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<t>Romans 2:7-11 God will bestow eternal life on those who by persistence in doing good seek (pres. tense, “keep on seeking”) glory, honor, and immortality. Notice that even though eternal life is a free gift; we must continue walking in the salvation Jesus has provided for us. We must co...

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<t>Romans 2:4 By not exacting His divine penalty on sinful humanity immediately, God is displaying the riches of His kindness (chrēstotētos, “benevolence in action,” also used of God in Rom_11:22; Eph_2:7; Tit_3:4), tolerance, and patience (cf. Act_14:16; Act_17:30; Rom_3:25). God’s pur...

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<t>Romans chapter 2 - Part One Romans 2:1 Condemnation according to divine standards Truthfulness In any generalization such as the preceding blanket indictment of pagan humanity (Rom_1:18-32) exceptions to the rule always exist. Obviously some pagans ha...

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<t>Revelation 5 -part 2 The Seven-Sealed Books The Singers: Rev. 5:8-9 When the Lamb with the death wounds in His body stands up, turned to the throne of Him who held the book in His right hand, and takes the book, every redeemed person will burst into si...

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<t>Romans 1:29-31 The mental vacuum created by dismissing God was filled (the perf. tense implies filled full) with four forms of active sin: wickedness (adikia; cf. Rom_1:18), evil (ponēria), greed, and depravity (kakia, “badness or malice”). These four in turn express themselves in 17 ...

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<t>Romans 1:24 Results of Condemnation In a real sense the results of God’s condemnation on rebellious humanity are nothing more than the natural consequences of suppressing truth, ignoring revelation, and perverting God’s glory. However, God did more than simply let nature ta...

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<t>Romans 1:20 “What may be known about God” (Rom_1:19) is now called God’s invisible qualities and identified as His eternal power and divine nature. Since “God is spirit” (Joh_4:24), all His qualities are invisible to physical eyes and can be understood by the human mind only as they ar...

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<t>Romans 1:18 God’s Righteousness Revealed in Condemnation The first step in the revelation of the righteousness that God provides for people by faith is to set forth their need for it because they are under God’s judgment. The human race stands condemned before God and is he...

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<t>Romans chapter 1 cont’d. Romans 1:16 Emphasizing theme Paul’s eagerness to evangelize sprang also from his estimate of his message, the gospel. (This is the fourth of five times Paul used the word “gospel” in these opening verses: Rom_1:1, Rom_1:9, Rom_1:15-17.) ...

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<t>Revelation 5 -part 1 The Seven-Sealed Books The importance of this chapter in the book of Revelations cannot be overemphasized. It contains the key to the right understanding of the rest of the book. If we error here we will be wrong the rest of the way. <br...

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<t>Romans Introductory Matters Epistolary greetings The customary formula for letters in ancient times included (a) naming and identifying the author, (b) naming and identifying the recipient, and (c) a word of salutation. Paul followed this ...

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<t>Revelation 4-part 2 The Portrayal “Before the Throne” The number seven has been used characteristically of the Holy Spirit [ref. Rev. 1:4; 3:1; 5:6]. There are not seven different spirits, but we see that there is the sevenfold fullness and completene...

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<t>Revelation 14:1-2 The Resulting Scene In Earth And Heaven The 144,000 on Mount Zion In Rev_14:1-20 and Rev_15:1-8 various other details of the world scene in heaven and earth are introduced in preparation for the final series of seven bowl judgments i...

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<t>Revelation 3-part 1 Rev. 3:1 Our Lord and Savior addresses the church at Sardis as “The One who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars,” the seven spirits of God refers to the Holy Spirit in the magnitude of His power and perfect work. “Seven” is the divine numb...

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<t>Bryn Mawr;1314850 wrote: Given that your response to :- Was :- I thought it a perfectly appropriate response to the reason you gave for cutting and pasting your posts. Close but no cigar, never heard of anyone by that name...

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<t>Bryn Mawr;1313404 wrote: The best way to do that is to write your own insights and views on the Scriptures so that others can see your beliefs and discuss them with you. By only cutting and pasting other people's views, no-one can get to know what you stand for. Show m...

