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    God never changes his mind and retracts his promise, nor does God ever demand his gift back. By...

    God never changes his mind and retracts his promise, nor does God ever demand his gift back. By grace, he has given us the promise and hope of eternal life on the condition that we continue in the faith (Colossians 1:23). This means repenting when we commit sin. I view it possible for a...
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    I believe the atonement is unlimited in terms of availability but limited in terms of its effect...

    I believe the atonement is unlimited in terms of availability but limited in terms of its effect (John 12:32, Luke 19:10, 2 Peter 3:9, 1 John 2:2). God wants all people to respond in faith, but He does not force them to do so. All can be saved, but not all will be saved, because of mankind’s...
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    I believe in the possibility of apostasy (Hebrews 10:19-39). I see election/predestination and...

    I believe in the possibility of apostasy (Hebrews 10:19-39). I see election/predestination and free will/human responsibility both at work in salvation/sanctification. (Psalm 139:16, Acts 4:27-28, Eph. 1:10b-12, John 1:12-13, Phil 2:12-13).
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    No, I’m not saying that (John 1:9). It is my view the draw of the Spirit is resistible, but God...

    No, I’m not saying that (John 1:9). It is my view the draw of the Spirit is resistible, but God remains sovereign (Matt. 22:14, Mark 3:29, Prov. 2:11). In my view, God chooses to create people who are free and to accomplish His purposes through their undetermined choices; it is His sovereign...
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    I'd be happy to elaborate more when I'm able to. My views on predestination and free will are...

    I'd be happy to elaborate more when I'm able to. My views on predestination and free will are presented here: https://www.simplybible.com/f203-wwords-predestination-election-freewill.htm?f171-tulip-i-irresistable-grace.htm
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    God’s choice (or “election”) is said to be “unconditional”. I interpret this as nothing is...

    God’s choice (or “election”) is said to be “unconditional”. I interpret this as nothing is required of the people whom God elects. I believe in the doctrine of conditional election (2 Peter 1:1-11, 2 Tim. 2:121 and Cor. 9:27). Colossians 1:23 speaks of the condition of continuing in the...
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    I would point to these arguments by Matt Elton that reflect my stance on this doctrine. I think...

    I would point to these arguments by Matt Elton that reflect my stance on this doctrine. I think the second argument is perhaps the strongest. The author makes the point that the doctrine of total depravity is at odds with the humanity of the Lord Jesus. Here is the link if you would like to...
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    Hello. It is my view the Bible teaches that man is depraved, not totally depraved. Total...

    Hello. It is my view the Bible teaches that man is depraved, not totally depraved. Total depravity is the doctrine that fallen man is unable is to love, obey or please God. If man is capable of choosing God, salvation does not need to be predetermined by God, and can be on the basis of our...
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    The False Teaching (& Truth) of what happens at the Rapture.

    Also, we should be looking for the 'blessed hope' of our Lord in Titus 2:13. Phillipians 3:20-21 is another important verse I could have included in that list.
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    The False Teaching (& Truth) of what happens at the Rapture.

    Romans 10:9-10 “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.” I would say just...
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    What idiot country is this?

    Yes, I agree that the AC will appear around the time of the rapture. True, we do not know how long God's plan will allow the continuance of these terrible world conditions. Christians should just just draw near to the Lord and put their trust in His appointed times.
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    What idiot country is this?

    The situation is very tense with Russia/NATO. The same with Israel/Iran. Iran attacked US military bases in Iraq and Syria just recently, and they still want revenge for the death of Soleimani. Is the remnant church of Rev. 12:5 soon to be caught up to God and His throne? I think it likely...
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    Jesus comes immediately AFTER the tribulation, there is no Left Behind Secret Rapture=Stop causing fear.

    Well, I imagine we'll agree to disagree on the harpazo. I understand why pre-trib proponents see only one harpazo prior to Daniel's 70th week. I understand why proponents of this theory keep Matt. 24 out of Daniel's 70th week. I certainly don't deny that 1 Thes 5:1-11 are rapture passages...
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    Jesus comes immediately AFTER the tribulation, there is no Left Behind Secret Rapture=Stop causing fear.

    We have been and are seeing the signs of the time of sorrows period in Matt 24:4-8 (Increase in large earthquakes, Israel’s 10 day conflict with Hamas this past year, Russia and NATO conducting war drills, Israel striking in/around Damascus, etc.). Matt. 24:4-14 are the signs preceding the...
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    Jesus comes immediately AFTER the tribulation, there is no Left Behind Secret Rapture=Stop causing fear.

    Well, I agree that this event I am speaking of is not pre-trib. It occurs within the 70th week of Daniel during the Mt 24:4-14 period. This is a time of ‘sorrows’ and testing that precedes the great tribulation. It’s also a prewrath event. I understand the importance of not having respect of...
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    Jesus comes immediately AFTER the tribulation, there is no Left Behind Secret Rapture=Stop causing fear.

    I understand why you hold to the post-trib position. I regret demonstrating what was a lack of understanding of the complexities of the various rapture theories in a previous post. Have you considered the fact that the harpazo event of Revelation 12:5 is described by most scholars as a...
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    Jesus comes immediately AFTER the tribulation, there is no Left Behind Secret Rapture=Stop causing fear.

    I see your point. I view the concept of the coming of the antichrist at the beginning of Daniel's 70th week as a misinterpretation of the Daniel 9:24-27 passage.
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    Jesus comes immediately AFTER the tribulation, there is no Left Behind Secret Rapture=Stop causing fear.

    Yes, I’ll explain my theory that could be called both a partial and multiple rapture theory and include relevant scriptures. This interpretation involves the principle of ‘double fulfillment.’ This is applying one prophetic message to more than one situation. Some scholars agree while others...
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    Jesus comes immediately AFTER the tribulation, there is no Left Behind Secret Rapture=Stop causing fear.

    I see your point and understand why some believe in one rapture after the great tribulation. I’m a multiple rapture guy myself who sees one harpazo event before and after the great tribulation. In my view, the church will endure the suffering of the time of sorrows period in Matthew 24:4-8...
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    Jesus comes immediately AFTER the tribulation, there is no Left Behind Secret Rapture=Stop causing fear.

    Yes, true, nowhere was anyone raptured post flood. I was just considering how God hid Noah during that period of judgement/wrath that occurred on the earth. I see the church present in the midst of the Matthew 24:4-8 sorrows. This period of sorrows or tribulation within Daniel’s 70th week...