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World’s Greatest Hoax
The single largest hoax ever perpetrated on mankind.
The theft of the “redemption narrative”, of the Bible's "Last Days". I would highly recommend people read Deuteronomy 31-32 as these chapters definitively point out what these Last Days were really about. Moses tells Israel was will happen to her in her Last Days.Click titles for links to articles
2nd Corinthians 6:16 and what agreement has the temple of God with idols?
For you are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
For you are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.That sounds an awful lot like Revelation 21:3
And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God.
You cannot truthfully separate these as different references to 2 events separated by 2,000+/- years, and counting.
I will be their God
Revelation 21:3 And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them, and be their God.
The majority of modern day Christianity sends forth a conflicting and contradictory message; some want us to believe this promise and prophecy has been partially fulfilled, yet others within Christianity says this has not yet been fulfilled at all, but what do we find mentioned numerous times in the New Testament?
What Death is Paul speaking of here? Ephesians 5:14 wherefore he says, Awake you that sleep, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give you light. Arise from the dead? Living humans are told to rise from the dead?
Katargeo Death? Why is it important?
Katargeo
2673 καταργέω katargeo kat-arg-eh’-o Luke 13:7, Romans 3:3, 31, 4:14, 6:6, 7:2, 6, 1st Corinthians 1:28, 2:6, 6:13, 13:8, 10, 11, 15:24, 26, 2nd Corinthians 3:7, 11, 13, 14, Galatians 3:17, 5:5, 11, Ephesians 2:15, 2nd Thessalonians 2:8, 2nd Timothy 1:10 and Hebrews 2:14What is the end of the age?
In the ongoing debate between Futurist and Fulfilled Eschatology, numerous objections are brought up that need to be dealt with by the opposing sides, for a clearer understanding, if not even in acceptance of their explanations.
In reference to part of the disciple’s question in the beginning of the Olivet Discourse
Matthew 24:3
“When will these things be, what will be the sign of your presence, and of the end of the age”
Eschatology Types & Shadows Series - Jonah points to Christ.
Christ spoke of Jonah on two occasions.
In Matthew 16:4, and in Matthew 12:39-44, which is repeated in Luke 11:29-32 Notice Luke 11:30, specifically. "For as Jonah was a sign unto the Ninevites, so shall also the Son of man be to this generation" For as Jonah was a sign unto the Ninevites? What kind of sign was Jonah?One of the most damning statements taught by some within Christianity is that "Satan has never been bound"
My intro "stresses" that this is only taught by "some" of those within Christianity, because for many, Satan is currently bound, awaiting his release for a "little season" - Revelation 20:3 This "Satan has never been bound" phrase is demonstrably disproved in the same pages of scripture we’re all reading.Coming in Clouds?
The vast majority of those who claim to be Christian are awaiting some future coming/return of Jesus.
I believe the greatest cause for misunderstanding this "2nd coming" and/or "return", is a lack of understanding this "cloud coming" imagery from the Old Testament.
Missing Christian Fundamentals?
Though not exclusive to Christianity, a decline in reliance upon God, is always visible in the vast decay of society.
In so many cases throughout recorded history, there is a direct correlation to these two ends, of time's pendulum's swinging.
Man is forever on this "Rise And Fall Of Nations"; which is why I also write and speak about my “R.A.F.O.N. Report”, but in this instance, I refer directly to society's depths and speed of decay, the farther its people move away from God.
John 14:1-3
Let not your heart be troubled: you believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there you may be also.
Preterism's 5 smooth stones
Remember the story of David vs Goliath? Remember how David moved with belief in God?
It only took one, but any one of those 5 smooth stones would have taken Goliath down (1st Samuel 17:20-49); the same holds true for the 5 scriptures listed below, and their ability to answer the question:
Where/What/Who is The Christ?
I believe in the present, indwelling Christ; which is the ONE BODY, made up of many members. I do not believe in a Jesus, that currently resides in a fleshly body, off in some distant location, apart from the "body of Christ" that is eternally existent through the PAROUSIA (presence) which Paul referenced as the "Christ in you" that is the hope of glory (Colossians 1:27)
Pre-Debate Challenge Disclaimer
I do not debate the Eschatology of/in the Bible to defend Preterism. I'm neither an official spokesperson for Preterism nor am I the Poster-Boy for Preterism.
If you've been taught wrong, you'll teach wrong! Futurist Christian Eschatology is guilty of Projecting: Fulfilled Eschatology requires a minority of interpretation! Futurist Eschatology requires a majority of interpretation, yet many of its adherents often accuse believers of Fulfilled Eschatology of this tactic. The best baseline premise for Fulfilled Eschatology is as follows:
The Last Days Avenging of righteous blood!
Eschatology is a conjunction of 2 Greek words: Eschatos, meaning last, final, or end, and Logy, which is the word, or study of something. In short, Eschatology is the study of the end times, or last days.
It should immediately be stated, and recognized, that this writing is not intended to be exhaustive of the topic of the end times: most scholars would agree that 30% or more of scripture is in reference to these end times; and this now presents us with more than 9,000 scriptures to consider.
No private interpreting of scripture?
When explaining what you believe certain words, phrases, or scriptures mean, have you ever had anyone say "You're adding private interpretation and scripture says you can't do that"? And they may even throw 2Pe 1:20 Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. At you!
The Son of Perdition; Short Example
As with many things in scripture, the
Son of Perdition has a Type and Anti-type. Judas is called the Son of Perdition
by Christ himself, but Judas commits suicide long before Paul writes of a Son
of Perdition setting himself up in the Temple of God. At least given this information, Paul
is not speaking of Judas Iscariot.
