Search results

Dear ScottA, The Early and Latter Rain is frequently taught in scripture. However, it is at the core of "the great mystery of Christ and the church" (Eph 5:32) and is very concealed. Only the "few" are given a proper understanding of this great mystery of how Christ builds His church. The...

Dear Ritajanice, As the Lord wills. Joe

Dear Ritajanice, I received the Latter Rain and was converted in 2005. At that time, I left the apostate church and begin understanding the truth of Christ for the first time. What I present on the forum is what Christ freely gave to me. My conversion testimony is posted on my website if...

Dear Ritajanice, Paul's conversion experience also "types" the Early and Latter Rain. Paul received the Early Rain on the Damascus Road and Paul's blindness "typed" his spiritual blindness. It is a this time that all believers must be led by the hand. Later, Paul received the Latter Rain...

Dear Ritajanice, Here it is: Mark 8:15 And he charged them, saying, take heed, beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, and of the leaven of Herod. 16 And they reasoned among themselves, saying, it is because we have no bread. 17 And when Jesus knew it, he saith unto them, why reason ye, because...

Dear RitaJanice, You said: No....it’s called being birthed in the Spirit...God does NOT call it conversion. Luke 22:32 But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. John 12:40 He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart...

Dear ScottA, You said: Your idea of Christ coming to the saved twice using the former and latter rain analogy is not correct. Jesus comes twice, but only once in the flesh and a seconded time in the spirit. Which is indeed demonstrated in the former and latter rain...but rather as a seed that...

Dear Ritajanice, I'm not sure what point you are trying to make by posting this scripture from Revelation. The 144,000 is a symbol which represents the Elect. It is not a literal number. As for those who take the mark of the beast, all believers shortly after receiving the Early Rain of the...

Dear Ritajanice, Christ is the Savior of mankind. This is why Christ came: 1John 4:14 And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Savior of the world. Most people in the church say that Christ will never accomplish the task His Father gave Him. But if Christ were...

Dear Ritajanice, You listed many verses which say that the chosen are the ones who will be saved. For this age, that is true. They are the Elect and are the First Fruits of Christ's harvest of mankind. What about all the rest of mankind? Do you believe that Christ does not plan to save...

Dear ScottA, I looked back at your post and you did not present any scriptures nor did you even state what you believe. You should read my post above to Big Boy Johnson. It may benefit you. Joe

Dear Big Boy Johnson, You said: But you do claim that a Christian can never ever never never lose their salvation... right? Teaching that to other is a license to sin and is a stumbling block to other believers. My answer is yes and no. What you don't understand is that Christ comes to a...

Dear Tony, If you cannot understand my answer, there is nothing more I can say. Joe

Dear ScottA, You do not believe the teachings of scripture nor do you understand them. If you did, you would believe that Christ is the Savior of the world just as scripture proclaims. You operate under a works based belief system which has taught you that mankind must contribute to their...

Dear Big Boy Johnson, I have no idea what you are talking about when you say I argue in favor of being able to walk in sin and still be saved. I have never posted anything like that. Salvation only comes from Christ and He will change us all so that we will never walk in sin again. This is...

Dear Tony, The inheritance of "life" occurs during the ages. Life given at the end of the final age is not an inheritance. All mankind will receive life, but only the Elect receive the inheritance of life during the ages. This concept is really not that hard to understand. Joe

Dear Tony, I have already answered your question twice. I will try again on the belief that you are not just playing games with me. The Elect who are saved in this age are the "heirs". They inherit "life during the ages" and will "reign with Christ" in the final age. That is their...

Dear Tony, You are not reading my posts carefully. Judas will not inherit anything. He will suffer loss but He will be saved "as by fire" at the end of the final age (the consummation). Again, I do not bet on anything. If you want to convince me of anything, prove it to me by scripture. Joe

Dear Wick Stick, God's Word never contradicts itself. If it appears to do so, it is only because of a bad translation or our inability to understand the spiritual language of Christ. Joe

Dear Tony, I do not bet on anything. I do know with 100% certainty that Jesus Christ will save all mankind because God's Word proclaims it. Until Christ gives a person faith and heals their spiritual blindness, they are NOT going to be able to understand and believe God's Word. Only the...