Recent content by Alive3

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    When are the dead and living in Christ caught up to the Lord?

    This is what happens when scripture is wrested into inflexible presuppositions. Dispensationalism, unfortunately must do this to attempt cohesion. At many points, the structure collapses.
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    When are the dead and living in Christ caught up to the Lord?

    Yes…and to add, all InChrist since His Resurrection are those who take part in the first resurrection. We were all raised ‘in Christ’ to Life. In fact, we died, we were raised and we ascended with and In Him. He placed us into Himself and so His history became ours. Now, we have this Treasure in...
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    When are the dead and living in Christ caught up to the Lord?

    I am more and more convinced it all happens on the Last Day at Christ’s future Advent. Just as in the days of a Noah. No secret rapture.
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    Do you forgive easily?

    "vengence is mine--I will repay, says the Lord".
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    Do you forgive easily?

    John 1:17 (NAS20S) For the Law was given through Moses; grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ. Rom. 8:2 (NAS20S) For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death. Think about these things together and may the 'Paraclete'...
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    Thank you. God Bless you.

    Thank you. God Bless you.
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    Do you forgive easily?

    Those in Christ, extend the same Grace to others that we enjoy. I am quite certain, that His forgiveness through us toward others does not depend on that souls repentance. We forgive, as we are forgiven. Consider this exercise: "friend, I won't forgive you until you repent or are sorry". How...
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    Do you forgive easily?

    Hello @Debp--'In Christ' forgiveness flows as naturally as water does. It flows out from Him, from His very Nature, which we are. All that is needed is for us to get out of the way. That happens over time, as we walk in Him and He works in us. Much could be said about this, but its a very simple...