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1341 | Years of Silence? | Mal 4:6 | Mommapbs | 45093 | ||
Greetings Searcher! The following is my personal opinion: Presuming that we are indeed living in these "last days," I'm not equating but rather comparing the 400 years of silence prior to the First Advent with the 400 years of the spread of the Gospel prior to the Second Coming of Christ. Reference to Matthew 24:14. It concerns me that our mainline churches have been negligent in educating their congregants about the Second Coming of Christ. The promised wrath and judgment of God to be brought upon this world is a sobering awareness that should serve as a motivator for believers to become more fervently engaged in personal evangelism and discipleship. I, for one, do not want to be ashamed at His appearing! Mommapbs |
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1342 | Years of Silence? | Mal 4:6 | Mommapbs | 44950 | ||
Thanks Makarios. It was interesting to me that you refered to the three empires what I have heard symbolized in Rev. 13:2 as The Babylonians (Lion) The Greeks (Leopard) and the Persians (Bear). Indeed, God is not silent! He who has an ear, let him listen! Watching and waiting (and listening!)with you! Mommapbs PS:Can we compare this inter-testament time period with Israel today? A nation occupied and oppressed vs a true Nation State (occupied by Palestinians and still oppressed by world opinion!) A persecuted nation vs a persecuted "people." worship of God on their terms (see the accounts of the kings where the high places were allowed to remain and also the worship of the Samaritains) vs a desire to return to worshipping God as HE prescribed as evidenced by the Temple Insitute today looking for Messiah as promised vs still looking for Messiah as expected I'm still working on this. . . do you have any observations to suggest? |
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1343 | Years of Silence? | Mal 4:6 | Mommapbs | 44892 | ||
Thanks Searcher! I'm copying my post to Makarios for you too: I am interested in the possible comparison between the time prior to the First Advent and the Second Advent of Jesus Christ. In the first, the "silence" of God (and the ignorace of Israel?) with His people can be contrasted with the prolific spread of the Gospel (and the ignorance of Israel!)in these last 400 years! It was about 400 years ago when a small group of Christians sought to worship God as HE wanted rather than follow the prescribed pattern as set forth by the "state" religious leaders. So they left their homeland and ventured into the New World. To them, Jesus was worth it all, and many paid for their desire to honor Him with their very lives. Living in the USA, many of us are ignorarnt of our many brothers and sisters across this globe who are still choosing to do the same, as these early "pilgrims" did, today! Anything to add to my comparison? Blessings, Mommapbs |
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1344 | Years of Silence? | Mal 4:6 | Mommapbs | 44891 | ||
Thanks for that insight Makarios! I am interested in the possible comparison between the time prior to the First Advent and the Second Advent of Jesus Christ. In the first, the "silence" of God (and the ignorace of Israel?) with His people can be contrasted with the prolific spread of the Gospel (and the ignorance of Israel!)in these last 400 years! It was about 400 years ago when a small group of Christians sought to worship God as HE wanted rather than follow the prescribed pattern as set forth by the "state" religious leaders. So they left their homeland and ventured into the New World. To them, Jesus was worth it all, and many paid for their desire to honor Him with their very lives. Living in the USA, many of us are ignorarnt of our many brothers and sisters across this globe who are still choosing to do the same, as these early "pilgrims" did, today! Anything to add to my comparison? Blessings, Mommapbs |
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1345 | Where does the Bible say all have heard? | John 14:6 | Mommapbs | 44804 | ||
Thanks Tim for that thought! I posted this somehwere but here it is for you to consider: After prayerful consideration and much study of this passage I have come to the conclusion (MINE) that the opportunity to be saved DOES exist after to Rapture of the Church right up until the Second Coming of Christ. I am basing this opinion upon 2 Peter 3:8-10 " The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. . ." This advent is the Second Coming, not the Rapture of the Church! Sadly, those individuals, who are part of God's elect, that "miss the Rapture" will suffer greatly during this time of His wrath. It is reasonable to believe that all, except the 144,000 witnesses that are Divinely "sealed" by God, will die. ("Blessed are those who die in the Lord from now on for they will rest from their trials." see below) God comforts them in this passage: “The people who are destined for prison will be arrested and taken away. Those who are destined for death will be killed. But be not dismayed, for here is your opportunity to have endurance and faith." Rev 13:10 Rev. 14:12- 13 “Let this encourage God’s holy people to endure persecution patiently and remain firm to the end, obeying His commands and trusting in Jesus. Blessed are those who die in the Lord from now on . . . for they will rest from all their toils and trials; for their good deeds follow them.” In Mt 24:13 Jesus also said, “But those who endure to the end will be saved.” (However I don't believe this means being saved from physical death!) What must one do “to endure” or to be “victorious over the beast”? Rev 15:2 1. Obey the Lord's commands – be a testimony for Jesus, proclaim the Word of God (Rev. 20:4) 2. Do not worship the beast or his statue. 