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6821 | where are we in Bible prophecy? | Revelation | Hank | 51775 | ||
Andrew, if you mean where are we chronologically, we are in the 'last days' or 'end times' and that is the period between the first and second Advents of our Lord. We know that we are some 2,000 years away from the first; we do not know how long we are from the second. It could be one minute or one millenium, more or less. --Hank | ||||||
6822 | who is babylon rev 18 | Revelation | Hank | 53527 | ||
xforeverx, what specifically are the "numerous clues" in the Revelation that are "unmistakenly related to the WTC attacks? --Hank | ||||||
6823 | who is babylon rev 18 | Revelation | Hank | 53570 | ||
Some of the clues of Revelation 18 are intriguing but obviously coincidental. It is a broad jump in exegesis to say that the Babylon of Revelation and New York City are one and the same. Neither does the time frame fit the New York City and World Trade Center interpretation. --Hank | ||||||
6824 | How do I understand Revelations? | Revelation | Hank | 69282 | ||
1Dove: For starters -- and please pardon my playing the pedant -- let's get our term right: it's Revelation, singular, and it is not the Revelation of John but the Revelation of Jesus Christ to John. It is a book that promises a blessing to the reader [Rev. 1:3]..... So how does one approach this book? In prayer, of course, as with any other portion of Scripture. But I should think one would be ill advised, having no real knowledge of the Revelation, to open to it in a difficult translation such as the King James and merely begin to read without any additional study aids. I would choose a good modern translation, such as the NASB or ESV (English Standard Version) and read through the book several times. Then I would take it in small doses, a paragraph or so at a time, and study it more minutely, using various study aids and references, among which I could recommend the NASB Study Bible notes, MacArthur, Ryrie, and the Believer's Study Bible and the King James Study Bible (both published by Nelson).... And, finally, I would avoid like the plague any sensational commentaries that would have you to believe that whoever the world-class bad guy happens to be at the moment is probably the anti-christ or that the tragic events of September 11 last year are specifically described in this Apocalypse. Chances are good that you will not arrive at a complete knowledge and understanding by the method I've outlined or by any other method, but the chances are excellent that you will have learned a great deal by your prayerful study, and that you will feel your time has been well spent. --Hank | ||||||
6825 | What are the implications of Christ resu | Revelation | Hank | 84953 | ||
The Bible does not teach that people die and stay dead! Read 1 Corinthians 15, the "resurrection chapter," to increase your understanding of the foundational teaching on the significance of Christ's resurrection. --Hank | ||||||
6826 | What are the implications of Christ resu | Revelation | Hank | 84961 | ||
Then read to the unbeliever the clear and impelling truth of 1 Corinthians 15 and leave him a copy to study for himself. If this powerful message from God's word doesn't move him, my guess is that nothing else will. It would be difficult indeed to improve on Paul's argument. In witnessing to unbelievers, it is good for Christians to keep in mind that faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. (Romans 10:17). Never should witnesses to unbelievers under estimate the mighty word of God, which is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. (see Hebrews 4:12). --Hank | ||||||
6827 | What are the implications of Christ resu | Revelation | Hank | 85046 | ||
While some Christian witnesses are perhaps more creative and innovative than others, the command that Jesus laid down to His disciples still stands as the basic model for speading His gospel: "If the household is worthy, let your peace come upon it. But if it is not worthy, let your peace return to you. And whoever will not receive you or hear your words, when you depart from that house or city, shake off the dust from your feet." The herald's responsibility is exactly what Paul instructed Timothy to do: Preach the word. (see 2 Timothy 4:2). Jesus taught us in the parable of the sower that that the word of God will bear fruit sometimes and sometimes it won't. (See Luke 8:4-15). But that doesn't excuse Christians from being evangelists. They still are commanded to go and teach all nations (Matthew 28:19). Christians plant and water. The harvest is up to God. (1 Cor. 3:6) --Hank | ||||||
6828 | What are the implications of Christ resu | Revelation | Hank | 85057 | ||
"Ragman" is indeed an engaging little tale from the talented pen of Walter Wangerin, Jr., who also gave us "The Book of God," a masterful dramatization of the epic events of the Bible. What Charles and Mary Lamb in their "Tales from Shakespeare" did to introduce young or otherwise inexperienced readers to the riches of the Bard of Stratford-on-Avon, Wangerin has done for the Bible. --Hank | ||||||
6829 | 18 Book of Revelation | Revelation | Hank | 94862 | ||
humpy -- Your view of eschatology, the Preterist interpretation developed by the Jesuits, is by no means universally held among Christian believers. It is but one of four major interpretations, the other three being Historical (Postmilennialism), Idealst (Amillennalism), and Futuristic (Premillennialism). ..... I hold to the Futuristic, or Premillennial, perspective, as do a wide number of evangelicals around the world, and as did numerous church fathers from the initial Christian centuries. This perspective is in perfect harmony with the message of the entire Bible. Far fewer interpretive enigmas are engendered by this approach. I post this not to invite an eschatological debate (I will not debate eschatology), but to lend to your answer perspective and balance by noting that there certainly are other views that large numbers of Christian believers hold and consider quite viable and more harmonious with Scripture than the Preterist. --Hank | ||||||
