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"Tribulation"= "Time of distress." There is disagreement: 1. When is this time? 2. At what point in this time will Jesus return (before, within, after)? Before = pre-tribulation Middle = mid-tribulation After = post-tribulation "Rapture" is an English word stemming from Latin rapio = "carry...

IMO: Revelation 17:9 is Greek ορη, which would typically be translated "hill," not "mountain." I am not aware that Satan has a kingdom. He tried to establish one in heaven, lost the fight, and was thrown down to earth (Ezekiel 28:14), along with his angels. "Many waters" apparently occurs 386...

Search internet: "City of many waters Babylon." Babylon was known as "city on many waters." Water supply was an issue in Biblical times, and Babylon had an ingenious canal system, hence "many waters" (17:1). This drew many people, since water is somewhat limited in the Middle East.

The woman is the RCC, headquartered in Rome, and under the Vatican's rule. OF THE EARTH. The woman herself is not Babylon the Great, just like people who take the name of the beast on their forehead are not the beast themselves. Mystery Babylon the Great is referring to the mystical kingdom...

IMO: o Sixty nine sevens have passed. o This leaves one seven for anti Christ. o He confirms a covenant with the people for one seven (Daniel 9:27). o He breaks it at the midpoint, declaring he is God. (Daniel 9:27). o He is seized and thrown to hell when Jesus returns. (Revelation 19:20).

Wick Stick noted: <I have found that debates on predestination and free will are usually all wrong-headed> I've had that experience too. If someone wants my opinion, I will share it, and explain why I think that. Otherwise I let it go.

Wick Stick noted: >angel means messenger...any messenger is potentially an angel> IMO it means the word αγγελος has more than one definition. The Oxford Greek Dictionary lists "messenger" as one definition, and it lists "semi-divine being" as another definition. "Choice" is a human perspective.

Wick Stick suggested:: >Sovereignty> God is sovereign, hence we are predestined. I do not see how it could be otherwise. The four creatures are cherubim.

IMO the rapture is referenced in John 14:2-3, 1Corinthins 15:51-53, 1Thessalonians 4:15-17, Revelation 11:12, 14:16. It occurs at the midpoint of the final seven years. The two witnesses (Revelation 11:3) are revived and raptured in Revelation 11:12.

"Four living creature" (Ezekiel 1:4-14) are cherubim. :

Micah 5:5 speaks of the Assyrian coming into Israel. There are six such countries prophesied to take such control of Israel: 1. Egypt 2. Assyria 3. Babylon 4. Persia 5. Greece 6. Rome Today this is all history, it's done. Ancient Babylon was never conquered by another city, rather it faded...

IMO: 1. The woman is Babylon the Great (Revelation 17:5). 2. "Many waters" refers to the Euphrates River, near Babylon.. 3. Water is not as plentiful in the Middle East as it is in America. 4. The Catholic inquisition was inexcusable.

Siddhi Koli asked: "Bride of Christ." IMO: Jesus is the bridegroom (Ephesians 5:25-27), which indicates that believers are the bride. It's a figure of speech. Jesus will *never* forsake any believer (Deuteronomy 31:6, repeated in Hebrews 13:). He remains faithful, throughout our ups and...

Wick Stick inquired: >Is there any such thing as un-free will?> Yes, the moon rotates around the earth, and apparently he is getting tired of doing it, but he is not allowed to stop. On the other hand, he was quite happy when we named a word ("month)" after him.

Wick Stick noted: <Well, there's such a thing as will. Is there any such thing as un-free will?> IMO: The characters in a play perceive themselves as having free will. We are in a similar situation, since we are created beings. We are born, we look around, and we perceive ourselves as being...

Shepherdsword asked: "four living creatures." IMO: The "creatures" (Revelation and Ezekiel) are "Cherubim." "Creatures" refers to their ability to change their appearance to that of a creature. Satan is a Cherub. See Ezekiel 28. It describes the King of Tyre, but subtly refers to Satan as...

Wick Stick noted: <Well, there's such a thing as will. Is there any such thing as un-free will?> The characters in a novel have totally free will from their own perspective, as do we.

CTK noted: <That’s not a good answer to a very serious claim that God created sin.> I suggest you read Romans 9:14-29, then send an email to the apostle Paul in heaven and tell him you know better. IMO ultimately there is no totally "free will," rather that is a human perspective. We are all...

>Is the bride of Christ the Church or new Jerusalem? Or Christian followers?> IMO: o Believers are presented as a chaste "virgin" (i.e. bride, 2Corinthians 11:2). o New Jerusalem (Revelation 21:9) is the "bride" since it houses believers. o These are figures of speech, expressing a relationship.