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IN the day of Great slaughter, when the towers fall
zvezda:
Hi Kat, I think I misunderstood your previous post. When you mentioned Luke 13:25 -
Luke 13:25 When once the Master of the house has risen up and shut the door, and you begin to stand outside and knock at the door, saying, "Lord, Lord, open for us,' and He will answer and say to you, "I do not know you, where you are from
I was focusing on what's happening outside the door/ark, that's why I said the people obviously didn't even try to knock or ask to open the door, hence I didn't think there's a spiritual wedding (outside the door/ark).
I guess for this kind of topic, I tend to focus more on what will be happening to the world than to the elect. :P
We already know what happened to Noah and his family, they were in the ark, safe and sound. What we don't know is what happened to the people outside. Once Noah entered the ark, they stopped having the normal lifestyle. What made them stop? And what were they doing if they weren't having a normal lifestyle?
Dave in Tenn:
zvezda, the Judgement of God begins in His Own house. Is the whole world even being judged now? I don't think so. They are "already" condemned. The judgement and salvation of the world is for the next age. It is "believers" who are being separated. The Ark is Christ. Noah's family are the chosen ones IN HIM. Many will say unto Him, "Lord, did we not do wondrous works in Thy name?" That's not the world...that's the church. And He will answer and say "depart from me, for I never knew you." Many are called, few are chosen. That message of Scripture concerning the Gospel of the Kingdom is EVERYWHERE in Scripture.
virginiabm:
Hi Everyone,
I thought I would throw in my two cents, if I may on Noah and the ark. Gen. 7:4,10. After Noah went into the Ark it didn't rain for seven days. After seven days the rain came and it rained for forty days and forty nights. Could it be that it took seven days for Noah to gather all the animals and food they would need before the flood came? In other words it took seven days to prepare all that had to be done before the flood, as God is preparing the Elect for His kingdom right now.
The people on the outside could have been mocking and pointing their fingers, as they do to us today. Not believing and not caring. The hundred tears that Noah preached did not sway them, but we know there is another hundred years mentioned in the Word of God. Isa. 65:20
This is what I see right now, but I could be wrong. Anymore insights from anyone would be appreciated.
Your Sister in Christ,
Virginia Miller
santgem:
--- Quote from: Doug on November 03, 2013, 07:37:53 AM ---This is my first post. I'll do an introduction soon. Since my teen's I have feared a "Great Tribulation". Now at about 60 years old it is an even greater concern. Death does not really bother me but God has lead me thru what has been a not so easy life. It has been my thought God would not spare me from end time troubles. Reading Bible Truths I have not been clear as to Ray's thoughts. Kat's remarks has given me pause to think maybe things are not going to be as I had feared. I come out of the WWCG which could put the fear of God in you. It would be good to hear from other as to their understanding.
I am thankful for God leading me to this site and feel a connection to many on this site. There will be more questions on a number of subjects and look forward to everyone's help.
Doug
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Hi Dough,
Please find time to read this...
Hi Ray,
I have been really praying and asking God for wisdom and being led to bible-truths.com seemed to have been His answer. After inquiring further from God and asking His spirit, I can now say with all confidence that in all my strivings to love the Lord in all my life, i have not experienced as much freedom as now as a believer. God has become so much bigger, more intelligent, more perfect and more Loving than I have known His perfection to be. For this, I am now loving Him more and his people, obeying Him more, and feels like my life just started to count where it matters the most.
Please help me with a very important question. I am currently a member of a christian church that is very much one of "Christendom's". What should I do now after receiving all these truths? Should I bid goodbye to my pastor and church? My father-in-law is also a pastor of another church and my entire family are christians of "Christendom's", how should I share these truths? Because honestly, I may not be able to share to them as precise and as scripturally based as you would. Basically, how should I start living, doing from now (practically speaking).
Thank you for your time and attention. God bless you, your family and the precious work you do in the Lord!
Nate
Dear Nate: I get asked this a lot, but there is no easy formula for me to give you. You know that you should obey God. This is the primary thing we must all do. But for me to tell you how to live your life on a daily basis, I'm afraid I can't do. If you don't know whether you should continue living in the Babylonian Church system, what good would it be for me to tell you that God says, "COME OUT OF HER MY PEOPLE...." (Rev. 18:4)? If you try to convert your family, friends, and relatives to your new-found truths, they will think you crazy or may even turn on you. So leave them alone. The way you conduct your life will speak volumes about what you believe, however, clever arguments will convince no one. Of the tens of thousands of detractors who have tried to contradict my teachings, which I then answered and proved them wrong with the Scriptures, how many do you suppose said: "Oh, okay, now I see it. I'm sorry. I was deceived. I see now that you do teach the truth"? Would you believe 2 or 3? That's right--2 or 3 out of tens of thousands.
You will face ever-changing challenges in your life--every few seconds, minutes, and hours of every day. You will have to decide how to handle these situations, one at a time. Learn the Truth and then live by the Truth. Did Jesus teach His apostles how to react to every situation that would confront them after He was gone? No, no He didn't. Life is indeed a challenge, and in the final analysis it all comes down to YOU AND GOD. I am at the same place that you are, Nate. No one tells me how to solve all my problems. I just obey God and rely on Him to see me through. Many people want to be teachers after learning a few of the basic truths of God. This is generally a mistake, as it takes more to be a teacher than a desire to teach. I might desire to be a great singer, or a great speller--the reality is both are totally out of the question. I am what I am by the grace of God. I realize that most think it is rather scary to try and live a righteous life not knowing exactly what to do and how to do it. Your darn right it's scary. Life is scary. But knowing that there is a loving God Who is carrying out a righteous and wise purpose on this earth is a giant aid to our infirmities.
There is no better way to assuage our own inadequacies than to help others with theirs. I remember when I was going to college back in California, we took a weekend camping trip to the San Bernadino Mountains. One day we climbed this mountain. A couple of chaperone's brought their children. At one place high up the mountain we followed a trail that was precariously close to a cliff with a long drop. I was getting a little nervous. However, close to me was one of the children (a girl of maybe 8 or 9 years), and she was beginning to have a panic attack. I took her by the hand and put her on the inside and assured her that we would not fall. My fear left me immediately, and the little girl did just fine also. I never forgot that experience. Help and love others, and your life will begin to take on meaning.
God be with you,
Ray
@Topic
Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice!
Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon.
Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.
Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. Phl 4:4-7
zvezda:
Hi Virginia, Mat 24:38 says the people on the outside were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark. That means they stopped having that kind of lifestyle for the next seven days.
I understand they were mocking and pointing their fingers, not believing and not caring etc, when Noah was building the ark and before the door was shut, but not after the door was shut and during the next seven days, because that would mean that they were still having their usual lifestyle during the seven days.
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