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A Study In Opposites

Published: January 21, 2012
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Many of the instructors at the Bible College I attend agree with the opinion that eternity is a study in opposites for the believer and unbeliever. That being said they also believe that the place in hell for the unbeliever is as positional as the place in heaven is for the believer. What I mean is this. Just as we will be rewarded for the things we do in Christ so also will unbelievers be punished according to how closely they followed the will of Satan in their lives. If believers receive rewards after the rapture we will know why. Therefore won’t those going to hell also know why they’ll receive punishment?


Was It Six Or Eight?

Published: January 21, 2012
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In the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke we have the recount of the transfiguration and the events that took place about a week prior. Luke said the transfiguration event was eight days after Jesus said, “But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God.” Matthew and Mark wrote that the transfiguration happened six days after Jesus said this. What is the explanation for the difference of two days in the accounts?


If God Blinded Them, Do They Still Go To Hell?

Published: January 19, 2012
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If God has blinded the Jewish people do they still go to Hell? I know that he will deal with them during the Tribulation but what about the ones from the last 2000 years who lived and died before the Tribulation? I’m confused and a little shaky (my beloved friends are Jewish and they ask me often about Christianity and Jewish people going to Hell).


How Will They Get There?

Published: January 19, 2012
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Zechariah 14:17 tells us all the people of Earth will be required to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles in Jerusalem each year. Do these verses talk about the Millennial Kingdom and if so, how do we get there from where ever we are “Ruling and Reigning” on the planet to worship Christ each year during the Feast of Tabernacles?


Sweating Blood? Follow Up

Published: January 19, 2012
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Re: Sweating Blood. I would like to ask a follow-up question regarding Luke 22:44, which describes Jesus’ prayer on the mount of Olives before His crucifixion. Does the verse actually say that Jesus sweated blood? I’m not questioning whether it’s possible, but doesn’t the scripture say that His sweat was “like” or “as” great drops of blood? Wouldn’t it be more likely that Luke 22:44 was simply using the phrase “as great drops of blood” to emphasize the agony that Jesus was experiencing?


Sweating Blood

Published: January 18, 2012
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In the Garden of Gethsemane, the Bible says that Jesus was so anguished He sweat blood through His pores. Is this a biological possibility? Even if it isn’t, is the Bible’s account meant to be literal?


Who Are The Coptic Christians?

Published: January 18, 2012
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I have been hearing about the Coptic Christian persecution in Egypt. I was wondering if you could tell me more about the Coptic church’s history and beliefs.


Israel And The Fig Tree

Published: January 16, 2012
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At our Seniors Bible Study today we were discussing Matthew 21:18-20. Does the fig tree represent Israel, Jerusalem, or neither? If Israel or Jerusalem, does it mean they will never again produce fruit? What about during the Millennium?


OSAS And Jude

Published: January 15, 2012
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I don’t believe your views on OSAS. There is no such thing as once saved always saved. If that was true no one would backslide and the Lord wouldn’t give us so many warnings to stay saved. Just 2 of many scriptures to this effect are Jude 1:.5-6. & 20-21. What do you think ?


How Do The Jews Come To Christ?

Published: January 15, 2012
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My husband and I are missionaries in Bolivia. We just finished reading “7 Things” and really loved it. We believe that the Holy Spirit is removing the veil and showing His people new things about the end times. Your book is an evidence of this.

My question has to do with the time of Tribulation when Israel will build another temple and restart the old covenant. In your book, you suggest that one of your three groups are Jews and Gentiles who become believers. If the Jews are continuing the sacrifices for sin, how do they become a believer in Christ for salvation when He is the ultimate and only sufficient sacrifice for sin? What role does faith in Christ play during the Tribulation and will that even be possible once the Holy Spirit has left the earth because He dwells in us?