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6921 | The Great Prostitue? | Revelation | Makarios | 12727 | ||
Dear Jackie, I disagree. I believe that the church is not the Great Harlot of Rev. 17, but the Bride of Christ! Here is Scripture to support my claim that the church is, in fact, the Bride of Christ: Isaiah 62:5, Jeremiah 2:32, Revelation 18:23, 21:2,9, and Revelation 22:17 which states, "Rev 22:17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And he that heareth, let him say, Come. And he that is athirst, let him come: he that will, let him take the water of life freely." (ASV 1901) --Nolan |
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6922 | The Rapture in Revelation | Revelation | Makarios | 13849 | ||
Greetings Tim! “Let us rejoice and be glad and give the glory to Him, for the marriage of the Lamb has come and His bride has made herself ready.” It was given to her to clothe herself in fine linen, bright and clean; for the fine linen is the righteous acts of the saints. Then he said* to me, “Write, ‘Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.’” And he said* to me, “These are true words of God.” (Revelation 19:7-9 NASB) In the Book of Revelation, I believe that these verses would be the closest verses that can be identified with the Rapture of the church. I would most likely have to classify myself as a "pre-tribulation" thinker, since Rev. 3:10 and John 14:1-3 seem to indicate that believers will be kept from the actual hour of testing that is coming on the whole world. I am also in favor of the "pre-trib" view since I see several problems with the "post-tribulation" view. I hope this helps! Your Brother in Christ, Nolan |
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6923 | The Rapture in Revelation | Revelation | Makarios | 13870 | ||
Blessings Tim! Sorry to throw you a curve.. :) I find your reference to Revelations 14 very interesting! I had never really looked at this verse in regards to the rapture, but I see your reasoning here. Good study! What I wrote you about Revelations 19:9 was completely from my own personal study. I did not get that from any source. :) Have an excellent day! --Nolan |
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6924 | what are the events of the end times???? | Revelation | Makarios | 16883 | ||
Greetings fubu! Without pressing upon you any particular view of eschatology, here are some selected chapters and verses that have been attributed to be "End Time" Events... Daniel 9-12, Zechariah 12-14, Ezekiel 38-39, Matthew 24:3-31, 25:31-46, Mark 13:5-27, Luke 21:5-28, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12, 2 Peter 3:10-13 and the Book of Revelation Enjoy! --Nolan |
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6925 | Good study guide for Revelation? | Revelation | Makarios | 23943 | ||
Can you recommend a good study guide for the book of Revelation? http://www.revelationcommentary.org - Nolan |
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6926 | thw 24 elders Revelations 19:8 | Revelation | Makarios | 23980 | ||
Heresies of the Baha'i Cult ************************************* Info at a Glance: Purpose: To unite the entire world in one common faith. Founders: "The Bab" (Syyid, or Mirza, Ali Muhammed); Baha'u'llah. (In Baha'ism, the words "Syyid" and "Mizra" are designations of spiritual authority.) Source of authority: The writings of Baha'u'llah. Claim: To be the fulfillment of all world religions and prophecies. Occult dynamics: Mystical practices influenced by Shiite Islam. Examples of key literature: The Al-Kitab Al-Aqdas (The Most Holy Book), The Kitab-I-Iqan (The Book of Certitude), Gleanings From the Writings of Baha'u'llah; Baha'i World Faith. Attitude toward Christianity: Rejecting. Doctrinal Summary: ------------------------------ God: Unknowable, except through His or Its historic Manifestations. Jesus: A Prophet; a Manifestation of God (one of nine or more); never God-incarnate. Holy Spirit: The "impersonal" active force of God. Trinity: An irrational concept reinterpreted in light of Baha'i teachings, especially by Baha'u'llah. Salvation: By belief in the Manifestations of God and good works. Man: A son of God. Satan: A Christian myth. Second Coming: Baha'u'llah represents the Second Coming of Christ. Bible: One of many divine scriptures. Death: Generally, death brings an improved state of existence. Heaven and Hell: Conditions, not places. This post was written to better explain the heresies of the Baha'i Cult. This information was taken from "Encyclopedia of Cults and New Religions" by John Ankerberg and John Weldon. - Nolan |
