correctly studying the book of revelation

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does it state Jesus paid the price for ALL sin. and the only way to heaven is by recieving the gift of God purchased by Christ's death on the cross? if it does.. it is news to all people including muslims) if it does not.. it is not from god, and not worth studying.
Yes, it does.


The fact that you have to ask tells us that you have never bothered to study it.

You reject it just like the Jews reject the NT.

For...no....good...reason....

 
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eternally-gratefull

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Yes, it does.


The fact that you have to ask tells us that you have never bothered to study it.

You reject it just like the Jews reject the NT.

For...no....good...reason....

yeah right.. Maybe YOU need to study it..
 

homwardbound

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I have not studied this book yet, because of all the symbolism, it has been very hard for me to understand. So, what is the correct way to study this book so that I can understand all of it's meanings?
Romans 15:13Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.

there are many more passages that tell us it is by The Holy Ghost that seperates truth from error
 
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I have not studied this book yet, because of all the symbolism, it has been very hard for me to understand. So, what is the correct way to study this book so that I can understand all of it's meanings?
I think, and I don't know if I'm right, but I think that the second most important thing is to find our what each thing refers to.

What 'temples' symbolize. What 'candles' symbolize, etc.

And the first is to read it with the view that God has compassion for all people, the kind you'd have for a newborn son or daughter. Boundless.
 
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#45

your joking right? why can;t anyone just let this girl read and make up her own mind?.. God did not take back prophesies. if God knew things were not going to happen, he would have told us so. not say yes these are going to happen. then later say, oops I made a mistake, they are not going to happen, i changed my mind
ty eg from a guy who whines people gotta quit twisting his words
you are a stellar example. And one humble student of the Word.
 
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ty eg from a guy who whines people gotta quit twisting his words
you are a stellar example. And one humble student of the Word.
oh so I twisted your words?
 
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ty eg from a guy who whines people gotta quit twisting his words
you are a stellar example. And one humble student of the Word.
and I whine people twist my words. So I guess that says it all.. You do not think they twist my words.. thanks.. the truth comes out
 
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and I whine people twist my words. So I guess that says it all.. You do not think they twist my words.. thanks.. the truth comes out
my point is either quit whining or change your style
 
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ok maybe you didnt you may have just went on a silly rant
while responding to my post. You pick.
If I did, I want to know so I can apologize.

and I was not trying to go on a silly rant, I was just trying to point out a disagreement.
and trying to show the young lady two viewpoints.. does she not deserve that? or just one view?

 
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my point is either quit whining or change your style
change my style? So it is ok for people to lie and misrepresent what others believe. and condemn them based on false premises and we should just let it go?

I did not start this..


And I stopped complaining awhile ago.. If you noticed. I stop responding to her lies about me awhile back.. so where are you getting this I am whinning crap? what happened to you??
 
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You have nothing...

yeah right.. Maybe YOU need to study it..

I have been studying the Koran side-by-side with the Holy Bible, in the original languages, for the past 15 years.

What meaningful disagreement do you really think that you can have?


 
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Originally Posted by Abiding

I like that, it was what i had to do. by the way, the prophecies being revoked by God
is not one too many can grasp. And some are waiting to see them fulfilled still.
And others cant understand yet land promises were conditional and also changed.




your joking right? why can;t anyone just let this girl read and make up her own mind?.. God did not take back prophesies. if God knew things were not going to happen, he would have told us so. not say yes these are going to happen. then later say, oops I made a mistake, they are not going to happen, i changed my mind



















Ok this is just another point of view?
I didnt mean this to get emotional, and no i dont agree
with lies. But this response just isnt acceptable to me.
 
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Originally Posted by Abiding

I like that, it was what i had to do. by the way, the prophecies being revoked by God
is not one too many can grasp. And some are waiting to see them fulfilled still.
And others cant understand yet land promises were conditional and also changed.




your joking right? why can;t anyone just let this girl read and make up her own mind?.. God did not take back prophesies. if God knew things were not going to happen, he would have told us so. not say yes these are going to happen. then later say, oops I made a mistake, they are not going to happen, i changed my mind



















Ok this is just another point of view?
I didnt mean this to get emotional, and no i dont agree
with lies. But this response just isnt acceptable to me.
I responded to what I saw was something I am really passionate about. Just like you guys (some) do with me.. (which is different than bearing false witness against me) I understand you hate some of the stuff I believe in, and expect to get harshly criticized at times, that happens and you have done that quite a bit

What you said is not only offensive to what the way I think God does things, but things he has said, and I responded in kind. I am sorry if it offended you. But it is just the way I see it.. I am not condemning you, claiming your not saved, or hating on you. I just responded to what I saw..
 
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I have not studied this book yet, because of all the symbolism, it has been very hard for me to understand. So, what is the correct way to study this book so that I can understand all of it's meanings?
You might find this website that discusses the different approaches interesting.
CHRISTIAN ESCHATOLOGY.com
 
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EG, my point is this, you dont have a clue what i meant(one of your constant issues when you think it happens to you)
You didnt ask, but changed it into how you took it and went off. Exactly what you hate done to you...Do you see?

And by the way...i give you trouble and tease you. Ive never falsly accused you or twisted anything youve said.
And watch out saying "you guys" Please!
 
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To the OP,

Just make up your own mind :)

Revelation isn't for everyone anyway. Those seven seals are there for a reason ;)
 

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EG, my point is this, you dont have a clue what i meant(one of your constant issues when you think it happens to you)
You didnt ask, but changed it into how you took it and went off. Exactly what you hate done to you...Do you see?

And by the way...i give you trouble and tease you. Ive never falsly accused you or twisted anything youve said.
And watch out saying "you guys" Please!
well thats why I said explain it to me. I don't know how else I could take this

prophecies being revoked by God is not one too many can grasp
other that literally what it says, If I took it wrong, let me know and I will apologize.
 
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carey

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Thank you all for your wonderful insight

Can we please get over the - I'm right your wrong - you offended me - boo hoo crap- seriously, get over it, so someone hurt your feelings, so someone's opinion is different than your's, oh well,

@eternally grateful
thank you for all you said, I hold you in high respect, I have actually learned alot from things you have said, so thank you, one question though, I think you said I should read the ot to gain understanding of revelations symbols, where should I start, I love the ot, especially Isaiah so this study should be a joy for me, after all God said we are to understand His word and that's all I want