Zechariah 12 Fulfilled?
Many have been taught that Zechariah 12 has not yet been
fulfilled: Zechariah 12:10 is their biggest stumbling block to it not
having been fulfilled yet.............
And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the
inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications: and they
shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him, as one
mourns for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in
bitterness for his firstborn
The Death experienced by Adam; was it literal, or was it
spiritual?
Metaphorical Death is what occurred!
Christians aren't supposed to judge?
I get so tired of hearing "Christians aren't supposed to judge! Oh really?
To judge is to decide, to decide is to choose, to choose is to discern, to discern is to prefer, to prefer is to discriminate, to discriminate is to show prejudice, to show prejudice is to determine, to determine is to show favor, to show favor is to designate, to designate is to distinguish, to distinguish is to winnow, to winnow is to separate, to separate is to weigh, to weigh is to elect, to elect is to select, and to select is to segregate.
Imagine a homeless dog, wandering the streets; everywhere he turns, just looking for someone to take some time, pet him, give him something to eat or drink, maybe take him home and give him a bath and a nice warm bed to sleep in?
Only throughout his travels, he's yelled at constantly, people kick at him, throw rocks or sticks at him; and because of the lifestyle that dog is stuck in, he must endure this day in and day out.Eventually, that dog is going to have enough of it, and lash out, and bite someone, and maybe even hurt them severely
Why doesn't the present New Heaven/New Earth feel new?
A friend recently posited this question, below is the answer I offer to anyone asking the same.
I can only imagine it doesn't feel new because we never had to exist under the Old System. The Institutional Church/Institutional Religion (IC/IR) has done their best to recreate this system of bondage, and to bring people under its promises of punishments for non-compliance, and promises of rewards for obedience and adherence.
1st Corinthians 15:26 The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.
"shall be" is future tense, right? Well; as the Hertz Rental Car Company commercials used to say, not exactly.
The primary theme running consistently throughout the Old
Testament is the same as in the New; this primary theme is given in the form of
a parable.
What is the Bible about?
99% of Christians still await Christ to "defeat" Satan.
How sad.
Hebrews 2:14 Inasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy HIM that had the power of death, that is, the devil;
A parable is a story that requires the use of metaphorical/symbolic language, and takes things of the physical/temporal realm, and uses them to point out that which is spiritual/eternal.
What is a parable?A parable is a story that requires the use of metaphorical/symbolic language, and takes things of the physical/temporal realm, and uses them to point out that which is spiritual/eternal.
Resurrection: Anastasia
Look up Anastasia at Dictionary.com; fem. proper name, from fem. of L.L. Anastasius, from Gk. Anastasios, from anastasis "resurrection," lit. "a standing or rising up," from ana "up; again" (see ana-) + histanai "to cause to stand, to stand up" from PIE root *sta- "stand"
Why hasn't Orthodox Christianity taught Fulfilled Eschatology?
If Fulfilled Eschatology is the truth of and in scripture,
why has "Orthodox Christianity" never embraced it?
I get this question; although worded 10,000 different ways
from Sunday, asked of me all the time; below is a simple offering.
The knowledge of good and evil
The knowledge of good and evil; is this a bad thing after
all?
The knowledge of good and evil is the carnal mind itself,
and as long as mankind walks in his present (human) condition, this will always
be so. To remove one aspect, of the two, is not probable, possible, nor likely.
Was the Devil bound at the Cross?
I was recently asked to prove from scripture that Christ BOUND the Devil at the Cross; I submit to you the answer I provided.
An example would be "Preterists never give me an answer for Ezekiel 40-48 or Zechariah 14"
Things Christians say they believe, but clearly don't by their earthly futuristic expectations and demands.
This article examines what is commonly referred to as the 2nd coming, or return of Christ. This article is not intended to be exhaustive of such a topic, but is simply designed to correct the false notion of such.
The Two Tap SystemFrom beginning to end, the Bible shows us paralleled and opposing sides, or forces; as we go through scripture, we begin to notice a prevailing theme that is replete, and it is seen through multiple examples of two, and these come forth from the two taps
The Veil was rent?
Galatians 3:28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
A strictly literal reading of this verse makes no sense; as if implying humans are neither male nor female, etc...
Christ; Reigning King or awaiting Prince?
The destruction of their (Israel's) beloved City (Jerusalem), Temple, Political, and Religious power of National Israel clarifies the "sign" of Christ's "Parousia" which relates to his "presence" and this likewise demonstrates the absoluteness of his "coming in clouds" which is an idiom that speaks to judgmental language as testified by numerous Old Testament scriptures demonstrating this same language to show the judgment and presence of God.
The White Stone?
Revelation 2:17 “He that has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says unto the churches; To him that overcomes will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knows saving he that receives it”
When it comes to Christianity, your focus is either on the carnal or spiritual; where's your focus? When it comes to the Kingdom of God, are you within the gates of New Jerusalem, or outside its gates?
Death; Biological or Covenantal?
Biological death was never the issue! Grass and trees die, do they sin? It was Covenantal death! Adam and Eve broke their Covenant with God and were removed from the Garden.
Has the Land Promise (To National Israel) been fulfilled?
The LAND PROMISES Fulfilled after their bondage in, and liberation from Egypt!
Joshua 21:43-45 so the LORD gave to Israel all the land which he swore to give to their fathers; and having taken possession of it, they settled there. And the LORD gave them rest on every side just as he had sworn to their fathers; not one of all their enemies had withstood them, for the LORD had given all their enemies into their hands. Not one of all the good promises which the LORD had made to the house of Israel had failed; all came to pass.
If anyone is ignorant, let them be ignorant.
1st Corinthians 14:38