Pastor Bob Jones – Psalm 9:17
It emphasizes the certainty of judgment for the wicked, stating that they will be turned into hell. This reflects God’s justice and the consequences of rejecting His ways. However, the Christian belief teaches that Jesus Christ is the only way to avoid this fate.
In the New Testament, Jesus declares in John 14:6, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” This affirms that salvation and eternal life are found only through faith in Jesus, who offers redemption from sin and its consequences, including hell. Through His sacrifice on the cross and resurrection, Jesus provides the way for people to be reconciled to God. By trusting in Him, one can escape the judgment described in Psalm 9:17 and receive eternal life in heaven.
Therefore, while Psalm 9:17 warns of the fate awaiting the wicked, it is through belief in Jesus Christ that individuals can be saved from that fate and assured of life with God after death.