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<t>Revelation 4-part 1 Rev. 4:1 John saw a door open in heaven: What is the significance of the door opened in heaven? The Holy Spirit tells us in the bible that there is only one door into Heaven. Our Lord Jesus said, â€œI am the door: by Me if any man enter in, he shall be s...

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<t>G#Gill;1311143 wrote: Why is it that some people can only copy and paste their post? It would be far easier to just put a small paragraph in your own words, then put a link in to the article that you wish to include, then people can read it in its entirety. It saves space in the thread, and more ...

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<t>Revelation 3-part 3 [Ref. John 8:12]. Spiritual perception is greatly needed in our day, and be certain the natural man does not have it [Ref. 1Cor. 2:14-16]. Our Lord has â€œeye salveâ€ for us. Let Him anoint us with the Holy Spirit and we will see a world of which we hav...

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<t>Revelation 3-part 2 Rev. 3:11 Our Lord expresses for the third time, and we find it clearly stated that our Lord is coming again [ref. Rev. 1:7; 2:25]. His Scriptures of His coming is associated with the rewards He will give to His faithful servants. “and behold, I come qui...

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<t>Mark Aspam;1303384 wrote: It has been said that Nostradamus is to bull**** what Stonehenge is to rock. From his 1000 or so verses, maybe 10 or 12 can, after considerable twisting, be linked to actual historical events, about what be expected purely by chance. Since they are ...

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<t>Revelation 3-part 1 Rev. 3:1 Our Lord and Savior addresses the church at Sardis as â€œThe One who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars,â€ the seven spirits of God refers to the Holy Spirit in the magnitude of His power and perfect work. â€œSevenâ€ is the div...

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<t>oscar;1300758 wrote: Very Interesting. Do you think Nostradamus took his Phrophecies from the Book of Revelations? I have no idea if he did or did not, some call him a prophet I do not know whether he called himself a prophet. My understanding of scripture is there hav...

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<t>The Church AS The Body and Bride of Christ and Her Reward: A. The Seven Figures of Christ and His Church in scripture are used to reveal the relationship between Christ and His Church. 1. The Shepherd and the sheep anticipated in the Twenty-Third Psalm are used in...

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<t>Revelation 2-part 3 Rev. 2:19 Our Lord expresses even though much was wrong in the church at Thyatira, there was much good also. Love led the list of virtues. Where love was waning in Ephesus, it was gaining in Thyatira. Their â€œserviceâ€ (diakonian- meaning ministry). Their love in ...

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<t>The Day of the Lord â€“ Part Three When He (Christ) takes the Church out of the world, which is called the â€œDay of Christ.â€ â€œBeing confident of this very thing, that He who hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the Day of Jesus Christâ€ (Philippians 1:6...

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<t>oscar;1093443 wrote: What number trumpet are we on now?? Just so i know how long i've got. Thankyou The Scriptures referenced above by ?, tell us of the coming antichrist in the tribulation period and will be revealed or come on the scene only when the first seal is br...

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<t>BibleProphecy;1093439 wrote: As I see it, the false prophet is not yet upon the world scene He will ascend out from the bottomless pit (hell) after the Fifth Trumpet, the First WOE (Re.9:1-2, 12), after the bottomless pit has been opened. Trumpet events follow Seal events fo...

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<t>Daniyal;1093432 wrote: One of the biggest problems that Religion create is Sectism , Cultism , Denominations , And various other groups that deviate from the fundamentals and facrs of A found Religion and create these Egotistical leaders that claim to be Christ of A Messiah or even God himself wi...

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<t>Revelation 2-part 2 Rev. 2:11 our Lord and Savior gives another promise to His own, (believers) to those who will listen. The promise to overcomers (believers), assuring them that they will not be hurt by the second death [Ref. Rev. 20:15]. The reassuring word of Christ to ...

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<t>The Day of the Lord â€“ Part Two Evening Begins the Day We need to notice something very interesting. The Hebrew day always began with sundown; it never began with sunup. Have you noticed even in Genesis, the very first chapter, how carefully that is given to us?...

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<r>yaaarrrgg;1291567 wrote: So in other words, you are completely ignoring what these verses are saying in English (at least when it says something that you don't want to believe). <E>:)</E> The English word is not ignored just referenced against the Geek, Hebrew or Chaldean word, i...

