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41 | desperate for help | 1 Tim 5:8 | Emmy | 118418 | ||
1 Tim 5:8 And whoever does not provide for relatives, and especially for family members, has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. If your husband is actually neglecting you and his children, his desire to be an apostle is in vain according to this passage. An apostle of Christ is to love even strangers, let alone his own wife and children. What does he have to teach other if indeed he does strike his own wife. No real apostle would do this. The unfortunate thing is that if he is behaving improperly regarding love and care for his family he is not only running the risk of giving a real Christian a bad name, but doing serious harm first to himself, and possibly to you and the children. Your real problem is not having too much of a Christian, but not enough. One who does not provide for his family is worse than a non believer, and what could be worse than that ? Answer: a non believer who does not change his non belief, or a believer who neglects his family and does not turn from it. One neglecting his family even if a believer serves no one but his own interests which cannot be Christ like. Your problem is that if he is neglectful, and I of course do not know that, he is unlikely to agree with the passage quoted above, though someone show it to him, whisper it in his ear, or scream it at him at the top of ones voice. Many unbelieving husbands do better than neglect their family members. Wanting him to fall out of a plane is not appropriate if you are Christian yourself. Is it not ironic that a believer in Christ can actually be worse off than a non believer. Not as bad, but worse. Sincerely Henry and Emmy |
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42 | Logic in timing in steps. | Rev 20:4 | Emmy | 118334 | ||
Hi: Thank you for your response. You interpret those passages correctly on the "revealing of the beast" However that was not my question. The beast is present and revealed before the resurrection(rapture), as you point out. I have no disagreement with your question and answer about the beast being revealed before the resurrection (you say rapture). I agree with that whole heartedly. He would have to have been revealed if people were being killed for resisting him, his image and the mark. My statement goes far beyond the beast merely being revealed. My statement points out that not only is the beast revealed, but his worship is being forced on people, the image is also there, and people are being forced to worship it. Also the mark of the beast is instituted and in force before the first resurrection. Rev 20:4 says that there are people in the first resurrection that were killed for resisting worship of the beast and its image, and for refusing to take the mark of the beast. MY STATEMENT again (slightly refined to include your thought) IF people in the first resurrection had previously been killed for resisting worship of the beast and it image and for refusing to take the mark of the beast, THEN not only has the beast been revealed, but so has the image, and the mark, and people are being killed for resisting all three beast, image and mark before the first resurrection. Is this statement true of false ? If false please explain why you think it is false. Sincerely Henry and Emmy |
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43 | Logic in timing in steps. | Rev 20:4 | Emmy | 118167 | ||
Hi: Logic in timing in smaller steps. The first resurrection is after the beast of Revelation is revealed. The first resurrection is after the beast is being worshipped. The first resurrection is after the marks of the beast is instituted. This means that the resurrection takes place after the beast, image and mark have been fully instituted. The revealing of the beast, his being worshipped, the worship of his image, and the taking of the mark of the beast are event that take place during tribulation. Therefore the tribulations are well under way before the first resurrection occurs. If people are to be killed for refusing to worship the beast, his image or to take his mark, then the beast image and mark all have to be instituted while these people are still alive. Another way of saying this is one could not be beheaded for refusing to worship the beast and his image, or refusing to take the mark if the beast, image and mark were not here yet. Here is the passage that puts these ideas together. Main idea in Capitals. Rev 20:4 Then I saw thrones, and those seated on them were given authority to judge. I also saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their testimony to Jesus and for the word of God. THEY HAD NOT WORSHIPPED THE BEAST OR ITS IMAGE AND HAD NOT RECEIVED ITS MARK ON THEIR FOREHEADS OR ON THEIR HANDS . They came to life and reigned with Christ a thousand years. Can anyone see a fault in this line of thinking so far ? Namely that the first resurrection occurs after the tribulations have started and the beast, image and mark of the beast all are present before the resurrection. Sincerely Henry and Emmy |
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44 | A question of logic in timing | Matt 24:15 | Emmy | 118086 | ||
