Bible Discussion Thread Page 6

Hello Jimbob,

Yes, I agree that none of us have all the answers. We can take one piece of scripture, present it to several different believers, and I think it would be safe to say that not all are going to come up with the same conclusion as to what that piece of scripture is saying. But what do we do? If I disagree with you and you disagree with me, what do we do? My personal thoughts are that if I disagree on something, I have a choice. I can either choose to take what someone is telling me, and then search the scripture to see why I have a disagreement, or I can just take the approach of "I'm right and you're wrong," and move on. That approach is not the right one to take, but yet it happens.

Now, I would like to address a few things in your latest post. I see you have at least one question for me, and I will give you an answer, but first let me say this: When I say that Matthew wrote his gospel to the Jews (Hebrew people), I am not saying that we cannot read and learn from the things contained in his gospel. I believe all scripture is profitable for us to read and learn from.

I know you don't believe Matthew was written to the Jews, but I do believe he wrote his letter to the Jewish/Hebrew people in order to present Jesus as the coming Savior/Messiah. I say Savior/Messiah because the Jews were not just expecting the Messiah, but they were expecting the Messiah to come as a Savior. When I go through Matthew Chapter 24, and I look at Jesus' words, it seems very clear to me that He is speaking to Jews.



Now, to answer your question. Your question to me is "Do you believe great tribulation will be just for the Jews?" No, I do not believe that. The last 3-1/2 years of the 7-year tribulation period, known as the "Great Tribulation," will be a time when God pours out His wrath on all people who have rejected Christ, both Jew and Gentile alike.

I need more space so I will send a part 2.

Yes Jimbo , my thoughts are....the same as yours exactly in this matter , I believe that 70 years is counted as a generation in this instance and that the year 1948 is deeply significant , I know a few others who also think that the six day war of 1967 is also very important . I do wonder if it might be a bit of wishful thinking on our part as we so desperately await the return of Our Lord . Let's hope , most fervently , that Christ returns soon . I love life , I love waking up every day , I love to see God all over His beautiful creation but these kingdoms of men , our doings , really get me down sometimes . It's only God who truly cheers me up and gets me through each day . May Christ return soon , when it is God's will . Acts chapter 1 verses 1-11 and Zechariah chapters 12 ,13 and 14 . Our best days are to come .

Sammi thank you for your reply. I dont think its wishful thinking Sammi to think Jesus will return soon. The evil is just about taking over every part of our lives today, but the Bible tells us things will get a lot worse before our Lord does call us home. Stay strong in your Faith! You are right, our best days are yet to come.