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Ezekiel 35 And The Palestinians

Published: September 3, 2007
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I read comments from another prophecy person that the giving up the West Bank to the Palestinians was part of the prophecy of Ezekiel 35 and I’m confused. My question is “What is Mt. Seir?” Is or was it a real Mountain or God’s description of the Edomites? Has Ezekiel 35 already been fulfilled or yet to be? Can you sort this chapter out for me, past and present. Does it show something future happening or is it already fulfilled?


What About Tribulation Believers?

Published: September 2, 2007
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Thanks for your time, you have been a great help in my studies. After a year of studying prophecy, I finally have found peace with the pre trib rapture doctrine. I truly believe the Holy Spirit opened my eyes to the truth and after reading many different interpretations, I finally turned to the one thing I wasn’t doing, which ironically was reading the Word of God for myself. This truly has opened my eyes.

However, after settling on the rapture issue, I now have a question about dispensationalism. Correct me if I’m mistaken, but the church age ends with the rapture. However, the “dispensation of grace” still continues, correct? If this is the case, my question centers around two groups of people: 1.those who die during the tribulation after becoming saved and 2.those who survive to end of the tribulation and are saved.

In Ephesians 2:6-10 Paul says we (the church) will serve as an example of the incomparable grace of our Lord in the coming ages. Since the “church age” ends with the rapture, what does that make people of groups 1 and 2? Won’t they also be saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ? So won’t they also serve as an example of God’s incomparable grace through eternity?

While I’m on the subject, I have also wondered, do saved Israel trib saints and gentile trib saints share the same destiny throughout eternity or the millennium?

After the Millennium and the Great white throne judgment is ended, perhaps they (Israel and gentile trib saints) too will become part of the church and serve as an example of God’s grace throughout the rest of eternity?


The Mark Of The Beast

Published: September 2, 2007
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I enjoy gleaning wisdom from this site. I get questioned by naysayers in my church. They can’t understand why some in the Church are obsessed with end times events. This time a sister asks why so many believe that the mark of the Beast will be physical, like a microchip, and not a mark like the one the Holy Spirit gives to believers. Could you offer some advice?


Signs In The Heavens

Published: August 31, 2007
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Luke 21:25 And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity;

Are the signs in the heavens trying to tell us something?

August 28th, 2007 – Lunar Eclipse turns the Moon blood red August 31st, 2007 – Earth passes through a comet’s tail, stars fall from the sky September 11th, 2007 – Partial Solar Eclipse September 13th – Feast of Trumpets (Rosh Hashana)

Anybody else seeing a pattern here? What do you think?


The History Of The Kings, Follow-Up

Published: August 30, 2007
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I am writing in regards to the question the person asked about the history of the kings. I don’t know which version of the Bible they were reading. But I read the NKJV and it clearly states that all of this is in the Chronicles. This is technically my first time seriously reading through these O.T. books and I am half-way through 2 Kings.

I was excited to get to the Chronicles to answer a lot of questions I still have. Yet, what you said is that the use of the word, “chronicles”, here is talking about something outside the Bible. Talk about your big letdowns. If this is correct, then where do we go to find the information that 2 Kings is referring to? Surely the Scriptures would not refer to writings outside of the Bible without giving us the source.


Did God Really Say, Follow-Up

Published: August 30, 2007
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Let me say first that I really enjoy and appreciate all of the work that you do on your articles, MP3 series, and website. It has all been a wonderful asset for me to find and utilize in my studies.

Your article on the JEPD was ultra-timely for me, as right after I read the piece, I was hit with this JEPD thing in a Bible Study and it has been peppered throughout the course. The material is presented as though this hypothesis is, forgive the pun, the gospel truth.

What I would like to know from your standpoint, is the discussion of the Q Document with regards to the Gospels much the same type of thing, or is there more to this Q Document than meets the eye?

Thanks again for all your work. May God continue to bless you and all of your efforts.


What Did Jesus Do?

Published: August 29, 2007
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What did Jesus do for the three days and three nights while he was in the heart of the earth? Was preaching the only thing he did, and also ,who were the spirits he preached to that were sometime dis-obedient,and why did he preach to them? I have heard that he emptied hell because those spirits died without hearing the gospel. Thank you.


Primordial Sound Meditation

Published: August 29, 2007
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What are the dangers for Christians practicing primordial sound meditation?


Is The Pre-Wrath Case Getting Stronger?

Published: August 28, 2007
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More and more I read there is more evidence Scripturally for a pre-wrath Rapture and many who were pre-trib believers changing to pre-wrath stating there is more Biblical evidence for a pre-wrath Rapture.

It is hard for me to believe the Lord would let His Church go into any of the Tribulation. Is there any explanation for why so many are changing their minds?


The Four Cups Of Passover

Published: August 28, 2007
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I am very interested in studying in depth, about the Holy Communion and I read yesterday your write up entitled “Bread and Wine – Symbols of A Covenant.”

I am touched by the beauty of the Word. You wrote under the subtitle “And Still More” that the cup (Jesus) held (at the Last Supper) was the third cup of the Passover, the Cup of Redemption. What are the other cups? Do you have other write ups EXPLAINING about the cups and all details about it?