3. Do no accept his mark on the forehead or hand. After Jesus returns to earth, those who remain unrepentant will be trampled in the winepress of God’s wrath. (Rev. 19:15) At this point I agree that the opportunity to be saved is over. We read throughout Revelation that "those who were perishing" or "on their way to destruction" refused to repent even though they were warned! So be it! I find that when I cannot understand something, trusting in God's sovereignty is the ultimate answer. He says, "What then shall we say? Is God unjust? Not at all! For he says to Moses, “I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion." It does not, therefore, depend on man's desire or effort, but on God's mercy." Romans 9:14-16 He chooses us! Praise His name! Mommapbs |
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1346 | How can Rev 6, 16, 19 be concurrent? | Mark 9:1 | Mommapbs | 44681 | ||
Thanks Searcher, I guess I was negligent in reading UP on the thread! Keep looking up! Mommapbs | ||||||
1347 | who is the man child? | Rev 12:5 | Mommapbs | 44485 | ||
Greetings Makarios! Thanks for the reply. It will be wonderful when we know all these things won't it! But for right now, please forgive me for "pushing the envelope" of predetermined doctrine!" I have a couple of other observations. First of all, I am not trying to make the male child fit with the Church, but rather THE CHILD that was caught up to God in the latter portion of this verse. I completely agree that the first word used for child refers to Jesus Christ. You wrote: "It is not the nation of Israel that gave birth to the church, but faith in Jesus Christ Himself. Also, when you speak of the church, are you speaking of only the elect?" With regard to Israel, "salvation is from the Jews." We Gentiles are "grafted in" when we come to faith in Christ, so to me, it makes sense that all believers are "Abraham's children." Yes, when I use the term church, I am referring to the elect. I believe the elect of God are the Old Testament Saints, The Church or the Bride of Christ, and the Great Tribulation Saints (which includes the 144,000 Divinely sealed witnesses). Thanks for bearing with me as I sort all this out! God is so wonderful and patient with us, His dear children, and our limited finite minds! But thanks be to God, for He gives us the mind of Christ - one day we will know as we are now known - won't that be glory! Mommapbs PS: Of course I agree that if there is no rapture of the Church, this makes no sense! And if the doctrine of the Rapture is eliminated, it seems to me that the learders of the "Church" had better prepare believers in their fellowship for the terrible days ahead and warn them to refuse the "mark of the beast" - which incidently I believe is an implantable microchip that is presently available! |
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1348 | Left Behind in error w 2 Thess. 2:7-11? | 2 Thess 2:12 | Mommapbs | 44428 | ||
Greetings again Robert! After prayerful consideration and much study of this passage I have come to the conclusion (MINE) that the opportunity to be saved DOES exist after to Rapture of the Church right up until the Second Coming of Christ. I am basing this opinion upon 2 Peter 3:8-10 " The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. . ." This advent is the Second Coming, not the Rapture of the Church! Sadly, those individuals, who are part of God's elect, that "miss the Rapture" will suffer greatly during this time of His wrath. It is reasonable to believe that all, except the 144,000 witnesses that are Divinely "sealed" by God, will die. ("Blessed are those who die in the Lord from now on for they will rest from their trials." see below) God comforts them in this passage:“The people who are destined for prison will be arrested and taken away. Those who are destined for death will be killed. But be not dismayed, for here is your opportunity to have endurance and faith." Rev 13:10 Rev. 14:12- 13 “Let this encourage God’s holy people to endure persecution patiently and remain firm to the end, obeying His commands and trusting in Jesus. Blessed are those who die in the Lord from now on . . . for they will rest from all their toils and trials; for their good deeds follow them.” In Mt 24:13 Jesus also said, “But those who endure to the end will be saved.” (However I don't believe this necessisarily means being saved from physical death!) What must one do “to endure” or to be “victorious over the beast”? Rev 15:2 1. Obey the Lord's commands – be a testimony for Jesus, proclaim the Word of God (Rev. 20:4) 2. Do not worship the beast or his statue. 3. Do no accept his mark on the forehead or hand. After Jesus returns to earth, those who remain unrepentant will be trampled in the winepress of God’s wrath. (Rev. 19:15) At this point I agree that the opportunity to be saved is over. We read throughtout Revelation that "those who were perishing" or "on their way to destruction" refused to repent even though they were warned! So be it! I find that when I cannot understand something, trusting in God's sovereignty is the ultimate answer. He says, "What then shall we say? Is God unjust? Not at all! For he says to Moses,"I will have mercy on whom I have mercy,and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion." It does not, therefore, depend on man's desire or effort, but on God's mercy." Romans 9:14-16 He chooses us! Praise His name! Mommapbs |
