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MattTooFor;2952192]I had already provided the passage in 1John 5:19 - "the entire world lies within the control and the grasp of the evil one". The "world" is literally "the world system". The Devil is the designer, the architect, the builder, the owner and the operator...of the "world system".
I have not read every word you typed..I sure hope you can forgive me for that...LOL!..the world systems is actually an interesting study but the earth does not belong to him....thankfully..which it seems you technically agree with
Of course, God is still sovereign. But He has allowed the Devil to have his little playpen for a teensy-tiny few thousand years...and then God will come crashing in to interrupt the 'festivities' when He is ready to do so. And of course, God fully reserves the right to thwart the devil's activities wherever and whenever He sees fit. i don't deny that. But 1John 5:19 still sits there. As does the passage about Jesus' temptation...where the Devil acknowledged that ALL the "kingdoms" of this world are his to give. The devil raises up all the kingdoms of this world. GOD'S kingdom has not yet arrived to earth.
well take it easy on the 'of course' because you and I might know what you mean, but everyone does not...so...
well, receive the devil's gifts and be sure he owns you...however that particular gift involved the worship of the devil which it seems, one can participate in without personal awareness of doing so
I believe you may be referring to passages like Ps.75 where it says that God raises up and casts down individuals. And yes, I agree -- Planet Earth belongs to God, completely and totally. God is sovereign. No question.
well good then...but again, what is obvious to some is not to others...just to clarify which is why I questioned in the first place...with a nod to those who are not aware and may place more emphasis on the devil then scripture warrants...as the verses refer to kings, it follows so do the kingdoms or 'countries' of whatever name a leader may have today
If you want my take on occult symbols, you would need to look through a couple of short articles I've posted online. I don't really prefer to get into the obscenities and the evils of occult symbols in midst of a Bible discussion! Go here and then scroll down to where I am talking about Michael w. Smith briefly. Then scroll down to where I talk about Pat Robertson and a longer portion on all these occult symbols and signals.
well you know, when someone drops a bomb that at least to them, is all encompassing, it is preferable to offer proof of same IMO...being aware that there are all kinds of ideas and suggestions and contradictions floating around with regards to that symbol, to state 'obscene references' is your conclusion and not necessarily 'all the truth out there'
as the star is on the flag of Israel and you are anti-dispensationalist, you are creating a default opinion in your favor...for your beliefs....a strategy that many try to use and that I do not buy for any argument, being of sound and curious mind
anyway, without going into all the details presented in your blog, I didn't find any reference to 'obscene' but again I did not read every word ... I can accept concise information...so a condensed version would suffice
anyway, you seem to have a purpose coming here...wishing to discuss your previous observations as can be found on your blog...I'm not dismissing everything, but I disagree with anti-dispensationalism
above, a very brief synopsis of some of my own thoughts on what you present....the internet abounds...nay...overflows with conspiracy theories and and the supposed use of occult symbols by hollywood etc and to some extent Christians....I won't comment at the moment and maybe not all...I don't jump on the latest train out of any station...or even necessarily well constructed engines
guilt by association is not the gold standard of proof either...
I have not read every word you typed..I sure hope you can forgive me for that...LOL!..the world systems is actually an interesting study but the earth does not belong to him....thankfully..which it seems you technically agree with
Of course, God is still sovereign. But He has allowed the Devil to have his little playpen for a teensy-tiny few thousand years...and then God will come crashing in to interrupt the 'festivities' when He is ready to do so. And of course, God fully reserves the right to thwart the devil's activities wherever and whenever He sees fit. i don't deny that. But 1John 5:19 still sits there. As does the passage about Jesus' temptation...where the Devil acknowledged that ALL the "kingdoms" of this world are his to give. The devil raises up all the kingdoms of this world. GOD'S kingdom has not yet arrived to earth.
well take it easy on the 'of course' because you and I might know what you mean, but everyone does not...so...
well, receive the devil's gifts and be sure he owns you...however that particular gift involved the worship of the devil which it seems, one can participate in without personal awareness of doing so
I believe you may be referring to passages like Ps.75 where it says that God raises up and casts down individuals. And yes, I agree -- Planet Earth belongs to God, completely and totally. God is sovereign. No question.
well good then...but again, what is obvious to some is not to others...just to clarify which is why I questioned in the first place...with a nod to those who are not aware and may place more emphasis on the devil then scripture warrants...as the verses refer to kings, it follows so do the kingdoms or 'countries' of whatever name a leader may have today
If you want my take on occult symbols, you would need to look through a couple of short articles I've posted online. I don't really prefer to get into the obscenities and the evils of occult symbols in midst of a Bible discussion! Go here and then scroll down to where I am talking about Michael w. Smith briefly. Then scroll down to where I talk about Pat Robertson and a longer portion on all these occult symbols and signals.
well you know, when someone drops a bomb that at least to them, is all encompassing, it is preferable to offer proof of same IMO...being aware that there are all kinds of ideas and suggestions and contradictions floating around with regards to that symbol, to state 'obscene references' is your conclusion and not necessarily 'all the truth out there'
as the star is on the flag of Israel and you are anti-dispensationalist, you are creating a default opinion in your favor...for your beliefs....a strategy that many try to use and that I do not buy for any argument, being of sound and curious mind
anyway, without going into all the details presented in your blog, I didn't find any reference to 'obscene' but again I did not read every word ... I can accept concise information...so a condensed version would suffice
anyway, you seem to have a purpose coming here...wishing to discuss your previous observations as can be found on your blog...I'm not dismissing everything, but I disagree with anti-dispensationalism
above, a very brief synopsis of some of my own thoughts on what you present....the internet abounds...nay...overflows with conspiracy theories and and the supposed use of occult symbols by hollywood etc and to some extent Christians....I won't comment at the moment and maybe not all...I don't jump on the latest train out of any station...or even necessarily well constructed engines
guilt by association is not the gold standard of proof either...
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