Hi: A question of logic and timing restated. Definition: Resurrection: Bringing back to life people who have died. Definition: Changed in the twinkling of an eye: People who are in Christ at the time of His coming, have their mortal bodies changes to immortal bodies without dying at all Definition: Rapture: This word is not used in scripture We use instead what scriptures use "meet the Lord in the air" Many refer to this as "snatched away" or "rapture". Definition: Meet the Lord in the air. This will happen to those who are resurrected at his coming, and those living in Christ at the time of His coming. They will literally rise from the earth and meet Christ in the air. It seems logical that the dead are resurrected and the living changed before they meet the Lord in the air ( are snatched away) It is the 1st resurrection that holds the critical clues. Rev 20:4 Then I saw thrones, and those seated on them were given authority to judge. I also saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their testimony to Jesus and for the word of God. THEY HAD NOT WORSHIPPED THE BEAST OR ITS IMAGE AND HAD NOT RECEIVED ITS MARK ON THEIR FOREHEADS OR THEIR HANDS They came to life and reigned with Christ a thousand years. Combining Rev 20:4 and your view that resurrection, changing in the twinkling of an eye and meeting the Lord in the air occur simultaneously If people are BEHEADED for resisting the BEAST, his IMAGE and the MARK, then logically then the BEAST, his IMAGE and the MARK will all here before they are killed. Therefore the BEAST, IMAGE and MARK will all be here before they are resurrected. Therefore the BEAST, IMAGE and MARK will all be here before the those in Christ are changed Therefore the BEAST, IMAGE and MARK come before the Meeting of the Lord in the air. Therefore the BEAST, IMAGE and MARK come before the "Rapture" if rapture has anything to do with resurrection of the dead, changing in the twinkling of an eye, or meeting the Lord in the air. Simply put: The BEAST, IMAGE and MARK precede the first resurrection, changing in the twinkling of an eye and meeting the Lord in the air. But the activity of the beast, image of the beast, and mark of the beast take place DURING the TRIBULATION period. Therefore the resurrection cannot precede the coming of the beast or the image or the mark. Therefore the rapture cannot precede the tribulations. Stated otherwise: It is NOT possible to have the first resurrection before the beast, image and mark of the beast. and have even ONE person of the first resurrection who was beheaded for refusing the beast, image and mark of the beast. Therefore it is impossible for the resurrection, changing and meeting the Lord in the air to occur before the tribulation period. We can find no contradiction in the logic. If you or anyone else can please point it out. Thanks Sincerely Henry and Emmy |
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45 | soul of unsaved people | Bible general Archive 2 | Emmy | 118052 | ||
Hi: The parable teaches that after judgement, there are those that are given everlasting life and those that get everlasting torment in the lake of fire, and that we have to do what we have to do in this life to avoid the wrong outcome in the next one. There is no crosssing over from 2nd death to everlasting life. At this time, after the ressurection (ie being brought back to life) there is awareness of where one is, enjoying everlasting life or having everlasting torment. But the unrighteous dead are not judged or in torment till after the 2nd resurrection at the great white throne. Then, they and hell will be thrown into the lake of fire where there is torment and hell itself is in the same lake of fire, and hell fire applies. The agony in the flame is everlasting torment in the lake of fire. It is also everlasting separation from God. People do not just stop existing,whether righteous or unrighteous, the soul is everlasting, and spends eternity in everlsting life or everlasting death. But, the second death is not one of sleep. It is one of awareness of what one missed out on. It is eternal and strong as you say, and therfore very imortant to get it right. Interpreting this passage allows Solomon's passage also to stand correct, in that at present ,in the first death,which he was speaking of, the dead know nothing. If this were not so, the Spirit would not have taught it to the wisest man on earth at the time. This is talking about one who for his sinning is cast into hell, that is he dies because of the sin he is committing, or dies a sinner. Such a one will be resurrected from hell at the great white throne judgement and becuase he is numbered among the unrighteous dead will be thrown into the lake of fire. It would be better for that person to destroy the part of the body that would make him offend in this manner to die as an unrighteous person. Jesus did not say that a righteous person does not have the same fate as an unrighteous person in that they both go to the same place of the dead, but that dying in sin is the problem that is to be avoided at all cost. If a sinner is thrown into hell (dies) he is in real trouble. If a righteous person dies, he has but what appears as a nano second to wait till he sees Christ and is rewarded. There is no fear in death for the righteous, but only disaster for the unrighteous when they are resurreced in the 2nd resurrection. Sincerely Henry and Emmy. |
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46 | soul of unsaved people | Bible general Archive 2 | Emmy | 117988 | ||
