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To: MarkBsnr
I see that you have once again posted extensively from the OT. Let me ask you if there is any Christ in your Christianity.

I don't think you and I have a history here, so I am at a bit of a disadvantage when trying to assess if this is merely a cheap-shot insult or you and I have just have a fundamental difference in opinion regarding the OT passages.

Nevertheless, the passages were in response to Quix who is obviously unfamiliar with Apocalyptic literature, so I was hoping that Quix would see the fallacy of expecting a literal fulfillment of "stars falling to earth" when similar language is used to describe historically fulfilled prophetic events. I would have been perfectly happy to use your approved exclusive NT passages but alas, Futurists are spiritually blinded to the fact that much of the Olivet was fulfilled quite literally by 70AD and that Revelation is not a Day Planner for post-Apocalyptic exiles, but is quite literally The Revelation of Christ and His Church.

As far as "Christ" in the OT, please refer to Luke 24:44-45

Then He said to them, "These are the words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things must be fulfilled which were written in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms concerning Me." And He opened their understanding, that they might comprehend the Scriptures.

Here Jesus Christ is telling His Disciples that the Old Testament was all about Him. I believe I culled passages exclusively from the Prophets, who Jesus said were talking about Him. Exactly what is causing your distress?

471 posted on 01/17/2011 2:51:11 PM PST by The Theophilus
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To: The Theophilus
I don't think you and I have a history here, so I am at a bit of a disadvantage when trying to assess if this is merely a cheap-shot insult or you and I have just have a fundamental difference in opinion regarding the OT passages.

I object to those to publish proofs and illustrate passages of their Christianity with OT passages. Christ was pointed to in the OT, but one cannot generate a complete picture of Jesus from the OT, as many do on FR.

Here Jesus Christ is telling His Disciples that the Old Testament was all about Him. I believe I culled passages exclusively from the Prophets, who Jesus said were talking about Him. Exactly what is causing your distress?

Many antiCatholics rely on OT verses for their beliefs, rather than Christ Himself. If you are of the belief that the Gospels are for Christians and that Paul is a beloved bishop of the Church, then I will apologize for seeming umbrage.

550 posted on 01/17/2011 6:25:18 PM PST by MarkBsnr (I would not believe in the Gospel if the authority of the Catholic Church did not move me to do so..)
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