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1349 | who is the man child? | Rev 12:5 | Mommapbs | 44358 | ||
Greetings Markarios! I respect your posts and look forward to reading more from you. In my study today, I came across this verse and would appreciate your thoughts on this interpretation. Re: Rev 12:5-6 I agree that the woman is Israel and her son is Jesus. However, I'd like to offer another suggestion about the child who is caught up to God and His Throne. The Greek word for the CHILD caught up to God and His throne in this verse is "teknon." It can mean either sex, and can be plural - children. Birth is also suggested. (We are "born of the Spirit" too! You must be "born again") Could this child be the Church? - We, who by the new birth, are adopted as sons - indeed we are called the "children" of God! Since Jesus willingly gave up His Spirit when He was crucified, it doesn't appear to correlate with the Greek word for "caught" (harpazô) from to seize or snatch, suggesting a taking away by force. Could this possibly be referring to the "rapture" of the Church, the children of God? Ref 2 Thess 2:1 where Paul describes this gathering? I know this is wildly speculative, but dissecting the language prompts me to ask the question. Lastly, we see that the woman fled to the wilderness where God had prepared a place for her for 1,260 days (3 1/2 years). I recall Jesus' words about His Second coming to the Jews - the remnant that God will save from His chosen people Israel. (who I am differentiating them from the Church as Paul addresses them as "brothers and sisters" in 2 Thess. 2;1) In Mt 24: 16 - 22 Jesus said, "Then those in Judea must flee to the hills . . ." He then foretells a time of great calamity, but comforts them with this: "But it will be shortened for the sake of God's chosen ones." It is also interesting to me to see the parallel between what Paul tells believers in 2 Thess 2:1-3 about the coming of the Lord and how we will be gathered together to meet Him. He tells us that there will be a great rebellion against God and that the man of lawlessness will be revealed. He will exalt himself and position himself in the temple of God, claiming to be God.(v3-4) Comparing this to what Jesus says in Mt 24:13- "A time will come when your will see what Daniel spoke about: the sacrilegious object that causes desolation standing in the Holy Place" Then we read these interesting words. "Reader pay attention! WHO is the reader? When this was written, it was read by the CHURCH. This seems to have significance to me. Putting these passages together with Rev 12:5-6 makes for some interesting thinking about the "timetable" of the Last Days. Blessings, Mommpbs |
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1350 | Red Heifer | Num 19:2 | Mommapbs | 44357 | ||
FYI: The young cow was certified to be kosher on April 5 by Rabbi Menachem Makover and Rabbi Chaim Richman of the Jerusalem-based Temple Institute. At the age of 3, if she stays red (one previous candidate in Texas developed white eyelashes), the heifer can be sacrificed in the ritual process of purification required by the Parasha Hukkat (chapters 19-22 in the Book of Numbers) for the building of the third Temple, the Holy of Holies. According to the Old Testament, this will bring the coming of the Messiah and the Day of Judgment -- but even this may not mean a resolution of the Middle Eastern crisis. Previous attempts by the Temple Institute group to place a symbolic cornerstone on the Mount have been blocked by Israeli authorities and provoked Arab riots. The red heifer, whose location is being kept secret for security reasons, may be admired on the Web site http://templeinstitute.org/current-events/RedHeifer/index.html I received this via e-mail today. Just so happened that I have been also studying end time events. This is indeed a prerequisite for the Jews to re-institute the practice of sacrifice. Thanks be to God that we have a Great High Priest who has enabled us to come boldly into His presence! Mommapbs |
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1351 | When is this reign? | Rev 19:14 | Mommapbs | 44291 | ||
Rev. 19:14 - "And the armies which are in heaven, clothed in fine linen, white and clean, were following Him on white horses." About this riding thing Steve, how can we equate the armies of heaven with the saints of God? (Great Tribulation saints or raptured believers) Mommapbs |
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1352 | When is this reign? | Rev 19:14 | Mommapbs | 44285 | ||
