“It is a spiritual war. It is occurring everywhere. Recall this verse:
“And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.” (Mat 10:28)
I learned that verse the first day I read the Bible nearly four decades ago, and it has played a part in my interpretation, since.”
Okay, then you should know who that verse is speaking of, that we should fear. Who has the power to destroy our bodies and souls in hell?
“This is a hint: Christians everywhere are part of the Church, the new Jerusalem, which is located on mount Sion in heaven. They are also part of the Holy Temple, which is also found on mount Sion in heaven. Satan knows it. Many Christians do not.”
Well, it seems Satan doesn’t know that, since he is marching around the earth in these verses to get to the place where God’s people are. Maybe you can draw him a roadmap.
“This is another hint: this earth will be around forever, and generations of people will come and go, forever. Satan knows it. Many Christians do not.”
The Bible says this earth will pass away and there will be a new heaven and a new earth. I’ll believe the Bible over your words, no matter how insistent you are.
“This is another hint: Israel is no longer God’s chosen people, and has not been for about 2000 years. Satan knows it. Many Christians do not.”
There will always be a rigtheous remnant of Israel, beloved of God, as promised. We are grafted onto them, we do not replace them.
I'll tell him to follow you. That should keep him away from the Church, shouldn't it?
>>>The Bible says this earth will pass away and there will be a new heaven and a new earth. I’ll believe the Bible over your words, no matter how insistent you are.<<<
Well, I guess you don't consider Ecclesiastes and the Psalms as part of the bible. I don't believe I have ever met a "Christian" quite like you.
>>>There will always be a rigtheous remnant of Israel, beloved of God, as promised. We are grafted onto them, we do not replace them.<<<
You are right, but not for the reasons you think. The righteous remnant were resurrected in 70 AD and serve as foundations, gates and/or as priests in the holy temple and city. I am going to go out a limb and guess that statement will go right over your head.
Philip