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    Antichrist :Islam's Awaited Messiah

    Jesus answered: "Watch out that no one deceives you. For many will come in my name, claiming, 'I am the Christ,' and will deceive many. You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. Nation will rise...
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    Antichrist :Islam's Awaited Messiah

    I apologize if I've bothered you. My only intention was to discuss a difference in opinion on the interpretation of scripture. Peace and God bless.
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    Antichrist :Islam's Awaited Messiah

    I think if you reread my post you will find that I imply that this scripture refers to loving the brethren and right after quoting it I cite Matt 5 (a second time) to remind you that Jesus also commands loving our enemies. I have mentioned this in this thread several times now and you...
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    Antichrist :Islam's Awaited Messiah

    Excellent scripture, however you are leaving out the entire portion before it where Jesus describes what it is to be "salt": "And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall...
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    Antichrist :Islam's Awaited Messiah

    Radical Islamists who are murdering innocents and inciting hatred have not come to believe in Christ. Therefore they are slaves to the sinful nature and "have their minds set on what that nature desires... [ref Rom 8:5 NIV]". As Christians, by grace we have been given a new nature and are...
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    Peace=Muslim laying down arms

    I can assure you, I am neither Muslim or an apologist. I try my best to live my life according to Christ's teachings in scripture and according to New Testament church doctrine which finds it's foundations in the teachings of the apostles and prophets. I certainly did not intend to harass...
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    Peace=Muslim laying down arms

    There is nothing apathetic about Christ's command to love your enemies or the doctrine of overcoming evil with good. It is about the least apathetic response I can conceive. Christ set the example, He came to overthrow evil in the world and it looked like Calvary. What does seem dangerous to...
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    Thoughts on End Times Theology

    I know I'm late arriving to this discussion but I really liked theend0218's post, especially the bit I quoted above. If you take the time to understand the core of amill, premill, postmill, theology you will see that all three camps try very hard to interpret scripture fully within context...
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    Peace=Muslim laying down arms

    I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone - for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to...
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    "Do you enjoy the worship?"

    I agree with the sentiment expressed here so far. I like how Paul describes worship in Romans: Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the...
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    Does God invoke FEAR in anyone anymore?

    I am certainly not saying this. Cool, this was the only distinction I was trying to make. When the nature of our relationship with God changes and we trade the spirit of fear for the spirit of sonship - the nature of our fear for God also changes. Terror describes a slavery to fear and I...
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    Are we required to kill unbelievers?

    Ahhh... I suspected something along those lines. I just wanted to be clear that, as far as I can see, Luke's version of this parable does not contradict core biblical teaching. You should be appluaded for your efforts in this thread, you've been both patient and articulate.
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    Are we required to kill unbelievers?

    I agree with what has been said about interpreting parables for what they are – simplified pictures of more complex events. Therefore parables themselves should not be taken literally. However, I’ve taken the time to reread Luke’s account of this particular parable and its...
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    Peace=Muslim laying down arms

    Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share...
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    Define Liberal Christian

    I consider myself a liberal Christian, but certainly not by any of the above definitions. As a redeemed child of God, I have been liberated from slavery to the sinful nature. And out of this liberation I feel.... err... liberal! ;)
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