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6927 | How many prophecies of Rev. have current | Revelation | Makarios | 24807 | ||
Greetings dark_lard! I do not believe that one can "count" all of the prophecies that have been fulfilled to date, since that would require that your particular view of the present time and of eschatology would outweigh any other view based upon Scriptural evidence. And so far, not too much can be proved as being "fulfilled" by Scriptural evidence- we only know that the time is near- based upon the description of the end times given by Jesus in Matthew 24.. An excellent book that attempts to list and study every single prophecy in the Bible is John F. Walvoord's "Every Prophecy of the Bible" and it is a truly exceptional book! I've used this book several times in the past as a reference in contributing to this Forum. You can order it through Crossings Books (http://www.crossings.com). However, here is a listing of "unfulfilled prophecies"... ********************************************** (in no particular order) 1) Rapture of the church (1 Cor. 15:51-58; 1 Thess. 4:13-18) 2) Revival of the Roman Empire; ten-nation confederacy formed (Dan. 7:7,24; Rev. 13:1; 17:3,12-13). 3) Rise of the Antichrist: the Middle East dictator (Dan. 7:8; Rev. 13:1-8). 4) The seven-year peace treaty with Israel: consummated seven years before the second coming of Christ (Dan. 9:27; Rev. 19:11-16). 5) Establishment of a world church (Rev. 17:1-15). 6) Russia springs a surprise attack on Israel four years before the second coming of Christ (Ezek. 38-39). 7) Peace treaty with Israel broken after three-and-a-half years: beginning of world government, world economic system, world atheistic religion, final three-and-a-half years before second coming of Christ (Dan. 7:23; Rev. 13:5-8,15-17; 17:16-17). 8) Many Christians and Jews martyred who refused to worship world dictator (Rev. 7:9-17; 13:15). 9) Catastrophic divine judgments represented by seals, trumpets, and bowls poured out on the earth (Rev. 6-18). 10) World war breaks out focusing on the Middle East: Battle of Armageddon (Dan. 11:40-45; Rev. 9:13-21; 16:12-16). 11) Babylon destroyed (Rev. 18). 12) Second coming of Christ (Matt. 24:27-31; Rev. 19:11-21). 13) Judgment of wicked Jews and Gentiles (Ezek. 20:33-38; Matt. 25:31-46; Jude 14-15; Rev. 19:15-21; 20:1-4). 14) Satan bound for 1,000 years (Rev. 20:1-3). 15) Resurrection of Tribulation saints and Old Testament saints (Dan. 12:2; Rev. 20:4). 16) Millennial kingdom begins (Rev. 20:5-6). 17) Final rebellion at the end of the Millennium (Rev. 20:7-10). 18) Resurrection and final judgment of the wicked: Great White Throne judgment (Rev. 20:11-15). 19) Eternity begins: new heaven, new earth, New Jerusalem (Rev. 21:1-2). - Nolan |
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6928 | We are to know about al of the Churches | Revelation | Makarios | 25595 | ||
Well, that is great news, newsponge! I hope that you learn much! - Nolan |
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6929 | John-author of Gospel and Revelation? | Revelation | Makarios | 26378 | ||
Greetings Grandpamike! I agree with Searcher, who wrote an excellent post. John the Revelator is the same person as the Apostle John, the disciple whom Jesus loved, and is one of the sons of Zebedee. John wrote the Gospel of John, the three epistles of John and the book of Revelation. Blessings to you, Nolan |
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6930 | John-author of Gospel and Revelation? | Revelation | Makarios | 26589 | ||
Greetings SRN! Wherever you found that, that speculation is neither Biblically founded nor Traditionally founded.. Mary Magdalene never wrote under the guise of John. - Nolan |
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6931 | Who is the Bride of Christ? | Revelation | Makarios | 30371 | ||
Excellent answer, SULEYFUN! Here is some support that the Bible does, in fact, say that the church is the Bride of Christ: 2 Cor. 11:2, Rev. 19:7, Rev. 21:2-9, Matt. 22:2, Matt. 25:6,10... - Nolan |
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6932 | Original language of Revelation | Revelation | Makarios | 31881 | ||
