Posted on 10/05/2014 7:44:31 AM PDT by NKP_Vet
The movie “Left Behind” opens today. And while, in a secular culture dismissive of any consequences for unbelief, we can rejoice in any salutary reminders, it is unfortunate that the reminder is riddled with questionable theology and dubious biblical interpretation.
In certain (but not all) Protestant circles, and especially among the Evangelicals, there is a strong and often vivid preoccupation with signs of the Second Coming of Christ. Many of the notions that get expressed are either erroneous or extreme. Some of these erroneous notions are rooted in a misunderstanding of the various scriptural genres. Some are rooted in reading certain Scriptures in isolation from the wider context of the whole of Scripture. And some are rooted in reading one text and disregarding others that balance it.
The Catholic approach to the end times (eschatology) is perhaps less thrilling and provocative. It does not generate “Left Behind” movie series or cause people to sell their houses and gather on hillsides waiting for the announced end. It is more methodical and seeks to balance a lot of notions that often hold certain truths in tension.
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Fear? I can’t wait.
Whatever awaits will mean that I don’t have to endure this life, and this world, any more.
It will be a blessing, and worth it, to suffer the process, and know that it is finished.
And yet another thread bashing non Catholics by those who never bash non Catholics.
That's the part that has always confused me. As Christians, we are told that our sins are forgiven and that love keeps no record of wrongs.
As we all heard in our marriage ceremonies, God is Love. So how can He keep a record of our wrongs, especially when we are told our wrongs (i.e., sins) are forgiven and thrown away as far as the east is from the west.
Obviously, I am going to face this situation for myself one day. I plan on turning to my Counsellor, Jesus, and saying, "You handle this one."
I hope it works.
The fundamental problem with “left behind” theology is it is demonic. Darby (the Darby Bible, Plymouth Brethren, Biblical map of history, etc) was not Christian in any normal sense. He was steeped in pitch and brimstone, both fiery. He construed creation as the seat of evil and release from the world as salvation. Not Biblical.
Christ returns to reign on earth. Those who are left behind will be with Christ. Those who are taken will be in perpetual darkness. That is Biblical and consistent with Jesus’ teachings.
Sorry, but no I do not rejoice in “...any salutary reminders, it is unfortunate that the reminder is riddled with questionable theology and dubious biblical interpretation,” the reason is it is blasphemy and heresy. Anything that leads God’s people astray or confounds theology is from Satan. It is not to be rejoiced in for its half-truths.
I thought Grace was the teaching that those who believe are saved. It is not works alone and to deny Jesus was the unforgivable sin.
That's what I've always been told. I think it was the Apostle Paul who said all things are permissible, but not all things are beneficial.
The message being (I think) that the sin itself carries its own punishment.
I don't know. What do I look like? Benny Hinn?
It's all so confusing.
So many are looking for THE DAY OF THE LORD.
AMOS 5
18 Woe unto you that desire the day of the Lord! to what end is it for you? the day of the Lord is darkness, and not light.
19 As if a man did flee from a lion, and a bear met him; or went into the house, and leaned his hand on the wall, and a serpent bit him.
20 Shall not the day of the Lord be darkness, and not light? even very dark, and no brightness in it?
No, you do not look like Benny Hinn...lol
They made God seem distant and untrustworthy. I can't remember who did the research but somebody added up everything Jesus said and it took less than 20 minutes to say what He said. Meanwhile, our church services go on seemingly forever. No wonder nobody attends church.
Another anti-Catholic thread! /s
That's funny - exact same title, exact same opening as a thread posted last week, but different authorship cited. Coincidence?
Another Fine Example Of Catholics Never Posting Threads Denigrating Others
Our sins are forgiven but not forgotten. We are assured salvation but will still will be judged for what we did and did not do. How that happens is a mystery.
That’s the part that has always confused me. As Christians, we are told that our sins are forgiven and that love keeps no record of wrongs.
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Judgment occurred on a cross some 2000 years ago. To be fair to our Catholic friends, they are told, being mere mortals, they can’t interpret scripture. That being the case they would be ignorant of such bible teachings unless found in their catechism or Sunday morning homily. If you have no ability to interpret what the bible is saying to you why read it and get confused?
When did Kirk Cameron go to divinity school? How did he become an authority on this?
Don't believe God's Word, FRiends. Believe what the unfathomably corrupt "celibate" men in dresses tell you.
Read 2 Peter 2 to learn the fate awaiting false teachers.
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