Topical Encyclopedia In biblical literature, the concept of a "day" often transcends the mere 24-hour period, symbolizing significant events, divine interventions, or periods of judgment. One such usage is the "day of evil," a term that denotes a time of divine judgment and calamity, often as a consequence of human sin and rebellion against God.The "day of evil" is referenced in various passages throughout the Bible, illustrating the seriousness with which God views sin and the inevitable judgment that follows. In the Old Testament, the prophets frequently warned of impending days of evil as a result of Israel's disobedience and idolatry. For instance, in Jeremiah 17:17-18 , the prophet pleads, "Do not become a terror to me; You are my refuge in the day of disaster. Let my persecutors be put to shame, but do not let me be put to shame; let them be terrified, but do not let me be terrified. Bring on them the day of disaster; crush them with double destruction!" The "day of evil" is not only a time of punishment but also a call to repentance. It serves as a reminder of God's holiness and justice, urging individuals and nations to turn back to Him. In the book of Amos, the prophet warns Israel of the coming day of the Lord, which will be a day of darkness and not light, a day of judgment for their transgressions (Amos 5:18-20). In the New Testament, the concept of a "day of evil" is echoed in the teachings of Jesus and the apostles. Ephesians 6:13 advises believers to "take up the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you will be able to stand your ground, and having done everything, to stand." This passage highlights the spiritual dimension of the "day of evil," emphasizing the need for spiritual preparedness and reliance on God's strength to withstand trials and temptations. The "day of evil" also points to eschatological themes, where ultimate judgment and the final reckoning of humanity's deeds are anticipated. The book of Revelation describes a future time of tribulation and divine wrath, often interpreted as the ultimate "day of evil" when God's justice will be fully realized. Throughout Scripture, the "day of evil" serves as a sobering reminder of the consequences of sin and the reality of divine judgment. It calls believers to live righteously, remain vigilant, and place their trust in God's redemptive power through Jesus Christ. Torrey's Topical Textbook Jeremiah 17:17Be not a terror to me: you are my hope in the day of evil. Torrey's Topical Textbook Amos 6:3 Ephesians 6:13 Library The Thirty ??ons are not Typified by the Fact that Christ was ... Delivered on the Lord's Day, on that which is Written in the ... John Chapter vii. 13-Jan The Day of Rejoicing Friday --The Day of Suffering. Doctrine of Non-Resistance to Evil by Force must Inevitably be ... The Third Day in Pasion-Week - the Last Series of Parables: to the ... Jesus Heals on the Sabbath Day and Defends his Act. 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Do Christians have to observe the Sabbath day? | GotQuestions.org On what day was Jesus crucified? | GotQuestions.org Day: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Day: A Time of Festivity Called A: Day of Gladness Day: A Time of Festivity Called A: Day of Good Tidings Day: A Time of Festivity Called A: Day Which the Lord Has Made Day: A Time of Festivity Called A: Good Day Day: A Time of Festivity Called A: Solemn Day Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Adversity Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Anger Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Calamity Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Darkness Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Destruction Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Evil Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Slaughter Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of The Lord Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Trouble Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Vengeance Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Visitation Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of Wrath Day: A Time of Mercy Called a Day of God's Power Day: A Time of Mercy Called a Day of Redemption Day: A Time of Mercy Called a Day of Salvation Day: A Time of Mercy Called a Day of Visitation Day: Artificial, Divided Into: Break of Day: Artificial, Divided Into: Decline of Day: Artificial, Divided Into: Evening Day: Artificial, Divided Into: Morning Day: Artificial, Divided Into: Noon Day: Artificial, the Time of the Sun's Continuance Above The Day: Day's Journey, Eighteen or Twenty Miles Day: Divided Into Twelve Hours Day: Judgment: A Figure of Spiritual Illumination Day: Judgment: Called the Day of the Lord Day: Later Subdivided Into Twelve Hours Day: Made for the Glory of God Day: Natural, from Evening to Evening Day: Proclaims the Glory of God Day: Sabbath Day's Journey, About Two-Thousand Paces Day: Six Working Days Ordained Day: Sometimes Divided Into Four Parts Day: Succession of, Secured by Covenant Day: Th Sixth Day of the Week Called Preparation Day Day: The First Day of the Week Called the Lord's Day Day: Time of, Ascertained by the Dial Day: Times of Adversity Called Day of the Lord Related Terms Preparation-day (1 Occurrence) Kibroth-hattaavah (5 Occurrences) Kibrothhattaavah (5 Occurrences) |
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