§ 139. God's words and threats, Christian, are not vain or vain, but true and certain: what He has said is certainly so, as it is said, and what He has predicted will certainly be. He foretold to our forefathers the death that was to come from the forbidden tree, and death followed for those who transgressed His commandment. He predicted to the righteous Noah a global flood on the wicked – and there was a flood. He predicted the death of the hardened Pharaoh – and Pharaoh died. He foretold the captivity of the Israelites, and they were taken captive. He foretold the devastation and desolation of Jerusalem, and it came to pass. He declared in His Scriptures that there would be eternal torment for the wicked – it would certainly come, they would know the eternal wrath of the righteous judgment of God, they would drink this cup of sorrow, but they would never drink.

Therefore, let us fear, Christian, the judgment of God and His righteous wrath, and let us repent – let us not fall into the hands of the living God. For it is fearful to fall into the hands of the living God (Hebrews 10:31). Whoever does not believe the words of God will learn the work of God's righteous judgment on himself. God is not mocked. What a man sows, that he will also reap, says the Apostle (Gal. 6:7). The day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. For when they say, 'Peace and security,' then destruction will come upon them suddenly, as the pangs of childbirth overtake her with child, and they will not escape" (1 Thess. 5:2-3).

Part two.

About repentance and the fruits of repentance,

or good deeds

Article 1.

On Repentance

Chapter 1.

How God Calls a Sinner to Repentance

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest; take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am meek and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

(Matt. 11:28-29)