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Caleb: “Give me this mountain”

Caleb: “Give me this mountain”

Joshua 14:12Joshua 14:12

Caleb – “Give me this mountain”Caleb – “Give me this mountain”

IntroductionIntroduction: Remember Rom. 15:4: Remember Rom. 15:4 A. Caleb, one of the twelve spies, Num. 13, 14.A. Caleb, one of the twelve spies, Num. 13, 14. B. All brought back favorable report of land.B. All brought back favorable report of land. C. But they saw large fortified cities and giants.C. But they saw large fortified cities and giants. D. Ten spies said “we are not able… they are D. Ten spies said “we are not able… they are

stronger than we.” 13:31.stronger than we.” 13:31.


I. “But my servant Caleb has a different spirit in I. “But my servant Caleb has a different spirit in him, and has followed me fully.”him, and has followed me fully.” Num. 14:24. Num. 14:24.

He said, “Let us go up at once and take He said, “Let us go up at once and take possession for we are well able to overcome it,” possession for we are well able to overcome it,” 13:30.13:30.

Not half-hearted. Didn’t serve God “half-way.”Not half-hearted. Didn’t serve God “half-way.” Recognized God’s will and was Recognized God’s will and was fully committedfully committed

to doing it.to doing it.


A. Caleb had A. Caleb had faithfaith instead of instead of doubtdoubt.. Num. 14 Num. 14 14:8, “If the Lord delights in us…”14:8, “If the Lord delights in us…” 14:9, “14:9, “The Lord is with usThe Lord is with us. Do not fear them.”. Do not fear them.” They didn’t think so! Felt alone, facing giants.They didn’t think so! Felt alone, facing giants. Job 23:8-9, “I go forward, but He is not there, Job 23:8-9, “I go forward, but He is not there,

and backward, but I cannot perceive Him; When and backward, but I cannot perceive Him; When He works on the left hand, I cannot see Him.”He works on the left hand, I cannot see Him.”

What about us? Phil. 2:12, 13, God is involved!What about us? Phil. 2:12, 13, God is involved!


14:11, “How long will they not 14:11, “How long will they not believebelieve me? me? Did they Did they saysay “we don’t believe God?” “we don’t believe God?” Their Their actionsactions said it “loud and clear.” said it “loud and clear.” To say “To say “wewe cannot” means “ cannot” means “GodGod cannot.” cannot.”


B. Caleb had B. Caleb had couragecourage instead of instead of fearfear.. Deut. 1:21, “Deut. 1:21, “'Look, the Lord your God has set

the land before you; go up and possess it, as the Lord God of your fathers has spoken to you; do not fear or be discouraged.‘

Caleb believed this at first and still believed it after 40 years in the wilderness.


The other ten spies said, “We are The other ten spies said, “We are not ablenot able to go to go up against the people, for they are stronger than up against the people, for they are stronger than we” (Num. 13:31). Grasshopper complex, v. 33.we” (Num. 13:31). Grasshopper complex, v. 33.

But Caleb saw same fortified cities and giants But Caleb saw same fortified cities and giants they saw.they saw.

And he said, “We are And he said, “We are well ablewell able to over come it.” to over come it.”


C. Caleb was C. Caleb was optimisticoptimistic rather than rather than pessimisticpessimistic.. They said, “a land that devours its inhabi-They said, “a land that devours its inhabi-

tants… men of great stature… we were like tants… men of great stature… we were like grasshoppers.” Num. 13:32, 33.grasshoppers.” Num. 13:32, 33.

Caleb said, “they are our bread; their protection Caleb said, “they are our bread; their protection has departed from them.” 14:9.has departed from them.” 14:9.

Phil. 1:12-14 Was Paul the prisoner overcome by Phil. 1:12-14 Was Paul the prisoner overcome by despair? 4:23.despair? 4:23.


