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Polycarp and Iraeneus are historical figures; the information about Smyrna , the problems in Ephesus in Revelation that was absent in Paul's Ephesians, is all history... where's yours?

That is terrible hermeneutics. You twisted the meaning of the word "end" to remove this very huge amd key objection to your view. I can't figure if you purposely try to misinterpret scripture or you are just blind. The disciples asked a loaded question. It was a three-part question. Jesus goes...

Good point, take their theory, apply it and give it back. I like that. It is not curing them, they seem to be blind to it. You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink it.

You are entitled to your view ... and I mine. Glory to God

Btw, one if my favorite passages, Rev. 11:15, which I believe is that last trumpet, when we are resurrected. So many things occur at this time: all nations become Christ's - he takes possesion from Satan, heaven is opened, rewards are given judgment in wrath, worship, thanksgiving, etc.

Stephen preached I agree. Nothing I said contradicts that. For instance, he hardened Pharoh's heart to accomplish His purpose and release all ten plagues. Ten is the number of completion. Pharoh struggled, wrestled with his will and probably would have given in after a few of the plagues. Did...

Don't get me wrong, man is responsible. But God is sovereign. People can't get their mind around that concept. There is good and evil and He balances both for His purpose. He allows evil, restrains it, enables people to come to Him, draws them or hardens their hearts (disables them). Men are...

God's purpose and reasons are beyond our ability to fully comprehend. You need to go back to the beginning and think about why God put the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil in the Garden for and Saran there to tempt them . ... quite a dangerous combo that was inevitable to unleash sin and evil...

So now you are arguing my point I initially posted that you argued against. You just want to argue. Go your way, we are done.

" Branches were broken off so that I might be grafted in. That is true, they were broken off because of their unbelief, but you stand fast through faith." Rom. 11:19, 20 God knew this was going to happen, it was part of the plan. He hardened their hearts as He did Pharoahs. He is sovereign. "God...

Well you will never see prove of Satan being bound or anything like the Millennial Kingdom in history. Interesting that you mention the beheadings. That is Islam's signature and they are doing that all over the world, especially in Islamic nations.

Christians ha e been given eternal life, not only is that winning heaven, but it also gives us love, peace faith, hope, life in the full down here. I consider it a win - win situation in heaven and in earth, even though we must still contend with sin and live in a fallen world. Now The sun...

No, there is a distinction made. Some of the branches were cut off so that The Gentile believers could be grafted in. So it will a remnant of the Jews (Israel),who will be grafted in. That number could be 5 million. The Multitude seen in heaven are billions. "neither, because they are Abraham’s...

Right, I meant to say believing Gentiles - it was inferred. Of course not all Gentiles were grafted in - then there would be no purpose for a judgment/ Great Tribulation. True Have to disagree with this. All the remnant Israel, may include some 5 million Jews, which is much more than 144k...

Vs. 14 is key. "The Gospel will be preached to the entire world and then the end will come." That surely did not happen but we are about at the precipise. It has been preached to every nation. That is one I missed. Excellent point.

The important and very crucial factor helpful in interpreting the Book of Revelation correctly is the date that it was written. there is confident agreement by a majority of scholars that put the date that John wrote this book around A. D. 95 There are several reasons for this. A letter written...

And? Judas was replaced too. Yes is does. "They have not defiled themselves with women." Did you catch that in there? There is a distinction between the two. The Multitude in heaven, no one can number - billions. Yet the 144, 000 is specific. Oh I get it. You combine your theology with 4th...

Where did Israel get started? God changed Jacob's name to Israel and his twelve sons generate into the twelve tribes and then into millions. That is where God's church began. Even Joseph's dream forecast who Israle was composed of - (sun, moon and 11 stars, not including himself - which is...

Your OP is a symbolic interpretation of 17 chapters of Revelation (except chapter 4). So why are you defending with other scripture in books. We can look at lots of symbolism in the Bible, but stick with the OP. Btw, most of the scriptures you presented I take literally.

Read carefully, try to interpret what I said literally. It's not symbolic and you dont have to put in 2000 year old shoes to do it. I ASKED Mr. FOX if he had the Holy Spirit? I didn't say he did not! Some people out there don't understand what it means to be baptized by the Holy Spirit and...