The word “death” is used in Scripture to describe three experiences: 1. Spiritual death, or the separation or alienation of the individual soul from God (cf. Gen. 2:17; 3:3, 8-9; Eph. 2:1, 5). 2. Eternal death or second death, which is the culmination or eternal continuation of spiritual death (cf. Rev. 2:11; 20:6, 14; 21:8). 3. Physical death which is the temporary separation of the material and immaterial aspects of the human constitution (cf. Gen. 35:18; James 2:26; Phil. 1:21-24; 2 Cor. 5:1-8, 1 Cor. 15:35-58).
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Spurgeon PS0909

Spurgeon PS0909 EXPOSITION. He who gives no quarter to the wicked in the day of judgment, is the defence and refuge of his saints in the day of trouble. There…

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Spurgeon PS0908

Spurgeon PS0908 EXPOSITION. Whatever earthly courts may do, heaven's throne ministers judgment in uprightness. Partiality and respect of persons are things unknown in the dealings of the Holy One of…

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Spurgeon PS0907

Spurgeon PS0907 EXPOSITION. In the light of the past the future is not doubtful. Since the same Almighty God fills the throne of power, we can with unhesitating confidence, exult…

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Spurgeon PS0906

Spurgeon PS0906 EXPOSITION. Here the Psalmist exults over the fallen foe. He bends as it were, over his prostrate form, and insults his once vaunted strength. He plucks the boaster's…

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Spurgeon PS0905

Spurgeon PS0905 EXPOSITION. God rebukes before he destroys, but when he once comes to blows with the wicked he ceases not until he has dashed them in pieces so small…

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Spurgeon PS0904

Spurgeon PS0904 EXPOSITION. One of our nobility has for his motto, "I will maintain it;" but the Christian has a better and more humble one, "Thou hast maintained it." "God…

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Spurgeon PS0903

Spurgeon PS0903 EXPOSITION. God's presence is evermore sufficient to work the defeat of our most furious foes, and their ruin is so complete when the Lord takes them in hand,…

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Spurgeon PS0902

Spurgeon PS0902 EXPOSITION. Gladness and joy are the appropriate spirit in which to praise the goodness of the Lord. Birds extol the Creator in notes of overflowing joy, the cattle…

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Spurgeon PS0901

Spurgeon PS0901 TITLE.--"_To the Chief Musician upon Muth-labben, a Psalm of David_." The meaning of this title is very doubtful. It may refer to the tune to which the Psalm…

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Spurgeon PS083

Spurgeon PS083 EXPOSITION. At the close of that excellent little manual entitled "The Solar System_," written by Dr. Dick, we find an eloquent passage which beautifully expounds the text:-- A…

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