Your use of irrelevant bible verses in these matters highlights that individual interpretation is bereft of worth, a magesterium of one has no validity. Dealing with complicated matters in the secular world, I can appreciate the degree of complexity involved in the subject matter of the Bible and appreciate the direction provided by the magisterium of the Church
It might be better to disabuse yourself of the prideful need for self interpretation and adopt the spirit of humility. That is the essence of Jn 17:21
The fetish the rapture types place on eschatology demonstrates their spiritual insecurities. Trust in Jesus not individual interpretation
I follow Christ not some magesterium. Following Christ is Christianity. Following a church is Churchianity.
Yeah, CynicalBear, what are you doing, comparing Scripture with Scripture?! Everyone knows it’s just an exercise in futility. Have a question on doctrine? Have a need for an answer to questions? No need to check the Scriptures daily, to see if those things are so. Just call 800-VATTALK for infallible information. Operators are standing by. And I DO mean OPERATORS..