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<t>Revelations 2 part 1 Rev. 2: 1 In each of the seven letters Christ is described differently, to Ephesus He is set forth as: â€œHe that holdeth the seven stars in His right hand who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks.â€ The name Ephesus means desirable end. This was ...

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<r>yaaarrrgg;1291323 wrote: Yes, Paul (or whoever) would have been writing *before* the purported event was to take place. Had it occurred to you that the text is about two thousand years old? Clearly though, the author expected it in the near future and even explicitly said this. <...

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<r>yaaarrrgg;1291323 wrote: Yes, Paul (or whoever) would have been writing *before* the purported event was to take place. Had it occurred to you that the text is about two thousand years old? Clearly though, the author expected it in the near future and even explicitly said this. <...

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<t>yaaarrrgg;1290978 wrote: In case you missed the time frame, here it is again: "I tell you the truth, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened." There are numerous verses that put this time frame 2000 years ago. Even '666' was most l...

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<t>yaaarrrgg;1290346 wrote: You act like the Bible vague and mysterious about the time frame. Perhaps you missed the multiple references, so I'll help you out. Matthew 24:30-34 - PassageLookup - New International Version - BibleGateway.com That puts the day of the l...

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<t>G#Gill;1290368 wrote: ledroyjr - it is far too easy to mass copy and paste other writings. How about being original for a change. I am not impressed. Show me what I copied and pasted from, I would like to see whom has the same interpretation as I have it is nice to have common gr...

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<t>THE DAY OF THE LORD Part One: Paul tells us: But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. For when they (Israel) shall say, Peace and sa...

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<t>Danielâ€™s Seventieth Week and the Tribulation The following study will help the reader to understand these subjects as they are connected with Revelation. 1. The Vision of the Seventy Weeks, Dan. 9:24-27 The expression â€œseventy weeksâ€ literally means â€œseven...

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<t>gmc;1288063 wrote: If you post on a discussion forum don't complain if people disagree with you. the likeliest explanation for the book of revelation is it is a collection of stories from the past of people describing things that happened that they couldn't understand. If you don't understand som...

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<r>bne1;1288466 wrote: When our Sun dies we die that's if we haven't already died. No god is going to stop that I reckon.The end of man on Earth is the end of life in the universe.<E>:)</E>:):) Praise God that it is not up to us to reckon, and praise God that there is no end of man ...

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Saint_;1288322 wrote: I both agree and disagree. The Bible is NOT scientific fact. On the other hand, it IS a pretty good "authority" on how to live you life peacefully and meaningfully.

Amen! Thank you.

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<t>gmc;1288274 wrote: The bible is a collection of stories within which there is some historical events that can be objectively identified as such. As such it is hardly an "authority" on anything. The book of revelations is also a collection of stories. A prediction that only becomes obvious after t...

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<r>yaaarrrgg;1288209 wrote: Saying "this means" in biblical exegesis is like using scissors on a puzzle piece that doesn't fit. <E>:)</E> Not actually, " this means" that because the English words have "various meaning" and the Greek has "specific meaning" that you have clarity if y...

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<t>gmc;1288063 wrote: If you post on a discussion forum don't complain if people disagree with you. the likeliest explanation for the book of revelation is it is a collection of stories from the past of people describing things that happened that they couldn't understand. If you don't understand som...

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<t>Revelation 1 part 2 Patmos Vision of Christ Glorified Rev. 1:9 The location of the dramatic revelation of Christ recorded in this book was the Island of Patmos, John was sent to this Island as a prisoner following his effective pastorate at Ephesus, because of the Word of Go...

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<t>gmc;1287998 wrote: If you only read one book you will end up with some very strange ideas. That is complete fantasy-or wishful thinking. You might believe you have come across a great truth I don't share that belief. Don't bother quoting scripture since i reject that belie...

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<t>gmc;1287805 wrote: How about the myth that it is actually the word of god in the first place? How anyone who studies the history of religion and the bible can believe it is the immutable word of god completely defies all reason. When you are at a point in your life that the Lord ...

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Ahso!;1287775 wrote: And how long have you been studying the bible?

About 30 years, started out investigating the Greek text and letting the Holy Spirit guide me into the understanding of the Scriptures.

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