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21 | Has the Great Tribulation taken place ? | Matt 24:34 | Ken John | 115817 | ||
Greetings brother CDBJ, I have read these verses several times together with writers on this subject and must admit I am still busy researching Scripture. Herewith are some of my findings which lead me to think again about the Great Tribulation and the Rapture of the Church. I would appreciate your feedback. Our Lord Jesus in His discourse on the Mt of Olives (Refer Matthew 24, Mark 13 and Loke 21) clearly prophesied that the events of the GT would be fulfilled between A.D 30 and A.D 70 when Jerusalem was destroyed by the Roman army. (Ref J. Marcellus Kik – An Eschatology of Victory)(Gary McMar – Last Days Madness) False Christs: Scripture and history testify that many who arose in the forty years after Jesus’ death were false christs. (note 1 John 2:18). Mat 24:4 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. Mat 24:5 For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. Wars and Rumours of wars: Between 14 AD and 68 AD there were many wars in Europe, Africa , Britain and elsewhere. Mat 24:6 And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. Earthquakes and Famines: History and Scripture record many during this 40 year period (Acts 16:26) There were many famines as well. (Acts 11:27-29; Romans 15:25-28; 1 Cor 16:1-5) Mat 24:7 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places. Signs in the Heavens: There was a comet in 60 AD during Nero’s reign. Halley’s comet appeared in 66 AD. Luke 21:11 And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven. Tribulation and Persecution: The church lived through tremendous persecution between 30 AD and 70 AD. Both Peter and John were jailed (Acts 4:3) and later flogged (Acts 5:40). Stephen was stoned to death (Acts 7:54-60). Persecution increased (Acts 8:1; 9:1) James was martyred (Acts 12:1-2). Paul was almost stoned to death (Acts 14:19). The Jews and the Romans persecuted Christians without mercy. Mat 24:9 Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake. Apostacy: Scripture shows that apostacy from the faith was widespread before 70 AD ( 2 Tim 1:15; 4:10, 16) Mat 24:10 And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another. False Prophets: There were many before 70 AD (Acts 20:29-30; 2 Cor 11:13; 2 John 7) Mat 24:11 And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. Lawlessness: There was a rise in lawlessness. Caligula and Nero were examples of lawless leaders (2 Tim 3:9) Mat 24:12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. The Gospel Preached to the whole world: In Colossians 1:23 Pauls tells us that the Gospel “was proclaimed in all creation under heaven” (see also Romans 10:18; Col 1:6) Mat 24:14 And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come. The Abomination of Desolation: Consisted of the Roman armies surrounding Jerusalem. See also Luke 21:20. Mat 24:15 When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand:) The Flight of Christians from the Siege: History records that many Christians fled Jerusalem during the unexpected and temporary Roman withdrawal from the siege on that city. Most fled to the rock city fortress of Pella some 60 miles northeast of Jerusalem. Mat 24:16 Then let them which be in Judaea flee into the mountains: Mat 24:17 Let him which is on the housetop not come down to take any thing out of his house: Mat 24:18 Neither let him which is in the field return back to take his clothes. Mat 24:19 And woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days! Mat 24:20 But pray ye that your flight be not in the winter, neither on the sabbath day: Great Tribulation: The language Jesus uses here is reference to horrible judgements throughout the Old Testament (see Exodus 11:6; Daniel 9:12; 12:1; Joel 2:2) Mat 24:21 For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be. I have cut short my research to save space. In Christ, Ken. |
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22 | What happened to the saints ? | Matt 27:52 | Ken John | 115698 | ||
Brother Rowdy, As these were saints, I base my support on Paul's 2Co 5:8 We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. The same idea the Saviour expressed to the dying thief, when he said, “today shalt thou be with me in paradise;” Luk_23:43. Blessings, Ken. |
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23 | What happened to the saints ? | Matt 27:52 | Ken John | 115452 | ||
Thanks brother for your answer. I think they went with Jesus after His resurrection to Heaven. Blessings, Ken. |
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24 | What happened to the saints ? | Matt 27:52 | Ken John | 115451 | ||
Thank you brother for your answer. In Christ Ken | ||||||
25 | What happened to the saints ? | Matt 27:52 | Ken John | 115450 | ||
Thank you brother for your answer. In Christ Ken | ||||||
26 | Can there be a doctine of atonement ? | Rom 5:11 | Ken John | 113559 | ||