D. Caleb was a man of D. Caleb was a man of hopehope, not , not despairdespair.. Num. 14:1-4, “lifted up their voices and cried… if Num. 14:1-4, “lifted up their voices and cried… if

only we had died in Egypt…(or) in desert…”only we had died in Egypt…(or) in desert…” How soon they forgot the “iron furnace” of How soon they forgot the “iron furnace” of

EgyptEgypt Caleb had no desire to return, much less die Caleb had no desire to return, much less die

there or in the wilderness. He “was bound for the there or in the wilderness. He “was bound for the promise land.”promise land.”


It’s so very hard for some brethren to break with It’s so very hard for some brethren to break with the world. Still holds great attraction for them.the world. Still holds great attraction for them.

Must remember that we are “pilgrims” (1 Pet. Must remember that we are “pilgrims” (1 Pet. 1:17; 2:11).1:17; 2:11).

Our citizenship is in heaven, Phil. 3:20.Our citizenship is in heaven, Phil. 3:20.


II. Caleb knew that the struggle was worthwhile.II. Caleb knew that the struggle was worthwhile. Num. 14:7, “The land… is an exceedingly good Num. 14:7, “The land… is an exceedingly good

land… a land that flows with milk and honey.”land… a land that flows with milk and honey.” Is our “promised land,” our “home over there” Is our “promised land,” our “home over there”

less valuable? Is it worth the effort and the less valuable? Is it worth the effort and the struggle?struggle?


Anything that is good and desireable Anything that is good and desireable costs.costs. Effort, time, money, exertion, sacrifice.Effort, time, money, exertion, sacrifice.

To refuse to deny ourselves, put forth genuine To refuse to deny ourselves, put forth genuine effort, make sacrifices means “it isn’t worth it.”effort, make sacrifices means “it isn’t worth it.”

Is that what we think of our salvation, the Is that what we think of our salvation, the church, salvation of others, our marriage, church, salvation of others, our marriage, rearing our children, etc.?rearing our children, etc.?


III. Caleb knew they were not alone. III. Caleb knew they were not alone. Num. 14:8, 9, The Lord “will bring us into this Num. 14:8, 9, The Lord “will bring us into this

land… The Lord is with us. Do not fear them.”land… The Lord is with us. Do not fear them.” Josh. 1:5, “I will not leave you or forsake you.”Josh. 1:5, “I will not leave you or forsake you.” Heb. 13:5, “I will never… forsake you.”Heb. 13:5, “I will never… forsake you.”


Cannot overemphasize this point. God is involved Cannot overemphasize this point. God is involved in our lives. We’re not on “automatic pilot.”in our lives. We’re not on “automatic pilot.”

Think how interested He is bound to be in His Think how interested He is bound to be in His church, His people, His work.church, His people, His work.

We know how involved He was with Joseph, We know how involved He was with Joseph, Esther, Daniel, Paul.Esther, Daniel, Paul.

Could He be less interested and involved in the Could He be less interested and involved in the lives of His people now? lives of His people now?


IV. Caleb knew that it was “now or never.”IV. Caleb knew that it was “now or never.” So he said, “Let us go up So he said, “Let us go up at onceat once.” Num. 13:30..” Num. 13:30. 14:29, “your carcasses shall fall in this wilder-14:29, “your carcasses shall fall in this wilder-

ness… you shall by no means enter the land.”ness… you shall by no means enter the land.” 14:40, 14:40, Then they were readyThen they were ready! “Here we are, and ! “Here we are, and

we will go up to the place the Lord has we will go up to the place the Lord has promised”promised”

14:42, “Do not go up, lest you be defeated… the 14:42, “Do not go up, lest you be defeated… the Lord is not among you.”Lord is not among you.”


We are so sure of the future. There’s “time We are so sure of the future. There’s “time enough yet” and “nothing is going to happen to enough yet” and “nothing is going to happen to me.” me.”

Untold thousands are dying daily. For them it Untold thousands are dying daily. For them it was “now or never.” was “now or never.”

Matt. 25:11, 12, they arrived too late!Matt. 25:11, 12, they arrived too late!


