C'mon, I asked you a question, and you answer me with a question, and you don't answer the question I asked?
Keep in mind, that until Israel accepts the Messiah (Jesus), they (at least the practicing Jews) will want to resume the sacrifices and ordinances of the Law. I don't profess to know what to make of Ezekiel. I haven't even really looked at it that much, but from what you quoted, I cannot see how that was the thing that changed you from a Premil to an Amil. I've read a lot of the so-called proof that has been thrown around on this thread, and I'm not convinced, because I can see clear cases where the Amil position forces an interpretation that isn't consistent with the context or the clear meaning of the words.
You can accuse me of being deluded, but can you prove you're not? It hasn't been proven to me that I'm deluded, and I'm certainly not resistant to truth. I pray every day for God's guidance and enlightenment, and I'm just crazy enough to believe that He answers my prayer. I don't think that's a prayer that God would refuse to answer, and as He is my witness, I truly do want to know the truth.
One thing I see among Calvinists that I find curious is a tendency to make everything black and white, all or nothing, and no room given for the fact that maybe, just maybe, there are some points about even Calvinism that aren't 100% correct. Same with the Amils...they will denounce the Preterist, when they are at least 90% in complete agreement, doctrinally, with the Amils. I haven't found the exact thing that sets off the alarms in my spirit about the Amil position, but I will find it, and when I do, I'll share it. I know this: I'm believing God to show me the truth, to lead me into truth, and to keep me in the truth, and I'm walking in faith that He is doing that very thing in me. I am yielded to Him in that, and am not conscious of any resistance to the truth in my spirt. I ask God daily to root out any resistance, and to show me where I need to change. What more can I do? You tell me.
I've heard either you or others (or both) make this statement before.
Now, I admit that the premil's have been on the defensive almost entirely.
So, I'd like to give you this opportunity to show us which passages we "force" an interpretation on. Go through the passage and explain to us why our interpretation is "forced".
Jean
Ok, Mom, when does the New Temple, complete with animal sacrifices, take place?
And I answered you with scripture..that is a dispensationa scripture..the new temple you are all waiting for with the red hefier...I gave you the scripture you guys claim as you watch the Mid East events..
You can accuse me of being deluded,
I believe you are a good brother in Christ..that response to you was a return of your words I believe