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  1. Swan7

    Revelation Study

    I have no idea who is calling who a liar here and who is ignoring who? This is just a study I am doing. Granted, I am not going to understand absolutely everything right away - and you are certainly not reaching me with this kind of tone (if you are implying I'm the one calling them a liar and...
  2. Swan7

    Revelation Study

    Revelation 7: The 144,000 and the Great Crowd God already tells us that those sealed are the 12 tribes of Israel, 12,000 each. There's no mystery here as many are confused about when it comes to this. The Great Crowd in white robes are the ones who were killed during the Great Tribulation for...
  3. Swan7

    Why grace???

    Grace is the New Covenant which the Gospels of Jesus shows us what Grace is. Even in the OT God shows His Mercy, Grace, Justice, Love,ect. He's a lot more than just those. But Grace is something Jesus did for us to save us from ourselves in the bondage of sin and death. He gave all the...
  4. Swan7

    Revelation Study

    In addition to Chapter 6 Jesus Christ says He holds the keys to Death and Hades: Revelation 1:18 In the OT, God says He will send his 4 horsemen to Jerusalem: Ezekiel 14:21
  5. Swan7

    Revelation Study

    Revelation 6: Opening the First 6 Seals I was stuck on the first passage about the white horse and who’s on it. I didn’t want to just believe what everyone else was saying and I wanted clear Biblical references that coincide, and by God’s help I was able to find it! Mirror: Revelation 6:1-8 &...
  6. Swan7

    Revelation Study

    Revelation 5 This is a short chapter, so I'm not going to post verse by verse this time. It seems very to the point anyway. The theme of this chapter is of course about Jesus Christ Who is the only Worthy Lamb, Lion, and Root to open the book/scroll of 7 Seals. The Father is also depicted here...
  7. Swan7

    Are the Gospels written specifically to Jews only?

    I'm not sure what you mean by "not applicable today", but I can tell you it's in the Bible that some Jews did actually become Messianic Jews because of Christ. Some today are claiming Christ - even conversion from Muslim faith. I'd say it does apply today.
  8. Swan7

    Are the Gospels written specifically to Jews only?

    While it is certainly true that Jesus came to His own but was not recognized (John 1), He also spoke to some gentiles (the Samaritan woman at the well: John 4, and also a Cannanite woman: Matthew 15:21-28 , to give some examples) So indirectly while He preached to His people in Israel, He also...
  9. Swan7

    Not By Works

    Hmm. I'd be careful there. There are many arguements that I see everyday that are at enmity with God, but it is not for us to say "you will lose". We are to pray for one another as that one may be weaker in faith than the other. James 5:16 Matthew 5:44 Philippians 1:9-11 Also, we are to not...
  10. Swan7

    Not By Works

    Matthew 10:14 "And whoever does not welcome you or listen to your words, shake off the dust from your feet as you are going out of that house or that town." Luke 10:16 "The one who listens to you listens to Me, and the one who rejects you rejects Me. But the one who rejects Me rejects the One...
  11. Swan7

    Not By Works

    I agree that works of our own accord does not save, but it is the works done by Jesus Christ that does. Works done without faith is nothing just like faith without works is dead. This reminds me of this passage: Matthew 25:31-46
  12. Swan7

    Revelation Study

    Hello everyone! I took a very long hiatus as a lot of stuff happened, but I don't wanna derail my own thread. Grab some coffee/tea, it's a long one! Revelation 4 Right in the first verse there is a mention of the "open door". I actually missed this because I was not reading Revelation chapter...
  13. Swan7

    Is Christmas paganism?

    I gotta say... there are some mighty twists and turns to this .... "discussion". What is the motive, I wonder... (Seriously, I am curious). Is it out of love that posts are made or is it out of rightness (as the Jews were about the law than God Himself - which is why Jesus was so harsh with...
  14. Swan7

    Is Christmas paganism?

    I have no idea what that is. I just praise God, Christ Whom died for the world. Again though, if one is a Christian having a relationship with the Most High, always ask God if unsure about anything.
  15. Swan7

    Is Christmas paganism?

    I see this question pop up every year and I see tons of people spreading fear into others that Christmas should not be celebrated. I'm going to answer the way I always do. "What does God say to you about this? Have you talked to Him about your concerns?" I'd also give a friendly warning to...
  16. Swan7

    Revelation Study

    For a few days now the church of Sardis has been heavily on my heart. I think God was telling me there is more that I need to know and understand about this specific church or type of Christianity that "lives" on today. It's actually a very scary notion and I've seen this in action before but...
  17. Swan7

    Revelation Study

    Chapter 3 To the Church of Sardis - Prince of Joy, Escaping, That which Remains. - 7 Spirits of God; Isaiah 11:2-3 - They have a nominational or known by name only in the world. - They live and yet are dead in the sight of God. - Their works are not perfect before God. Jesus tells then this...
  18. Swan7

    Revelation Study

    Chapter 2 To the Church of Ephesus: Desirable. - Jesus points out what they have done well in first: works, labour, patience and intolerance to evil. - Then He points out what He has against them: they left their first love, which is Jesus. - He tells them to remember where they have fallen...
  19. Swan7

    Greetings From Canada!

    *gasp* I have been found! *snickers*
  20. Swan7

    Greetings From Canada!

    Lol!!! Thanks! and thank you as well ^^