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Recent content by Nathan Arrand

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    Republicans flip House seat in California Special election

    Sounds like the blue seat win in 2018, was the result of additional "illegal" ballots cast or incorrect counting to me. Just my thoughts!
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    What is God saying to His Church through this virus?

    We have to assume God is in total control of the covid19 plague. It might originate from the enemy of our souls but God is ultimately in control. What could be God be trying to say to us believers? I list my thoughts: 1. God's displeasure with mankind's sin and sinful activities. 2. HE is...
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    Why did the early Christians hate Democracy?

    Israel under King Saul and King David were both appointed by God - yet still there was sin in the camp! We wait true theocracy - were God reigns. We wait for the king of kings and lord of \Lords to rule without sin. That would be the best! Democracy has many pitfalls in this fallen world...
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    How safe is it to fly?

    No better solution than to ask Him. It is also the level of your faith. An astonishing example by using Psalm 91 is below: In the brutal front line combat of World War 1, one British Regiment commanded by Colonel Whittlesey did not have ANY casualties. In actions at Belleau Wood, Chateau...
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    Introduce yourself

    Thank you all - the Lord bless you for a warm welcome.
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    LEADING FAMILY MEMBERS TO CHRIST

    Hi, welcome to the forum. My personal thoughts are to keep praying for them both and also ask for the Holy Spirit to give you wisdom how and when to present the gospel message. The "new birth" is the work of the Holy Spirit. Reading the bible is excellent. Nothing wrong with that. Share your...
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    How do you best prepare for a future world persecution and possible matyrdom?

    I have heard that many believers are preparing "places or refuge" for the difficult times ahead (persecution and martyrdom etc). Is this (1) God's direction (2) out of fear (3) trying to have wisdom to survive?
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    Is The Rapture Biblical?

    No, the rapture is not a salvation issue. By that I mean your salvation does not depend on whether you believe in a rapture or not or when it is occurring.
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    How do you best prepare for a future world persecution and possible matyrdom?

    Given that many believers believe committed believers in Christ will go through severe persecution and possible martyrdom in the closing of this age, and that it might well be approaching soon, how can we best prepare?
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    What is the "great tribulation"?

    Thank you. So we can all expect great future persecution and many martyrs world wide.
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    Is The Rapture Biblical?

    A genuine question. From some of the above posts you will see there is no sudden disappearance of believers from the earth. We go through a tribulation period. So there is no quick exit as indicated in the "Left Behind" series.
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    Trump lies about testing again

    What is the biblical response. He who is without sin cast the first stone. Prayers, intercessions and thanksgivings be made for EVERYONE, for kings and all those who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. This is good and it pleases God...
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    What is the "great tribulation"?

    Thanks. I agree it was a horrible period for the Jews. I had to look at the scripture you quoted Matthew 24:21 "For at that time there will be great tribulation, the kind that hasn't taken place from the beginning of the world until now and never will again!" I don't see why it removes it from...
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    What is the "great tribulation"?

    Thank you for your comments. I do appreciate your help. I need to settle one thing at a time. May I ask a question please? My first question is WHAT is the "great tribulation"? Is it severe persecution/martyrdom on believers by whoever (beast, antichrist etc), or is it the catastrophes we read...
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    What is the "great tribulation"?

    You have 4 parts. I am very simplistic, like an ordinary fisherman, except a humble builder. I am also semi-retired so am getting on in years and from a third world country. As a non-complicted simpleton I would have two parts to Jesus' exposition: My first part is the answer to the...