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Posted by David (Member # 1) on :

Now, brothers, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, "Peace and safety," destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.

But you, brothers, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief. You are all sons of the light and sons of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness. So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be alert and self-controlled. For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night. But since we belong to the day, let us be self-controlled, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet. For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him. Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 (NIV)

Now this is exciting news for the true believers our Lord Jesus Christ. For those that know Him and love Him are looking for Him. We need to be ready and not be asleep. I found this article to be very encouraging and hope you do also. Because it is true that we need to heed the warning and talk about it. May you know Him. ~ David

When a dangerous blizzard hit Colorado Springs in late October 2006, residents had plenty of warning. Weather forecasters began predicting the storm 36 hours before it arrived. On a warm, sunny afternoon people swarmed into grocery stores to buy supplies, while tire shops worked overtime to meet the demand for winter treads. Everyone was talking about the coming storm. Even before the snow began, schools and businesses announced they would be closed for the day. When the storm hit with blowing snow and freezing temperatures, most people were safe at home, not trying to get to work or school.

When we believe a warning, it affects our behavior. It's true in every area of life, including our walk of faith. Paul wrote to the Christians in Thessalonica, reminding them that the day of the Lord would come unexpectedly, like a thief in the night (1 Thess. 5:2). His call to action urged them to avoid spiritual lethargy but remain alert and self-controlled (v.6).

Paul's challenge echoed Jesus' own words urging His followers to be watchful and ready, "for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect" (Matt. 24:44).

If we believe our Lord's word about His coming, how will it affect our thoughts and actions today?

http://www.rbc.org/odb/odb-10-17-07.shtml

Posted by loki (Member # 6856) on :

I don't know how much I agree with the words "His Coming".

It implies future tense.

Indeed if we were to truely believe in a warning

it would be

"He is Here"

Posted by lonlesol (Member # 4511) on :

Yes everyone knows that He came already loki, but we are waiting for His second coming, so it obviously implies the future tense...we just don't know when that will happen... [Smile]

But that doesn't mean that we are to sit and do nothing about it...we need to talk about Jesus to everyone, share the Good News to the world...so that they too may be saved and tell others that will tell others and so on...

Can we go too fast in saving souls? If anyone still wants a reply, let him ask the lost souls in Hell. - William Booth

Posted by loki (Member # 6856) on :

Well that's what I'm trying to get you to understand.

We're in the "Kingdom of God" section of the bible now.

Where God is present to live with the people.

In a very physical homo-sapien bodily manifested sense.

"He is here" implies the present.

Posted by loki (Member # 6856) on :

Can convert many more people referencing to the version currently available as opposed to some historic version.

Posted by David (Member # 1) on :

loki,

You really need to set down and read your bible. Ask God to help you understand.

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Posted by loki (Member # 6856) on :

loki@rurix 23:05:01 ~/skamSELypla/ri/datni/lijda/baibl $ bridCUNso kjvdat.txt.brijis 7 # what does the Christian God have to say to David?
Co1|10|14| Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry.~
Kg1|13|26| And when the prophet that brought him back from the way heard thereof, he said, It is the man of God, who was disobedient unto the word of the LORD: therefore the LORD hath delivered him unto the lion, which hath torn him, and slain him, according to the word of the LORD, which he spake unto him.~
Psa|25|2| O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me.~
Psa|89|34| My covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips.~
Pro|16|8| Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right.~
Jo1|4|12| No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us.~
Eze|37|2| And caused me to pass by them round about: and, behold, there were very many in the open valley; and, lo, they were very dry.~

loki@rurix 23:06:13 ~/skamSELypla/ri/datni/lijda/baibl $