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Never said it was half of earth's population. I think 1/3 of earth's population will be saved. The scripture in Matthew is specific to the Jews in Israel during the time of the GT. "...then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. 17 Let no one on the housetop go down to take anything...

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Also, the gospel of Matthew was directed towards Jews and Jewish Christians. The Jews who have been waiting for millennia for their Messiah do not have the Holy Spirit. And so when Jesus comes, they will see Him and finally realize that all along He was and isntheir Messiah. But the will have...

Good research! I have been trying to tell this to many Christians who hold this misguided "Revised Roman Empire " in mind as this final Beast. No, what we see now is Iran gathering ten nations to come against Israel. And yes, Jerusalem is at the center of conflict. Iran, Syria, Iraq, Lebanon...

I answered that. He desires that none should perish, but many do. He grieved over the totality of the Flood's victims. Why would God grieve about anything, if all His desires were met? No, He will grieve over the deaths of the lost, but justice must be served. Our justice system is built on...

God desires that none will perish... but many will. I never heard that term , "infernalist". There is fire/lava/ brimstone in volcanos and massive amounts within and under the crust of the earth. Would you deny this infernal? Volcanos produce lakes of fire too - what a coincidence. Being thrown...

I voted too for these reasons. We are choosing between good and evil, taking a side. Truth against lies, morality against immorality. We have made decisions like this since Adam and Eve. Thank God He has allowed us to participate in the present and future plan. Understand that this country has...

It's a futile argument with Non-Trinitarians. We love the challenge to prove them wrong but always ends without resolve. Love your effort though and the acronym. We've all gone round and round with these guys ... and we know it's gonna get ugly as we put up our dukes and fight. I don't know how...

Ekklesia is not mentioned in the Old Testament. And Jesus said he would build His church ( future tense): And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. Matt. 16:18 Not only that but Jesus is the...

John MacArthur is, he's been teaching it for decades. RC Sproul was Amellennial. But regardless, their quotes I posted did not have anything to do with their Eschatalogical views. They were about the beginning of then Church.

Well, I mainly rely in the Holy Spirit to discern scripture. But some scholars, who know a hundred times more than I, are helpful as a resource. I respect them, not always in 100% agreement, but they certainly have spent decades ironing out these doctrines. Mysteries are still unsolved because...

My go to scholars: "The Christian Church originated in Roman Judea in the first century AD/CE, and the date of Pentecost is considered the 'Birthday of the Church'". RC Sproul Acts 2. “When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. And suddenly, there came from...

Many Christians cling to this idea of a "Revided Roman Empire" and I don't see it. There were seven Biblical empires: Egyptian, Assyrian, Babylonian, Medo - Persian, Greek, Roman Ottoman. I see a revived Ottoman (Islamic) Empire that fell in 1921and now has spread throughout the world...

Many verses state this. Other's have already told you this (Heb. 9:28 ; Luke 16:26) It's the theme of the New Testament. We are either saved from death or not based on our belief in Jesus while we are still living. Physical death is part of the judgment that we all suffer; but spiritual death...

A person is NOT a Christian unless they have been baptized by the Spirit. The Spirit lives in us and that all began at Pentecost! Evidently, you went to the wrong church. I always hit this wall with Preterists ... and it is a futile conversation. I never expected to convince you, it is more for...

Where did you go to church? This is Christianity 101. Acts 2 tells us of the day the Church began with The baptism of the Holy Spirit! John baptized with water, but Jesus pointed to this day when He would baptize with fire! I'll highlight key verses: Acts 2:1-4 When the Day of Pentecost had...

Spiritually yes, bodily no. I still am in my body - haven't received a new one like Christ's yet. We are waiting for our full redemption.

You can't figure that out? Christ hadn't died for our sins yet, nor was anyone baptized into Christ until Pentecost. On that day, people were born again, became new creatures. Prior to that time people were still in their sin. Sacrifices were made, atonement was given, sins blotted out, but no...

Really, so you were resurrected or somebody was? There was no one "in Christ" at the time until Pentecost. Our part is coming soon. Of course this Amillennail argument is futile, there is wall between us that will remain until He actually comes and you find yourself hovering in the clouds and...