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Ok and thanks for your response. I believe I have exhausted all of my support for my interpretations. I don't think I have anything left to give or offer. Best wishes always.

Revelation 20:4 says: “I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their witness to Jesus and for the word of God...” This group was already martyred — their death is in the past tense: “had been beheaded.” Then John says: “They lived and reigned with Christ for a thousand years.” This...

You’re absolutely right that our views differ because we’re defining the “first resurrection” and the “1,000 years” differently. In Revelation 20, John clearly describes: A first resurrection — of the faithful who are raised and reign with Christ (v. 4–6), A second resurrection — of the rest...

I agree with much of what you're saying. You're absolutely right that Jesus taught eternal life begins now for those who believe in Him, and that physical death cannot touch a believer. In Revelation 20:4, John sees the souls of those who had been beheaded for their witness — no doubt about it...

You’re absolutely right that John 5:28–29 refers to two groups being resurrected: “Those who have done good” — the resurrection of life “Those who have done evil” — the *resurrection of judgment (damnation)” Jesus says “the hour is coming” when this will happen — and I agree, both groups will...

While I agree that believers are spiritually raised with Christ and already called a royal priesthood, the “first resurrection” in Revelation 20 is clearly described as a future event involving those who died in Christ and are raised to reign with Him for 1,000 years. It comes after Christ’s...

I am not telling you that or assuming anything. Please read the verse - does this event include those who believed in Jesus - those that were sitting in the grave or still alive? Will those believers be with Christ for the 1000 years? No, I don't think so. I think we both agree that Jesus is...

Again, and using Daniel as background. So many responded to me their interpretation of a verse in Daniel but what they had interpreted a verse in Revelation to be. It is / was a form of circular reasoning. It the supporting interpretations found in the earlier books do give us the correct...

I agree with you. There is absolutely no way anyone could begin to understand Revelation unless they had a very good understanding of the rest of the scriptures. Revelation will have many, if not all supporting interpretations found in the 65 books, but that still does not mean we must not...

I certainly have no desire to continue this line of thought. Best wishes.

Perhaps I was not clear … which often occurs. When we open the book of Revelation we must begin with the first verse given to us and ask what is this telling us. If we believe it is telling A, then we should have supporting scripture to lean on … since no scripture can contradict other...

Thank you for your detailed response. Clearly, we have very different interpretations for these verses in Revelation, and they are / seemingly based on the many other interpretations we each have developed during our studies of the Old and New Testament books of the Bible. Here we are studying...

I will be the first to agree with your comment. First, I most likely have less Scriptural knowledge than ANYONE within this forum. Secondly, I find it very difficult to express my very different interpretations in a clear manner - especially, because the reader is expecting more of his own kind...

Well, I do feel I should respond to your comment above... although I do not believe you will accept it at all. I have absolutely no problem discussing different interpretations with anyone. I am quite aware that my interpretations on Daniel and now Revelation depart, tremendously, from "today's...

Yes, we must be born again - that means, that on this side of the grave, we must declare the Lord is our savior. But that does not mean He imparts His Spirit within us while we are on earth. It means we have accepted Him as our Lord and Savior and welcome HIs Holy Spirit into our lives which...

No, I addressed my thoughts in the previous post. There is nothing that moves on after we die. We return to the ground awaiting His call for each of us to be resurrected to internal salvation or damnation. And that decision is made on this side of dieing - we must accept Him as our Lord and...

But those who die in faith are indeed resurrected to be with Him forever - this is the first resurrection. Well, here we have. a big disagreement.... and as I mentioned in my earlier response to you... there are / must be many very different interpretations between us that are brought forward...

As I mentioned, Jesus came to "set up" or "establish" His kingdom - but not physically, but spiritually. When He returns, everything will be perfected.. we will be with Him forever. Do you have a different understanding? Please tell me how you see this ..

Just got back and read your recent response to the issue of the dead. It is more than clear there is such a great divide between our interpretations of Scripture- not just Revelation but I would imagine it would be that way in all 66 books. So, I don’t believe it is necessary to continue…

This is also pretty lengthy and I have to head out for a while.. I will try and address this later on ... got to give it the time and attention...