Yes, there is a way- but I'll have to find the webpage, which was the source of all of that material that I posted back in July.. Shame on me for not citing it in the post back then! As soon as I find it, I will send it on to you. | ||||||
6933 | Original language of Revelation | Revelation | Makarios | 31991 | ||
Greetings, Dave! Finally, here is the website that was created by my friend Joe, who is a Messianic Jew. I had to search long and diligently to find it, but I have finally! :-) http://members-http-2.rwc1.sfba.home.net/joe.viel/learn/mc/NTlang2.htm Blessings to you, Makarios |
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6934 | Original language of Revelation | Revelation | Makarios | 32166 | ||
Thanks Dave, That is interesting (about the word "ET").. I'll have to give my friend Joe a 'hard time' about not citing his sources!! :-) Makarios |
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6935 | U.S.A. in Bible Prophesy? | Revelation | Makarios | 44795 | ||
Greetings EdB! Long time, no see! Good to hear from you from sunny Florida! :-) Blessings to you, Makarios |
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6936 | U.S.A. in Bible Prophesy? | Revelation | Makarios | 44803 | ||
Hello Ed! Thats great and a blessing that you were able to see your brother in law! As for the snow, I would be glad to share some with you when winter comes around! :-) You haven't seen snow in 23 years! Lol! I used to live in northwest Arkansas, and I don't remember seeing any snow until we came back to Indiana.. I enjoyed the Arkansas summers though, which seemed to simmer as the summer wore on.. Good to have you back, if only 'partially' active! Your Brother in Christ, Makarios |
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6937 | Add notes Revelation 21 | Revelation | Makarios | 46109 | ||
Greetings Diana! Here is some commentary to Revelation 21.. "ANALYSIS OF CHAPTER 21., 22 1-5 THE whole of chapter 21, and the first five verses of chapter 22, relate to scenes beyond the judgment, and are descriptive of the happy and triumphant state of the redeemed church, when all its conflicts shall have ceased, and all its enemies shall have been destroyed. That happy state is depicted under the image of a beautiful city, of which Jerusalem was the emblem, and it was disclosed to John by a vision of that city--the New Jerusalem--descending from heaven. Jerusalem was regarded as the peculiar dwelling-place of God, and to the Hebrews it became thus the natural emblem or symbol of the heavenly world. The conception having occurred of describing the future condition of the righteous under the image of a beautiful city, all that follows is in keeping with that, and is merely a carrying out of the image. It is a city with beautiful walls and gates; a city that has no temple--for it is all a temple; a city that needs no light--for God is its light; a city into which nothing impure ever enters; a city filled with trees, and streams, and fountains, and fruits--the Paradise Regained. The description of that blessed state comprises the following parts:-- I. A vision of a new heaven and a new earth, as the final abode of the blessed, #Rev 21:1. The first heaven and the first earth passed away at the judgment, #Rev 21:11-15 to be succeeded by a new heaven and earth fitted to be the abode of the blessed. II. A vision of the holy city--the New Jerusalem--descending from heaven, as the abode of the redeemed, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband--representing the fact that God would truly abide with men, #Rev 21:2-4. Now all the effects of the apostasy will cease; all tears will be wiped away, and in that blessed state there will be no more death, or sorrow, or pain. This contains the general statement of what will be the condition of the redeemed in the future world. God will be there; and all sorrow will cease. III. A command to make a record of these things, #Rev 21:5. IV. A general description of those who should dwell in that future world of blessedness, #Rev 21:6-8. It is for all who are athirst; for all who desire it, and long for it; for all who "overcome" their spiritual enemies, who maintain a steady conflict with sin, and gain a victory over it. But all who are fearful and unbelieving--all the abominable, and murderers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and liars--shall have their part in the lake that burns with fire and brimstone. That is, that world will be pure and holy. V. A- minute description of the city, representing the happy