Hi CDBJ: I am not one to argue, but to converse truthfully and logically. Comment on sleep. When a person dies, the body does not sleep, it decays to dust. 1Corr 15:51 Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed; This passage says we shall not all sleep, suggesting that some of not most do This cannot be refering to the body sleeping, but the only other part of human existence namely the soul. You say you have many passages that contradict soul sleep. Perhaps you are misinterpreting them by applying the incorrect premise that there is no soul sleep. I assure you that any you can send have a logical interpretation with the premise that there is soul sleep. I do not wish to simply argue any points for the sake of arguement, but will send you my interpretation on any passage that you think say there is no soul sleep, should you be interested. Sincerely Henry and Emmy |
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47 | spirit/soul of the lost | Bible general Archive 2 | Emmy | 117987 | ||
Hi: Samuel was righteous,and King Saul was not. Yet Samuel said Sam 28:19 "Moreover the LORD will also deliver Israel with you into the hand of the Philistines. And tomorrow you and your sons will be with me. Samuel and Saul in the same place when dead. Paul was also in Paradise according to hisown words, and so was John in Revelation. Both went when they were still alive. Both did not stay. Both died after coming back. Why would you think the thief on the cross went when he was dead. This is an interpretation, which the passage does not specify. When Jesus died, He went into the bowls of the earth it says, and preached to the dead. Then He was resurrected. Samuel came UP OUT OF THE EARTH when he was called up from the dead. The only interpretation left for that passage is that if the thief went to Paradise with Christ that day, it happened when they were both still alive. According to Solomon the righteous and unrighteous have the same fate when they die. They go to the place of the dead, where Jesus Himself also went for three days when He died. I have shown you two examples of persons while alive going to Paradise. Can you show me one where a dead person goes to paradise, other than the one in question which does NOT state that the thief was dead when he went. Saying that this thief went to Paradise when he died is to contradict the words of Solomon that in death, the righteous and unrighteous have the same fate. This fact was revealed to Solomon by the same sourse as any prophet, which sourse is the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit does not contradict Himself. If He taught Solomon that they have the same fate, and that the dead know nothing, it must be true. In which case you have jumped to a conclusion that the thief was dead when he went to Paradise that day as opposed to being alive. Sincerely Henry and Emmy |
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48 | soul of unsaved people | Bible general Archive 2 | Emmy | 117929 | ||
Hi CDBJ. Luke 16: 19-31 is a parable. This is even specifically stated as beinga parable. The words in a parable are not to be taken literally. This parable simply teaches that sending one back from the dead would not be a help in saving anyone. We have to row with what we have from the prophets and from Christ. The part of this passage that is parable, is the way the teaching is presented as though the dead converse with each other. The parable does not teach that the dead know something, but the teaching is that no one will be sent back from the dead to save us. I did state that Jesus did rise from the dead, in an earlier posting you responeded to. The parable above no moresays that the dead know something, than the parable of 10 virgins means there were actually ten virgins involved in the teaching. This parable is not about virgins, buut about being ready for the day Christ returns, and not to be surprised being in a wrong state when He arrives. Just as the parable of the 10 virgins is not about virgins, the parable of Lazarus and the rich man is not really about the dead, but the living being instructed no one will be brought from the dead to teach us about everlasting life or warn us about everlasting death. There is no verse that I canthink of that contradicts that statement "the dead know nothing" nor can there be. Because the same Spirit that taught Solomon that the dead know nothing taught Paul that dying is not really as big a deal as many think, and that from tme of death to the resurrection seems but a nano second. Sincerely Henry and Emmy We believe Christ is God by the way. |
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49 | soul of unsaved people | Bible general Archive 2 | Emmy | 117922 | ||
Hi CDBJ: Paul had a hard life. He says it is of benefit for others that he remain alive to help them. "The living know they will die, but the dead know nothing at all" Eccl 9:5 For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing; This means the dead are not aware of time. Therefore the time from when they die to the time they are resurrected, though it be 2000 years later, it will be to them no more than a nano second. I did not make up Eccl 2:14 The wise man's eyes are in his head, but the fool walks in darkness. And yet I know that one fate befalls them both. It says the same fate befalls them both. How can that mean the same fate does NOT befall them both. What does Eccl 2 above mean to you. Why are those in Rev 69-10 told to wait yet a little while longer? What are they to wait a little longer for? Ans: The first resurection at the time of Christ's coming back to earth. The nano second Paul died would seem to him the same time he is resurrected, because the dead are aware of nothing. This was Paul's preference, so that his struggle between beating and jailings and being hauled to court would be replaced