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The Holy Spirit In The Tribulation

Published: April 21, 2009
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Since after the rapture, new believers will not be sealed with the Holy Spirit, What will be the role of the Holy Spirit? I dont remember where I got that information but I believe I read it somewhere? Is that biblical?


Matt. 24:34. Generation Or Race?

Published: April 20, 2009
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Thank you very much for your website.

I have got a question concerning Matthew 24:34. Does the Greek word for “generation” really mean generation or could it also mean nation? Did Jesus really mean that the generation who sees the reborn of Israel also sees His return? Or could He have meant that the Jews will not be wiped out until He returns?

If the word “generation” means nation, then this verse wouldn’t give us any indication about the time frame of His return. Could you please give me any insight on this?


Is My Friend Saved?

Published: April 19, 2009
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I have a Mormon friend who believes and practices everything her church teaches her. I have witnessed to her many times but to no avail. After sending her bible tracts and dozens of online articles pointing out failed prophecies by past Mormon elders, and being continually ignored, I feel it is time for me to step aside. Perhaps someone else will manage to convince her of what I couldn’t. My question is this: if, for some reason, she never does change her viewpoint and dies with her same beliefs, is she saved?


Debating An Atheist

Published: April 18, 2009
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I am in a debate with someone that denies the existence of omnipotence and perfection, especially as it concerns God. Can you help me with an answer?

Also, do you know a good response to his question “Can God make a rock so heavy that he can’t lift it?” And, “Can God make a dance club so exclusive that He can’t get in?” I told him that those two questions appeared to be ridiculous to me but his response is “See? You can’t answer”.

He, of course is an atheist who is constantly using atheistic books, films and other material to disuade believers and I am not qualified to really debate with him but I am trying. I would appreciate any help you could give me.


Is Artificial Insemination OK?

Published: April 17, 2009
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Much, much praise for your invaluable website.

What are your thoughts on sperm donors? If a woman’s husband is infertile, could she be inseminated with a donor’s sperm? I’m thinking that it’s not necessarily sinful because the act of sex is not actually involved…also, what about an unmarried woman who decides she wants to have a child on her own and gets inseminated? It’s the sperm of someone she’s not married to, but sex isn’t involved.


The Holy People Of Matt 27:52-53

Published: April 16, 2009
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I have a question concerning Matt 27:52,53. Will these resurrected saints die again? I don’t think they’re in heaven yet, but I’m not sure what took place.

They apparently had physical bodies and were recognizable to others per their “appearance unto many”, but what is their disposition until the final judgment?


Is The Rapture A Number Specific Event?

Published: April 15, 2009
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First of all, I thank God for making your knowledge and understanding available to the body of Christ and thank you for giving your time and energy to this excellent ministry. Now to my question.

I have heard and read many times that the timing of the rapture is based on the completion of the church, whatever number God decides is complete. This explanation has always seemed arbitrary to me and God is anything but arbitrary. Also, I’m not aware of any scripture that says this or even hints at it. Please correct me if I’m wrong.


The Fate Of False Teachers

Published: April 15, 2009
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What do you interpret the bible as saying the fate will be for those pastors/ministers, etc. who knowingly,enthusiastically teach false doctrine and who are leading their sheep astray into the world church movement, especially those who say the bible/christianity needs to be re-written? Is this not sin against the holy sprit?


Earth: Restoration Or Judgment?

Published: April 14, 2009
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I read your article on Magnetic Pole Shift written in ’06. It is very interesting. A couple of questions please.

Is the article referring to the restoration on earth to its original position? What about the restoration on the vapor rind around the earth? Am I getting the restoration of earth and the judgment of earth mixed up?


No Salvation After The Rapture?

Published: April 14, 2009
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According to Romans 11:25, “For I do not wish you to be ignorant, brethren, of this secret — that ye may not be wise in your own conceits — that hardness in part to Israel hath happened till the fulness of the nations may come in;” (YLT). Surely, if the fulness of the nations (or gentiles), will come in before Israel comes to Christ, there can be no salvation for the gentiles after the rapture.