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1 | Can these Ten Kings be "Al-Qaeda"? | Rev 17:16 | Pastor Glenn | 59486 | ||
Can the "Al-Qaeda" be the Ten Kings? Who else do we know today that makes war with the Lamb(Christians and Israel), while also hating the prostitute(those that are very rich, proud, and selfish)? | ||||||
2 | Can these Ten Kings be "Al-Qaeda"? | Rev 17:16 | glory777 | 59509 | ||
Are there ten leaders in Al-qaeda? I thought they represented real leaders of real countries or regions? And does it really matter? How would we know for sure? There were people who thought Hitler was the Antichrist. I think the main thing for us to focus on is that the end times could happen at any time and to get the gospel out to as many people as possible as if today is our last day and to keep looking for the return of the King with anticipation. Speculation will do nothing for the Kingdom - action w/prayer will! Peace in Christ to you- Debbie |
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3 | Isn't every word of God vital to us? | Rev 17:16 | Pastor Glenn | 59536 | ||
Debbie, You said "Speculation will do nothing for the Kingdom - action w/prayer will! " Should we then ignore all other prophecies except for the promise of Jesus' return? Jesus said: Matthew 5:18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. Isn't every word of God vital to our lives? Deuteronomy 8:3 And he humbled thee, and suffered thee to hunger, and fed thee with manna, which thou knewest not, neither did thy fathers know; that he might make thee know that man doth not live by bread only, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of the LORD doth man live. Matthew 4:4 But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. Was it "speculation" that allowed the wise men to recognize Jesus' star at His birth? Or was it a deep analysis of every word of the Hebrew scriptures(the Old Testament). |
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4 | Isn't every word of God vital to us? | Rev 17:16 | glory777 | 59562 | ||
Pastor Glenn- Every word in the bible is important, but people can get so caught up in what I call "revelation theory" at the expense of what Is known. If, by chance, it were so about the kings, what would it profit us? It would give us knowledge, but would it affect our day to day living? Would it spur us into being more diligent in presenting the gospel? I don't think the Lord wants us to work for Him out of fear. I don't think He wants people to come to Him out of fear. There has been speculation that the major countries forming the European Union (?) were the kings prophesied, and, as I said, HItler as antichrist. But if we go around espousing these as facts, we would end up discrediting ourselves in the eyes of the world. Now, I know I just opened myself up to another whole can of worms, but in order to get others to know we are beleivable, we have to stay creditable. By the way, I don't think al-quida has enough clout for any 10 to be considered kings. Maybe I don't read enough of the news, but there are other countries that have more respectability and visibility and downright power that would have to be in the group, in my opinion only, of course. (I was a revelation junkie at one time. But ask me what the Father was like and I couldn't give you much of an anwer then either!) Bless you- Debbie |
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5 | Danger in "revelation theory" only. | Rev 17:16 | Pastor Glenn | 59580 | ||
Debbie, I think you are right about the dangers of having "revelation theory" as the only interest in our Christian study. I also agree that God does not want us to live in fear of the antichrist. However, we do need a healthy fear of the warnings of God as Noah had: Hebrews 11:7 By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith. As for Al-Qaeda, maybe they are not the ten kings, but there is indication that they may represent a part of the beast himself, while those that provide funding are "as kings" for one hour with the beast(Rev 17:12). 17:13 These have one mind, and shall give their power and strength(money?) unto the beast. It is important to identify all personallities here: the Ten kings, The Harlot, and the beast. While they are all enemies of the Lamb, the Ten Kings are also enemies of the Harlot that rides the beast. Bless you- Pastor Glenn |
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6 | Danger in "revelation theory" only. | Rev 17:16 | kalos | 59623 | ||
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