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The reason for my question stems from a discussion I had with a 'pre-trib' friend. He says believers can not be here on earth during the great tribulation because according to 1Thes. 5:9 "For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ." And the seven...

What about the innumerable saints coming out of the tribulation? Are they not saved and yet left behind? Eric

Why is there so much controversy about the Sabbath being kept according to the Ten Commandments, but no controversy about keeping all the other commandments. Stay with me here. For example, adultery. But wait "I'm a Christian, I never have or will commit adultery". Jesus said if we commit...

Good point Cynthia. I'd like to expand on your reply. In Galatians chapter 3, the Bible says that the promise made to Abraham is the original covenant. Then came the law which did not replace the original promise or covenant. The law was delivered to convict one of sin, to make it apparent to...

Noahs Raven, I think I'm beginning to understand what you meant by 'with much wisdom comes much sorrow'. As I read the Bible more I find many issues that in my opinion have been corrupted by many churches today. When trying to address these issues, even with friends in a very humble way, a...

I think I may have overstated the pride thing. Solo66man, you are right that all things are from God and He does give us at least some freedom (depending on your opinion of predestination) to use or misuse what He has given us. And he does allow Satan to have power on earth, He even created...

Thanks for the responses. Roberta, I'm not referring to any TV show or any movie or book in particular. It just seems that the so-called Christian fiction around paints what I see as an unbelievable picture. When we enter the Great Tribulation I believe the deception will be quite covert...

Josephus says: It is when one uses tongues for prideful purposes, however, that it is wrong...aka they have no love. Solo66man says: That is right, it is ok for the person to be edified but not for the sake of pride, but as an indicator that the holy Spirit is operating through that person...

Is edifying oneself by using a tongue without interpretation 'alright' in a gathering of believers? I think the point Paul makes is no. These activities are for church edification, not self edification. Read the rest of chapter 14. Paul speaks of using spirit and mind in worship. Also...

Here is something I believe we all need to think about. I feel a strong need to mention this with all the talk about the Left Behind series, and opinions of the "anichrist", the UN, etc. Would most agree that before the 'end' there will be a falling away? What about false teachers and...

Hello all. I am new to this forum. I'm not a scholar, not looking to antagonize, just to find truth, so I'd like to just mention a few ideas that we can all consider on this subject. First, I've never heard speaking in tongues myself but know several people attending a local church where...