Posted on 10/02/2016 11:40:45 AM PDT by The Ignorant Fisherman
When the Rapture of the Church finally takes place - in which Almighty God the Son calls out His body (saints and ambassadors) - it (The Rapture) will be a wondrous sign unto the apostate western world more so than a sign unto the whole world. For all had better be prepared, for Almighty God's "Day of Wrath" is now at hand (2 Thess. 2:3-12)!
The official commencement of this horrific seven year period will be the breaking of the 1st seal (i.e., the "Confirming of the Covenant" - Dan. 9:27) by Almighty God’s Lamb (i.e., The Lord Jesus Christ) in Heaven (Rev. 6:1). It is at this precise moment that the man of lawlessness (i.e., the anti-Christ) will be revealed unto the entire world (Dan. 9:27, 2 Thess. 2: 3-12). This revealing of the Anti-Christ and the commencement of this seven year tribulation period will begin when this man (i.e., the Prince which is to come) adds his human position of great power and authority to a covenant against Israel with an abundance of peoples and nations (Ezek. 38:8,11-12, Dan. 9: 27). Israel at this time of the confirming of this covenant will receive the super natural protection of Almighty God’s Two Witnesses (Moses and Elijah) who will also begin their ministry at this time for 1260 days and possess Almighty God's Divine authority. These two Witnesses of Almighty God will be extremely more powerful and than the anti - Christ and his global confederacy against Israel and will be used throughout the first half of this tribulation period by Almighty God to make His RIGHTEOUS ETERNAL Person known to a full blown godless world and unbelieving Israel (Rev. 11:3-6).
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>> “Sure they would. If anyone could actually ever DO the Law. ALL of it. PERFECTLY.” <<
You have to know that is far from what they meant!
They and also the other apostles made it clear that Torah is exactly what is required to be a part of Yisrael.
If you are not Yisrael Yeshua does not know you!
>> “Your whole argument is self-defeating as you have not proved that anyone can keep the law.” <<
Then you are saying that Yeshua and all of his apostles lied to us?
They all said that Torah is easy; where do you get the idea that it is even slightly difficult?
It is nowhere in the word to be found.
>> “Tell me, where do you go for the required yearly sacrifices?” <<
The required sacrifice has been made. That is how Yeshua was able to renew the covenant.
>> “Did you observe the last year of Jubilee?” <<
Do you even know what the jubilee is, or where it is required? Do you even know when the last jubilee was?
Of course you don’t or you would never have posted such an absurd question.
The jubilee, like Shemitah, is only for the land.
You should read the same scriptures that Yeshua and the apostles preached, so that you will not again embarrass yourself.
The last jubilee was at Tishri 1, 5967, and in that year, the land was indeed returned to its rightful owners.
Daniel’s 70th week will commence on the next jubilee,just as the scriptures say, on Tishri 1, 6017. Do you have even the foggiest notion what that means?
>> “You appealed to Matthew and the Beatitudes.” <<
I have nothing against the beatitudes, but no I did not! Where do you get that idea?
>> “Does your righteousness exceed that of the scribes and Pharisees?” <<
Yes, of course! The Pharisees had absolutely no righteousness. That is what Yeshua constantly declared throughout his ministry. They took away his Torah, and laid the “burden that could not be borne” on his sheep!
You really don’t know this?
Have you not ever read the woes he pronounced upon the Pharisees?
Churchianity seems to be holding you prisoner!
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>> “Note, however, you do not try to reconcile the verses...” <<
There is nothing to reconcile!
Both verses declare the truth to those that read the scriptures for their meaning.
Yisrael, the “doers of the Law,” will indeed be dustified!
Those that are caught up in the Pharisee’s false law of works will never know Yeshua, and will follow every false messiach that buys an ad in the Globe.
Paul didn’t ever conclude that no one can keep Torah, you seem to be completely unable to differentiate between Yehova’s loving Torah, and the Pharisee’s false man made law of Takanot, and Ma’assim.
I do not even discern in your posts the slightest desire to learn and understand these basics of the word.
You’re not yet even a baby believer!
You cannot digest even the milk of the word, let alone the meat.
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dustified=Justified :o)
Why post such jibberish?
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Posting snippets of the word is pointless if you cannot discern who the players were, and why the words were written.
Who was the parable spoken to in Luke 18?
Who was it that considered themselves righteous?
The answer contradicts your declarations in other posts.
Are you just trying to warm up the server?
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Eggman, you have egg on your face!
If the apostles tell us that only doers of Torah can be justified, who are you to compose baffle gab to confuse what they have been commissioned by Yeshua to tell us?
The writing of Torah on the hearts of those that seek him honestly is the very operation of the grace of Yehova.
Grace will never be known by those that preach against his loving Torah. None of the apostles ever did that, not even Paul when he persecuted the saints.
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For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. 2 Co 5:21
You can’t become more righteous than the righteousness of God. This is what Christ accomplished on the cross and resurrection.
