet to be published verse by verse Commentaries on the Old Testament Prophets. He is the author of several books including Predestined to Hell? - Why would a God of love consign people to hell FOREVER?, The God that loves and hates - Why God loved Jacob and hated Esau, and America - the Judgement of Sodom and Gomorrah. With several other upcoming titles soon to be published including the much-anticipated title Story of the Ages - God's Plan to Eliminate the Possibility of Sin.Kevin's love for the Lord has given him a passion to see the unbeliever converted into a believer, as he walks with Jesus daily while He seeks and saves those that are lost. It is this compassion that prompted the writing of his book Predestined to Hell? Why would a God of love consign people to hell FOREVER? After walking with the Lord for over 28 years, personally experiencing the ebbs and flow of living in a world contaminated by his sin and the sins of others, Kevin understands the need for prayer, Bible study, Christian fellowship, and encouragement. These principal life events led to the writing of his book titled The Chastisement of the Lord - How the Lord responds when Christians Sin.Kevin also loves the calling card of God, prophesy. No one knows the future, nor can anyone predict future events with 100% accuracy but God. Therefore, he has devoted much study time to understanding the plan of God for heaven, hell, earth, angels, and people. The prophetic scriptures taken realistically and wholistically layouts in detail the ultimate plan of God while answering the key why question that all people have. Why, God, did you allow the possibility of sin within your creation? Like most Christians, Kevin has been asked this question numerous times which has led to an exhaustive study to address it directly from God's word. This is the theme in Kevin's upcoming book titled Story of the Ages - God's Plan to Eliminate the Possibility of Sin.It is with great joy, compassion, and truth of the word of God that Kevin has answered the call of the Lord with thanksgiving to write in book format the topics that God has placed on his heart. All to the edification of the church, salvation of the lost, and all honor, glory, and praise unto the Most High God and our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.
