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I just wanted to share a little bit about what happened to me. The personal situation that I was in was almost an exact mirror of what you are going through. I spent years away from God. Not really abandoning him, just not living my life for him. I was so lonely in my life. I couldn't find...

There have been times in my life, when I felt not only teased by God, but betrayed by Him as well. It felt like God made me a special rug, it was soft and beautiful, and he made it just for me to stand on it. And then when I stand on it, feeling how loved I am by God, the rug get's pulled out...

Thank you Butch.. I am going out of state for a 3 day weekend, I promise to go through everything on Monday when I get back. Thank you again for all of your info. Joshua David

I have read the book, and I am still a little up in the air about what I thought about it. There were some parts that seemed good, but then there were other parts that didn't really agree with my spirit. As far as tithing goes, I see it as important. We are to support the church. I see that...

Roy, I am having an extremely hard time understanding what you are trying to say? Can you try to explain it better? Joshua David

I disagree, I believe they are yet to happen, and will happen in the middle of the tribulation. Joshua David

Whirlwind, The temple that Butch was referring to was the 'Tribulational Temple' in which the the Abomination of Desolation occurs. Dan 9:27 27 He will confirm a covenant with many for one ‘seven.’ In the middle of the ‘seven’ he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And at the temple he...

This is such a great topic, thank you Marta for sharing, and for opening up. The way that I have always thought about it is this way. Like Rach said, forgiveness is a decision not a feeling. And may I gently point out something. You have already made the decision to forgive them. :) That...

Butch, Just to let you know, I am reading through your source material very carefully. It is taking me a little while because there is so much there. So as not to disrupt this thread any further, I was wondering if you could start a discussion on a new thread so that we might discuss the...

Aspen, Something in your comment struck me. 2 Peter 3:3 3 Above all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires. 4 They will say, “Where is this ‘coming’ he promised? Ever since our ancestors died, everything goes on as...

Alethos, when discussing different ideas about the bible, sometimes the best that you can hope for is that the other person hears what you are saying. I can definitely tell you that I have enjoyed our conversations immensely. And as the bible says, "As Iron sharpens Iron", your passion for the...

I am completely convinced that the rapture will not happen on May 21, 2011. Now as a believer of the pre-tribulation rapture, I do believe that the rapture will have very, very, very soon, and yes I do look for it to happen before the end of the year, but just not on May 21, 2011. I do have my...

Truth, Was this reply in response to rjp's post or mine? I am having trouble understanding your point? Joshua David

I don't know, I don't see it as a slump. I see it as God leading him out of the public spotlight for a little one-on-one time. If he was being obedient to what God was calling him to do, how can we call that a slump. Joshua David

Rocky, What do you have against Francis Chan? I watched the video, and he was talking about preaching a message that wasn't popular. And how when people put you down for standing up for what you believe, then take heart, because they hated Christ first. I don't see how the video went along...

Can I point out something here please... When someone claims that Jesus appeared to them, I am, like many of the rest of you, a little skeptical. But, how do we know that Thankful isn't telling the truth? Do I think that it is impossible for Jesus to appear to someone? No, I do not. I...

Yes I am, I consider myself a covenantal dispensationalist, based on my study of the different covenants of the bible. I am not saying that this view explains everything for me, but it explains more than any other view that I have come across. When John the Baptist was declaring "Repent for...

Truth, I wanted to mention one thing to you. If you would go back and read the beginning of the book of Job you will find that the adversary did not choose Job. God was the one who first brought him up. But it is clear that we are not going to get any where in this discussion. I...

Hey Stranger, Man it is good to hear from you again, and once again you do it with grace and wisdom. :) Ducky, I had a question about a comment that you made. This isn't really about baptism per se', just about the comment. Could you tell me exactly where in the bible Jesus...

Thankful, So if you saw a Christian Brother or Sister willingly commit a sin, does that mean that they are completely lost? That there remains no more sacrifice for them? Would you no longer consider them a brother or sister? Would you in fact pity them all the more since they lost their...