Seven - "Rom 2:1 Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things."
Ping - It is very difficult, is it not? I have had such a wonderful life that the little things that have happened over the years are nothing - I don't even need to think about forgiving, it's just done. But, could I forgive one that did that to a child of mine? So, it is just one of the sins I ask forgiveness for each night - I don't specify them I just lump that one in with the others I really try to work on.
Rapture - Seven, if it happens like you believe it will, "gone in the twinkling of an eye" then none of us have any worries. But, if someone comes, saying he is Christ, looks and acts like Christ, performing miracles, being peaceful and prosperous - saying gather together because I'm going to rapture you out of here - if someone does that and you can pinch yourself and feel it (still in a flesh body) - DO NOT GO.
Matt 24:23 Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; BELIEVE IT NOT.
Seven - I have watched Israel for over 40 years and my expectations have been met and surpassed all of that time.
Ping - I agree, Jerusalem is our barometer for end times.
Seven - I would guess that you would say that Christ is the “pearl of great price.”
Ping - You're being cryptic again so you really made me LOOK at this verse. Is the pearl one of us sinners that Christ paid the price for?
I'll keep watching.......Ping