It is finished, Christ died for all sin, our job (works) is too receive his righteousness through faith.
Perhaps you can provide some insight on what we must do to prepare for the Tribulation...
Whole chapters are not *snippets*.
You are arguing like a Catholic.
You shot yourself and your credibility in the foot with that accusation cause everyone can see for themselves.
And besides... that’s the best argument you have? Nothing from Scripture to support YOUR position?
Where are the chapters of material to support yours?
Yes, Damascus will fall......with the tensions there now makes you wonder who is going to make that happen?????
If US begins to really fight Putin there I could see Putin leaving scorched earth if he’s loosing....or even if he’s just done with the fight.... as Russia History has shown when an invasion on their own soil.
I can see the US using a proxy like ISIS to destroy it should they be failing to win .....
What an ugly mess no matter which way this goes.....
I think after Syria they’ll be pitching for Ukraine again....though Crimea is a done deal...the northern border is still in conflict and Porochenko “wants it”...so does Bidens son and the rest of the Corporate entities.
The 'Law' is referred to numerous times in the Pauline epistles...Can you show us when Paul speaks of the Law it is a reference to the Pharisee's law and not the Law of the Old Testament???
Gal 3:23 But before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed.
Gal 3:24 Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith.
The Pharisee's law was our schoolmaster???
Gal 3:25 But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster.
“Perhaps you can provide some insight on what we must do to prepare for the Tribulation.”
Sure. The Lord’s return has always had the possibility of happening during any generation and during anyone’s lifetime (except for the apostles who were appointed to die). His soon and imminent return only applies to the final generation of believers and is preceded by six specific signs. While many of these things are applicable to the lives of all believers in all generations, they are especially important for this last generation.
Matthew 24:4
And Jesus answered and said to them: “Take heed that no one deceives you.”
Because anti-Christs and false prophets will arise during the end times more than ever, Christians more than ever need to be on guard against being misled.
Matthew 24:6
And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.
Anticipate war. Know that God is in control. Do not be afraid when it happens. I’ll add more on this at the end.
Luke 12:11-12
Now when they bring you to the synagogues and magistrates and authorities, do not worry about how or what you should answer, or what you should say. For the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to say.
Anticipate persecution. Interestingly, we are told NOT to prepare what we are going to say when being taken captive.
Revelation 3:10
Because you have kept My command to persevere, I also will keep you from the hour of trial which shall come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth.
Keep God’s word and do not deny Christ now. He promised special protection to the last generation believers who have been faithful in this area.
Luke 21:19
By your patience possess your souls.
Endure suffering patiently.
Revelation 12:11
And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death.
Know God’s word. Learn to rely on the victory Christ won for us on the cross.
Matthew 24:15
Therefore when you see the ‘abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place” (whoever reads, let him understand).
Read and study scripture, including end-times prophecy. Learn to recognize the signs of Christ’s imminent return. The abomination of desolation is one of the most important.
Matthew 24:17-18
Let him who is on the housetop not go down to take anything out of his house. And let him who is in the field not go back to get his clothes.
While this is specifically directed at believers in Jerusalem and surrounding areas, the anti-Christ will launch a severe, worldwide persecution of the saints at this time. As this passage implies, be ready to run if necessary.
Matthew 24:20
And pray that your flight may not be in winter or on the Sabbath.
Pray. Obviously. But pray specifically. Again, this is for those in Israel.
Luke 21:36
Watch therefore, and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man.
This is a more general call to prayer.
Matthew 24:42
Watch therefore, for you do not know what hour your Lord is coming.
Be watchful. Specifically, be looking for the Lord’s soon return.
2 Thessalonians 3:5
Now may the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the patience of Christ.
The context of this verse is to wait patiently for Christ’s return.
1 Peter 1:13
Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Be sober minded. Do not become intoxicated with alcohol or drugs.
Ephesians 6:13
Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
Prepare for spiritual warfare. These days will be evil days above all evil days.
1 Peter 5:9
Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world.
Resist the Devil.
Hebrews 10:25
not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.
As we the day of Christ’s return drawing near (by knowing and observing the signs He taught us), we should seek the fellowship of other believers. Now is NOT the time to abandon gathering with other likeminded believers as the apostles instructed.
James 5:7-8
Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, waiting patiently for it until it receives the early and latter rain. You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.
Another verse about patiently waiting.
Some practical things may be warranted.
Luke 22:36
Then He said to them, “But now, he who has a money bag, let him take it, and likewise a knapsack; and he who has no sword, let him sell his garment and buy one.”
It is advisable for Christians to prepare to defend themselves. This may not be possible for all believers, everywhere. But those who can should.
Revelation 13:17
and that no one may buy or sell except one who has the mark or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.
Expect to be unable to buy and sell without it being considered a crime. Obviously, do NOT take the mark of the beast. This may mean being ready to barter or trade in gold or silver for those who have it. It may mean storing food supplies and other things needed to survive a long period with no access to modern distribution channels for food, etc.
