Christian Discussion Thread III

[Nuverikstan]

Except neither the Soviet Union nor its puppet states were or are communist. But that's neither here nor there.

Then what were they?

[Bundesdeutschland]

And yet the Commies were horrible on earth most of the time.

I'd like to distinguish the honourable Soviet scientists and cosmonauts, which truly aided humanity with their research and bravery, from the autocratic despots who ordered them around.

Autocratic despots=BAD!
Soviet scientists and cosmonauts=GOOD!!!

[Tarsonis Survivors]

Except neither the Soviet Union nor its puppet states were or are communist. But that's neither here nor there.

Then what were they?

Answer coming to you: in the communism thread.

[Agritum]

Except neither the Soviet Union nor its puppet states were or are communist. But that's neither here nor there.

Then what were they?

State Capitalists with a Socialist inspiration. That said, I feel we are going offtopic.

[Agritum]

So, to veer back the thread to more fitting topics...what doctrine do you follow regarding the so-called End Times? I'm pretty sure that all the Catholics and Orthodoxes here are Preteristic, which is why I'd like to hear the opinions of our Protestant friends.

[Benuty]

So, to veer back the thread to more fitting topics...what doctrine do you follow regarding the so-called End Times? I'm pretty sure that all the Catholics and Orthodoxes here are Preteristic, which is why I'd like to hear the opinions of our Protestant friends.

Oh you .

[Agritum]

So, to veer back the thread to more fitting topics...what doctrine do you follow regarding the so-called End Times? I'm pretty sure that all the Catholics and Orthodoxes here are Preteristic, which is why I'd like to hear the opinions of our Protestant friends.

Oh you .

...any problems with "so-called" ?

[Tarsonis Survivors]

Oh you .

...any problems with "so-called" ?

THE END IS NIGH!!!! Honestly I have no clue. I consider myself pretty intelligent, but I can't make heads or tails of half that book.

[Benuty]

...any problems with "so-called" ?

THE END IS NIGH!!!! Honestly I have no clue. I consider myself pretty intelligent, but I can't make heads or tails of half that book.

Once you scrub past the symbolism it is actually an easy read (just make sure you have nothing to do for an hour or so when reading it).

[Tarsonis Survivors]

THE END IS NIGH!!!! Honestly I have no clue. I consider myself pretty intelligent, but I can't make heads or tails of half that book.

Once you scrub past the symbolism it is actually an easy read (just make sure you have nothing to do for an hour or so when reading it).

I just ordered the Graphic Novel.

[Agritum]

Once you scrub past the symbolism it is actually an easy read (just make sure you have nothing to do for an hour or so when reading it).

I just ordered the Graphic Novel.

Just looked it up. Crap, it's badass. The drawings look like Frank Miller's.

[Pope Joan]

Jesus says we will not know the day or the hour. It will be totally unexpected. So to me that means we do not get an extra thousand years in which to shape up.

He said he would come like a lightning flash from east to west, in the clouds of heaven. Nobody will have time to pack their bags.

I like it, one last experience of outstanding FX.

Plus, I do trust Jesus, and he seemed to honestly believe it would end that way.

[Benuty]

Jesus says we will not know the day or the hour. It will be totally unexpected. So to me that means we do not get an extra thousand years in which to shape up.

He said he would come like a lightning flash from east to west, in the clouds of heaven. Nobody will have time to pack their bags.

I like it, one last experience of outstanding FX.

Plus, I do trust Jesus, and he seemed to honestly believe it would end that way.

Someone should have told the Jehovah's witnesses.

[Agritum]

Jesus says we will not know the day or the hour. It will be totally unexpected. So to me that means we do not get an extra thousand years in which to shape up.

He said he would come like a lightning flash from east to west, in the clouds of heaven. Nobody will have time to pack their bags.

I like it, one last experience of outstanding FX.

Plus, I do trust Jesus, and he seemed to honestly believe it would end that way.

Someone should have told the Jehovah's witnesses.

Or the Dispensationalists.

[Dangelia]

Jesus says we will not know the day or the hour. It will be totally unexpected. So to me that means we do not get an extra thousand years in which to shape up.

He said he would come like a lightning flash from east to west, in the clouds of heaven. Nobody will have time to pack their bags.