V. Caleb did not vote with the majority.V. Caleb did not vote with the majority. Ten spies said “we are not able.” Caleb voted Ten spies said “we are not able.” Caleb voted

with the minority (two against a multitude). with the minority (two against a multitude). Only he and Joshua said “we are well able.”Only he and Joshua said “we are well able.” Rom. 12:2; 1 Pet. 4:4, let them think it’s strange.Rom. 12:2; 1 Pet. 4:4, let them think it’s strange. 2 Tim. 4:16, “2 Tim. 4:16, “At my first defense no one stood

with me, but all forsook me…But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me.”


VI. Caleb did not let old age stop him!VI. Caleb did not let old age stop him! Josh. 14:7-11, spy at 40, warrior from 80 to 85.Josh. 14:7-11, spy at 40, warrior from 80 to 85. Did not say, “I’m old… tired… done enough… Did not say, “I’m old… tired… done enough…

want to retire.” Phil. 3:12, 13.want to retire.” Phil. 3:12, 13. He didn’t seek the path of least resistance.He didn’t seek the path of least resistance. Caleb sought new conquests, new horizons.Caleb sought new conquests, new horizons.


““Give me this mountain” (mountainous region, Give me this mountain” (mountainous region, Hebron). What did he mean?Hebron). What did he mean?

You younger men conquer it for me? Fight the You younger men conquer it for me? Fight the giants and fortified cities for me? giants and fortified cities for me?

No, but rather “No, but rather “Give me the privilege of con-Give me the privilege of con-quering this land.quering this land.””


It is very encouraging to see people accept It is very encouraging to see people accept challenges in spite of youth, advanced age.challenges in spite of youth, advanced age.

Many handicapped (“challenged”) accept great Many handicapped (“challenged”) accept great challenges. “Show me what you CAN do.”challenges. “Show me what you CAN do.”

Key word of Revelation: “overcome.” Rom. 8:37.Key word of Revelation: “overcome.” Rom. 8:37.


Members of the church of Christ that seek an Members of the church of Christ that seek an “easy religion” are in the wrong church.“easy religion” are in the wrong church.

The church of Christ is the church purchased on The church of Christ is the church purchased on “Mount Calvary.” Acts 20:28.“Mount Calvary.” Acts 20:28.


VII. What are the “mountains” facing us?VII. What are the “mountains” facing us? Great challenges for elders, deacons, evangelists, Great challenges for elders, deacons, evangelists,

teachers, all the members in the Lord’s work.teachers, all the members in the Lord’s work. Problems? Frustrations? Give me this mountain.Problems? Frustrations? Give me this mountain.


Young people must face challenge of “peer Young people must face challenge of “peer pressure” to conform, 1 Pet. 4:4; Rom. 12:2.pressure” to conform, 1 Pet. 4:4; Rom. 12:2.

Must always have a “different spirit.”Must always have a “different spirit.” Challenge to remain chaste and pure.Challenge to remain chaste and pure. Challenge in the class room (or wherever) if Challenge in the class room (or wherever) if

teach evolution, or that homosexuality acceptableteach evolution, or that homosexuality acceptable


Jesus never said “it’s easy.” Matt. 7:14, “narrow Jesus never said “it’s easy.” Matt. 7:14, “narrow is the gate and difficult is the way that leads to is the gate and difficult is the way that leads to life, and there are few who find it.”life, and there are few who find it.”

Matt. 10:34, “I did not come to bring peace…”Matt. 10:34, “I did not come to bring peace…” Matt. 16:24, “deny himself, take up his cross…”Matt. 16:24, “deny himself, take up his cross…” Eph. 6:10-19, “put on the whole armor…”Eph. 6:10-19, “put on the whole armor…”


ConclusionConclusion. Let’s remember Caleb!. Let’s remember Caleb! He didn’t vote with the majority.He didn’t vote with the majority. He had a “different spirit, followed fully.”He had a “different spirit, followed fully.” He had faith instead of doubt… courage instead He had faith instead of doubt… courage instead

of fear… optimism instead of pessimism… hope of fear… optimism instead of pessimism… hope instead of despair…instead of despair…

He knew the struggle was worthwhile. Anything He knew the struggle was worthwhile. Anything that is worthwhile costs… but is worth it.that is worthwhile costs… but is worth it.


