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    Why the great chain?

    Are you familiar with the logical fallacy "straw man argument"?
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    Why the great chain?

    In this context IMO it is also directed at the King's advocate Satan. C.f. Luke 22:3, John 13:27, 1Peter 5:8.
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    Satan and his demons are real beings/entities (with personalities) not abstract evil within unregenerate man

    Christianity is Middle Eastern. Jesus was born in the ancient city of Bethlehem, in fulfilment of Micah 5:2.
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    Satan and his demons are real beings/entities (with personalities) not abstract evil within unregenerate man

    IMO "morning star" (Greek φωσφορος) is the bright planet Venus. We call it a "planet" (Latin planeta = "wandering star") since it moves in the sky (true stars do not move). Jesus is called "morning star" in Revelation 22:16. We have a similar idiom in English, "you light up my life." Satan...
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    The FOUR HORSEMEN of the Apocalypse

    The Light noted: <Wailing wall not part of Antonia> I visited Israel once, and there were people there who share your opinion, praying at the wall. The problem is that Jesus said, "not one stone upon a stone" would be left of the temple complex (Luke 21:6). The tour guide indicated to me it...
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    The FOUR HORSEMEN of the Apocalypse

    Let me suggest the Revelation imagery this way: o A scroll with seven seals is opened and read, declaring Jesus king of the land. o After the scroll is read seven trumpets sound out that Jesus has been ordained king of the land. o After Jesus is so ordained the seven bowls describe the...
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    Why the great chain?

    Search your internet "Satan chained metaphor." People's understanding of Bible prophecy varies widely.
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    The FOUR HORSEMEN of the Apocalypse

    The Jews have been training priests and collecting materials to rebuild the temple. One problem is a misunderstanding of where it is supposed to be. I see Jewish people praying at the "wailing wall," failing to understand that this wall was actually part of the Roman fortress Antonia. The Romans...
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    Satan and his demons are real beings/entities (with personalities) not abstract evil within unregenerate man

    I am certainly not a Hebrew/Greek expert at all, I simply believe access to the original language is beneficial. And yes I think the ideas of others are valuable.
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    Why the great chain?

    Satan is a cherub. Angels and cherubim have bodies. So Satan can be constrained by a chain. He cannot be constrained by a metaphor.
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    When does Jesus judge? Is the second coming Judgement day?

    No judgment for believers, Jesus paid our penalty for us: "Out of the anguish of (Jesus's) soul shall (God the Father) be satisfied.... (Isaiah 53:11).
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    Why the great chain?

    Pinseeker noted: <Satan thrown down> This is noted in Ezekiel 28:11-19. It is directed at the King of Tyre and also at his advocate Satan, a cherub who had been in Eden.
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    Both Pretribbers and Preterists are clearly wrong that great tribulation begins with the DOTL.

    IMO the rapture is noted in John 14:2-3, 1Corinthians 15:51-53, 1Thessalonians 4:15-17, Revelation 11:12. (two witnesses caught up), Revelation 14:16 (Jesus on cloud catching up believers).
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    The FOUR HORSEMEN of the Apocalypse

    IMO: It's apocalyptic literature. The imagery is the progression of an announcement: o Seals (presumably wax) on a scroll are removed (chapters 5:1-8:5). o Trumpet perhaps sounds after seals are removed (chapters 8.6-11:19). o Scroll is read, condemnation ensues (chapters 12:1-25:8) o Bowl...
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    When does Jesus judge? Is the second coming Judgement day?

    Lots of judgments, including the Great Flood killing all but seven people. Did you know you are a descendant of Noah?
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    Why the great chain?

    PinSeeker noted: <entombed or bound> Revelation 20:2 εδησεν = he bound [him] (no details given). He is released after the thousand years millennial reign (Revelation 20:7-10).
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    When Might Satan With His Angels Come to This Earth For the Tribulation?

    Heavenly Jerusalem is in the new heavens and earth (Revelation 21:10).
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    The Beast Revelation

    <aborted babies go to hell> Elect infants go to heaven. It's in the book (Romans 9:19-29).
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    The Beast Revelation

    My bible says so (Romans 5:12-21).