"I saw thrones and people sitting on them had been given authority to judge. And I saw the souls of those had not worshipped the beast . . . They came to life again and reigned with Christ for a thousand years. This is the first resurrection." Rev 20:4-5 Greetings Steve! The first question I have is WHO are the people sitting on thrones? (I'll have to research this one a bit!) Another thought: is judging the same as reigning? From this reference, it appears (to me) that these who are reigning with Christ are those who came to Christ during the Great Tribulation. I do not see these believers as identified as the Bride or the Church. This is my opinion, and I too am open to correction. Mommapbs PS: So perhaps I learned to ride horses in vain ???? (Please bear with my feeble attempt at humor here!) |
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1353 | the ten virgins | Matt 25:1 | Mommapbs | 44114 | ||
Greetings in the precious Name of Jesus - the Name that is able to make us wise unto Salvation, the only Name under Heaven by which we are saved! I appreciated reading the cross-references. God's Word is so comforting. If you continue along this thread, you will read what is "eating at me." I would appreciate your continued insights! Having faced cancer and its treatments with our son in '94 (He was miraculously healed - for which we continue to give thanks and praise to Jesus) I understand some of the challenge that you are facing - to a degree anyway! May God bless you (and those you love)with His Peace! You will be in my prayers! Mommapbs |
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1354 | the ten virgins | Matt 25:1 | Mommapbs | 44112 | ||
Greetings Scribe! You went a little further than I was anticipating in your post! Basically, the question plaging me is whether my non-believing friends and family (who have all heard the Gospel, but have chosen to ignore it to date)will have an opportunity to accept Jesus as their personal Savior after the Rapture. The presence of Tribulation saints is well supported, but who are they other than the "elect of God"? Jew/Gentile at this point doesn't seem to be an issue. A Pastor remarked that those who had heard the Gospel and rejected it prior to the Rapture will NOT have an opportunity to come to faith after the Church is Raptured. He used 2 Thess. 2:7-12 as supporting Scripture. I have heard this affirmed and rejected on the Forum. This quandry led me to consider the parable of the Ten Virgins - 5 with the oil went into the marriage supper. Then who are the 5 foolish virgins? We read that the door (synonmous with Jesus as the Door?) was locked (compare with Rev 4:1) and the Lord replied when they knocked, "I don't know you." Not being a scholar in Greek or Hebrew, I don't know what the significance of this statment is. Does this mean that He (the Lord) does not know them at this time and He may in the future? Then I consider . . . Since we know who the Bride and Bridegroom are, could the 5 wise bridesmaids be representing the Tribulation saints? (Rev 19:6-9) If this is so, then the 5 foolish bridesmaids must be those who will not be guests at the wedding feast of the Lamb. They will be the main entree at the great banquet of God (Rev. 19:17-18) In this, we see no second chance. So perhaps trying to bring a connection between this parable and present day believers is less viable than connecting it to post Rapture believers! As you can see, my mind is working in overdrive as I try to process and keep things in their proper sequence. I appreciate your input! Blessings in Jesus! Mommapbs PS I still don't have an answer to my original question about post Rapture acceptance of Christ by those who have refused Him prior! Maybe the answer is in what the thunders said or perhaps it is written on the little scroll that John ate in Rev 10:1-11. Salvation is sweet isn't it? But when we digest the truth of rejecting such a great Salvation, indeed it makes one sick to contemplate the wrath that will be poured out upon unbelieving mankind! |
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1355 | When is this reign? | Rev 19:14 | Mommapbs | 44076 | ||
Addendum Steve: indeed there is reigning on the earth during the 1000 year period but look at Rev 20:4-5. It seems that it is the Tribulation Saints (those who died in CHrist after the Rpature of the Church) who do the reigning with Jesus. How do we arrive at the Church returning to earth for the 1000 year period? | ||||||
1356 | When is this reign? | Rev 19:14 | Mommapbs | 44074 | ||
Can you suport this with Scripture? Thanks - Mommapbs | ||||||
1357 | the ten virgins | Matt 25:1 | Mommapbs | 44073 | ||
