Does The Church Come Back To Live On Earth?
Published: January 25, 2014You wrote last week: “The armies of Heaven will be with Him (Rev. 19:14), as will the Church (Rev. 17:14).” So we will return to earth after the tribulation. But your position is that we will not remain on earth for the 1000 yrs?
Purifying Believers?
Published: January 25, 2014I am reading my study bible this morning and going through gospels after your study on The Four Faces Of Jesus, which was great by the way. Referencing Matthew 3:11 the study notes section of my Bible says the unrepentant will receive judgment of eternal fire (which I understand). Then it goes on to say that “Repentant may undergo a purifying fire.” I know we get purified (new bodies) but is this statement correct and is that what the preparer of these notes is alluding to?
Is The Rapture Near?
Published: January 24, 2014So many prophecy teachers say we are in the end times, and the rapture is near. Do they imply that we could be raptured this year or in the next 3-5 years? I understand no one knows the day or hour but I would like your thoughts.
Can Unbelievers Be Taught By The Holy Spirit?
Published: January 24, 2014Like others who have written I struggle with my salvation and I am sick of tripping over it. I know the Holy Spirit teaches me and guides me. So my question is simply can we be taught and led by the Holy Spirit if we are not saved?
Paul A Sinner? How Could This Be?
Published: January 23, 2014In Romans 7:14, what sin(s) do you think Paul is referring to? I know there was only one man who lived a sinless life. Yet it is apparent Paul was the most powerful and obedient Christian of all (after his conversion). How was he constantly overcome with sin? Yes he was born with a sin nature like all of us, but as a powerful vessel of Christ, I don’t see him as someone constantly struggling with sin the more he tried not to sin. Your thoughts on this?
How Is Matt. 24:34 A Sign? Follow Up
Published: January 23, 2014Re: How Is Matt. 24;34 A Sign? In this post you stated: “Therefore, we’re not supposed to keep track of the number of people born in 1948 who are still alive to see how close the 2nd Coming is, but rather to understand that before an average lifespan has passed since we saw the first sign, the 2nd Coming will have taken place.”
I have always thought that this time frame refers to the timing of the Rapture of the Church, not the Second Coming of Christ. Since those 2 events are 7 years apart, I’m confused now as to what Matt. 24:34 is stating. Is it saying that the generation born in 1948 will be alive to see the Rapture or the Second Coming? Can you clarify this please?
Questions About Heaven
Published: January 22, 2014When we die do we go straight to Heaven and do we get to see all our loved ones, and others we want to meet? Will we meet God? What exactly would we look like? I heard that we will get new bodies, but will we still look the way we look here just without any injuries, diseases, and etc? If we do bad things when we’re on Earth would still get to go to Heaven? When someone passes away do they remember how they died or anything from when they lived on Earth?
Why Was John Baptizing?
Published: January 22, 2014I have a question regarding baptism. Why was John the Baptist baptizing people if Jesus had not come and died on the cross yet? When did the practice of baptism begin and what was the purpose? I thank you for all the wisdom you share.
Should I Cut Off My Hand?
Published: January 22, 2014What does Matthew 5:30 mean? “If your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away”. I’m sure Jesus didn’t mean that literally, but what did He mean?
Too Good To Be True?
Published: January 21, 2014I was reading articles about the Rapture recently and came across one on the pre-wrath view. I don’t know if you want to read it or care to, but it really upset me. It is talking about what I have feared myself. I have been asking my husband if we should not prepare for such an occurrence. He believes in the Pre-Trib rapture and I have always thought that made sense. Maybe I am just afraid it won’t be true…like it’s “too good to be true” and wishful thinking.