He knew they were not alone and for God there He knew they were not alone and for God there are no “fortified cities” or “giants.” are no “fortified cities” or “giants.”

But if we say “But if we say “wewe cannot” we’re saying “God cannot” we’re saying “God cannot.” cannot.”

He knew it was “now or never.” No tomorrow!He knew it was “now or never.” No tomorrow! He didn’t let his age stop him.He didn’t let his age stop him. Let’s have the “different spirit” of Caleb and Let’s have the “different spirit” of Caleb and

follow the Lord not half-way but fully!follow the Lord not half-way but fully!


For many people conversion itself is a great For many people conversion itself is a great mountain to conquer… or to “come back.”mountain to conquer… or to “come back.”

Deny self, take up your cross, follow Christ -- put Deny self, take up your cross, follow Christ -- put Him first! Him first! Solid commitment to attend servicesSolid commitment to attend services..

Before family, pleasure, business (job or Before family, pleasure, business (job or profession), school, sports.profession), school, sports.

Whatever the challenge: GIVE ME THIS Whatever the challenge: GIVE ME THIS MOUNTAIN!MOUNTAIN!


IV. He knew it was “now or never”! Num. 14:29.IV. He knew it was “now or never”! Num. 14:29. A. True of untold thousands every day.A. True of untold thousands every day. B. They were ready when it was too late, 14:40. B. They were ready when it was too late, 14:40.

Matt. 25:12.Matt. 25:12. V. Did not follow path of least resistance.V. Did not follow path of least resistance. A. Didn’t seek conformity, Rom. 12:2; 1 Pet. 4:4A. Didn’t seek conformity, Rom. 12:2; 1 Pet. 4:4 B. Didn’t join the nation of forgetters and B. Didn’t join the nation of forgetters and

quitters.quitters.


VI. Caleb “has followed me fully.” Num. 14:25.VI. Caleb “has followed me fully.” Num. 14:25.

Dios existe Dios existe Hebreos 11:6 Hebreos 11:6

God Exists God Exists Hebrews 11:6 Hebrews 11:6

Dios Existe – God ExistsDios Existe – God Exists

Hebreos 11:6, “Hebreos 11:6, “Y sin fe es imposible agradar a Dios; porque es necesario que el que se acerca a Dios crea que El existe, y que es remunerador de los que le buscan”.

Hebrews 11:6, “Hebrews 11:6, “And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him.”


Dice el ateo: “Yo sé que Dios no existe”. Dice el ateo: “Yo sé que Dios no existe”. Dice el agnóstico: “Ni yo ni nadie puede saber si Dice el agnóstico: “Ni yo ni nadie puede saber si Dios existe”. Dios existe”. Dice el cristiano: “Yo sé que Dios existe”.Dice el cristiano: “Yo sé que Dios existe”.

The atheist says: “I know that God doesn’t exist” The atheist says: “I know that God doesn’t exist” The agnostic says: “Neither I nor anyone else can The agnostic says: “Neither I nor anyone else can know whether God exists.” know whether God exists.” The Christian says: “I know that God exists.”The Christian says: “I know that God exists.”


La existencia de Dios no se confirma en algún La existencia de Dios no se confirma en algún laboratorio, pero hay mucha evidencia, Rom. laboratorio, pero hay mucha evidencia, Rom. 1:20. Es conocido por medio de lo creado y la 1:20. Es conocido por medio de lo creado y la palabra de Dios (Rom. 10:17).palabra de Dios (Rom. 10:17).

The existence of God is not confirmed in some The existence of God is not confirmed in some laboratory, but there is much evidence, Rom. laboratory, but there is much evidence, Rom. 1:20. He is known by means of creation, and the 1:20. He is known by means of creation, and the word of God (Rom. 10:17).word of God (Rom. 10:17).


Un solo Dios. Deut. 6:4, “Un solo Dios. Deut. 6:4, “Escucha, oh Israel, el SEÑOR es nuestro Dios, el SEÑOR uno es”.

One God. Deut. 6:4, “" Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one!”


Dios es único: Isa. 43:10, “Dios es único: Isa. 43:10, “Antes de mí no fue formado ningún dios, ni lo será después de mí.