Thank you brother CDBJ for your detailed answer to my question. It has given me a better understanding of "atonement"(meaning to cover) as a doctrine of the Gospel. "Reconciliation" does not seem to fit this verse Romans 5:11 whereas it may do so elsewhere in Scripture. I love the Word of God so hunger for a clear understanding of it so please forgive me if my questions seem stupid. Blessings, Ken. | ||||||
27 | Why did Jesus curse the fig tree? | Matt 21:19 | Ken John | 113439 | ||
Hi Colin, I fully agree with you that Makarios gave a very good answer. Thanks for the references which I will study. In Him, Ken. | ||||||
28 | Matthew 21:19 was this a miracle or not | Matt 21:19 | Ken John | 113340 | ||
Hi Mommapbs, Thanks for your "chew." No doubt this is a Divine Miracle from our perspective because nothing is impossible with God. There is a reason for everything in Scripture so that's why studying the Word is so wonderful. Flinkywood asked a similar question and the answers were most interesting. Perhaps you will have read that string already. May I ask what your other "speculations" are ? Blessings, Ken |
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29 | How does one pray in the Holy Spirit ? | Jude 1:20 | Ken John | 113318 | ||
Greetings Hank, I will need to spend more time working through this one but thanks for your input meantime. KJ |
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30 | Ecclesiastes 12:3 meanings ? | Eccl 12:3 | Ken John | 112428 | ||
Brother Makarios, I truly appreciate the very detailed explanations you have given me for these verses in Eccl. It will be a great help to this aging body. May our Lord Jesus bless you, brother. In Christ, Ken John. |
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31 | Ecclesiastes 12:3 meanings ? | Eccl 12:3 | Ken John | 112302 | ||
Thanks EdB, much appreciated. | ||||||
32 | wine and acohol | 1 Tim 5:23 | Ken John | 111583 | ||
Greetings brother, I found your comments very interesting because this question of whether Jesus drank wine in the alcoholic state is one which I have researched for an explanation also. As you know alcohol has a good purpose as is everything that our Almighty God has created. Of course man comes along and abuses what he has been given. One can continue on this line for most thing on the globe. In the case of Jesus making wine at the wedding feast, I cannot envisage our Lord creating something that would harm those drinking it. However, whether it was grape juice or not only He can give us an answer. I will continue to research nevertheless. Blessings, Ken John |
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33 | Matthew 19:16-30 please clarify? | Matt 19:29 | Ken John | 111496 | ||
I agree that the disciples did not think of themselves as servants in the Kingdom reading their statement in verse 27 and Jesus confirms that they will be "upon twelve thones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel." (verse 28) It's interesting to note that Jesus did not rebuke Peter for his earlier remarks. Yet in Mark 10:40 after John and James had made a request to Jesus to sit one on His right hand and the other on His left, Jesus told them it is not His to give "but it is given to them for whom it is prepared." Is there a contradiction here? There is so little we know about the Kingdom but, maybe, it is not for us to know until we are ready to be told the mystery things of God. Blessings, Ken John. | ||||||
34 | NIV bible | Bible general Archive 2 | Ken John | 110864 | ||
Gentlemen, It would seem that there have been some misunderstandings concerning the various translations of the bible. I am sorry if I have trodden on a few toes. I do not wish to be the cause of unhappiness or disputes. The point I was trying to make (probably badly it would seem by the reaction from all of you)is that God is using the King James Version to speak to me more than any other translation. I came to Christ reading the NIV but, as I grew in Him, I found errors in that translation so turned to the KJV. "How sweet are thy Words unto my taste!yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!" Psalm 119:103. As a mature Christian, I am well aware of the history of the bible and all the translations. I am also sensitive to the fact that the evil one is at work and man is easily led astray so one must test everything. In closing, I pray that God's Will and Truth will lead you in your studies. Until He comes again, Ken John. |
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35 | NIV bible | Bible general Archive 2 | Ken John | 110829 | ||
