Recent content by gpresdo

Thus a good policy; Take the Bible literally wherever possible...if typical, figurately or symbolic language is used then look for a literal interpretation it intends to convey. Look for scripture which interprets scripture. Do not spiritualize the Bible.

"The phrase "the earth shall be cleansed with fire" refers to biblical prophecies about purification and judgment, indicating that God will use fire as a means to renew creation and eliminate sin. This cleansing is often associated with God's love, as it aims to restore humanity and the world to...

The Bible says the earth will be ....cleansed..... by fire.....not consumed.

Enoch and Elijah. Neither have died. They have not died...scripture tells us it is appointed unto man once to die. The Bible tells us directly that Enoch will be sent. One is certainly not Jesus.

A very general use if the word ...life....but here goes; The resurrection of Christ is the time that Christ brought us to life because that established the umbrella of eternal life...GRACE.

Yes...thanks. It just seems absent of detail of a very major act and of Christ. Maybe it is just me.

R u saying the 1000 melinium reign is condensed into the blink of an eye time frame? No. Many references to a actual tme frame of the 1000 years including our need to go to Jerusalim for worship services or we will get no rain, etc.

Thanks for post 1. Absent from clear scripture is; Time during His appearance vs. in the blink of an eye, time during rapture, etc.

A agree... Just trying to explore a understanding.

I believe...I believe. I am concerned that He is mandated to return twice by human error, possibly in writing or word choice. ??

So u r saying Christ will appear for a twinkling of an eye? I said that for commentary from others. Because I dont understand it. I dont understand that He will appear for super brief appearance and then later...therefore twice? I am concerned that a human used wording that don't fit...

Where does scripture say someone must come?

Scripture is. No transference on your part.

God knows.

Then what does Acts 2 38 and the like mean... www.biblestudytools.com › acts › 2-38Acts 2:38 - Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one ... 38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins.....