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Qualifications For Deacon

Published: February 26, 2007
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In First Timothy Chapter 3, Paul lays out qualifications for Deacons. I need a precise explanation of what it means to be a husband of one wife. I also need biblical grounds to defend my explanation.


The Gift Of Prophecy

Published: February 26, 2007
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You said that the office of prophet is no more but the gift of prophecy is still here. Do we know of anyone who has this gift? How does this gift work and how do we know it when we see it? Being these are the end times, I am leery of anyone with a new idea.


Unwalled Villages

Published: February 22, 2007
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Thank you so much for your insight. You mentioned that the Gog-Magog battle would take place before the seven year agreement. Ezekiel 38 indicates that Gog would come against Israel’s unwalled cities, to attack a peaceful and unsuspecting people. We know that Israel is currently building a security wall around their nation. Wouldn’t the seven-year agreement precede the attack and the walls taken down?


Divorcing Israel

Published: February 21, 2007
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My uncle sent me the following verse and claims that Israel are no longer G-d’s chosen people.

“And I saw, when for all the causes whereby backsliding Israel committed adultery I had put her away, and given her a bill of divorce; yet her treacherous sister Judah feared not, but went and played the harlot also.” (Jeremiah 3:8)

What say you?


Questions On Ezekiel 38

Published: February 21, 2007
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Thanks for your ministry which is surely a great service to the Body of Christ, it certainly is to me.

What do you think is the “Hook in the jaws” of Gog? Gog is apparently a spirit being, who surely knows the outcome of the attack. What do you suppose is sufficient motivation for him to attack knowing the certain defeat of his forces? Could it be that the destruction of these peoples may actually what Gog seeks? Would this battle’s outcome open the door for the temple to be rebuilt? Is that what Gog and his master really want?Since this event may coincide with the end of the church age and the beginning of the 70th week of Daniel, is Gog being restrained from starting the attack until the number of the church is complete?


Let’s Talk Turkey, Revisited

Published: February 16, 2007
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In your article, “Let’s talk Turkey” I believe you state our need to watch for Turkey to be blessed as she has blessed Israel. I believe that you state that Turkey prevents the war of Ezekiel at this time and we should watch Turkey. I find it interesting that Israel has shown to Turkey plans, photos of the current bridge construction outside of the Temple Mount, yet they state they are not sure of the safety to the Muslem holy sites so Israel wants a team from Turkey to go there to inspect it. I just wonder what significance this may have in relation to your article.


Ezekiel 38 And The Rapture

Published: February 15, 2007
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First of all I want to thank you for sharing the wisdom God has given you. I have learned so much just by reading your website. My question is about the battle of Ezekiel. I know you get many questions about it, but my concern is whether we may be here for the very beginning. I know we will be raptured out before the actual battle, but can it be possible that we will be here for the first attacks? Considering threats made by the President of Iran against any western countries, I worry for my children and grandchildren as we live in Germany and I understand that Europe could possibly be attacked as well. Thank you and God bless you.


Rapturing The Children

Published: February 15, 2007
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Thank you again for all your work in the name of our Lord.

My question relates to children and the rapture. I understand that all believers will be raptured when the Holy Spirit is taken because He is sealed within us and we are essentially inseparable. Considering this I do not understand is why anyone under the age of accountability would go because they have not been sealed.

I understand that they are innocent in Gods eyes, I was just wondering do you think that it is necessary that they would have to be taken at that point, as there is no guarantee they would be killed in the tribulation? As usual, I support you view this was just something I have been thinking about.


Afraid Of The Rapture

Published: February 15, 2007
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I have a question. Do animals go to heaven and will the go to heaven after the rapture? I have 7 bunnies and 6 dogs and I’m terribly afraid of what will happen to them if the rapture comes soon. Will they go to heaven when they die? Will i be with them? I’m so scared of the rapture happening because I’m worried about them. Can you please tell me your best answer?

Also, when is the rapture supposed to happen? I’m confused by your site. My father told me that the rapture can happen this year, at the 70th anniversary of Israel’s becoming a state, 80th and another year but I’ve forgotten. This being the 40th year preoccupies my thoughts a lot because it scares me.


Letters From Islam

Published: February 7, 2007
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I just wanted to clarify is that Imam AlMahdi (AS) could not & can not be be the Anti- Christ. AlMahdi appears to fight the Evil & spread peace & love among humanity & on the earth. Yes, we do believe that Jesus (Peace be upon him) would appear with AlMahdi & they will be together & not against each other. May God bless you all.