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3541 | Scriptural Support? | Rev 12:9 | BradK | 159806 | ||
Hi forwwjd, What leads you to say that to Doc? BradK |
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3542 | Scriptural Support? | Rev 12:9 | BradK | 159817 | ||
Hi forwwjd, You're assuming a lot! Simply questioning "where someone is coming from theologically" does not imply that an attack is the intended response! Your opinion is appreciated. However, you don't have to be demeaning in your implication- again- that because someone has an understanding of theology or apologetics that they don't love Jesus! Maybe you could more clearly explain what you mean by that? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3543 | Scriptural Support? | Rev 12:9 | BradK | 159828 | ||
forwwjd, Please accept my apologies! I welcome you to the Forum. I was not offended in any way, my friend, I was merely asking for clarification. You sufficiently answered me and I'm certainly not into either arguing or being pointless:-) If you like, feel free to check out my user profile to get to better aquaint yourself with me. You can post a little about yourself should you feel so lead:-) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3544 | End Days | Rev 12:9 | BradK | 161252 | ||
Hi Jason, You may have been referring to Rev. 12:9?: "And the great dragon was thrown down, the serpent of old who is called the devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world; he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him." Satan" (Tyndale Bible Dictionary), in part: "The NT has a developed portrayal of Satan, and he comes with a whole list of names: Satan (Hebrew for “accuser”), devil (the Greek translation of Satan), Belial, Beelzebul, the Adversary, the Dragon, the Enemy, the Serpent, the Tester, and the Wicked One. Satan is pictured as the ruler of a host of angels (Mt 25:41) and the controller of the world (Lk 4:6; Acts 26:18; 2 Cor 4:4), who especially governs all who are not Christians (Mk 4:15; Jn 8:44; Acts 13:10; Col 1:13). He is opposed to God and seeks to alienate all people from God; therefore, he is an especially dangerous foe of Christians (Lk 8:33; 1 Cor 7:5; 1 Pt 5:8), who must steadfastly resist him and see through his cunning (2 Cor 2:11; Eph 6:11; Jas 4:7). Satan works his evil will by tempting persons (Jn 13:2; Acts 5:3), by hindering God’s workers (1 Thes 2:18), by accusing Christians before God (Rv 12:10), and by controlling the evil persons who resist the gospel (2 Thes 2:9; Rv 2:9, 13; 13:2). Most importantly, however, the NT teaches us that this being, who has been evil from the beginning (1 Jn 3:8), has now been bound and cast out of heaven through the ministry of Jesus (Lk 10:18; Rv 12). While Satan is still a dangerous enemy, Jesus himself prays for us and has given us the powerful weapons of prayer, faith, and the efficacy of his blood. Satan can still cause physical illness when allowed by God (2 Cor 12:7), and persons can be delivered over to him for punishment (1 Cor 5:5; 1 Tm 1:20). Satan will always be under God’s control, who will eventually destroy him (Rom 16:20; Rv 20:10)." I hope this helps, BradK |
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3545 | The scriptures and U.S. Mid East Policy | Rev 12:12 | BradK | 137831 | ||
Pastor Glenn, I welcome your thoughts and comments on this topic. I agree with you. Incidentally, C.H. Spurgeon preached series of sermons over his years dealing with topics from the newspaper. I'm amazed at how scripture speaks to current events- especially in the Mid-East. We can be certain that there will be no true peace until the Prince of Peace either returns or is acknowledged by Israel as its' Messiah! The answer to "why" Israel cannot find peace is that they have not repented. The major call of the OT prophets was for repentance. As Dr. Jerry Benjamin writes, "..prophecy is often interpreted by the newspaper headlines rather than Scriptural revelation. And, unfortunately, many Christians today have become "prophecy-junkies!" "Because all of prophecy centers on a Person, not events, programs, places, or predictions. God never gave us prophecy to enlighten our minds with information or satisfy our curiosity about the future. God designed prophecy to focus on His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, so that we may know Him!" "The Word of God clearly declares that Jesus Christ is the spirit of prophecy (Rev. 19:10).We must never separate the purpose of prophecy from the Person of prophecy. For all prophecy not only centers on Christ, but is also fufilled in Christ." I hope this adds something of value to your comments. God Bless, BradK |
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3546 | Satan's flood. Want some info. | Rev 12:15 | BradK | 219585 | ||