God is unique: Isa. 43:10, “God is unique: Isa. 43:10, “Before Me there was no God formed, Nor shall there be after Me.”


Dios es eterno: Sal. 90:2, “Dios es eterno: Sal. 90:2, “Antes que naciesen los montes y formases la tierra y el mundo, desde la eternidad hasta la eternidad, tú eres Dios”.

God is eternal: Ps. 90:2, “Before the mountains were brought forth, Or ever You had formed the earth and the world, Even from everlasting to everlasting, You are God.”


Dios es inmutable: Mal. 3:6, “Dios es inmutable: Mal. 3:6, “yo, Jehovah, no cambio”.

God is unchangeable: Mal. 3:6, “I, the LORD, do not change.”


Dios es el Creador: Gén. 1:1, “En el principio Dios es el Creador: Gén. 1:1, “En el principio Dios creó los cielos y la tierra”.Dios creó los cielos y la tierra”.

God is the Creator: Gen. 1:1, “In the beginning God is the Creator: Gen. 1:1, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.”God created the heavens and the earth.”


Dios es auto-existente: Ex. 3:14, “Dios es auto-existente: Ex. 3:14, “Y dijo Dios a Moisés: YO SOY EL QUE SOY. Y añadió: Así dirás a los hijos de Israel: "YO SOY me ha enviado a vosotros.“

God is self-existent: Ex. 3:14, “And God said to Moses, "I AM WHO I AM." And He said, "Thus you shall say to the children of Israel, 'I AM has sent me to you.' "


Dios es omnipotente: Mat. 19:26, “Dios es omnipotente: Mat. 19:26, “Jesús los miró y les dijo: --Para los hombres esto es imposible, pero para Dios todo es posible.

God is omnipotent: Matt. 19:26, “God is omnipotent: Matt. 19:26, “But Jesus looked at them and said to them, "With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."


Dios es omnisciente: Heb. 4:13, “Dios es omnisciente: Heb. 4:13, “No existe cosa creada que no sea manifiesta en su presencia. Más bien, todas están desnudas y expuestas ante los ojos de aquel a quien tenemos que dar cuenta.

God is omniscient: Heb. 4:13, “God is omniscient: Heb. 4:13, “And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.”


Dios es omnipresente: Sal. 139:7-8, “¿Dios es omnipresente: Sal. 139:7-8, “¿Adónde me iré de tu Espíritu, o adónde huiré de tu presencia? Si subo a los cielos, allí estás tú; si en el Seol hago mi cama, allí tú estás”.

God is omnipresent: Ps. 139:7-8, ““Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or where can I flee from Your presence? If I ascend to heaven, Thou art there; If I make my bed in Sheol, behold, Thou art there.”


Todo lo ve: Jer. 23:24, “Todo lo ve: Jer. 23:24, “¿Acaso podrá alguien ocultarse en escondrijos para que yo no lo vea?, dice Jehovah. ¿Acaso no lleno yo el cielo y la tierra?, dice Jehovah”.

Sees all: Jer. 23:24, “Sees all: Jer. 23:24, “Can anyone hide himself in secret places, So I shall not see him?" says the LORD; "Do I not fill heaven and earth?" says the LORD.”


Infinitamente justo: Sal. 89:14, “Infinitamente justo: Sal. 89:14, “La justicia y el derecho son el fundamento de tu trono; la misericordia y la verdad van delante de ti”.

Infinitely just: Ps. 89:14, “Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne; Mercy and truth go before Your face.”


Infinitamente santo: Apoc. 4:8, “Infinitamente santo: Apoc. 4:8, “día y noche no cesaban de decir: SANTO, SANTO, SANTO, {es} EL SEÑOR DIOS, EL TODOPODEROSO, el que era, el que es y el que ha de venir”.

Infinitely holy: Rev. 4:8, “day and night they do not cease to say, "HOLY, HOLY, HOLY, is THE LORD GOD, THE ALMIGHTY, WHO WAS AND WHO IS AND WHO IS TO COME."


