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Recent content by Rafael

  1. Rafael

    “This generation shall not pass”

    The Kingdom of God is within those who believe and eventually becomes "All in all" when finally handed over to the Father (1Co15:28): Lu 17:20 And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with...
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    Many Profs R afraid to teach Universal Reconciliation even if they believe it.

    Well said, Daniel Patrick, It is truly ironic that the so called heresy hunters of today will be those who put to death the true good news - the one that truly sets free and saves. They seem to think going through the fire is a small thing, but it is Jesus' example to us that we must follow -...
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    Does Universal Reconciliation teach a "false gospel"?

    Door number three!!! ^_^ God is able to convince and draw ALL MEN unto Him, having lifted up the Son.
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    Why do you reject Islam?

    Because it is false and not of the truth of God. It is a plaguerism of the Bible nad early Christian writings, along with Jewish folklore. Muhammed even admitted,himself, that he did not know if it was devils (jinns) or God that gave him his "visions" that were later collected and written down...
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    God's will...

    Pr 16:9 ¶ We can make our plans, but the LORD determines our steps. 1 John 5:14 ¶ This is the confidence which we have before Him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. 15 And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests which...
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    If there isnt a difference in "Israels" .........

    Batya Wooten has written a very good book on this subect. The house of Israel and the house of Judah split right after the reign of Solomon because of Solomons sins. 10 tribes went with the northern territory, Israel, while there was only Benjamin and Judah making up the hpuse of Judah to the...
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    Daniel 9:

    Wow, I have some work to do in catching up, it seems....:confused: Understanding context in history reveals much. I thought the reference to the sabbaths was interesting, too. The house of Israel and the house of Judah have seperate destinies, according to the prophets, that converge at the end...
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    Pre-destination???

    God stands outside of the dimension of time and is able to see begining to end, making all things work together for good; to those that love God and are the called according to His purpose. This statement and all of God's statements about predestination do not leave anyone out, unable to have...
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    Chritianity has become a religion of anything goes

    There is also the opposite end of this flawed equation you present. Jesus warned us to not be like the Pharisees who presented themselves perfect in law, able to judge others, but having none of God's Spirit of love and truth. They were good at condemnng others and straining knats to swallow...
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    Chritianity has become a religion of anything goes

    1Pe 3:15 but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence;
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    God condones incest

    God calls the shots of "when" something is incest. The first man was the posessor of DNA that we have never had a look at (some good it would do us if we could??!), and it was the DNA that would produce generations. Adam was originally created without the sin and death nature or disease that...
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    2 things that trouble this agnostic

    Hello Katie If you really think evolution is convincing over intelligent design, I can suggest some very good reading by Lee Strobel. He set out, as an atheist, to once and for all disprove Christianity. Long story short, he spoke with many scientists, philosophers, and men of high degree in...
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    Pre-destination???

    God's point of view is privy to God and the power He alone has to manage His creation. From our point in standing: Php 2:12 ¶ So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling...
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    True Religion (tm)

    Don't let tradition distract or be a point where you become guilty of condemning tradition. Let it have its place in the hearts of others as only they and God can know - "belieiving all things" or giving the benefit of the doubt through love. If we have the conviction to serve by going to the...