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Who does he mean when he speaks of the "Absolute Supreme"? (sorry if this is one of those 'duh, isn't it obvious?' questions)

I don't think its so much of a 'writing evil off as it comes under sovereignty". I think its good and right to call evil, evil. I think God himself calls evil, evil. I think what we must do, however, is recognize that God, being above all, and in control of all, has the ability to use evil to...

:rolleyes: Let's go over this again. Rev 20 does NOT state that ALL evil will be gone. That ALL of Satan's influence will be null and void. I mean...does it? Can you show me in Rev 20 where it says any of that? I can show you in Rev 20 where it tells us rather specifically that Satan will be...

How about just 'choosing' Jesus because he is precious and right and true. Because he washes our souls clean by his work on the cross. Don't get me wrong, I love talking about end times as much as the next person...but trying to frighten people to choose Jesus just because he's better than 'that...

I things happen that are simply beyond our comprehenion. Why God allows things to happen is something we may never be privy to. I think the question we must ask is this: do we believe it is his right to allow such things? We mouth platitudes about his sovereignty, but do we really believe it. Do...

Come now...we all know in todays day, newspapers don't report facts, they only report opinions! And the bible is a little different in any case...being God's word it is both infallible and the only 'opinion' we should care for. :) And yes, you are absolutely correct. End times doctrines...

You may not wish to discuss it with me, and that is fine, its your right. But saying that the scriptures are 'very clear' about Christ only reigning in the future is simply not true. While the theology behind my view would take much longer to go through, these three simple verses put paid to...

Yes, this does say that they will be imprisoned and then punished. But it does not say they will be released. It's interesting that in Revelation we are not given a specific picture about the majority of Satan's minions. We know the Antichrist and false prophet will be tossed into the LOF with...

So...really, what I said in post #94. That God has a plan of redemption. And the devil and evil man 'schemes'. Right. Glad we sorted that out. You sort of took the long way though.

Which view is incorrect remains to be seen. I know you believe yours to be true, and I don't fault you for your faithfulness. But likewise, I have arrived where I am due to a lot of time weighing all the scriptures against one another and praying. I feel where I've landed is the best biblical...

I'm so glad you were able to pray again! People will always let us down, but God can't. I know people like to say "God will not give us more than we can handle". Which is not really biblically true, I think. I think its more acturate to say "God will not give us more than HE can handle". And he...

We might agree to disagree on this one. Although...I do agree that just before the return of Christ we might expect to see an increase in literal cataclysmic events. The most extreme, I believe, will be almost instantaneous before his arrival, given the nature of them. Nicolas Cage....you...

We all have dark days, Nancy, and it can be difficult to know the right thing to say to those in the midst of them. Yes, you will be in my prayers, as you are in those of many here. But, I would also say, don't doubt God. You may not see, hear or feel him, but his wisdom, grace and love are...

Look, you can chase this around and around as much as you want. But, like I pointed out to you before, the bible is quite clear: God does have plans. The devil has schemes. Those are the words the bible uses. Not me...the bible. You want to get pedantic and fussy, take it up with scripture, not me.

Of, of course. Now it all makes sense. You do understand, don't you, that such phrases that we see in Is 13:13 are most often used symbolically to describe massive shifts in world powers. The downfall of nations, for example. But sure, I'm equally sure your scenario might happen too. Might make...

I have absolutely no desire to 'take it back' or the need to do so. In fact, thank you for bringing it forward so we may take a look at where it began and how you have, consistently, made a mistake in your conversation to date. You have consistenly tried to 'take me to task' for claiming that we...

Wow, that's tough, Chris, I'm sorry. Sometimes I wonder if the hardest thing is the autism, or the 'comorbid' things that usually come along with it. Thankfully those in our household just got saddled with anxiety and ADD! My brother has epilepsy though, and I know there are a wide ranger of...

Oh, of course! Why wouldn't you judge someone based on the fact that you disagree with them? I'm clearly a heretic. All the verses I posted were clearly out of context and you had no choice but to ignore them and label me false. Absolutely there is enough there to know me fully and declare my...

When I listen to Greta, I too am concerned. But I am not concerned about the environment. I'll tell you what I am concerned for; that kid. Greta is ASD. Being ASD and having 2 ASD kids, I know a thing or two about it. We're told that when Greta was a young kid, she became so concerned about the...

Well, I think you have started with an incorrect premise and gone on with another one. Firstly, there most certianly IS a Rapture. Unless you blatantly ignore all the verses that speak of Christians being gathered together "in the air" to meet Christ at his coming, the Rapture is a reality...