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Jack Van Impe has been saying the end is soon for decades based on observing modern events. We have to be careful not to read the newspaper back into prophecy. Every generation of Christians for 2000 years (including Paul) thought the return was near. His return is imminent. It could happen anytime. We should not speculate too much. It certainly is nearer than it was yesterday.
Know God and make Him known! (YWAM)
They said: "Where is the God of Elijah?"
I say: "Where are the Elijahs of God?" (Ravenhill "Why Revival Tarries")
Jesus said it was not for us or even Him to know just when the return would be so the effort to find out is a vain one. We will not know. There is a legitamate hint though. All the end times prophesys are about Isreal. For years Christians convinced themselves that the prophesys were really about them. Isreal was destroyed. The Jews were scattered. So Chrisendom was the "new" Isreal. But what do we know, now Isreal is a nation again after 2000 years. So maybe we should just trust God to do what He said He would do? It is all about Isreal. The Jews are the chosen people. Now that there is an Isreal the show can begin.
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I'll go with the one I learned from Bob Enyart: Do right and risk the consequences. Another one I like is: What did you expect?
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March 27th, 2005, 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by wholearmor
Then you obviously wouldn't mind signing papers stating you are turning all your possessions over to me in 2012 since you won't be needing them any longer.
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I'll go with the one I learned from Bob Enyart: Do right and risk the consequences. Another one I like is: What did you expect?
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March 27th, 2005, 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by godrulz
Jack Van Impe has been saying the end is soon for decades based on observing modern events. We have to be careful not to read the newspaper back into prophecy. Every generation of Christians for 2000 years (including Paul) thought the return was near. His return is imminent. It could happen anytime. We should not speculate too much. It certainly is nearer than it was yesterday.
Slogan/motto:
I'll go with the one I learned from Bob Enyart: Do right and risk the consequences. Another one I like is: What did you expect?
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March 28th, 2005, 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by wholearmor
Then you obviously wouldn't mind signing papers stating you are turning all your possessions over to me in 2012 since you won't be needing them any longer.
Jesus said it was not for us or even Him to know just when the return would be so the effort to find out is a vain one. We will not know. There is a legitamate hint though. All the end times prophesys are about Isreal. For years Christians convinced themselves that the prophesys were really about them. Isreal was destroyed. The Jews were scattered. So Chrisendom was the "new" Isreal. But what do we know, now Isreal is a nation again after 2000 years. So maybe we should just trust God to do what He said He would do? It is all about Isreal. The Jews are the chosen people. Now that there is an Isreal the show can begin.
Really... It's all about God. He doesn't have to follow any plan made for or by anybody, Christian or Jew. Pegging prophesy to specific, people, places is a very risky business.
Blessings of Peace,Chileice
"Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15.13
Say, OMEGA, if I were to offer you $50 for everything you own, and have legal documents drawn up to the effect that I would not take possesion until 2013, would you do it?
"All the end times prophesys are about Isreal. For years Christians convinced themselves that the prophesys were really about them."
Lots of years. Until J.N. Darby invented pre-mil, pre trib theology in the 19th century. All the main line denominations are amil or post mil. None require practicing Jews in their theology.
I do think the events are leading us quickly to the Lord's return, but I have to agree with Godrulz (and others) that speculating on exact dates is not important and that we should stay busy reaching the lost until He comes!!
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