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I am sorry, I think this is totally unfair. The Jews are the enemies of the Gospel. So we bless them, and pray for them, but we do not need to become apologists for them
[FONT="]Isaiah 65 15 And ye shall leave your name (Israel) for a curse unto my chosen: for the Lord God shall slay thee, and call his servants by another name:(Christians)
.....................17 For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind.18 But be ye glad and rejoice for ever in that which I create: for, behold, I create Jerusalem a rejoicing, and her people a joy.19 And I will rejoice in Jerusalem, and joy in my people: and the voice of weeping shall be no more heard in her, nor the voice of crying[/FONT]
[FONT="]Isaiah 65 15 And ye shall leave your name (Israel) for a curse unto my chosen: for the Lord God shall slay thee, and call his servants by another name:(Christians)
.....................17 For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind.18 But be ye glad and rejoice for ever in that which I create: for, behold, I create Jerusalem a rejoicing, and her people a joy.19 And I will rejoice in Jerusalem, and joy in my people: and the voice of weeping shall be no more heard in her, nor the voice of crying[/FONT]
This sounds too "holywood" to me.
These "dark forces" (used from Star Wars?
) know very well who has the life, only. And what is their end.
These "dark forces" (used from Star Wars?
) know very well who has the life, only. And what is their end.
That aside:
Ephesians 6:12
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places
Read all as always.
What about trains? And buses? Will there be taxi drivers?
Hm, everything of gold... our eyes will hurt! I hope some kind of eye drops and sunglasses (or should I say goldglasses) will be in supermarkets!
Its all symbolic. We cannot imagine how our spiritual life will look like when God will create everything new. Thats why only symbols are given to us.
Hm, everything of gold... our eyes will hurt! I hope some kind of eye drops and sunglasses (or should I say goldglasses) will be in supermarkets!
Its all symbolic. We cannot imagine how our spiritual life will look like when God will create everything new. Thats why only symbols are given to us.
What about trains? And buses? Will there be taxi drivers?
Hm, everything of gold... our eyes will hurt! I hope some kind of eye drops and sunglasses (or should I say goldglasses) will be in supermarkets!
Its all symbolic. We cannot imagine how our spiritual life will look like when God will create everything new. Thats why only symbols are given to us.
Hm, everything of gold... our eyes will hurt! I hope some kind of eye drops and sunglasses (or should I say goldglasses) will be in supermarkets!
Its all symbolic. We cannot imagine how our spiritual life will look like when God will create everything new. Thats why only symbols are given to us.
What about trains? And buses? Will there be taxi drivers?
Hm, everything of gold... our eyes will hurt! I hope some kind of eye drops and sunglasses (or should I say goldglasses) will be in supermarkets!
Its all symbolic. We cannot imagine how our spiritual life will look like when God will create everything new. Thats why only symbols are given to us.
Hm, everything of gold... our eyes will hurt! I hope some kind of eye drops and sunglasses (or should I say goldglasses) will be in supermarkets!
Its all symbolic. We cannot imagine how our spiritual life will look like when God will create everything new. Thats why only symbols are given to us.
Greetings trofimus,
There will be no need for trains, buses and taxis! Remember, at that time believers will all be in their immortal and glorified bodies. These bodies that were sown in weakness will be raised and changed to have power. We will not be restricted to walking, but will most likely be able to travel at will.
The new Jerusalem is a real city that God is preparing for the faithful. As Snoozy pointed out, the dimensions and characteristics of the city are very detailed, which would not lend to a symbolic interpretation. There are twelve gates each made from a single pearl with an angel at each gate. The width, depth and height are the same being 1500 miles. The wall of the city is 200 ft. thick. And the river of life will be running down the middle of the city. Paul mentions the city in reference to the hero's of faith"
"All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance, admitting that they were foreigners and strangers on earth. People who say such things show that they are looking for a country of their own. If they had been thinking of the country they had left, they would have had opportunity to return. Instead, they were longing for a better country—a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.
