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EMP And The Two Witnesses

Published: August 3, 2008
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We have to remember that the world will see the two prophets testifying in Israel during the tribulation. Without today’s technology, we would not be able to do this, which leads me to believe that EMPs won’t be used.

However, we know that Psalms 83 and Isaiah 17 will occur, which leads me to believe that bombs and nuclear power will be used on nuclear facilities in Iran and Damascus will cease to exist. I pray that I will not be here when this occurs. Jesus, Please Come.


Still More On speaking In Tongues

Published: August 3, 2008
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I have a question about speaking in tongues (Praying in the Spirit). Do you believe in praying in the Spirit just in your room? Not in front of other people? Paul, the apostle spoke in tongues according to the book of Corinthians.


More On EMP Attacks

Published: August 3, 2008
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If Iran has the capability to do this (EMP attack) over the US, then we certainly have the same capability. Instead of Israel and/or the US striking Iran with bombs and nuclear power, killing masses of people, why would Israel or the US not make these enemies useless by launching EMPs over the rogue nations threatening to destroy Israel and the west such as Iran and Syria? I understand it would bring down all communication and technical systems setting countries back for decades. At least the people would have a fighting chance for survival.


Stop Selling Oil?

Published: August 2, 2008
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Why don’t the Arab oil producers just cut off the oil supply to the US and the West and bring us down? Is it because they would not have enough money to continue their terrorist operations? Isn’t it ironic that for every barrel of oil we/west purchase, the wealth is used funding terrorists against those considered infidels? Oil is what makes the world function, so why would it not be used to bring the world to a halt. The wealth from oil has produced much evil. What do you think?


Tongues, Then And Now.

Published: August 1, 2008
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In regard to the article “Did Tongues Cease”, I concur with your answer. I was raised to believe that they had ceased but did not see how my pastor/teachers arrived at their conclusion using the texts that are commonly used to support this belief.

However, I do believe that the Greek supports the idea that the gift given in apostolic times was a “known earthly language” being spoken for the furtherance of the gospel as well as a sign of it’s authority as being given from God. I don’t think the “gift of tongues” used today falls under that category.

Scripturally, how do you perceive the gift was used then in contrast to now? Is it still a known earthly language? If not, how does the gift edify the body today, especially if everyone present already speaks and understands the same earthly language?


Were Christ’s Afflictions Lacking?

Published: August 1, 2008
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I recently listened to a Catholic talk show because a known former Catholic and now born again Christian was invited on it. The host brought up the fact that Christ’s suffering was lacking by, I feel, misquoting Colossians 1:24. Please speak on this verse for me. And thank you for all the hard work and time you put into this site.


Catholics In The Rapture?

Published: July 29, 2008
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Could you please explain why you believe there will be many catholics saved in the rapture?


Is Abortion Permitted To Save The Mom?

Published: July 22, 2008
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Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. I was asked a question for which I really had no answer. Question is very simple and straightforward. Say a mother is pregnant and is having complications during her pregnancy and giving birth to a child may cause her to loose her life. In this case would abortion be valid to save the mother or are we to save the child?


Madrid Interfaith Meeting

Published: July 20, 2008
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What are your thoughts on the interfaith meeting in Madrid? I wonder if the “one world religion” could simply be the “tolerance” espoused by so many these days. It’s okay to be any faith, as long as you don’t put your beliefs into action, or even speak them. I would appreciate your thoughts on this.

Thank you for your website. It is such a blessing. I have printed some of the articles and keep them in a book. There’s someone that I think might need them someday.


The Catholic Church In The Tribulation

Published: July 19, 2008
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Do you feel that Rome, Vatican, Catholic Church, etc. will play a major role during the tribulation? I feel that sometimes people are afraid to point the finger at the Catholic Church in prophecy–Daniel and Revelation. I was in the Catholic Church for 15 years and thankfully 2 years ago God opened my eyes to see how HIs Word differs from the teachings of the Catholic Church. Thanks for your website.