> General Discussions
Would you take the MARK/IMPLANT in order to buy, sell, or trade?
zander:
Definitely some interesting points made here.
The one about the phone is interesting.
As I need to firmly state, once more: None of this is my belief that the scriptures necessarily mean that 666/mark etc has anything to do with physical implants etc. I do see it as a symbolic point too. However, are there those who seek to make physical capital out of it, like a self fulfilling prophecy?
This also got me wondering about "the end of the world." No, as I understand the world does not "end" but there are apocalyptists out there who are trying to get near that stage to see the second coming or the "rapture" - another self fulfilling prophecy - this includes people within government and beyond. Of course - these are the powerful people who control the world's destiny as money is their means of control. Even some people who claim to love God but their actions of course, sadly are the complete opposite. Deceivers.
indianabob:
--- Quote from: zander on June 09, 2020, 10:38:25 AM ---Definitely some interesting points made here.
The one about the phone is interesting.
As I need to firmly state, once more: None of this is my belief that the scriptures necessarily mean that 666/mark etc has anything to do with physical implants etc. I do see it as a symbolic point too. However, are there those who seek to make physical capital out of it, like a self fulfilling prophecy?
This also got me wondering about "the end of the world." No, as I understand the world does not "end" but there are apocalyptists out there who are trying to get near that stage to see the second coming or the "rapture" - another self fulfilling prophecy - this includes people within government and beyond. Of course - these are the powerful people who control the world's destiny as money is their means of control. Even some people who claim to love God but their actions of course, sadly are the complete opposite. Deceivers.
--- End quote ---
Friend Zander,
Thanks for those thoughts.
Don't some scriptures indicate that the physical cosmos (world) is temporary and wearing down just as we are and will come to an end to be replaced by a new and perfect world occupied by beings made righteous by God?
Indiana Bob
Dennis Vogel:
--- Quote ---Don't some scriptures indicate that the physical cosmos (world) is temporary and wearing down just as we are and will come to an end to be replaced by a new and perfect world occupied by beings made righteous by God?
Indiana Bob
--- End quote ---
My first thought was "a perfect world would be insanely boring." I hope there is something to do in the next life, and not just for an age.
zander:
Hi INdiana Bob,
Yes, in fact, I mean to say, the world does "end" in that it will not exist in the ages where we are all reconciled to God and the physical is no more.
But some people believe it ends when there is some kind of apocalyptic act, and I think that is what some powerful people are pushing toward. They are called apocalyptists. Those who seek to make the "end of the world" happen for their chosen god to arrive and save them.
So, the people in power know what the ancient scriptures say and thus enact their self fulfilling prophecy of interpreting it in some way to make it happen as they see fit. As explained in the case with the mark/666 etc.
indianabob:
--- Quote from: Dennis Vogel on June 09, 2020, 01:53:53 PM ---
--- Quote ---Don't some scriptures indicate that the physical cosmos (world) is temporary and wearing down just as we are and will come to an end to be replaced by a new and perfect world occupied by beings made righteous by God?
Indiana Bob
--- End quote ---
My first thought was "a perfect world would be insanely boring." I hope there is something to do in the next life, and not just for an age.
--- End quote ---
Hi Dennis,
Hmmm.
Well, God who made this temporary world with all of its wonders, to let us learn the hard way how much we need to live
God's way rather than the way that "seems" good unto each individual, can surely produce just as many wonders to challenge us in the new world.
I don't believe we need wars and envy and other selfish character traits in order to find peace and contentment in life of the ages to come. And I'm confident that the God who made us will enjoy a relationship where the appointed leadership spends their time in office seeking and finding new and useful and rewarding activities for everyone.
I'm looking forward to a revealing of all the secrets that God has reserved for us in the eons to come. :)
Bob
Navigation
[0] Message Index
[*] Previous page
Go to full version