Misericordioso: Tito 3:5, “Misericordioso: Tito 3:5, “Él nos salvó, no por las obras de justicia que nosotros hubiésemos hecho, sino según su misericordia”.

Merciful: Titus 3:5, “not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us.”


Dios es amor: 1 Jn. 4:8, “Dios es amor: 1 Jn. 4:8, “El que no ama no ha conocido a Dios, porque Dios es amor.

God is love: 1 Jn. 4:8, “God is love: 1 Jn. 4:8, “He who does not love does not know God, for God is love.”


Dios es infinito: Job 11:7, “¿Puedes tú descubrir Dios es infinito: Job 11:7, “¿Puedes tú descubrir las cosas recónditas de Dios? ¿puedes hasta lo las cosas recónditas de Dios? ¿puedes hasta lo sumo llegar a conocer al Todopoderoso?”sumo llegar a conocer al Todopoderoso?”

God is infinite: Job 11:7, “God is infinite: Job 11:7, “"Can you search out the deep things of God? Can you find out the limits of the Almighty?”


La Biblia no presenta argumentos para probar la La Biblia no presenta argumentos para probar la existencia de Dios. Es aceptada como realidad. existencia de Dios. Es aceptada como realidad. Por ejemplo, Gén. 1:1, “En el principio Dios…”Por ejemplo, Gén. 1:1, “En el principio Dios…”

The Bible does not present arguments to prove The Bible does not present arguments to prove the existence of God. It is accepted as reality. For the existence of God. It is accepted as reality. For example, Gen. 1:1, “In the beginning, God…”example, Gen. 1:1, “In the beginning, God…”


Causa y efecto. Todo efecto tiene que tener una Causa y efecto. Todo efecto tiene que tener una causa adecuada. Heb. 3:4, “toda casa es hecha causa adecuada. Heb. 3:4, “toda casa es hecha por alguno”. O un reloj. ¿El universo…?por alguno”. O un reloj. ¿El universo…?

Cause and effect. Every effect has to have an Cause and effect. Every effect has to have an adequate cause. Heb. 3:4, “every house is built by adequate cause. Heb. 3:4, “every house is built by someone.” Or a watch. ¿The universe…?someone.” Or a watch. ¿The universe…?


¿El universo es eterno? Segunda ley de ¿El universo es eterno? Segunda ley de termodinámicas dice que el universo está termodinámicas dice que el universo está consumiendo, acabando, su energía. Isa. 51:6.consumiendo, acabando, su energía. Isa. 51:6.

The universe is eternal? Second law of thermo-The universe is eternal? Second law of thermo-dynamics says that the universe is consuming, dynamics says that the universe is consuming, using up, its energy. Isa. 51:6.using up, its energy. Isa. 51:6.


El universo exhibe, demuestra señas del Creador El universo exhibe, demuestra señas del Creador omnipotente, omnisciente… Tiene diseño, orden, omnipotente, omnisciente… Tiene diseño, orden, hermosura.hermosura.

The universe exhibits, demonstrates signs of the The universe exhibits, demonstrates signs of the omnipotent, omniscient Creator… It has design, omnipotent, omniscient Creator… It has design, order, beauty.order, beauty.


Benjamin Franklin diseñó y edificó un modelo Benjamin Franklin diseñó y edificó un modelo del sistema solar. ¿Quién lo hizo? Nadie. Está del sistema solar. ¿Quién lo hizo? Nadie. Está jugando. Pero ¿nadie hizo el universo mismo?jugando. Pero ¿nadie hizo el universo mismo?

Benjamin Franklin designed and built a model of Benjamin Franklin designed and built a model of the solar system. Who made it? No one. You’re the solar system. Who made it? No one. You’re joking. But no one made the real universe?joking. But no one made the real universe?


Orden y diseño. Sal. 19:1. Planetas mueven en su Orden y diseño. Sal. 19:1. Planetas mueven en su órbita con precisión. Tierra gira sobre su eje órbita con precisión. Tierra gira sobre su eje cada 24 horas. ¿Cómo posible viajar en espacio?cada 24 horas. ¿Cómo posible viajar en espacio?

