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The apostles hearing Jesus say "follow me", did. They followed Him. Then those who followed those who followed Christ were called "Christians." That is the history. That is what happened. That is what is written. That is what I quoted the beginning of. And you--you call it...

That is a good and fair question. The reason is that the Bridegroom (male) had come for His bride (female); and the entire church age needed to understand by example that they were preparing for marriage in that biblical portrayal of the Head of the church (carried on by tradition as male)...

Let me just say first, that this and all passages of scripture cannot be defined by their literary meaning. That, by the way, is the meaning portrayed in the "tongues" passages--that is, that only by the Spirit can anyone understand what may otherwise seem to be gibberish, but can be clearly...

What is their crime?

No...the Bible does not support reincarnation. All you have done here is express your own errored observations based on what little you actually know. Keep searching. If you would like, pick any one passage that you believe supports reincarnation, and I will show you how it does not. Just one.

That is not biblical. 2 Peter 1:21 for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.

:) Smiles for the mix up. As for the idea of the great tribulation not yet happening, can you name a greater tribulation that "all" tribulation of all history, past, present, and future, that was placed upon Christ? In other words, can you explain how it is that you believe that "all" is not...

Orthodoxy is suspect, for believing and teaching what they "expect", against the warnings given by Christ, Peter, and Paul.

I am not your puppet. If you want to show something--show it.

Okay, what you are saying is good and right. However, such divisions are not so much the problem or cause, but rather the symptom of a much bigger problem which was foretold of our time. That being "false teachers" entering into the church corrupting doctrine, and the believing of "a lie" that...

Oh, so you just want a quote, not the definition. "Christian", look it up.

That is true, but that was during the early years of the church. After which Paul also spoke of the need to "press on" even "leaving behind the elementary principles of Christ." Which was not against Christ, but to be the fulfillment of what Jesus told His disciples they could not yet bear, but...

Obviously you can't help yourself--but continue your accusations. And again you are wrong. You're in over your Head. Even Jesus took bits of scripture out of their original context and filled in the true meaning. You compliment me!

It is not what I believe, but what is written: Jesus said He was not going to come when "expected" (and we know what the different expectations are--and therefore they are wrong). Peter warned and foretold of "false teachers" entering into the church and corrupting of doctrine. This is a fact...

I didn't mean that you misunderstood me, but rather that you misunderstood what is written....nor am I "trying to use" anything. Well--maybe reason. Nor did I claim that "all these things" was in Revelation--that part you did misunderstand me on. I know you believe what you believe and don't...

Only those of opinion can disagree. I have not been discussing my opinion, but stating facts.

Okay...we are officially off track. I had noticed asked you: "As for those signs you believe are yet unfulfilled--name one, and I will show you when it was/is fulfilled also." So, no, I have not missed the sign...but I don't believe you named one that is yet unfulfilled. Did you post one I missed?

I did already in that previous post: 1 Corinthians 12:12 That certainly leans to there being one body, but that particular passage does not include all that 1 Corinthians 12:12 does about being a body of many members. So, yes, one body, but one body of many members, which denominations mostly...

I can do that...but how is it that you also do not know that I was quoting the scriptures. My point is, if you do not know the scriptures, you should not be speaking as if you know them and have the authority to comment on their meaning. Discuss them, yes, ask questions, yes--but do not...

Aaaah... Must have been Satan! ;)