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A word on the "Rapture". No such word exists in the Scriptures. It is a fable inspired by demons. There is NO RAPTURE OF THE "CHURCH" AT THE BEGINNING OF THE TRIBULATION. NO "RAPTURE" OF ALL BELIEVERS. There is only a "snatching up" mentioned in I Thess. 4, which will occur at the "last trumpet-blast", mentioned in I Cor. 15. These are those that are "left over" from the �Great Affliction". The last trumpet mentioned is the SEVENTH TRUMPET of Revelation. During the blast of this seventh trumpet, "the secret of God will be finished". Our Lord's return will be during this last trumpet.
Originally posted by Gazrok
We have already seen the coming of the "Nimrod"... We saw him last night in the debates!
Originally posted by dusran
Why exactly, would Nimrod/Leviathan/Satan desire to go through with this plan when they know they are destined to lose??
Originally posted by nagantmosin
They are in God's absolute control. The answer is, God has absolute sovereignty over everything...you, me,the angels Satan, etc.. God has already planned how everything is to occur, when it is to occur, and all the details of the occurence. Our destiny is fixed. God is awesome in power.
They are in God's absolute control. The answer is, God has absolute sovereignty over everything...you, me,the angels Satan, etc.. God has already planned how everything is to occur, when it is to occur, and all the details of the occurence. Our destiny is fixed. God is awesome in power
Originally posted by nagantmosin
That is why we suffer, feel pain, are unhappy, and our bodies die---we are CURSED. We are ALL cursed because we are rebellious, wicked, and will not seek God's face, although we know God exists.
Originally posted by nagantmosin
I will acknowledge to you that I am the very WORST OF SINNERS ON THE FACE OF THE WHOLE PLANET. THERE ARE NOT MANY TERRIBLE SINS THAT I HAVEN'T COMMITTED.
Originally posted by JAK
It is my opinion that those who shout about this kind of thing in the manner which you choose are usually the most insecure, leaning on faith either as a crutch or a mask. Either one is disagreeable.
Thanks Jack. Let me clear up a couple things. Our destiny is written but free will means that we choose a destiny when we take what we were given back to God and forfeit that will to him. I know this because I an one of those who chose destiny. Prophesy is difficult but even the bible is reduced to a wooden idol dressed in gold in the face of God. Misinterpretations of prophecy have in my experience been useful tools of false prophets. Not that I'm suggesting anything, the approach I experienced was a deliberatemy used device and the purpose isn't exactly clear. The innocent are plants animals children and women. Women are innocent because they carry the innocence of their childhood throughout theirlililife. I am Leviathan. I am a part of a perfect creation without will of my own. I am the pride of God himself. I do not say who will be judged. But I will say to anyone who says look at the God I have and look what he said he's talking about you guys your not innocent you should be scared. You don't have anything to be proud of and when I come for the little bit of pride you created to flaunt in the face of the innocent you won't get a chance to fear me. You will be paralyzed with terror.
originally posted by: JAK
*Sigh* So all of us, evey child born is cursed because they all know that God exists. Even those born and raised with different cultural beliefs.
Look, if you are religious then go about your business with the deep sense of well being, safe in the knowledge that some almighty God is watching your back, and stop spouting off to everyone else. If you live your life in an exemplary manner, people will no doubt notice and wonder how or why you do so. When asked you can then explain to them you system of beliefs and leave them to decision to make themselves.
I wasn't raised in a religious household, which may go some way to explaining my personal opinion of religion. Whether I believe or not though, this kind of testament (if you'll excuse the pun) does grate on me.
I don't spew forth my personal belief to others, let alone inform that they are all cursed from birth and unless they agree with my views, and ascribe to my spiritual beliefs, they are all going to suffer in the afterlife. Boy, you people really have a great way of getting the message of love and brotherhood across.
Like I said, live your life in an exemplary manner, in an example of tolerance and love, and let others come to you to hear why and how you do so.
If you feel that you cannot do this, then I suggest you delve deeper into your faith and see if you can find somekind of inner peace. Spouting off like you are only enrages those who are unwilling or unable to go along with your opinion, and any reply may not be to your liking.
I personally find it immensely offensive that anyone dare presume to tell me that I am cursed or will be spending the afterlife in Hell, let alone any of my offspring.
You don't know, it is your opinion, because that's what your personal experiences have led you to believe. It is my opinion that those who shout about this kind of thing in the manner which you choose are usually the most insecure, leaning on faith either as a crutch or a mask. Either one is disagreeable.
If you truly have faith, then undoubtedly you must walk about with an inner sense that all will work out in the end through the hand of God. Well lucky you, some of us don't have that reassurance. Be thankfull that you do. Feel for those of us who aren't as certain about things yet still strive to treat others with respect and compassion rather than telling us we are cursed.
Regards,
(a thoroughly angry)
Jack
God doesn't hate Anything and his pride is recorded in job 40-41.
originally posted by: nagantmosin
I ommitted something that I meant to address. Yes, you are correct about some people "stewing in hell" for 1,000 years. These are the disobedient believers, that believe in the Messiah Jesus, but do not love Him enough to obey Him and give their lives for him. They are the pathetic "christians" that you see every day, that are hypocrites and liars. They will not get away with their self-righteous attitudes. God hates pride, for He is the source of everything. It angers Him when we are proud of something that He gave to us. As if, WE somehow did something without Him. Nothing exists or can be done apart from His divine will.
They will be purified with fire. A horrible prospect. A lake of fire and sulfur. At the end of the 1,000 years they will be "fit" for GOd's use.
It seems the "non-believers" will simply cease to exist. At the end of the 1,000 year reign of Christ, ALL THE DEAD STAND BEFORE GOD TO RECIEVE EXACTLY WHAT THEY DESERVE. If anyone's name is not found in the Book of Life, He is cast into the lake of fire (Rev. 20). Perhaps the end of these people is annihilation. They simply are burnt up, and cease to exist. It is written in the Psalms, "Man that does not understand is like the BEASTS that perish". Horrible!
originally posted by: Godthief
God doesn't hate Anything and his pride is recorded in job 40-41.
originally posted by: nagantmosin
I ommitted something that I meant to address. Yes, you are correct about some people "stewing in hell" for 1,000 years. These are the disobedient believers, that believe in the Messiah Jesus, but do not love Him enough to obey Him and give their lives for him. They are the pathetic "christians" that you see every day, that are hypocrites and liars. They will not get away with their self-righteous attitudes. God hates pride, for He is the source of everything. It angers Him when we are proud of something that He gave to us. As if, WE somehow did something without Him. Nothing exists or can be done apart from His divine will.
They will be purified with fire. A horrible prospect. A lake of fire and sulfur. At the end of the 1,000 years they will be "fit" for GOd's use.
It seems the "non-believers" will simply cease to exist. At the end of the 1,000 year reign of Christ, ALL THE DEAD STAND BEFORE GOD TO RECIEVE EXACTLY WHAT THEY DESERVE. If anyone's name is not found in the Book of Life, He is cast into the lake of fire (Rev. 20). Perhaps the end of these people is annihilation. They simply are burnt up, and cease to exist. It is written in the Psalms, "Man that does not understand is like the BEASTS that perish". Horrible!edit on 18-3-2016 by Godthief because: wrong quote
originally posted by: Gazrok
Seriously though...you seemed to have forgotten the appearance of Wyrmwood, so until I see that coming, I'm not going to worry about the locusts, the dragon, etc