What surprises me is the time several of you have spent debating the various translations and criticising those who have the good sense to use the King James Bible to read,study and memorise God's Holy Word. If you look back in history, you will come to appreciate that many of God's Saints have used the King James Bible in missionary and saving souls. Maybe if you spent more time reading God's Word instead of finding fault with it, you will come to realise, as did George Muller,Spurgeon,George Whitefield and many other God Fearing men that our Holy God does not LIE (Titus 1:2). I take very strong exception to the statement... "The King James Onlyists are an ODD BUNCH and they have founded what is essentially a cult which, like all cults, SEEMS to follow flawless reasoning that leads to a perfectly logical conclusion, but its premise is wrong." I have read several translations, particularly when I was still a babe in Christ, but in my opinion the KJV is for the mature in Christ. When I first came to use this Forum I believed it was a good opportunity for getting to know other believers.Now I have changed my mind and will spend my time usefully in the study of God's Word. May God Guide you in His Truth, Ken John. |
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36 | How to "win the world" ? | Bible general Archive 2 | Ken John | 110550 | ||
Greetings Mommapbs, I agree with the sentiments you expressed to Rowdy "Is nothing sacred anymore?" There was a time when one could sense the "Holiness" of Church. I loved singing those wonderful hymns and sharing in prayer and fellowship thus honouring our Great God.One came away feeling that God had truly blessed our worship. I can't find the words to express how wonderful I found "church." Why is it now so different for me? Many a Sunday I dread the thought of battling to concentrate on a message that is often out of context so I ask "who is being honoured here, God or man?" Prayers are about our selfish needs and why is God not answering? The songs lack the spiritual beauty of many of those old hymns and are repeated over and over again. But the people love them it would seem. Is it me or is it that the standards are being lowered in every way? I told my pastor that Sunday is the greatest day for the devil because he is having a field day watching the "church" flounder. Since coming to North America, I realise that the "church" here is far weaker than I had expected. It is weak..spiritually. Many pastors fail in their duty to bring the Gospel's message of salvation to sinners like us. They prefer to keep the members sweet. Increasing membership has a high priority. It is very sad! God's Word warns us doesn't it? This is the Evil Present Age in the Dispensation of Grace. Until He comes again, Ken John. |
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37 | NIV bible | Bible general Archive 2 | Ken John | 110463 | ||
Brother New Creature, Thanks for putting me straight. You can still love your Father though. I love your favourite verse Isaiah 26:3 (KJV). Mine is Philippians 1:6 "Being confident of this very thing,that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ." May God Bless you my brother. In Christ, KJ |
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38 | NIV bible | Bible general Archive 2 | Ken John | 110462 | ||
My brother in Christ, all I can say is "AMEN" | ||||||
39 | NIV bible | Bible general Archive 2 | Ken John | 110460 | ||
Sorry brother Tim, I am not the expert but only a simple pensioner who loves the Lord and His Word in the one book I have Faith in, His Holy Book. May God Bless you, Ken John (Phil 1:6) |
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40 | Why did the KJV include these verses? | Bible general Archive 2 | Ken John | 110458 | ||
Greetings Tim, As you are probably aware there is much debate on the question of the various bible versions and I am sure that you, as a student of Scripture, have the ability to find the answers you are looking for in 1) and 2). Study and pray and you will find that the King James Authorised Bible is a pretty accurate translation. Many cannot seemingly walk by Faith. They want proof! I believe that we have ample proof that the Authorised Version is the very Word of God, preserved and given to us in the English language. God promised to preserve His Word! Read Psalm 12:6,7. Also 1Peter1:25 and Luke 21:33 From my heart I say to you, that WORD is nearer to you than you think! I believe it is the Bible,The Authorised Version, or the commonly termed King James Version. I am a Fundamentalist and KNOW that God wrote a BOOK. The Conservative believes that God wrote a book. The New Evangelical thinks(with much question and misgiving) that God might have written a book. The Modernist and the Liberal say that "The Bible contains the Word of God, but not all of it is His Word." If the KJV is not the book that God wrote, where is it today? Brother Tim, time for all of us is valuable so is it not more beneficial for us to rather spend it on studying God Word,as Paul advised us in 2Timothy 2:15 "Study to shew thyself approved unto GOD, a workman that needeth not be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." Amen and AMEN. Your brother in Christ Jesus, Ken John. Philippians 1:6. |
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