Jesus refers to the New Jerusalem as a real city:
" I will write on them the name of my God and the name of the city of my God, the new Jerusalem, which is coming down out of heaven from my God; and I will also write on them my new name."
At the end of Revelation there is a warning for those who add to or take away from the book of Revelation. For those who take away, he will take away that persons share in the tree of life and the new Jerusalem:
" And if anyone takes words away from this scroll of prophecy, God will take away from that person any share in the tree of life and in the Holy City, which are described in this scroll."
When you have something mentioned consistently in scripture, it is a good indication that it is meant to be interpreted in the literal sense.
There will be no need for trains, buses and taxis! Remember, at that time believers will all be in their immortal and glorified bodies. These bodies that were sown in weakness will be raised and changed to have power. We will not be restricted to walking, but will most likely be able to travel at will.
The new Jerusalem is a real city that God is preparing for the faithful. As Snoozy pointed out, the dimensions and characteristics of the city are very detailed, which would not lend to a symbolic interpretation. There are twelve gates each made from a single pearl with an angel at each gate. The width, depth and height are the same being 1500 miles. The wall of the city is 200 ft. thick. And the river of life will be running down the middle of the city. Paul mentions the city in reference to the hero's of faith"
"All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance, admitting that they were foreigners and strangers on earth. People who say such things show that they are looking for a country of their own. If they had been thinking of the country they had left, they would have had opportunity to return. Instead, they were longing for a better country—a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them.
Jesus refers to the New Jerusalem as a real city:
" I will write on them the name of my God and the name of the city of my God, the new Jerusalem, which is coming down out of heaven from my God; and I will also write on them my new name."
At the end of Revelation there is a warning for those who add to or take away from the book of Revelation. For those who take away, he will take away that persons share in the tree of life and the new Jerusalem:
" And if anyone takes words away from this scroll of prophecy, God will take away from that person any share in the tree of life and in the Holy City, which are described in this scroll."
When you have something mentioned consistently in scripture, it is a good indication that it is meant to be interpreted in the literal sense.
After a full five minutes of careful study on a controversial topic, local believer Andrea Williams confirmed Wednesday that she had come to the conclusion that the Bible was 100% in agreement with what she wanted to be true in the first place.
The Christian woman performed extensive research into the topic, including googling phrases like, “how do I explain away verses that disagree with me in the Bible,” and, “how to eisegete,” before cracking open her copy of the Scriptures and spending minutes poring over the text.
“It’s really amazing—when I just make the effort to spend a few deliberate, hasty minutes in the Word, I can get the text to fall in line with my preconceived notions about issues that matter to me,” she was heard saying as she consciously chose to ignore the clear meaning of the inspired words in favor of an unlikely interpretation only arrived by imposing her worldview on the text.
“I love how when we come to the Word of God and allow it to shape our minds, it always does us a favor by conforming to our own understanding first."
http://babylonbee.com/news/careful-five-minute-long-study-woman-concludes-bible-supports-position
The Christian woman performed extensive research into the topic, including googling phrases like, “how do I explain away verses that disagree with me in the Bible,” and, “how to eisegete,” before cracking open her copy of the Scriptures and spending minutes poring over the text.
“It’s really amazing—when I just make the effort to spend a few deliberate, hasty minutes in the Word, I can get the text to fall in line with my preconceived notions about issues that matter to me,” she was heard saying as she consciously chose to ignore the clear meaning of the inspired words in favor of an unlikely interpretation only arrived by imposing her worldview on the text.
“I love how when we come to the Word of God and allow it to shape our minds, it always does us a favor by conforming to our own understanding first."
http://babylonbee.com/news/careful-five-minute-long-study-woman-concludes-bible-supports-position
Read for example The Shepherd of Hermas and see how such genre as Revelation with some symbolic buildings was used in the first centuries.
You understand the text differently than the first Christians. You can say that you, 21st centuries later, have better understanding of what is written. As you wish.
If it is a proper thing to call literal reading "understanding" at all...
You understand the text differently than the first Christians. You can say that you, 21st centuries later, have better understanding of what is written. As you wish.
If it is a proper thing to call literal reading "understanding" at all...