6830 | 18 Book of Revelation | Revelation | Hank | 95128 | ||
humpy - Thanks for clearing up the ages old mysteries of eschatology with a single, isolated verse from Revelation. .... There is a verse in Genesis 6:14 that tells me plainly to build an ark. By the way, do you happen to know where I can buy some good gopher-wood on sale? -:) --Hank | ||||||
6831 | 18 Book of Revelation | Revelation | Hank | 95232 | ||
humpy -- Thanks so much for your response. You obviously poured a great deal of work into it and I appreciate that. And your sincerity is evident, as is your humble respect for God's word ..... I'm no Preterist, but a Premilennialist, and thus your views don't run parallel with mine; nevertheless, I respect your views and your right to voice them. Not long ago on the forum I was invited by another user to debate eschatology. I declined on the grounds that there are two things I don't do: wash windows and debate eschatology. For want of any better reason than this, I likewise decline to engage you in an eschatological discourse. Some of my friends on the forum may wish to pick up the thread, but not I. Again, humpy, my sincere thanks for your kindness in responding, and let me hasten to assure you that you have said nothing to kindle my ire, nothing whatever. Blessings and peace in Christ's name. --Hank | ||||||
6832 | A New Reformation? | Revelation | Hank | 95698 | ||
New Creature - Well, of course, it is always a time for reformation and renewal, both of the church and of the Christian believers who constitute it. In the days of my youth it was commonplace for congregations to hold what was known in those days as a "sawdust revival." In summer the church would rent a tent, sprinkle sawdust on the floor, bring in a traveling evangelist and hold themselves a week-long revival, meeting every night during the week and handing out paper fans on a stick that were always supplied by the local funeral parlor. Those days are long gone, I'm afraid. ..... But I gather that what your question encompasses a sweeping national or world reformation of the church and its people, so vast that it will bring millions to a saving knowledge of Christ. From my limited point of view, it appears as though it is long overdue. But nothing of the sort can or will happen unless God elects to pour out His Spirit upon the people of the world, convict them of sin, and draw them to Christ. God alone is sovereign. As He works in believers "to will and to do of His good pleasure" (Phil. 2:13) so does He, I firmly believe, will and do of His good pleasure" as he works His purpose out in the world of His creation. .... By the way, New Creature, what's the source of your quote? --Hank | ||||||
6833 | A New Reformation? | Revelation | Hank | 95803 | ||
New Creature - You could have hardly quoted a better source than A. W. Tozer! How the church could use a million titans of the faith like him today! Here was a man who was afire to preach the gospel of Jesus and the cross, not the gospel of material prosperty. He gave the royalities from his books to the needy and never owned a car in his life. What a contrast to some modern-day "preachers" who drive Rolls Royce cars because, they claim, that's what Jesus wants His followers to do. Anyone who would take time to do a web search on A. W. Tozer and read what this man of God has written will be richly rewarded for his efforts. He's one of my heroes of the faith. --Hank | ||||||
6834 | A New Reformation? | Revelation | Hank | 95818 | ||
Justme - For readers who are entertained by the kind of fiction that the "Left Behind" series offers, it is innocent enough diversion, I suppose, as long as they bear in mind that it is largely fiction and stick with Scripture for their facts. This genre of writing has never been my cup of tea. I don't enjoy it and don't read it, but I don't condemn it. The only danger I can see is when it falls into the hands of undiscerning readers who lack the ability to distinguish man's fiction from God's fact. "Left Behind" should be viewed for what it is, fictional entertainment, not exegesis of Scripture. --Hank | ||||||
6835 | A New Reformation? | Revelation | Hank | 95825 | ||
New Creature - Wouldn't you just love to hear a sermon on humility by this pompous, luxury-loving wind-bag of a preacher that you and your wife met at the bed and breakfast inn? --Hank | ||||||
6836 | A New Reformation? | Revelation | Hank | 95827 | ||
New Creature - Well, Mr. LaHaye was at least honest enough to admit that half of his writings is pure fiction. That's better than what many modern preachers and teachers on TV and in the pulpit are willing to admit! --Hank | ||||||
6837 | A New Reformation? | Revelation | Hank | 95828 | ||
Amen. | ||||||
6838 | A New Reformation? | Revelation | Hank | 95874 | ||
New Creature - It's a miracle you're still alive after suggesting that the missus spend her anniversary in the kitchen! How long were you in the hospital after that? :-) --Hank | ||||||
6839 | A New Reformation? | Revelation | Hank | 95877 | ||
Congratulations to you and your wife on the 34th anniversary of your marriage. ..... Chances are she may elect to keep you around for another year! ..... Or is she the sort of optimist who checks with the court house records every year in hopes that the license has expired? :-) God bless both of you. --Hank | ||||||
6840 | 18 Book of Revelation | Revelation | Hank | 95888 | ||
Candylee - Those who visit the Amazing Facts website should also visit Ripley's Believe It Or Not website -- just as a reminder to exercise their option. --Hank | ||||||
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