Hello orivee, Welcome to the Forum! You stated, "Two of the biggest lies that Satan has foisted upon Christianity is the 'eternal torment of sinners' and 'the Trinity'. Neither of these teachings are biblical and are anathema to true godly worship." How so? Can you provide any biblical support for your view? How exactly do you define "true godly worship"? Are you a JW or do you hold to the teachings of the Watchtower Organization? BradK |
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3547 | As saints can we be exempt? | Rev 13:7 | BradK | 189133 | ||
M. Royal, 2 points of observation: 1. Your question as it is posted makes little or no sense; 2. Can we please move on to another more edifying topic? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3548 | Is 777 a bad number? | Rev 13:18 | BradK | 130142 | ||
flordeliz, Are you sure you're not confusing 777 with the reference in Rev. 13:18 to the number 666? "Here is wisdom. Let him who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for the number is that of a man; and his number is six hundred and sixty-six." Numbers in and of themselves are not bad. Incidentally, the number "7" occurs frequently in scripture and is generally understood to be the number of perfection. I hope this helps, BradK |
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3549 | Is 777 a bad number? | Rev 13:18 | BradK | 130144 | ||
flordeliz, Are you sure you're not confusing 777 with the reference in Rev. 13:18 to the number 666? "Here is wisdom. Let him who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for the number is that of a man; and his number is six hundred and sixty-six." Numbers in and of themselves are not bad. Incidentally, the number "7" occurs frequently in scripture and is generally understood to be the number of perfection. I hope this helps, BradK |
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3550 | What Does 666 Mean? | Rev 13:18 | BradK | 152997 | ||
Hi patawa, I think Mark is on track here. I don't know what "gemotria" is, never heard of it. Why can't we just take the literal meaning of the text? That seems much simpler and is probably more in-line with Biblical interpretation principles. Would the writer (John) have had this in mind? Trying to "guess" what 666 (or any verse) says by using some sort of mathematical analysis seems a bit of a stretch. Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3551 | angel or people | Rev 14:8 | BradK | 182279 | ||
Hello ARSN, Welcome to the Forum! In Rev. 14:8, angel is singular, so from a grammatical standpoint it would most likely not refer to a group. The Bible Knowledge Commentary offers this perspective: "14:6-8. John was then given a vision of an angel carrying a message called the eternal gospel. The angel was commissioned to bring his message to every group of people on the earth. Because of the word “gospel,” some have felt that this was a message of salvation or the good news of the coming kingdom. The context, however, seems to indicate otherwise, for the message is one of judgment and condemnation. The angel announced, Fear God and give Him glory, because the hour of His judgment has come. So the “eternal” message seems to be a message of God’s righteousness and judgment rather than a message of salvation. The first angel was followed by a second angel who announced that Babylon the Great, which intoxicated others with her adulteries, has fallen. This apparently is in anticipation of the description of that city." Additionally, the Prophecy Knowledge Handbook adds this: "Fall of Babylon Predicted Revelation 14:8. The second angel makes another pronouncement, “A second angel followed and said, ‘Fallen! Fallen is Babylon the Great, which made all the nations drink the maddening wine of her adulteries’ ” (v. 8). The announcement of Babylon’s fall does not indicate that the end of the Great Tribulation has come but is rather an announcement of the future destruction of Babylon described in Revelation 18. The various pronouncements of this chapter are not necessarily a record that the event has taken place but that the event is impending." I hope this helps, BradK |
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3552 | whats hateful bird in rev. 18:2 | Rev 18:2 | BradK | 235093 | ||
Hello mountionmam, The ESV reads, "...a haunt for every unclean bird," The YLT reads, "... a hold of every unclean and hateful bird" Keep in mind Revelation is a prophetic book and contains much imagery. We have an angel announcing the fall of Babylon. With a cursory reading, it doesn't appear any specific birds are being referred to (also see 19:17, 21). The Bible Knowledge Commentary offer this note: "What is pictured here is a large prosperous city, the center of political and economic life. The judgment of God makes it a home for demons and a haunt for every evil spirit, a haunt for every unclean and detestable bird. For all the nations have drunk the maddening wine of her adulteries. This false religion is like a drug that drives men to madness. While it brought riches to merchants, it is now doomed for destruction." I hope this helps, BradK |
