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1 | Does this mean that it is wrong to ask? | Rev 17:16 | John Reformed | 59878 | ||
Dear Ed, It is wrong because it makes the church look like a naive group of fanatics. If the media were to take all the wrongheaded claims made by our supposed "leaders" and subject them to the scrutiny of history, they would have a field day. And they would have all the evidence they need to charge that we don't know what we're talking about. Let's stick to the Scripture. It is on that foundation that we can stand solidly. Speculation is based on what? Not the Word alone but a mixture of Word, worldly news reports and human reason. A great recipe for a foundation of sinking sand. I am sick, sick, sick of the endless speculations about who is the anti-christ or the harlot or the ten kings etc. etc. ad nauseum. Face it folks WE DON"T KNOW! And by speculating we may even find ourselves bearing FALSE WITNESS against groups, nations or individuals. Worst of all speculation does not glorify Christ but gives the enemy handfuls of filth to be used to denigrate Him. Eschatology is a very difficult and controversial area of theology. I think it a mistake to base evangelism on the end times. It is meat that even the fathers among us chew very carefully. Our commision is to take the gospel message throughout the world. That alone should keep us busy enough. John |
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2 | Does this mean that it is wrong to ask? | Rev 17:16 | EdB | 59884 | ||
John Then why do you think God wrote Prophecy? Why do you think God wrote Revelations? Surely God knew we would try to make sense out of it. In fact I believe God expects us to use our minds and attempt to apply some understanding to it. I understand your point perfectly and I agree. We must not be so dogmatic that we leave no room for any other scenario or so reactionary that we sell everything and move to a mountain top. I think we also need to refrain from naming names of people we think are possible antichrists. However when we see someone, some group or some region in direct violation of God’s admonishments such those that bless Israel will be blessed and those that curse Israel will be cursed.” I think we can safety know God is going to deal with that situation. I see no harm is saying something to this effect. “In Ezekiel the word says "Gog prince of Rosh, Meshech and Tubal... “ Then saying “in today’s soci/political situation this could be talking of a spirit of darkness that controls or perpetuates Islam and may be called Gog and is talking about the Islamic countries that were once part of the USSR but now seem to be aligning with militant factions that oppose Israel. We don’t know this for sure but this could be the setting for the beginning of the final days.” “We will have to watch closely to see how this situation plays out. Otherwise I have to read that passage in Ezekiel and say I have no idea of what it is saying so I might as well discount it . Or I have to read revelation and say boy that is nice I have no idea how this will happen, how it could play out, or even imagine what it talking about therefore I shouldn’t read it. I might even conclude it shouldn’t included in the canon. EdB |
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3 | Does this mean that it is wrong to ask? | Rev 17:16 | Pastor Glenn | 59892 | ||
2 Tim 3:16 All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; Apparently this scripture is wrong. It should say "...all scripture 'except prophecy' is profitable for teaching..." Maybe this is bad advice too: Acts 5:38 "So in the present case, I say to you, stay away from these men and let them alone, for if this plan or action is of men, it will be overthrown; Acts 5:39 but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them; or else you may even be found fighting against God." Pastor Glenn |
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4 | Does this mean that it is wrong to ask? | Rev 17:16 | EdB | 59895 | ||
Pastor Glenn You attached this to my response, you may want to attach a copy to John's so he will see it. I might soften it a little before I would send it to John. We might be using the Word of God as a slashing sword rather than a sword of correction. EdB |
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