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1 | Where do I go from here? | 2 Pet 3:4 | Ray | 51696 | ||
Hi Treadway, Are you talking about this being your last post on the subject or the last post on the forum? I ask this because you asked about other Christian forums to go to. For 1Peter 4:7, "The end of the world is coming soon." was your quote of it. What translation was that? The NASB and NKJ speaks of the end of all things. What about the words "all things" is not understood? I would say that you could forget about "soon" and look into the other things of God. Perhaps looking at the 23 "things" of Philippians would be a good start. Remember John 6:68 wherever you go in your searches and inquiries. From the heart, Ray |
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2 | Where do I go from here? | 2 Pet 3:4 | Treadway | 51714 | ||
Hello Ray: You asked: "...last post on subject or forum..." Actually both, but as you see I must have told a whopper! And I just noted that Joe! just posted a response and remarked how "easy it was to get sucked in here..." I guess I'm finding that out. :) You ask: "What translation..." of 1 Peter 4:7, and it was from the The Book. I have the KJV, The Living Bible, also... You suggest: "...forget about 'soon' and look into other things of God..." I say, of course, but would amend that to look into ALL things of God, and "soon" is one of them. Its importance cannot be overstated, cannot be overemphasized. For example, here is a "soon": 1 Peter 1:10-13 Peter talking to Jewish Christians: "This salvation was something the prophets did not fully understand. Though they wrote about it, they had many questions as to what it all could mean. They wondered about the Spirit of Christ within them was talking about, for he told them to write down the events which, since then, have happened to Christ: his suffering, and his great glory afterwards. And they wonder when and to whom all this would happen. 12 They were finally told that these things would not occur during their lifetime, but long years later, during yours. And now at last the Good News has been plainly announced to all of us. It was preached to us in the power of the same heaven-sent Holy spirit who spoke to them; nd it is all so strange and wonderful that even the angels in heaven would give a great deal to know more about it. 13 So now you can look forward soberly and intelligently to more of God's kindness to you when Jesus Christ returns." -------------------------------------- The above is a very important "soon". Point blank, not in the prophets lifetime but in the lifetime of the Jewish Christians Peter was addressing. About as direct as it can get. All the "soon's" do add up, and should not be ignored. In my judgement, they cannot be ignored but must be addressed. Is there a different take on the above? A different interpretation? I'd be glad to hear it....Treadway |
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3 | Where do I go from here? | 2 Pet 3:4 | Hank | 51725 | ||
Treadway, I've read all your posts thus far and had meant to say hello to you sooner...... (A) You impress me as a true searcher and not one of the garden-variety flakes we get on here from time to time..... (B) I'm one of 'them thar' Bible-totin' foot-stomping Baptists possibly not a great deal unlike what you used to be but, I gather, have cooled off a few degrees :-) ..... (C) Do hang on with us for a spell longer. Some of these guys and gals on this forum know what they're doing and post some good stuff. Others come along, alas, who don't really know whether they're pitching or catching. Me? Well, you may not learn all that much from my posts except that I'm sort of a gad-fly who buzzes around commending the good, reasonable and Bible-oriented posts and not being very flattering at all of posts that are less than commendable..... In all seriousness, Treadway, I'd like to see you stick around, because I've a feeling that you may actually find something good here, something that will be of real value to you. --Hank | ||||||
4 | Where do I go from here? | 2 Pet 3:4 | Treadway | 51756 | ||
Hello Hank: Thanks for the "invite". But it sure takes up some of a person's time, doesn't it? :) As far as "actually find something good here", I think you're onto something. For sure, there is a wide range of folks with even wider ranges of beliefs and interpretations. To learn about all of those is an education all by itself. But may have to take a "forced" hiatus, anyway, just to clean up the kitchen. "Sooning" has turned out to be very hard work. :) Treadway |
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