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1161 | 2 Cor 4:4 | 2 Cor 4:4 | mark d seyler | 137037 | ||
Hi Mike, One thing I have learned to do is, before clicking preview, to select everything I have written, right-click for my computer's editor, and click copy. This stores my post on my clipboard, so that if I have to go back because I used an ampersand or some such, not all is lost, i can just paste it back in. I have lost several posts that way, I believe they were my most eloquent and persuasive ones. ;) Love in Chirst, Mark |
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1162 | why mourn his daughter 4 days a year? | Judg 11:31 | mark d seyler | 136893 | ||
Lev 27:2 "Speak to the sons of Israel and say to them, 'When a man makes a difficult vow, he shall be valued according to your valuation of persons belonging to the LORD. Lev 27:4 'Or if it is a female, then your valuation shall be thirty shekels. Lev 27:5 'If it be from five years even to twenty years old then your valuation for the male shall be twenty shekels and for the female ten shekels. Could it be that after Jephthah's daughter returned from the mountains, and they went to the priests to fulfill this vow, that they had the the best suprise ever, finding out that she could be redeemed? Just a thought. . . Love in Christ, Mark |
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1163 | "Two witnesses." When? Who? | Rev 11:3 | mark d seyler | 136746 | ||
Hi mommapbs, One of the beauties of the Lord is that He is faithful - no matter which view is the right one, He will take us in His time, and He will keep us until then. Love in Christ, Mark |
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1164 | Isaiah 45:7 | Is 45:7 | mark d seyler | 136676 | ||
Hi Angel, I am not saying that Judas is the antichrist. What I meant was that there where two persons being prophesied about, both of whom, "coincidentally", would be later described as "son of perdition". Regarding the context of the chapter, prophetic writings are well known to have both near and far fulfillments, and while Zechariah wrote for the people of his time, he also prophesied about event yet to come. But again, I just want to clarify that I was not meaning to say that Judas was the antichrist. Love in Christ, Mark |
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1165 | "Two witnesses." When? Who? | Rev 11:3 | mark d seyler | 136675 | ||
Hi mommapbs, It was considering the pre-wrath rapture that led me to re-look at these things. I realized that the rapture was more directly tied to wrath than to the 70th week. The question I ask is, “when does wrath come?” God does not wait until after the abomination of desolation. Since the Two Witnesses prophesy 3.5 years until overcome by the beast from the abyss (Rev 11), and the beast from the abyss overcomes the saints for 3.5 years until his power is taken away when God sets up His kingdom (Dan 7), the two witnesses prophecy for the first three and one half years of the 7 year tribulation. If that is true, then the seals are opened, and the first 6 trumpets sounded by the time the witnesses arise from death, 3.5 days after the middle of the tribulation (Rev 11). Since the 5th trumpet begins a plague that last 5 months, then these plagues must have started before the abomination of desolation. When I compare the events of the sixth seal and the first trumpet, this seems to be describing the same events prophesied in Ezekiel 38, which begins a 7 year time during which God performs a work in Israel, the beginning of which is also referred to as the day that God’s wrath comes up in His face. Like CDBJ pointed out, the same day sudden destruction comes is the same day the church is raptured. Isaiah 2 and 13, Ez 38, Rev 6, all speak of this day that is coming. Rev. and Ez let us know that it is at the beginning of the seventieth week, not the middle or end. Roman 11 adds to this, in that “hardness in part has come upon Israel until the fullness of the gentiles is come in” – the completion of the gentile bride before resuming the focus on Israel. The letters in Revelation show the close of the church in the Laodicean letter, before the unfolding of the seals, trumpets, and bowls. These are some of the reasons I have come to pre-trib. This is not comprehensive by any means. God bless you! Love in Christ, Mark |
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1166 | "Two witnesses." When? Who? | Rev 11:3 | mark d seyler | 136564 | ||
2Th 2:1 And we ask you, brethren, in regard to the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ, and of our gathering together unto him, 2 that ye be not quickly shaken in mind, nor be troubled, neither through spirit, neither through word, neither through letters as through us, as that the day of Christ hath arrived; 3 let not any one deceive you in any manner, because--if the falling away may not come first, and the man of sin be revealed--the son of the destruction, 4 who is opposing and is raising himself up above all called God or worshipped, so that he in the sanctuary of God as God hath sat down, shewing himself off that he is God--the day doth not come. 5 Do ye not remember that, being yet with you, these things I said to you? Paul is talking about two things here, our gathering together unto Jesus, and the Day of Christ, otherwise known as the “Day of the Lord”. The Thessolonians were being told that the Day of the Lord, i.e. of judgement, had come, and that they had missed the rapture. Paul desires that they not be shaken, nor troubled, as if that day had already come – what day? The Day of the Lord. That day won’t come unless the falling away and revealing of the man of sin come first. Isaiah 13:9 Lo, the day of Jehovah doth come, Fierce, with wrath, and heat of anger, To make the land become a desolation, Yea, its sinning ones He destroyeth from it. The Day of the Lord is the time of wrath from which we are told over and over that we have been rescued. The