I like it, one last experience of outstanding FX.

Plus, I do trust Jesus, and he seemed to honestly believe it would end that way.

Exactly! On Holy Tuesday the Orthodox Church calls to remembrance two parables, which are related to the Second Coming. The one is the parable of the Ten Virgins (Matthew 25:1-3); the other the parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30). These parables point to the inevitability of the Parousia and deal with such subjects as spiritual vigilance, stewardship, accountability and judgment.
From these parables we learn at least two basic things. First, Judgment Day will be like the situation in which the bridesmaids (or virgins) of the parable found themselves: some ready for it, some not ready. The time one decides for God is now and not at some undefined point in the future. If "time and tide waits for no man," certainly the Parousia is no exception. The tragedy of the closed door is that individuals close it, not God. The exclusion from the marriage feast, the kingdom, is of our own making. Second, we are reminded that watchfulness and readiness do not mean a wearisome, spiritless performance of formal and empty obligations. Most certainly it does not mean inactivity and slothfulness. Watchfulness signifies inner stability, soberness, tranquility and joy. It means spiritual alertness, attentiveness and vigilance. Watchfulness is the deep personal resolve to find and do the will of God, embrace every commandment and every virtue, and guard the intellect and heart from evil thoughts and actions. Watchfulness is the intense love of God.

[Nuverikstan]

Jesus says we will not know the day or the hour. It will be totally unexpected. So to me that means we do not get an extra thousand years in which to shape up.

He said he would come like a lightning flash from east to west, in the clouds of heaven. Nobody will have time to pack their bags.

I like it, one last experience of outstanding FX.

Plus, I do trust Jesus, and he seemed to honestly believe it would end that way.

We may know the week right?

[Tarsonis Survivors]

Jesus says we will not know the day or the hour. It will be totally unexpected. So to me that means we do not get an extra thousand years in which to shape up.

He said he would come like a lightning flash from east to west, in the clouds of heaven. Nobody will have time to pack their bags.

I like it, one last experience of outstanding FX.

Plus, I do trust Jesus, and he seemed to honestly believe it would end that way.

That's a scary thought. I won't have a chance to clear my internet history.

[Dangelia]

Jesus says we will not know the day or the hour. It will be totally unexpected. So to me that means we do not get an extra thousand years in which to shape up.

He said he would come like a lightning flash from east to west, in the clouds of heaven. Nobody will have time to pack their bags.

I like it, one last experience of outstanding FX.

Plus, I do trust Jesus, and he seemed to honestly believe it would end that way.

That's a scary thought. I won't have a chance to clear my internet history.

[Benuty]

That's a scary thought. I won't have a chance to clear my internet history.

[Czechanada]

Jesus says we will not know the day or the hour. It will be totally unexpected. So to me that means we do not get an extra thousand years in which to shape up.

He said he would come like a lightning flash from east to west, in the clouds of heaven. Nobody will have time to pack their bags.

I like it, one last experience of outstanding FX.

Plus, I do trust Jesus, and he seemed to honestly believe it would end that way.

Someone should have told the Jehovah's witnesses.

Someone should have told you all, for I am the Messiah.

[Dangelia]

Someone should have told the Jehovah's witnesses.

Someone should have told you all, for I am the Messiah.

[Benuty]

Someone should have told the Jehovah's witnesses.

Someone should have told you all, for I am the Messiah.

Depends on whose Messiah you are exactly.

[Dangelia]

Someone should have told you all, for I am the Messiah.

Depends on whose Messiah you are exactly.

[Czechanada]

Jesus says we will not know the day or the hour. It will be totally unexpected. So to me that means we do not get an extra thousand years in which to shape up.

He said he would come like a lightning flash from east to west, in the clouds of heaven. Nobody will have time to pack their bags.

I like it, one last experience of outstanding FX.

Plus, I do trust Jesus, and he seemed to honestly believe it would end that way.

That's a scary thought. I won't have a chance to clear my internet history.

Don't worry, not even God could penetrate the TOR browser.

[Czechanada]

Someone should have told you all, for I am the Messiah.

Depends on whose Messiah you are exactly.

I am the Messiah for enough people.