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[Alive]

Just now, teddyv said:

The whole OP seems very Amero-centric.

Yup--I agree. I generally speak in terms of westernized societies, which share much.

having said that, my kids and grand kids live here.

:-)

[teddyv]

11 minutes ago, Alive said:

Yup--I agree. I generally speak in terms of westernized societies, which share much.

having said that, my kids and grand kids live here.

:-)

The whole End Times industry seems to be mainly a US thing. 

[missmuffet]

7 hours ago, Dennis1209 said:

Good morning kwik,

I cannot say we are the terminal generation that will experience the Rapture, but I have high expectations, and I am looking for the blessed hope all the time now. It is clear to me Jesus was saying the generation that witnesses Israel reborn as a nation (May 14, 1948) shall not pass. I think it is possible Psalm 90:10 could be a window of how long a generation is.

Matthew 24:34 Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled.

We cannot know the day or the hour, but we can see the season or general time frame.

Watching biblical prophecy as it unfolds and aligns is both exciting and depressing. It is exciting because whether the Lord calls me home first or the Rapture happens in my lifetime, both are very close, in my opinion.

As an American, patriot, and veteran, it grieves me and breaks my heart to see what our country has turned into and the general course it has taken. Our nation was so richly blessed well beyond any other in the history of the world, and we squandered it all away.

The biblical pattern is that national judgment is not far off when a nation enacts laws legalizing and protecting atrocities and abominations and the people support it. Our Lord is the same yesterday, today, and forever, and He does not change.

Amos 3:7 Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.

I believe America has lost its divine providence and hedge of protection and is likely under remedial judgment to repent and turn back to Him.

I feel that the rapture of the Church is close. Time will tell.

[Alive]

Just now, teddyv said:

The whole End Times industry seems to be mainly a US thing. 

is that the case? I do know that much of the mania (LOL) started back when Lindsay wrote 'The Late Great PLanet Earth'.

I find it interesting that it never got its teeth into me. Other than a general expectation and hope of His return.

[Marathoner]

6 minutes ago, Alive said:

I find it interesting that it never got its teeth into me. Other than a general expectation and hope of His return.

The same. When I was new to the faith, quite a few around me were in the grip of that mania. I didn't get it. 

[Dennis1209]

4 hours ago, ayin jade said:

I am not seeing the connection between those verses and longing for the days of the maga crowd.

In context, the verses ...

12 And when He had opened the sixth seal, I looked, and behold, there was a great earthquake. And the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became like blood.
13 And the stars of heaven fell to the earth, even as a fig tree casts her untimely figs when she is shaken by a mighty wind.
14 And the heaven departed like a scroll when it is rolled together. And every mountain and island were moved out of their places.
15 And the kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich, and the chief captains, and the mighty men, and every bondman, and every freeman, hid themselves in the dens and in the rocks of the mountains.
16 And they said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us and hide us from the face of Him sitting on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb;
17 for the great day of His wrath has come, and who will be able to stand?

Top of the afternoon to you!

Ah, I do not recall saying that or quoting it? Maybe I am losing it? 

[Sower]

8 minutes ago, Heaven_Bound said:

Have you ever wondered why a group of men would give rights to a people that opposes how the Biblical Governmental structures were set-up?

The Right to Vote and have a Say is why we are in the current mess we are in.

I am not saying I wanted to be born into a Nation governed by Dictators.   But our Rights have also been our biggest Curse.   And Our Rights oppose the Biblical View.

It was set up that way, by our inspired founding fathers, as we are not a democracy, but a democratic Republic.
In a democracy the majority rules. Without any limits set up. In a republic, the majority CANNOT go against the Constitution regardless of majority. Because we have inalienable rights, to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. If say you were an Asian, and the majority voted Asians cannot own a home or property in the USA. In a democracy you would out of luck. But in a republic you have a right to own a home, REGARDLESS of race.

We also have a right to choose our own religion. And it was set up the government could not have force national religion or faith.
Any faith has the right to be expressed, if not violating our laws.

There are other countries that do not have the right to vote that would welcome you.
They need replacements for those fleeing that country to get to America.
Where every one has a voice, and a vote. (Except those who do not believe in participating in "politics":)

Start sowing seed, the gospel,  if you want to really change the way those in the government make decisions.

                                      You cannot legislate morality!

[ayin jade]

1 hour ago, Heaven_Bound said:

Show me where Jesus voted and got involved with Politics?

We know He paid Taxes and said give unto Caesar...

Paul said, OBEY the Governments they were set up by God to give boundaries to people.

But nowhere does it say interfere, vote, make a difference, have an agenda.

We are to make a difference.

Matthew 5

14 You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.
15 Nor do men light a lamp and put it under the grain-measure, but on a lampstand. And it gives light to all who are in the house.
16 Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in Heaven.

[ayin jade]

10 minutes ago, Dennis1209 said:

Top of the afternoon to you!

Ah, I do not recall saying that or quoting it? Maybe I am losing it? 

Good afternoon to you as well. It was in the first post.

[Marathoner]

I'm with @Heaven_Bound on this one, and I get what our brother is driving at. So, about "rights" and all of that...

We are only entitled to that which God provides to us. Nothing more, and nothing less.

Of course we are free to ask for anything from the Lord, but I'm confident that my elder brothers and sisters understand what "according to His will" means. 

We don't always get what we want but in Christ Jesus, we not only have exactly what we need but there is wealth stored up in heaven that no eye has seen, nor ear heard.

When the Lord said that I was coming to this place and I witnessed the squalor and learned about the crime here did I say to Him, "Absolutely not, Lord!"?

No. Here’s what I said instead: "Lord, help me to endure! I'm a stupid man and would prefer to have snakes and scorpions for neighbors but nevertheless, Your will is done. You gave me life and I belong to You alone."

Our conduct should cause a good report so no one may accuse us of lawless behavior, so we sumbit to civil authority. We submit to civil authority and do not agitate against it, which rules out political activism. 

We pay our taxes, not seek ways to game the system. 

We love our neighbor as ourselves and don't demonize them because they're lost or despicable in some way. As if we were never despicable ourselves!

I'm not preaching against brethren who do otherwise, just making the case for being wise like a serpent and harmless as a dove. If I join myself to a political cause and that leader is corrupt, then I also join myself to their guilt. Let them be accountable for their own deeds. 

That's why I only concern myself with what the Lord has me doing, because that's tough enough as it is.