Lord can return at any moment. Jesus, Paul, Peter, all teach expectancy. Expectancy goes right out the window if my escatology puts the revealing of the antichrist before the rapture. This is so much scripture pointing us towards the teaching of being removed before the Day of the Lord comes, as a sudden destruction, at the beginning of the seventieth week, it will not fit a posting on this site, and I invite any interested to e-mail me, and I would like to share the results of my just completed study on this subject. I truly wish to know only the truth as God gives it. After exchanging with some of you a few weeks ago, I undertook to again determine what the Bible says on this topic, and I am convinced more than ever that the pre-trib view is the correct one. Ialso happen to think we may well be persecuted before that comes, and I pray for the strength of the church. Love in Christ, Mark |
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1167 | Isaiah 45:7 | Is 45:7 | mark d seyler | 136537 | ||
Hi Angel, An interesting thing about the context in Zech. 11 is that the prophecy of the "idol shepherd" that the Lord "is going to" raise up follows a prophecy of Judas who betrayed Jesus. The two charactures in the Bible called the Son of Perdition are Judas Iscariot and the "antichrist". Romans 13:1 tells us that there is no power, speaking of earthly authorities, but of God. Eph. 1:11 tells us that God works all things according to the counsel of His own will. Does not God set up rulers according to His own timetable, raising up one, putting another down? Will not the antichrist fullfill God's purpose towards the salvation of Isreal? No creature will usurp God's throne, but there is one who will attempt to make those who dwell on the earth to worship him. But he will only do this in the time, and place, and manner which God has chosen. In calling this person the "idol shepherd", we are speaking of one who will be both false god and shepherd, which would again seem to be the "antichrist". Love in Christ, Mark |
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1168 | Isaiah 45:7 | Is 45:7 | mark d seyler | 136506 | ||
Zec 11:16 For, lo, I will raise up a shepherd in the land, which shall not visit those that be cut off, neither shall seek the young one, nor heal that that is broken, nor feed that that standeth still: but he shall eat the flesh of the fat, and tear their claws in pieces. 17 Woe to the idol shepherd that leaveth the flock! the sword shall be upon his arm, and upon his right eye: his arm shall be clean dried up, and his right eye shall be utterly darkened. These verses tell us it is God Who raises up the antichrist, who will, in spite of himself, serve the LORD's purposes. But not to worry! We can trust God - He loves us!! Love in Christ Jesus, Mark |
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1169 | "Two witnesses." When? Who? | Rev 11:3 | mark d seyler | 136505 | ||
Hi Mommapbs, What part do you think our level of devotion to Christ plays in apostasy, or, for that matter, how well we learn true doctrine? Love in Christ Jesus, Mark |
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1170 | claiming things in your life | Is 53:5 | mark d seyler | 136367 | ||
Hi Janae, When you say you claim your healing, do you mean that you hold on by faith the the healing God choose to give, or that God gave you the healing because you claimed it as your right? Love in Christ, Mark |
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1171 | claiming things in your life | Is 53:5 | mark d seyler | 136146 | ||
Hi Hank, Thank you for your response. I think I agree with everything you said, and this answers my question. Love in Christ, Mark |
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1172 | claiming things in your life | Is 53:5 | mark d seyler | 136141 | ||
Hi Brad, Yes I agree with you that the widespread healing work done by Jesus was for the purpose of declaring Who He is. "Believe for the works sake" was a common message from Him. I think the context in Matthew, as he wrote of Jesus healing Peter's mother, then then saying Isaiah's prophecy was fullfilled, that Matthew was if fact saying this was about physical healing, and when the disciples asked Jesus of the blind man, John 9:2 "And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind?", Jesus asnswered in 9:3, "Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him." As for myself, while I appreciated physical healing in my body, it is in fact the healing of my "soul sickness" that means the most by far. As He has healed my heart and mind, I can more easily bear with my unhealed body. Thank you! Love in Christ, Mark |
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1173 | claiming things in your life | Is 53:5 | mark d seyler | 136100 | ||
Correction to previous: I said Matt 8:18, I meant 8:17! Blessings! Mark |
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1174 | claiming things in your life | Is 53:5 | mark d seyler | 136099 | ||
Hi Hank and Brad, This is from my previous post on this topic: I know that healing comes at God's discretion, not by our will, only as it serves His purposes. We will all be healed, perhaps now, and perhaps in the resurrection. I know that Paul said somewhere that the Holy Spirit had prevented him from a certain trip. Elsewhere we read that he couldn't make that trip because he was sick. I especially like your quote from Dr. Rhodes 'Am I saying we shouldn't pray for healing? No, not at all. I'm just saying that after we've asked for healing, we need to submit to God's sovereign will. He may have a purpose in allowing our illness.' With that said. . . Does not Matthew 8:17 let us know that Isaiah 53 is not only refering to spiritual healing, but also physical healing? Shoud we completely spiritualize the Isaiah 53 passage? Mt 8:15 And he touched her hand, and the fever left her: and she arose, and ministered unto them. 16 When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all that were sick: 17 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses. What are your thoughts regarding how Matt 8:18 bears on this topic? Love in Christ, Mark |