Revelation 6:4-8
Another horse, fiery red, went out. And it was granted to the one who sat on it to take peace from the earth, and that people should kill one another; and there was given to him a great sword.
When He opened the third seal, I heard the third living creature say, “Come and see.” So I looked, and behold, a black horse, and he who sat on it had a pair of scales in his hand. And I heard a voice in the midst of the four living creatures saying, “A quart of wheat for a denarius, and three quarts of barley for a denarius; and do not harm the oil and the wine.”
When He opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth living creature saying, “Come and see.” So I looked, and behold, a pale horse. And the name of him who sat on it was Death, and Hades followed with him. And power was given to them over a fourth of the earth, to kill with sword, with hunger, with death, and by the beasts of the earth.
Knowing that there will be war, disease, tremendously destructive natural disasters, we should be as ready as possible.
Matthew 24:45-51
Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his master made ruler over his household, to give them food in due season? Blessed is that servant whom his master, when he comes, will find so doing. Assuredly, I say to you that he will make him ruler over all his goods. But if that evil servant says in his heart, “My master is delaying his coming,” and begins to beat his fellow servants, and to eat and drink with the drunkards, the master of that servant will come on a day when he is not looking for him and at an hour that he is not aware of, and will cut him in two and appoint him his portion with the hypocrites. There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
1 Timothy 6:17-19
Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy. Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share, storing up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
For those who have the financial resources or have positions of authority, this will be an opportunity to reach out to those in need.
Perhaps the biggest way to prepare is mentally and spiritually. Understanding the correct doctrine of the timing of the Lord’s return will help us to not be surprised by the difficult things we experience.
Scripture doesn’t mention Trinity either and a host of other Christian verbage.......so they’re thumping a dead horse there.
The law in Paul’s epistles as translated to Greek use the term “Law” to refer to both Torah and the Law of works.
We will probably never know exactly what he wrote in the original Hebrew letters, nevertheless it is necessary to deal properly with the two separate “Laws.”
Torah, Yehova’s law of love, is required of all.
The Pharisees’ Takanot and Ma’assim are required of no one.
To treat them as one is a sure trip to the Lake that burns.
Galatians refers only to the lack of correct teaching in the second temple period. Prior to that many believed by faith. See what Paul wrote in Hebrews 3 and 4, where he explained that the gospel he was teaching was exactly the gospel that Moses taught.
Israel lived in many periods of idolatry and darkness, and that definitely includes the latter portion of the second temple period, when the totally lost pharisees created their own man made path to “salvation.”
Undoing that error was what Yeshua spent the majority of his time on Earth doing. That was the “burden no one could bear.”
It was the purpose of every one of his miracles. Each one demolished one of the Takanot.
To bget a far better handle on it, read Paul’s letter to the Colossians, where he profusely praises them for keeping the appointed times and Sabbaths, and tells them to let no man judge them but one who is of the Body of Christ (ie, a believer, not a pagan)
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That would have to be the election of Hillary!
Clinton to president which would set the scene
for total chaos.
She is as godless as they come, no one says
the anti-christ has to be male, not in this
day and age...
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Scripture doesn’t mention Trinity because it is a totally man made bit of confusion, r5ising out of carnal men’s inability to understand how both the Father and The Son could have one spirit, so they invented a spirit that is separate from them, which is gobledygook.
All of the “Christian” confusion came out of the mid 4th century, much of it from Eusebius.
quote-That’s because you are trusting in your own wisdom instead of God’s...And, because you don’t read or don’t believe the scriptures...The scriptures tell us the Great Tribulation is a judgment on Israel’s enemies, NOT his church...
We are told in Daniel to be on a lookout for something out of the 4th Beast/Kingdom that will think to change times and laws.(Daniel 7)
we already have something out of the 4th Beast/Kingdom (1.Babylon 2.Medes/Persia 3. Greece 4. ROME-4th Beast/Kingdom)
that has changed times and laws..
are we to be looking for another?
Is it just a coincidence the world works and worships from a Roman calendar named after a pope?
or that Rome has its own version of the 10 Commandments?
It seems the checkmarks are already there. and people can use Scripture to expose both the pope calendar and their version of the 10 Commandments- add in their version of events for the Word Made Flesh, and it seems like the world is already wandering after the enemy...
and what is interesting is the 1st Protestant Reformers were almost uniform in their opinion that the papacy was the ‘seat of antichrist’ and the popes ‘antichrist’.
and they did that BEFORE the world had a pope gregory calendar that changed times and laws..
Those first reformers certainly would call today’s calendar an antichrist calendar- if we accept their premise.
and given the biblical definition of ‘antichrist’, it seems like they may have been extremely prophetic.
not politically correct- but prophetic..
OUCH!
Of course, that’s why as believers, we are not under the Law any more.
God has forgiven us and does not reckon us as those who need the law.
What’s really sad is the number of people who will demand to be judged by their works, by the Law.
And they will be. If they reject Christ and choose to do the law, God WILL give them what they want. They just are not going to like the outcome very much.
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