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3553 | The Spirit of religion? | Rev 19:10 | BradK | 85951 | ||
Dear Elijahprophet, Possibly you could re-phrase or clarify what you are seeking with your question? I'm not understanding what "Spirit of Religion" you're referring to as the term is not found in scripture. Could you be referring to Rev. 19:10? Speaking the Truth In Love, BradK |
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3554 | The Spirit of religion? | Rev 19:10 | BradK | 85953 | ||
Dear Elijahprophet, Possibly you could re-phrase or clarify what you are seeking with your question? I'm not understanding what "Spirit of Religion" you're referring to as the term is not found in scripture. Could you be referring to Rev. 19:10? Speaking the Truth In Love, BradK |
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3555 | Do they who reign live 900 years? | Rev 20:1 | BradK | 224869 | ||
Hello sonofmom, I'm unfamiliar with "those who would be reigning with Christ were to be alive for 900 years-plus",(?) Are we talking about the millennium as - The period of 1,000 years referred to in Revelation chapter 20, where Satan is bound and believers reign with Jesus Christ? As Tyndale bible Dictionary notes: "The idea of a thousand-year reign may also be supported by passages such as Acts 3:19–21 and 1 Corinthians 15:23–26, which speak of a future restoration and reign of Christ." As far as I'm aware, the doctrine of this believers reign with Christ is only explicitly taught in Revelation! My cursory review and check in Isaiah finds no such references? BradK |
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3556 | Why is the devil released after 1,000 yr | Rev 20:7 | BradK | 121985 | ||
LIVERIGHT, In my understanding, scripture doesn't explicitly tell us why satan is released in Revelation 20:7. However, we can be thankful that his triumph is short-lived! As to your reference to isaiah 14:12,God allowed satan to be "the god of this world" to serve His purpose. There is some explanation in verses 13-23. I believe it to be for His glory ultimately. Eccl.3:21 tells in regards to animals, "Who knows that the breath of man ascends upward and the breath of the beast descends downward to the earth?" Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3557 | How can there be 1000 yrs of reign? | Rev 20:7 | BradK | 122026 | ||
Aspilos, Scripture actually says this very thing. If you haven't, read Rev. 19-20. The order you see is this: 1. Chap. 19:11- the Second Coming of Christ; 2. Chap. 20:1-3- Satan is bound 1,000 Years; 3. 20:4-6- Saints Reign 1,000 Years; 4. 20:7-9- Satan Is released and Leads Rebellion; 5. 20:10- Satan is Cast into the Lake of Fire; 6. 20:11-15- The Great White Throne Judgment; 7. Chap. 21- A New Heaven and Earth Are Created I hope this helps, BradK |
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3558 | satan live sin go? | Rev 20:10 | BradK | 193629 | ||
Hello Grace460, This is a good question- and deep subject,but let me be succinct. God allows satan to live because it is His purpose to do so (Eph. 1:11). Further, He receives glory by so doing. If you read Rev. 20, you'll see the ultimate demise of satan and sin. I hope this helps. BradK |
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3559 | SAVED PEOPLE OUTSIDE THE GATES | Rev 20:11 | BradK | 201767 | ||
Hello OMH, I too am unfamiliar with "Keys to the Kingdom". The question is therefore a bit vague. Can you clarify what you mean by, "THE POSSIBILITY OF SAVED PEOPLE BEING OUTSIDE THE GATES OF THE KINGDOM"? Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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3560 | reassurance of lambs book of life | Rev 20:15 | BradK | 118820 | ||
Emmy, If I may interject on a point:-) Read Romans 1 and tell me if that does not answer "Are you saying that one who has not heard the gospel cannot be saved?" Particularly, is the force of verse 19 and 20. If one does not come to a saving knowledge of God through "what may be known of God is evident among them", how would one be saved? ALL are under the condemnation of sin, and ALL are judged guilty before God (vs. 32). There is simply put, no Plan B! There is no partiality with God. Is God unjust who inflicts wrath? Certainly not! For we have previously charged both Jews and Greeks that they are all under sin. (Rom. 2:11,3:5,6,9) "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus." (Rom. 3:23-24) Speaking the Truth in Love, BradK |
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