by a what would "appear" like a nano second. The bible says simply that the dead know noting. You argue that they do know something. The bible states all share the same fate in death. You argue they do not. Seems to us that What Paul says, or what it says in Revelation should be in agreement with these two simply stated facts. Paul might have said is advantageous to me to die, because I know the dead are not aware of time, or anything, so it would seem only an instant before I am with the Lord. How do you envision Paul to work Eccl 2 into his statement? In the time of King Saul, Samuel was somehow called up from the dead to speak to Saul. He was not resurrected, but said Saul and his sons would die that day and be with him(Samuel) This is a case for saying Samuel, and Saul went to the same place when they died. Samuel 28:12 When the woman saw Samuel, she cried out at the top of her voice and said to Saul, "Why have you deceived me? You are Saul!" 13 The king said to her, "Don't be afraid. What do you see?" The woman said, "I see a spirit coming up out of the ground." 14 "What does he look like?" he asked. "An old man wearing a robe is coming up," she said. Then Saul knew it was Samuel, and he bowed down and prostrated himself with his face to the ground. 15 Samuel said to Saul, "Why have you disturbed me by bringing me up?" "I am in great distress," Saul said. "The Philistines are fighting against me, and God has turned away from me. He no longer answers me, either by prophets or by dreams. So I have called on you to tell me what to do." 16 Samuel said, "Why do you consult me, now that the LORD has turned away from you and become your enemy? 17 The LORD has done what he predicted through me. The LORD has torn the kingdom out of your hands and given it to one of your neighbors--to David. 18 Because you did not obey the LORD or carry out his fierce wrath against the Amalekites, the LORD has done this to you today. 19 The LORD will hand over both Israel and you to the Philistines, and tomorrow you and your sons will be with me. Righteous Samuel and unrighteous Saul and his sons in the same place. Samuel says you will be with me. That makes a pretty strong case for the same fate for both when we die. Sincerely Henry and Emmy |
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50 | soul of unsaved people | Bible general Archive 2 | Emmy | 117920 | ||
Hi: The same thing happens to the soul of the righteous as happens to the unrighteous according to this passage from scripture. The difference in what happens to them occurs when they are resurrected in their own time. Eccl 9:1 All this I laid to heart, examining it all, how the righteous and the wise and their deeds are in the hand of God; whether it is love or hate one does not know. Everything that confronts them 2 is vanity, since the same fate comes to all, to the righteous and the wicked, to the good and the evil, to the clean and the unclean, to those who sacrifice and those who do not sacrifice. As are the good, so are the sinners; those who swear are like those who shun an oath. 3 This is an evil in all that happens under the sun, that the same fate comes to everyone. Moreover, the hearts of all are full of evil; madness is in their hearts while they live, and after that they go to the dead. We all go to the dead.ie where the other dead are. We remain so till we are brought back to life in thte resurrection. Resurrection means brought back to life. The first resurrection has not yet occured, therefore no one except Christ has ever been brought back to everlasting life. We wait for His return. Sincerely Henry and Emmy |
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51 | Where does it say two were in the field | Matt 24:40 | Emmy | 117915 | ||
Hi Brad: No offense taken. Wish someone would respond to my posting on "The question of logic and timing". Sincerely Henry and Emmy |
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52 | Where does it say two were in the field | Matt 24:40 | Emmy | 117908 | ||
Hi : I have stated on several occasions that I do not agree with JW Watchtower, including deity of Christ which I understand they do not believe. I would much rather see answers to my postings rather than go this JW situation. The thing is I have made one quote from NWT which to me says exactly the same as any other translation. On the point in question NWT used abandoned, where other translations use left. These words both mean the same in the context as I read it. SIncerely Emmy and Henry |
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53 | A question of logic in timing | Matt 24:15 | Emmy | 117876 | ||
Hi: Tilt. With all respect,you did not attempt to answer the questions posted. You sent instead other people's interpretations. You are not obliged to answer the questions posted, but here they are again should you decide to do so. Can you find a contradiction in the logical timing. Is there an indication in the bible that the mark of the beast comes before tribulations start? Sincerely Henry and Emmy. |
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54 | A question of logic in timing | Not Specified | Emmy | 117868 | ||
