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Is The False Prophet Jewish?

Published: September 3, 2010
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Thank you again for this wonderful website. My question is about the false prophet. We have been attending a series at a local church on Daniel and Revelation and the pastor who is teaching made a statement the the false prophet will be Jewish because he comes from the land rather than the sea. We would like to know your thoughts on this.


The 200 Million Man Army, Follow Up

Published: September 1, 2010
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I believe there is an error in your The 200 Million Man Army answer. Revelation 6:2 says, “And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer. ” This is when the anti-Christ is revealed. Not all nations will agree to his authority and will bring on the next 3 judgments. Are you saying that the anti-Christ won’t be revealed until sometime during or after the Trumpet judgments? Respectfully I disagree with both interpretations.


What Are The Spirits of Dead Believers Doing Now?

Published: September 1, 2010
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I understand that when a believer dies the spirit goes to Heaven. Is our spirit already working for God? Are we like Jesus as he was when he revealed himself to the disciples after rising from the tomb? Is our spirit restricted from leaving the new Jerusalem before the rapture? I understand that at the rapture our new immortal bodies will join with our spirit that has been in Heaven. Thank you for your insight.


The Stinging Locusts

Published: August 30, 2010
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First off I wanted to tell you how much I appreciate your website and how much it has blessed me. I tell everyone I can about it. Now to my question. I just read your article Judging Planet Earth. In the article you said that only the 144,000 would be protected from the stings of the locusts. What will happen to those that have accepted Christ as savior before this judgment takes place and to those that accept him while suffering? Again I thank you for your site and pray that the anointing of the Lord stays with you as you stay faithful to Him.


Mortals In Eternity?

Published: August 29, 2010
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Will there be saved people with mortal bodies going into eternity? During the Millennium people die occasionally so they must be mortal. After Satan makes war against the saints he and his followers are sent to lake of fire after great white throne judgment. Then eternity starts but I can’t find where those saved people that did not take part in judgment have been translated with eternal bodies. Is it possible that mortals will live in eternity the way Adam and Eve were supposed to ?


More On The Olivet Discourse

Published: August 29, 2010
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Matthew 24:15 to the chapter’s end seems pretty straightforward. It covers a period from the middle of Daniel’s 70th week until the LORD’s return. But I’m wondering about the specific time period indicated by Matthew 24:4-12. Could it be that Matthew 24:4-12 covers the first half of the 70th week? After all, verse 13 says that “he who endures to the end, the same shall be saved.” That doesn’t sound like a statement that would characterize the “church age” in general, but a period characterized by a return to the Mosaic Law.


Is God Punishing Pakistan?

Published: August 28, 2010
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Your website is truly an inspiration and it has answered so many questions I have about the end times. I have a question about what is happening in the world right now especially as it pertains to Pakistan. This is really to clear up a discussion a friend and myself had about the country. I always thought that Pakistan was not Israel’s enemy because I have never heard anything about Pakistan against Israel.

But it is of my friend’s view that it is because Pakistan is Israel’s enemy that they are suffering so much as is the case of the massive floods that have literally ravished their lands. She stated that the Lord blesses anyone or any country who blesses Israel. Is Pakistan an enemy of Israel? I am not in any way thinking that the people deserve this, but I would like to know how this ties into end time prophecies.


Who Was That Man?

Published: August 28, 2010
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I have a question about Daniel chapter 10. In Daniel’s vision, there seems to be more than one person communicating with Daniel; the “certain man {who} was clothed in linen, whose loins were girded with fine gold of Uphaz,” and the “one looking like the sons of men,” who has an appearance much less overpowering than the first figure. I have heard that the awesome, first figure is actually Jesus Christ himself and that an angel stood by to help Daniel when he was overcome by His awesomeness. I just need clearing up who is who.


Are Marriage Licenses Required By God?

Published: August 26, 2010
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Where in the Bible do we find reference to the need to obtain a marriage license in order to become husbands and wives. Genesis 2:24 speaks about the mandate for the couple to leave father and mother to become one flesh but is there something else we need to do? A friend of mine argues that a license is not really required by God and that it is something men came up with. What do you think?


Was Satan A Cherub, Follow Up

Published: August 26, 2010
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You are such a blessing to me and I thank our LORD daily for your articles. If the Cherubim were guarding Almighty God, from what was His need for being guarded?