Order and design. Ps. 19:1. Planets move in their Order and design. Ps. 19:1. Planets move in their orbit with precision. Earth rotates on its axis orbit with precision. Earth rotates on its axis each 24 hours. How is space travel possible?each 24 hours. How is space travel possible?


Cuerpo humano -- propósito y diseño. Sal. Cuerpo humano -- propósito y diseño. Sal. 139:14, “139:14, “asombrosa y maravillosamente he sido hecho”. Función de ojos, oídos, huesos, músculos, corazón (circulación), aparato digestivo, etc.

The human body – purpose and design. Ps.139:14, “I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” Function of eyes, ears, bones, muscles, heart (circulation), digestive system, etc.


El incrédulo CREE que Dios no existe. No lo El incrédulo CREE que Dios no existe. No lo puede probar porque tendría que saber todas las puede probar porque tendría que saber todas las cosas y estar en todo lugar.cosas y estar en todo lugar.

The unbeliever BELIEVES that God does not The unbeliever BELIEVES that God does not exist. He cannot prove it because he would have exist. He cannot prove it because he would have to know all things and be in every place.to know all things and be in every place.


Tiene que CREER que la materia es eterna por-Tiene que CREER que la materia es eterna por-que nada viene de nada. Es indispensable creer que nada viene de nada. Es indispensable creer que ALGO/ALGUIEN siempre ha existido.que ALGO/ALGUIEN siempre ha existido.

He has to BELIEVE that matter is eternal, be-He has to BELIEVE that matter is eternal, be-cause nothing comes from nothing. It is indispen-cause nothing comes from nothing. It is indispen-sable to believe that SOMETHING/SOMEONE sable to believe that SOMETHING/SOMEONE has always existed.has always existed.


Tiene que CREER que vida vino de lo no-vivo. Tiene que CREER que vida vino de lo no-vivo. Louis Pasteur confirmó que la vida viene sólo de Louis Pasteur confirmó que la vida viene sólo de la vida. Generación espontánea no es ciencia.la vida. Generación espontánea no es ciencia.

He has to BELIEVE that life came from non-life. He has to BELIEVE that life came from non-life. Louis Pasteur proved that life comes only from Louis Pasteur proved that life comes only from life. Spontaneous generation is not science.life. Spontaneous generation is not science.


Tiene que CREER que seres conscientes se Tiene que CREER que seres conscientes se originaron de lo que no estaba consciente y que originaron de lo que no estaba consciente y que no tenía vida.no tenía vida.

He has to BELIEVE that conscious beings He has to BELIEVE that conscious beings originated from that which had no consciousness originated from that which had no consciousness and had no life.and had no life.


Tiene que CREER que todo el orden y diseño del Tiene que CREER que todo el orden y diseño del universo y en el hombre (cuerpo, mente), universo y en el hombre (cuerpo, mente), vinieron por pura casualidad (“gran explosion”).vinieron por pura casualidad (“gran explosion”).

He has to BELIEVE that all the order and design He has to BELIEVE that all the order and design of the universe and in man (body, mind), came by of the universe and in man (body, mind), came by pure chance (“big bang”).pure chance (“big bang”).


Tiene que CREER que el hombre es simplemente Tiene que CREER que el hombre es simplemente un conjunto de átomos, materia organizada. un conjunto de átomos, materia organizada. Sobre esta base, no hay valores morales, no Sobre esta base, no hay valores morales, no correcto o incorrecto.correcto o incorrecto.

He has to BELIEVE that man is simply a body of He has to BELIEVE that man is simply a body of atoms, organized matter. On this basis there are atoms, organized matter. On this basis there are no moral values, no right or wrong.no moral values, no right or wrong.


Como dice el Salmista (Sal.14:1), “Como dice el Salmista (Sal.14:1), “El necio ha dicho en su corazón: No hay Dios. Se han corrompido, han cometido hechos abominables; no hay quien haga el bien”.

As the Psalmist says (Ps. 14:1), “As the Psalmist says (Ps. 14:1), “The fool has said in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt, They have done abominable works, There is none who does good.”