Hi Prayon - Thanks for the timely reply. There is a degree of disagreement on this topic and I am trying my best to understand how people arrive at their conclusions based upon God's Word. I concurr that there will be an elect group of people foreknown by God who will be saved during the Tribulation period. The 144,000 are "marked with the seal of God" and are from the 12 tribes of Israel. (I believe that they will be Divinely protected from the wrath of God and enter the 1000 year reign with Christ - These are not Gentiles. SO what becomes of the remaining Gentiles after the rapture, where does Scripture indicate that they who rejected Christ will have an opportunity to receive Him after the Rapture takes place? You wrote: "I believe that the 5 virgins whose lamps were empty will be left at the tribulation but that they will have a second chance to get their act together and join us in heaven as the guests of the groom." Can you justify this Scripturally? I'm wondering if these virgins possibly represent the remnant of Israel? I see your point about the wedding feast of the Lamb - the bride is the Church, and the Tribulation saints the guests, but you stated in your reply that this takes place in Heaven, so can we conclude that this is prior to the first ressurrection? (Rev 20:4-5) Where does Scripture indicate that the Church will be during the 1000 year reign? Those that reign with Christ on earth are part of the FIRST ressurrection according to Rev 20:4-5. I don't see that the Church is part of this company from this portion of Revelation. A pastor remarked that the Church would return with Christ, riding on horses (see Rev. 19:11-19). This seems inacurate to me. Is the Church described as the army of God? Elsewhere it is the angelic host. The vision of the New Jerusalem is described in 21:1 as a BRIDE. Any insights? Mommapbs |
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1358 | the ten virgins | Matt 25:1 | Mommapbs | 44029 | ||
Greetings Prayon! I enjoyed reading your note on the parable of the ten vigins and I am wondering if perhaps the 5 foolish virgins who know about Christ but do not have a personal relationship with Him describe what will happen to similar people AFTER the Rapture of the Church. I've been pondering 2 Thess 2:12 recently and it appears that those who did not respond to Christ prior to the rapture will not have a "second chance" afterward. After the rapture of the Church, we enjoy the marriage feast of the Lamb, so it would seem to relate to this passage. I note with interest that THE DOOR WAS LOCKED (v. 10) and Christ's response to those who called out to Him "I don't know you." (v.12) What is your take on this? Blessings to you on this day! Mommapbs |
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1359 | Readers of"Left Behind" series question | 2 Thess 2:12 | Mommapbs | 43931 | ||
Greetings Scribe: This is a new concept to me, and I am in the middle of really processing the ramifications of it. I guess I never really gave much thought to the door of Grace closing for some! I agree that many will be saved (some preserved supernaturally according to Rev.)but most martyred during the Tribulation period, however, could these individuals be primarily the "remnant" of Israel? Since the diaspora, and the lack of any geneological record, who knows if they are part of Israel? God does! (Recall Israel's great predisposition to intermarry. Through this disobedience et.al., God chose to include Gentiles as recipeints of His Grace!) It's interesting to note that perhaps through a DNA marker, one day mankind could be able to identify those of Israel's lineage too! Many who we would describe as "gentiles" may actually possess a component of Israel in their heritage. Romans 9-11 explains God's future plan of salvation for the Jews. "Some of the Jews have hard hearts, but this will last only until the complete number of Gentiles comes to Christ. And all Israel will be saved." (See Romans 11:25-27) When will "the complete number of Gentiles come to Christ?" Most agree that the Rapture will take place at this point and "age of the Gentiles" will be over - thus strengthening the concept of closing of the door of salvation to this group of people. I agree that multitudes will be martyred for their faith in Christ during this time as well, however, according to 2 Thess. 2:12, those who heard the Truth and rejected or did not respond to it will be judged and condemned. Earlier in this passage, we read that God will send them a delusion so that they will be blinded from the Truth of the Gospel they rejected prior to the Rapture. (This is consistent with what God did to Israel as recorded in Romans 11:7-8) As a result, they will choose to believe the lies of antichrist instead. (v11) God is indeed a God of mercy and compassion. His sovereignty will determine those chosen as His elect out of the Great Tribulation. I guess the sobering thought out of this is that one's rejection or lack of response today must be made with the realization that there may be no tomorrow, no "second chance." Now is the appointed time, today, if you hear His voice . . .do not harden your hearts . . . let's be diligent in our evangelism as we see THE DAY approaching! Blessings in Jesus! Mommapbs |
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1360 | Left Behind in error w 2 Thess. 2:7-11? | 2 Thess 2:12 | Mommapbs | 43894 | ||
Greetings Robert: Thanks again for your reply. My resolve is to present the Gospel in a more urgent fashion to those I love who have not yet indicated a positive response to Jesus Christ. As you know, no response is one! I'm going to resubmit this question so that readers of the series by Tim LaHaye have an opportunity to comment on this! Blessings on your day! Mommapbs |
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