A QUESTION OF LOGIC AND TIMING: The rapture happens after the first resurrection. 1Thess 4:15 For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive, and remain until the coming of the Lord, shall not precede those who have fallen asleep. The mark of the beast is instituted after the image of the beast is set up in the temple. This occurs after tribulations have started The first resurrection(Christ excepted) includes people who were killed for not taking the mark. Therefore the resurrection has to be after the mark of the beast is instituted Therefore the rapture is after the start of tribulations. THE ALTERNATIVE VIEW: Rapture occurs before tribulation starts. First resurrection occurs before tribulation starts. Since some of the dead resisted the mark. Therefore the mark of the beast comes before tribulations starts. Is there any way to find a contradiction in the LOGIC AND TIMING logic above? Is there any indication in scripture that the mark of the beast is instituted before tribulation starts? |
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55 | A question of logic in timing | Matt 24:15 | Emmy | 117873 | ||
A QUESTION OF LOGIC AND TIMING: The rapture happens after the first resurrection. 1Thess 4:15 For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive, and remain until the coming of the Lord, shall not precede those who have fallen asleep. The mark of the beast is instituted after the image of the beast is set up in the temple. This occurs after tribulations have started The first resurrection(Christ excepted) includes people who were killed for not taking the mark. Therefore the resurrection has to be after the mark of the beast is instituted Therefore the rapture is after the start of tribulations. THE ALTERNATIVE VIEW: Rapture occurs before tribulation starts. First resurrection occurs before tribulation starts. Since some of the dead resisted the mark. Therefore the mark of the beast comes before tribulations starts. Is there any way to find a contradiction in the LOGIC AND TIMING logic above? Is there any indication in scripture that the mark of the beast is instituted before tribulation starts? |
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56 | Where does it say two were in the field | Matt 24:40 | Emmy | 117857 | ||
Hi: Thanks for your response. My comment on responses was posted in hopes that some would respond in a more helpful way. I am not offended no matter what is posted, unless I were to post something offensive. I would cease posting before that happens, as that is of use to no one. The comment about posting was also not directed at you, but is generally the case. The fact that you did not comment on something you say you do not understand very well is commendable. To put out postings that are wrong is not the best thing one could do. Sincerely HEnry and Emmy |
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57 | What's does the seven seals mean? | Bible general Archive 2 | Emmy | 117811 | ||
Hi: Seven seals are events or sets of events that are to take place some time in the future. The events described in the first 6 seals happen before Christ returns. The 7th seal contains the events of the 7 trumpet judgements. The first 6 trumpets have their own events described in turn. The 7th trumpet itself contains the 7 bowl or last judgements of God on the sinners on the earth. The first 6 bowls are devastating events. The 7th bowl includes the Battle of Armageddon, where the kings of the earth, enticed by Satan, the beast and false prophet, fight Christ and his angels. This last battle is not the end of the earth, but ends the rule of man on earth. After this battle, Christ reign and does so forever more. I can expand on this more if you like. Sincerely Henry and Emmy. |
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58 | Where does it say two were in the field | Matt 24:40 | Emmy | 117807 | ||
Hi: It does not take many to gather for Christ to show up too. We have a study group of about 12. This seems really good for getting together and seriously studying scriptures. A group this size leaves everyone a chance to contribute to the discussions. Even two is enough for a group. CHrist will join two or three as well as more. Numbers are not that important, but rather what is in the hearts of those present. Wish more would comment on content of what we post. My experience so far is mostly put down for being suspect of being JW which we are not and which we do not agree with. The comments are mostly left there, rather than posting a good logical presentation to the points made. Scripture for the above comments on numbers in a group. Matt 18:20 "For where two or three have gathered together in My name, there I am in their midst." This says to us it does not matter how small the groups are, but that they keep in touch to encourage one another. The passage says merely to keep in touch with like minded people, not necessarily to join a larger group Sincerely Henry and Emmy |
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59 | how can this website help in my reading. | Gen 1:1 | Emmy | 117480 | ||
This website has many differing opinions expressed. You are dependent on the Holy Spirit to teach you. You are dependent on Holy Spirit to be able to know which postings are right and which are wrong. Read scriptures carefully and believe what is simply written there. The scripures are spiritual and are understood through guidance by the Holy Spirit. 1 John 2:27 And as for you, the anointing which you received from Him abides in you, and you have no need for anyone to teach you; but as His anointing teaches you about all things, and is true and is not a lie, Sincerely Henry and Emmy |
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60 | Growing in Grace and Knowledge | 2 Pet 3:18 | Emmy | 117426 | ||
We can choose to love Him or not. Sincerely Henry and Emmy |
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