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1175 | KJV Only Radicals | Bible general Archive 2 | mark d seyler | 136016 | ||
Hi Janae, For what its worth. . . I have a great deal of respect for the King James, although I tend to use anything I can get my hands on, of the the more literal versions. I do not normally read paraphrases or the "dynamic equivalent". I personally do not use the NIV, although I began my Christian experience with the NIV for the first couple of years, before a major backslide. I especially enjoy the JP GREEN LITERAL VERSION, and I prefer the ones that use the Textus Receptus, followed by the Majority Text. I am learning to use an Analytical Greek NT, although that one happens to be from the Critical Text. There has been much "endless debate" on this forum of this topic, with many, shall I say, highly opinionated posts made. I would suggest that you search (using "King James Only" should work just fine) to sample the tone of the previous discussions before entering into this topic. I recommend, to any who are interested, go online and search "Bible Manuscript Comparison", "Bible Translation Comparison", "Textual Critisism", and "Bible Manuscript Families". This will show you a vast amount of information on this subject. Feel free to contact me if you wish to pursue this. Love in Christ, Mark |
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1176 | Is healing guaranteed in the atonement? | Is 53:5 | mark d seyler | 135998 | ||
Hi Kalos, I want to say first that I agree with the majority of posters on this topic. Healing comes at God's discretion, not by our will, only as it serves His purposes. We will all be healed, perhaps now, and perhaps in the resurrection. I know that Paul said somewhere that the Holy Spirit had prevented him from a certain trip. Elsewhere we read that he couldn't make that trip because he was sick. I especially like your quote from Dr. Rhodes 'Am I saying we shouldn't pray for healing? No, not at all. I'm just saying that after we've asked for healing, we need to submit to God's sovereign will. He may have a purpose in allowing our illness.' With that said. . . Does not Matthew 8:17 let us know that Isaiah 53 is not only refering to spiritual healing, but also physical healing? Shoud we completely spiritualize the Isaiah 53 passage? Love in Christ, Mark |
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1177 | No other God besides Me? | 1 Cor 8:5 | mark d seyler | 134928 | ||
Hi Ray, I thought I was responding to an original question, and I did not realize this was part of an ongoing discussion. I've now re-read your question in context to the thread, and I think I understand what you are seeking. I know of no other scriptures that use those words in that order, however, the Bible seems clear in it's statements if taken in totality. There are many things that are called gods. There is only one real God. Jesus is the only God, and He came to earth as a Man. The cultist who argues, being willfully deceived, will argue against any Biblical proof endlessly. I admire, commend, and pray for you, Tim, Hank, and others who faithfully offer apologetics to those who would try to subvert the gospel and this forum. God bless you! Love in Christ, Mark |
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1178 | Scriptural Support for you position? | 1 Cor 8:5 | mark d seyler | 134892 | ||
Hi Pcdarcan, You say "Satan is a real living god", in spite of the many verses in the Bible that tell us there is no god but One. I don't know what scriptures I can add to what Tim has shared, they are very plain and speak for themselves. The Bible tells us many things are called gods, but only One is God. In 2 Cor. 4:4, we understand this to be referring to Satan, but the text does not say that. Our understanding may be correct, but we cannot use this passage for proof. To do that is to add to the Word. I just cannot agree that Satan is any kind of god at all. He is a created being, created by the One True Living God. Love in Christ, Mark |
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1179 | Is it biblical? | Bible general Archive 2 | mark d seyler | 134132 | ||
Hi Misty, I didn't actually mean a rebuke to you. I've been at the receiving end of such myself. Love in Christ,, Mark |
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1180 | Is it biblical? | Bible general Archive 2 | mark d seyler | 134124 | ||
Hi Misty, I for one have enjoyed your discussion, I think you have a sharp and creative mind, and are an asset to this forum. I am a recent comer to the forum myself, and I also questioned how much involvment I actually wanted, as I saw the endless debates, pride, and frankly, incorrect teaching being posted. My goal is to further both my knowledge and yours. I believe I have something to share with you, and you (personally) have something to share with the rest of us. Please share with us what God has given you. The more love that can be brought into this forum, the better a forum it will be. Mt 5:46 For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same? The Lockman Foundation invites us all to participate. We need to adhere to the forum rules, and focus on the Bible. I agree with you that the Bible covers about any subject I can think of. We also need to be careful how we address others, even if we are right, so that we aquit ourselves as Christians - Christ-like. Mt 20:25 But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them. 26 But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister; 27 And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant: 1Jo 3:14 We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death. I pray for unity among the brothren. Love in Christ, Mark |
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