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Hebrews 9:26
hillsbororiver:
Great thread Iris!
Last days, end times, etc. could very well describe the beginning of the end of the (old) carnal man (the beast within) and the conception of the (new) spiritual man in Christ. This (I believe) is the "dying to the flesh" experienced by His people in every generation since the resurrection.
The beginning of the end of this age which upon its closing will usher in the Judgment and the work of Christ and His Elect to bring about the salvation of all men.
His Peace and Wisdom to you,
Joe
iris:
Thanks Joe,
I think we're all looking forward to the new age to come. And we know that ALL will be saved. If not in the first resurrection, then in the second. How wonderful is that? What a loving God!!!
Peace and Love
Iris
lilitalienboi16:
--- Quote from: iris on July 28, 2007, 09:43:07 AM ---I would like to thank everyone for their thoughts. It has given me a lot to think about and to study over.
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--- Quote from: iris on July 27, 2007, 06:46:58 PM ---Hebrews 9:26 For then must he often have suffered since the foundation of the world: but now once in the end of the world hath he appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself.
Is this saying that the end of the world started when Christ died?
What are your thoughts on this?
Iris
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Perhaps, i'm not entirely sure but i believe that when Christ came that it is possible it was the beginning of the end, of this age. As in it started or marked the beginning of the end of the age. It could be possible. Whats interesting is this;
Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, The fifteenth day of this seventh month shall be the FEAST OF TABERNACLES for seven days unto the LORD. On the first day shall be an holy convocation: you shall do no servile work therein. Seven days you shall offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD: on the EIGHT DAY shall be an holy convocation unto you; and ye shall offer an offering made by FIRE unto the LORD: it is a SOLEMN assembly; and you shall do no servile work therein" (Lev. 23:34-36).
Perhaps since the 7th day God rested, then the 8th is the day that is actualy when God becomes all and all. Since we are currently RESTING IN CHRIST;
Hebrews 4:3 "For we which have believed do enter into rest, as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, if they shall enter into my rest: although the works were finished from the foundation of the world."
Now perhaps we are in the 7th day, i guess spiritualy speaking because we REST in CHRIST as GOD RESTED, and so it is the 'end of the age' and after that, on the 8th day is when God will bring the harvest and judgement upon all humanity.
I mean this is speculation offcourse, i could be WAY OFF, but i thought those were interesting connections. Perhaps someone can ask ray?
Well feel free to add, disagree/agree, whichever.
God bless,
Alex
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May the 8th day be only a breath away!!!
Peace and Love
Iris
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Haha amen, i don't know how scripturaly sound the idea is, only God knows lol, but nevertheless, LET THE KINGDOM BE AT HAND!! IN ALL OF US =]
M_Oliver:
--- Quote from: hillsbororiver on July 28, 2007, 10:00:16 AM ---Last days, end times, etc. could very well describe the beginning of the end of the (old) carnal man (the beast within) and the conception of the (new) spiritual man in Christ. This (I believe) is the "dying to the flesh" experienced by His people in every generation since the resurrection.
His Peace and Wisdom to you,
Joe
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Joe,
Your timing with this statement is marvelous! This morning I started to try and relearn Matthew 24 in a spiritual sense rather than the end-time preachers physical sense. The way you said that opened up another door for me. Thank you!!
Mark
hillsbororiver:
You are welcome Mark!
It always bothered me (but I did not know why) about this end time scenario that only seemed applicable to the very last generation on earth, it seemed stupid when I meditated on it. I mean you have the generation of Christ and the apostles and the generation of the end timers but everyone else (scores of generations) in between count for nothing? We (and every generation) has lived in (our own personal) last days/end times.
Ray's articles about the beast within and Revelation symbolism that is applicable to every called (and chosen) person who has lived since the New Covenant was established (His resurrection) really has made the scriptures relevent, real and alive to me, now I can see this theme throughout the pages of His Word.
His Peace and Wisdom to you,
Joe
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