abode of the redeemed, #Rev 21:9-26. This description embraces many particulars:-- (1.) Its general appearance, #Rev 21:11,18,21. It is bright and splendid--like a precious jasper-stone, clear as crystal, and composed of pure gold. (2.) Its walls, #Rev 21:12,18. The walls are represented as "great and high," and as composed of 'jasper.' (3.) Its gates, #Rev 21:12,13,21. The gates are twelve in number, three on each side; and are each composed of a single pearl. (4.) Its foundations, #Rev 21:14,18-20. There are twelve foundations, corresponding to the number of the apostles of the Lamb. They are all composed of precious stones--jasper, sapphire, chalcedony, emerald sardonyx, sardius, chrysolite, beryl, topaz, chrysoprasus, jacinth, and amethyst. (5.) Its size, #Rev 21:15-17. It is square--the length being as great as the breadth, and its height the same. The extent of each dimension is twelve thousand furlongs--a length on each side and in height of three hundred and seventy-five miles. It would seem, however, that though the city was of that height, the wall was only an hundred and forty-four cubits, or about two hundred and sixteen feet high. The idea seems to be that the city--the dwellings within it--towered high above the wall that was thrown around it for protection. This is not uncommon in cities that are surrounded by walls." (more available upon request) [Taken from Barnes' Notes on the NT] |
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6938 | How do I understand Revelations? | Revelation | Makarios | 67927 | ||
Greetings 1Dove! The book of Revelation is difficult for any Christian to grasp entirely, so you are not alone! :-) Even though this book is one of the most difficult to understand, God has placed it in the Bible for a good reason- to show us that the final showdown between God and Satan is imminent, and that the wicked will be forever destroyed. It also gives us a glimpse of Christ's Return and of an eternity of glory and blessedness in heaven! Such hope helps to spur us on in our faith to the very end! "For an adequate understanding of Revelation, the reader must recognize that it is a distinct kind of literature. Revelation is apocalyptic, a kind of writing that is highly symbolic. Although its visions often seem bizarre to the Western reader, fortunately the book provides a number of clues for its own interpretation (e.g., stars are angels, lampstands are churches, 1:20; "the great harlot," 17:1, is "Babylon" ..., 17:5,18; and the heavenly Jerusalem is the wife of the Lamb, 21:9-10)." (1) I hope that this helps! Blessings to you, Makarios (1) Zondervan NASB Study Bible, 1999, the Zondervan Corporation, pg. 1846. |
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6939 | Fullment of Prophecy? | Revelation | Makarios | 71281 | ||
Greetings BeenSetFree! According to John F. Walvoord's "Every Prophecy of the Bible", (pg. 614), Revelation 18:11-17 describes a scene that could possibly take place in the future, since the events spoken of take place "in one hour" (v.17). Here is a bit of the commentary... "There is no correspondence of the scene here with what happened to Babylon in the Old Testament, and this gives further basis for belief that this is a future situation where Babylon is rebuilt and then brought to ruin in connection with the events related to the second coming of Christ." "The prophecy is specific that life and events will come to a total stop in the ancient city of Babylon due to a sudden destruction that comes in one day. As this has never been fulfilled, it lends credence to the concept that Babylon will be rebuilt in the end time and then suffer this destruction at the time of the Second Coming." That is the view that is given from that specific source. Blessings to you, Makarios |
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6940 | Why bowl judgments resemble Egyptplagues | Revelation | Makarios | 71865 | ||
Greetings Chusarcik, You asked: "Why do the seven bowl judgments in Revelation chapter 16 look so much like the Egyptian plagues of the time of Moses?" Why? Perhaps to help to describe God's ultimate judgment on mankind. The most direct example that John could use to relate ultimate judgment and Armageddon would be the plagues in Egypt, and this would be something that his 'hearers' would understand, since it resembles a 'mirror image' of Exodus 9. Blessings to you, Makarios |
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