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Unless you have something new or different to add, I have stated my case. I don't see any point in repeating the same thing over and over. Christians have always disagreed on their views of a variety of doctrines - e.g. present day manifestation of the Gifts of the Spirit, or Arminianism vs...

Indeed. We are known by our fruit, so that doesn't speak well of some of them. Is repeating your view that the Revelation 19 passage "proves" your case supposed to convince me? Why do you keep repeating yourself? If you can't convince someone of your argument the first time you say it...

Interesting observation. You are absolutely right in that the primary message should be about surrendering your life to Christ and repent of sins. If they don't preach the Gospel, they have not done what Christ expects of our preachers. Since I don't believe as you do, you imply that I don't...

Unfortunately, you are absolutely correct. Strong delusion has come. In many cases, the churches are accepting the world's values and embracing sin instead of standing firm on Christ and Scripture. People either fall for the watered down / perverted "gospel" or they leave the church because...

I agree with what you say regarding our current situation. Unfortunately, we are moving toward a cashless society, which could pave the way for a type of world currency. You are absolutely right regarding the LBGTQ push. I don't believe Rev 19:11-21 proves a future fulfillment of the Beast...

Reading aloud to myself, I prefer NASB 1995. Reading aloud to others, I prefer the NKJV. The NKJV has very familiar language and is easy for others to understand. OTOH, never try reading the Amplified Bible to others. It's good for private study, but awkward to read aloud.

I absolutely agree that today's world is being conditioned for something just as Germany was a century ago. I think a one-world government could be in our future. COVID-19 provided a perfect opportunity to accelerate government control. Actually, I suspect COVID was more of an engineered...

I did NOT see that one coming :Laugh:Laugh:Laugh

Like you, I was very pleased when Jerusalem was re-established as the capital of Israel - on the 70th anniversary of when Israel became a nation again. Likewise, the other things you mention are causes for concern. As my daddy would say, the world is heading to Hell in a hand-basket. Having...

I am red-green colorblind, so I never use a red-letter Bible. Instead of making the words of Jesus stand out, they are harder to see. I also prefer paragraph style, as it brings the complete idea together. So, I am totally opposite of @Baptist4life.

I disagree, of course. What specific signs do you see that make you believe Christ's return is near?

I must respectfully disagree, sir. The signs Jesus gave them were seen when Jerusalem was surrounded by armies. The disciples knew Jerusalem's desolation was near, just as surely as they knew that Summer is near when the fig tree puts forth its leaves.

I am very disappointed with the translations that cave to the gender inclusive language. If the original text used "brothers and sisters", then our translations should have used the same language from the beginning. We are smart enough to understand that where the older translations use the...

How would you know that nobody from His immediate audience that day would still be alive 40 years from then? I suggest that is speculation, Brother. The average life expectancy may have been shorter, but that doesn't change the definition of "generation". As a side note, even those who...

Yes, I am convinced that Jesus was using the fig tree, and all the other trees, to make a point. He wasn't teaching science or botany, but was simply giving His disciples an object lesson. The point was that just as they knew Spring is near when the trees bloom, so they would also know by the...

I can't argue that point. Maybe these college-educated preachers are trying to sound like the ol' folks back home, but it's still a pretense. They should talk the same on Sunday as they do the rest of the week, without putting on a show with their language. On that note, I don't mind if they...

If it comes natural, I don't mind. Otherwise it feels like he's putting on a show. If it is just a show, it seems like it's more about his performance and not so much about preaching the Gospel. Of course, that's just my view. Growing up in northern Arkansas and living in east Texas, I've...

Festus from Gunsmoke learnt me how to talk right proper with other fellers. If'n I foller his example, I can even talk so sweet to them gals that they would be apt to come along after me just like an ol' hound dog. Sometimes I gotta beat them off with a stick, don'tcha know. Wonder where ol'...

I agree with your view. Why anyone, especially a preacher, would deliberately come across as if he's an illiterate bumpkin is beyond me. I can't imagine how he thinks this helps him spread the gospel. If he is well-educated, he should use his education. As a former Toastmaster, "uhh", "umm"...

Since you never have any new or convincing arguments, I'd just as soon not continue. I have the satisfaction of letting other Christians know that Preterism is a viable alternative to the "Left Behind" scenarios that are so prevalent. Whether they accept the proof that I've offered, they...