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My opinion leans towards post-Tribulation, but I am quite aware that there are large numbers of Spirit-filled God-seeking Christians who have studied scriptures for decades that still disagree on this topic. I can find scripture supporting the pre-Tribulation idea, as well. The key is simply...

Okay, someone wanna run out and get Eccl. some decaf?

Good idea Snip. Couldn't agree more. God's word: "Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom." - Psalm 111:10 The ultiamate (read: correct) definition of "fear" was given in the post just before yours.

-- I have to go with Selene on this one. Anything we 'learned' people put forth on this BB would be nothing but pure conjecture. None of us know or will know what is fate ultimately was. The focus should be on the souls that we CAN impact.

Definitions of reverence on the Web: fear: a feeling of profound respect for someone or something; "the fear of God"; "the Chinese reverence for the dead"; "the French treat food with ...a reverent mental attituderegard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be...

What ABOUT the Crusades?

Sorry Paul, but just because you state it to be fact does not make it the definitive word on the topic. There are scores of senior lifelong Holy Spirit filled Christians much more learned than you and I, having done years more research and seeking God with their whole hearts that still cannot...

Jesus read from Isaiah in his home Synagogue. He read the prophecy of a Savior who woul deliver them and then told them flat out that that prophecy has been fulfilled in Him.

All encompasing, know-it-all "dialog" such as this ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ is one of the primary reasons why many people only bother with this site for a short while before moving on. "My mind is made up so don't confuse me with the facts" seems to be the mantra here.

I am afraid that you are speaking soft wisdom into a strong wind. Many that claim that the "Rapture concept" is a product of just the last 100+ years or so likely aren't going to let the interjection of facts change their mind.

"Bigape...you're correct...I believe Universalist are wrong but, I do believe God will eventually save mankind." - logabe -- No offense, but that is like saying, "I am not an Atheist, but I am of the opinion that God doesn't exist." Paul says again in Rom. 10:9, "that if you confess with...

-- Equating the scriptural findings of people who have studied scripture their whole lives and sought God with their whole heart to the "scientific community" and evolution truly shows you are desperate. I guess I am not surprised to see that you aren't going to let scripture or the findings of...

“The lake of fire is symbolic; the very idea that a God of love would burn people in hell is outrageous.” - Simpleman -- Another example of someone on this board claiming something that 98% of true Christians know to be facts as false. Bonus: Nothing provided to support this position meaning it...

I have to go with Bigape on this one. RND, one specious web site that provides no information on who is putting it forth is hardly an argument. And arguing that explaining eternal damnation to someone who is lost is more of a detriment to getting people to accept Jesus than saying their...

"Hi, I'm sorry, but you're wrong....the bible does mention homosexuality....specifically." -- Rach -- Rach is correct. The homosexual act is specifically decried as sin in both the Old and New Testaments. 1 Cor. 6:9 says: "Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God...

The two most recent artists that have had a huge impact on me are Casting Crows and Mercy Me. I am still a very huge fan of Keith Green, who died in a plane crash back in the 70s. I have probably a dozen songs of his on my iPod. When I first became a Christian I was also a big fan of The...

"How can an entity that ceases to exist know what the state of being "peaceful" is? If something no longer exists it is gone never to live again and never to know what "peacefulness" is." - RND -- "No longer exists".....sounds pretty "peaceful" doesn't it? "Correct. The eternal damnation...

"The word is clear that the punishment that fits the crime occurs before the second death. Stripes come upon the body, and more for those who did much evil." -- fivesense -- I would ask that you expound upon this statement and perhaps provide scripture supporting it. I am not looking to...

"Those who follow of Christ should remain loyal to his kingdom and steer clear of all worldly politics." -- Simpleman -- You couldn't be more wrong. If those politics restrict the sharing of God's word, many people who could be saved if basic freedom was allowed will then not be. We as...

"Where and when is the immense nature and character of God's love ever taught here?" - RND -- It is taught in the fact that He died on the cross to pay the price for their sins so that they wouldn't have to suffer eternal damnation. ""peaceful nothingness"? What's that? If one no longer...