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  1. ScottA

    The “Return” of Christ: What Does it Mean?

    That assumes there is one story to the structure. To the contrary, what is above is greater and to be attained, leaving that which is lower swallowed up in the actual glory of God which is above. "Follow" means to ascend as He ascended, not here, but actually unto what is now unseen and yet...
  2. ScottA

    SIGNPOSTS OF OUR LORD’S RETURN

    The sign was, His knocking at the door (Revelation 3:20).
  3. ScottA

    The “Return” of Christ: What Does it Mean?

    You are among the many.
  4. ScottA

    The “Return” of Christ: What Does it Mean?

    You are not reconciling all scripture. The context is Paul in the midst of times speaking to those who did not yet understand that all things occurred (past tense) in Christ, who may never in their lifetime come to understand it...just as it has been since then even for those who could have...
  5. ScottA

    The “Return” of Christ: What Does it Mean?

    Yes, I have. However, the issue is one of translation and understanding spiritually. As such, each of those tells of the events that occur once in Christ, for all. Meaning at that very moment in Christ, only experience by all who are in Him in their own time, which are the times of men...
  6. ScottA

    The “Return” of Christ: What Does it Mean?

    If I understand you correctly, yes. Paul referred to the times between spiritually receiving Christ (at His knocking, thus return) and the end, as "we who are alive and remain." Meaning, unlike Israel who died in their sins but were included in Christ (as the dead in Christ), we who are made...
  7. ScottA

    I Was But Now I Am

    Hey Mr. B -- look's like you have been here since 2010, but welcome! I didn't se where you mentioned Christ, but mentioned baptism and baby Christians. Is Christ in you and you in Christ then?
  8. ScottA

    The “Return” of Christ: What Does it Mean?

    Yes, as he lived on the cusp of transition between the times of Israel and of the gentiles which would continue until fulfilled. But clarified, saying "but each one in his own order." Which is defined in the original language as "each one" person. Are we not capable of understanding that "each...
  9. ScottA

    The “Return” of Christ: What Does it Mean?

    Yes. Which is greater, the flesh or the spirit? If one says Jesus has come in the flesh (which occurred 2000 years ago), and says He has come also into them in spirit-- He has come again, by their witness, even if they deny it as His return. Which ought to concern all of Christendom...for...
  10. ScottA

    The “Return” of Christ: What Does it Mean?

    Both are incorrect. Both the common Christian belief (as you have stated it), as well as the Baha'i (as you have stated it) are incorrect. The idea that someone could act in the spirit of Christ is not wrong, as even Paul said, "For me to live, is Christ." But that's not the issue. The actual...
  11. ScottA

    What's Up With Sex?

    It's all parables. Regarding sex, beginning with gender: Gender is a parable demonstration of mankind (humanity) being taken out of or removed from the presence of God. Marriage then is its own parable image of those matching spiritually being rejoined or returned to God, literally as One. The...
  12. ScottA

    41 is coming

    40 and also 400 are a theme throughout the scriptures (which you have shown). 400 being times 10, is an indication of "totality" or "overall." In other words, the times of Israel's captivity, was and is an image or parable of the greater captivity of all who are born of the flesh (as the...
  13. ScottA

    Unsure if its consequences or a test

    The world is not us passing through obstacles set before us by God. Meaning, no, God is not testing or angry with you. The world is rather the sum of our own issues made manifest. It is everything everyone ever believed, running its course as a witness for or against us before the Judgement...
  14. ScottA

    Matthew 18 - Is Jesus Lying Or Are You Lying?

    The dilemma is intentional. Everyone must choose. When that decision is finished God takes it from there and makes good on His promise either way. That is what the world is, it is the valley of decision. You have seen and witnessed this even here. What is of debate here, although it is not...
  15. ScottA

    Matthew 18 - Is Jesus Lying Or Are You Lying?

    Then you and I are done. I leave you to your own beliefs.
  16. ScottA

    Matthew 18 - Is Jesus Lying Or Are You Lying?

    Now you really got things mixed up. No wonder you're squirming so much. Do I have to draw you a picture? This is the world: 0 This is heaven: 0 (only vastly bigger) Sins are in the world. The saved are in heaven (seated in heavenly places). Therefore I have told you that you are mixing...
  17. ScottA

    Matthew 18 - Is Jesus Lying Or Are You Lying?

    I have not speculated, nor errored. Forgiveness of sins is unto both the living and the dead, but all are not living.
  18. ScottA

    Matthew 18 - Is Jesus Lying Or Are You Lying?

    I told you-- You are not listening. I am not interpreting. Now you accuse me of interpretation and back it up with a bunch of speculations on what you think and how you yourself arrived at what you believe. See how you are? (Rhetorical)
  19. ScottA

    Matthew 18 - Is Jesus Lying Or Are You Lying?

    Paul understood, but you have only quoted against yourself. No one sits in heavenly places who is still capable of sin. You are mixing darkness with light, and thus preaching a false gospel of half truths. There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
  20. ScottA

    Matthew 18 - Is Jesus Lying Or Are You Lying?

    You shall see and be sorry.