ObjetivosObjetivos

El significado del término.El significado del término. La descripción de los ángeles.La descripción de los ángeles. Las dos clases de ángeles.Las dos clases de ángeles. La obra que hacen los ángeles.La obra que hacen los ángeles.

Significado del TérminoSignificado del Término

MalakMalak (hebreo) - enviar como ) - enviar como deputadodeputado.. Angellos Angellos (griego) - significa (griego) - significa mensajeromensajero..

humano (Mat. 11:10; Luc. 7:24).humano (Mat. 11:10; Luc. 7:24). divino (Mat. 22:30).divino (Mat. 22:30).

El El contextocontexto determina cual sentido (divino determina cual sentido (divino o humano) se entiende.o humano) se entiende.

Descripción de los ÁngelesDescripción de los Ángeles

Seres creados por Dios (Sal. 148:2, 5). Espíritus (Heb. 1:7, 14). No pueden morir (Luc. 20:36). Innumerables (Dan. 7:9-10). Grandes en poder (Sal. 103:20). Rango de ángeles (1 Tes. 4:16; Judas 9).

Descripción de los ÁngelesDescripción de los Ángeles

Nombres. Miguel (Dan. 10:13, etc.; Judas 9; Apoc. 12:7).Miguel (Dan. 10:13, etc.; Judas 9; Apoc. 12:7). Gabriel (Dan. 8:16; 9:21; Luc. 1:19, 26).Gabriel (Dan. 8:16; 9:21; Luc. 1:19, 26).

Apariencias.Apariencias. estado glorioso (Dan. 3:25; Mat. 28:2-3)estado glorioso (Dan. 3:25; Mat. 28:2-3) en forma de hombre (Gén. 18-19; Mar. 16:5)en forma de hombre (Gén. 18-19; Mar. 16:5) ¿alas? (serafines, querubines)¿alas? (serafines, querubines) sin sexo (Mat. 22:30)sin sexo (Mat. 22:30)

Dos Clases de ÁngelesDos Clases de Ángeles

Los buenos (1 Tim. 5:21; Mat. 25:31) Los malos (2 Ped. 2:4; Judas 6; Mat. 25:41)

La Obra que Hacen los ÁngelesLa Obra que Hacen los Ángeles

La limitación de su obra. Sujetos a Jesucristo (Mat. 28:18; 1 Ped. 3:22)Sujetos a Jesucristo (Mat. 28:18; 1 Ped. 3:22) No deben ser adorados (Apoc. 22:8-9; Col. No deben ser adorados (Apoc. 22:8-9; Col.

2:18-23)2:18-23) No predican el evangelio, mucho menos lo No predican el evangelio, mucho menos lo

cambien (Hechos 8:26, 35; 10:3; 15:7; Gál. cambien (Hechos 8:26, 35; 10:3; 15:7; Gál. 1:8).1:8).


Invisibles, pero interesados en los asuntos del hombre. Salmo 91:11-14Salmo 91:11-14 Mat. 18:10Mat. 18:10 1 Cor. 4:91 Cor. 4:9 1 Ped. 1:12 1 Ped. 1:12


Participan en la redención del hombre. A través del A través del A.T.A.T. JesúsJesús (Luc. 1:26-28, 31; 2:13-14; Heb. 1:6; Mat. (Luc. 1:26-28, 31; 2:13-14; Heb. 1:6; Mat.

4:11; Luc. 22:43; Mat. 26:53; Mat. 28:2-4; 4:11; Luc. 22:43; Mat. 26:53; Mat. 28:2-4; Hechos 1:9-11)Hechos 1:9-11)

Los apóstolesLos apóstoles (Hechos 5:19; caps. 8, 10; 12:7-10, (Hechos 5:19; caps. 8, 10; 12:7-10, 23; 27:23, 43-44).23; 27:23, 43-44).

NosotrosNosotros (Heb. 1:14; 1 Ped. 1:12; Luc. 15:10; (Heb. 1:14; 1 Ped. 1:12; Luc. 15:10; Heb. 12:22-23; Luc. 20:36; 1 Cor. 6:2-3).Heb. 12:22-23; Luc. 20:36; 1 Cor. 6:2-3).

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