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    Doing better with homosexual desires, but still struggling.

    Hey there, I encourage you to read and learn what Galatians 5:16 is all about. Spend personal time with God in your secret place on a daily basis, strive for greater degrees of intimacy, as this is the key to having the power of God manifested in your life. In moments of temptation, focus...
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    20 and never had a gf...

    Technically, you aren't supposed to have a girlfriend unless you plan on getting married. I mean, that's what girlfriends are for...marrying...not recreation. I'm 24, never had a girlfriend either, and not the least bit worried about it. No regret, not depressed...in fact I never was. I...
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    the fig tree.. explanation please.

    I think it would be an error to assume that the fig tree automatically equates to Israel. Well, it may or may not symbolize Israel, depends on the context...in the end it's all about context. In Matthew chapter 24, it does seem clear that Israel is not the focal point, and that the fig tree...
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    What inspired your screen name?

    I like waffles.
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    What are the "Waters"?

    Something that always fascinated me, which is why at one point I had put together a study. The firmament is what separated the waters, we read about the waters above and below the firmament. The firmament is obviously the physical universe. The important point to grasp is that the waters below...
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    Defining the "Great" Tribulation

    Thanks for the input Doug. To expand on the significance of the AoD, it would seem (at least to me) that several passages speak of this same event: Paul mentions Christ will not be returning before the Man of Sin is revealed. (2 Thess. 2:3) Jesus tells His followers (and by extension the...
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    Defining the "Great" Tribulation

    Oh I see what you mean. Thing is I am inclined to strongly believe otherwise, that these events really are unfulfilled, a) because this period is described as a time of turmoil unlike the world would have ever seen, and will ever see, to the point where NOT having it cut it short would mean the...
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    Defining the "Great" Tribulation

    The tricky part is how to tie this in with the Book of Revelations. Where exactly does the Great Tribulation fit in? Perhaps it is the 3 woes? Or does it include previous Trumpets, maybe Seals?
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    Defining the "Great" Tribulation

    Yes, historically speaking. It seems pretty clear that the "unequalled turmoil" Jesus spoke of is yet to be fulfilled. It's just a matter of defining what is meant by the "great" tribulation, at least from a historic point of view based on what is available in the Bible. It would seem that the...
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    Defining the "Great" Tribulation

    I have seen certain perspectives where the "Great" Tribulation is viewed as an extension, or the "worse half" of the tribulation period. Whereas others say that it is simply to provide an additional detail on the severity of end time events in general, and does not necessarily distinguish...
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    Pre Wrath Rapture of the Church

    I see where you're coming from, good point.
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    The European Central Bank (ECB) is setting the stage of a complete financial collapse

    Time to gear up people, Technocrats Continue Turning Fiat Into Property As Global Financial Crisis Continues Global currency is the doorway into global governance, and we are about to go through it.
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    When Will Christ Return?

    Might I point out that global governance sits on the cusp of being an immediate reality. There is a very big chance that it can happen during this present decade, at most the next. Even at that, that's not to say we can really know when Christ will return in relation to these events. I would say...
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    Pre Wrath Rapture of the Church

    If I understood this correctly, The tribulation = wrath of satan By the time the sixth trumpet blows and the wrath of God commences, the church has been raptured? Would the Great Tribulation then be the wrath of God? Or is this adjective "great" completely relative and means to...
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    Evolution is STUPID

    I would agree, maybe not use the word "stupid" though it does seem to fit the description. However, I also wouldn't touch Kent Hovind's work with a 10 foot pole at the same time, even though some of it may be accurate. If you are looking for more of a solid authority on the subject, Cornelius G...
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    Will Science Someday Rule Out the Possibility of God?

    For one, it was specific to biological life, not the whole universe. Secondly, the point was to contrast between two world views, not argue "religious texts" . Thirdly, it is not about making a claim of "no empirical evidence". It's about taking what we already know of biological life...
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    Will Science Someday Rule Out the Possibility of God?

    I'd argue that science rules out the possibility of atheism, specifically when we zoom in on the origination of biological life. My agnostic friend admitted it would be more sensible to believe in God than an atheistic materialism. Ironic how in spite of this, the majority of modern scientists...
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    Is the rapture mentioned in Matthew 24?

    Definitely not a pre-tribulation rapture, but not necessarily a post-tribulation rapture either. I have yet to find anything compelling to demonstrate how Christ is going to be returning at the very conclusion of everything. We have enough to conclusively situate His coming/the rapture...
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    Antichrist is pre rapture, 2 Thess 2 leaves no question

    I would agree, in that the "Day of Christ" can only be referring to that very event, the Rapture. The Gospels so clearly speak of Christ coming in glory (can any other day be His day?) and how closely this is associated with the gathering of His elect (not Israel). Also in regards to the OP...