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What you're saying is true. And I would say most orthodox and well grounded churches understand this. During an evangelistic or outreach meeting, when the invitation is given, there are always a mixed group that can be found. Some are coming to be saved genuinely. They have really believed...

Yet John returned to the Cross. Why? Because He knew Christ loved him. Throughout the Gospel of John, John refers to himself as the disciple whom Jesus loved. See (John 13:23, 19:26, 20:2, 21:7, 21:20) In (John 21:24) he identifies himself. Interesting that the strength of our faith is...

I will. Stranger

Indeed (Ecclesiastes) is very cynical and depressing. As Enoch111 pointed out it is life under the sun that is being addressed. Solomon a great man of God, highly favored and blessed by God, provided such great counsel in the book of (Proverbs), yet became the things warned of in (Proverbs)...

Yes it did. Go back and reread. Good-Ole-Rebel

Quite welcome. Stranger

Perhaps you meant 'John Bunyan'. Stranger

I just told you. See post #(52). Stranger

God know those who are His. Who are of Him. They will choose Him because they are of Him. (John 8:47) "He that is of God heareth God's words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God." Why would God create anything at all? Why would God not create it so that there was no...

It is an interesting thought. As to when I came into existence, became a living soul, I would say it was at birth. For the soul is the result, product, of the breath of God into the body. (Gen. 2:7) So, until the body was formed, there could be no soul. In your post #(46) I couldn't believe...

It doesn't need to be the end of any more questioning as you will always add more knowledge to what you know on the subject. As to 'something new in God', I'm not sure what you mean. 1.) Do you mean 'new' in the sense that you learned God is different than what you have known Him to be? 2.)...

Yes, I have noticed before that you succumbed to that sickness. How did you deal with it? If one is a teacher of the Bible, or preacher of the Bible, he had better believe he is right. There are areas where there is room for give and take. But there are areas where there is not. If I am...

It certainly is and I am always surprised by it. The same is true with dispensational teaching. Those who disagree with it, have an extreme bitterness against it as though it is a cult, which some have called it. Yes, (Is. 63:1-6) speaks to His second coming. It is a favorite section of...

Appreciate your encouraging words. Stranger

I haven't been here that much lately so don't recall your position on things. This is why I wondered what commentaries you are using. If I know the author, then I can usually know if he is amill or dispensational. Matt. Henry goes pretty far back so that it is not as easy to declare. But I...

You must recognize in the book of (Job) who is doing the talking. In (Job 15) it is Eliphaz who is speaking to Job giving him his advice. But what did God say concerning the advice of Job's friends? (Job 42:7) "And it was so, that after the LORD had spoken these words unto Job, the LORD said...

You are correct that the Rapture will be held by a certain group as opposed to the other. But that itself is either accepted or rejected based on those labels I gave in post #(111). I didn't use 'Rapture' as it is such a lightning rod to many to discount anything one says after that. Stranger

I understand. I certainly encourage you in your study of the Bible and am glad you are studying it. I'm sure the Holy Spirit will direct you, as you say he has always done. I know what you mean about 'labels'. But...as you grow in knowledge of the Bible it is impossible to not identify...

And even though we hold to one side, we will always be studying both because the other side is always contending. Stranger

I don't think I mentioned the Rapture... but that is fine. I believe you will find you will have to come to one or the others view of (Revelation). Either that of the dispensational view or the amillennial. The commentaries you use will affect your view. There is no getting away from...