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Originally posted by amarenell
No Offense, but that isn't a smart bet to make.
Mainly, because , the concept of the "Anti-Christ" is subjective. I can be convinced that the mayor of Flyspeck Island is the "Anti-Christ" and as long as I die before him you can't convince me otherwise.
Poor odds, love. Once again the house wins.
Originally posted by spamandham
So now it's Javier Solana? How many antichrists does it take to screw in a light bulb? Just one, but I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for him to show up.
It seems like every power figure to come into the limelight is thought to be the antichrist. You can find a dozen Bible passages to support anyone as an antichrist possibility.
You guys have been waiting for 2000 years for him to show up. Maybe he had a change of plans.
Originally posted by Graystar
While many people wrongfully predicted who the antichrist is, the Bible has NEVER been wrong on a single prophecy ever.
Originally posted by Graystar
For example 2,000 years ago it would be impossible for one man to cause the entire world t o have a mark placed in the right hand or forehead of every single person a live.
Originally posted by Graystar
There are many other things happening in the world today that were not happening 2,000 years ago. For example, have you noticed that the world is in labor just the way that Jesus said it would be.
Originally posted by Graystar
Have you not noticed the humoungous homosexual out break we have, just as the bible predicted would be inplace at the time prior to the return of Jesus, ie the advent of the Antichrist.
spandandham
The geological record is filled with evidence of massive earthquakes, volcanic activity, floods, etc. These things are nothing new. What's new is the international news media. If you lived 2000 years ago, you would probably never have even heard of the recent tsunami unless you lived in the area.
For example, we have always had earthquakes. The existence of earthquakes is not the sign. The sign Jesus was referring to was an increase in their intensity and their frequency. There are several ways to look at earthquake activity over the centuries. One way, which is pretty much independent of the existence of modern sensitive seismological equipment, is to look at only large killer earthquakes. These could not have been missed even in the absence of modern measurement equipment. Looking at killer earthquakes above Richter 6.0 yields the following graph.prophecyandcurrentevents.com
spamandham
Is it your contention that the generation of the first century is still around? Either this is a false prophecy, or the end times happened ~2000 years ago. Oh sure, I suppose you'll argue that Jesus was also part of that generation and that he's still alive. But note that Jesus DID die. So that doesn't get you off the hook.
spamandham
Note that the Bible says those without the mark will not be able to buy or sell. The clear implication is that NOT everyone in the world would receive such a mark. Revelation was written for a Greek audience. It certainly would have been possible for the Roman empire to enforce such marks if they wanted
spamandham
I'm not sure what prophecy you're referring to, but homsexuality was an integral part of first century Greek culture
What are the signs of end times? “In the latter times, some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils” (1 Timothy 4:1). The last days are described as “perilous times” because of the increasingly evil character of man and people who actively “resist the truth” (2 Timothy 3:1-9; see also 2 Thessalonians 2:3). Our Twenty-first Century world has embraced moral relativism, tainting even the church. For example, many denominations are having a hard time defining marriage as being between one man and one woman, and many religious leaders today are openly supporting homosexuality. The Bible has become subordinate to the modern church’s quest for a more appealing “truth.” These are indeed “perilous times” spiritually.
Originally posted by Rren
There is evidence of increased frequencey and strength of earthquakes and eruptions.
Originally posted by Rren
looks like darkelf has allready shown you how you have taken Matthew out of context
Originally posted by Rren
Revelation13: 16-17
"16He also forced everyone, small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on his right hand or on his forehead, 17so that no one could buy or sell unless he had the mark, which is the name of the beast or the number of his name."
Again take it in context. "He also forced everyone" does not say forced all Roman citizens. Your a little loose with your description "clear implication". Remember the verse numbers where added to scripture, you are taken these things out of context IMHO.
Originally posted by FlyersFan
www.catholicculture.org...
Cardinal Biffi's anti-christ comments.