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  • in reply to: The Second Coming: Lesson 7 #8412
    Hephzibah Stephen
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    Yes brother Adam Samuel.
    The only test to discern is to check their teaching and life
    against the Bible. If they do not agree, we have to be careful.
    Hephzibah

    in reply to: The Second Coming: Lesson 18 #8361
    Hephzibah Stephen
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    Yes. Perfect way to live. May God alone be glorified.
    Hephzibah

    in reply to: The Second Coming: Lesson 17 #8360
    Hephzibah Stephen
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    Dear brother Lee
    Yes we have to live by the values of the Kingdom of God as long as we live on earth.
    That is very important.
    Hephzibah

    in reply to: The Second Coming: Lesson 15 #8359
    Hephzibah Stephen
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    Dear sister Lavanya
    You are absolutely right when you say irrespective of what our view is about the millennial rule, our commitment to Christ now and desire to be found by the Lord when He returns are the only important things.
    Thank you
    Hephzibah

    in reply to: The Second Coming: Lesson 10 #8351
    Hephzibah Stephen
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    Dear Brother Arul
    As you have mentioned, walking the talk is important.
    But that is where the church is wanting today.
    Every sin of the world is found within the church, among the Christians.
    That’s the problem
    Hephzibah

    in reply to: The Second Coming: Lesson 16 #8350
    Hephzibah Stephen
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    Yes. Irrespective of the view, the church has to present Christ actively through actions and words.

    in reply to: The Second Coming: Lesson 15 #8341
    Hephzibah Stephen
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    Yes. Now Christ rules through the lives of the believers and rules from Heaven. That’s what we mean when we say the Kingdom of God is here and now. At salvation, the Kingdom of God is born in the hearts of the believers and from that time it grows like a mustard seed; this is the sanctification of the believer. This goes on until our glorification. But in the millennial kingdom, the Kingdom does not grow from a small beginning as Jesus taught. The Millennial kingdom is global. Now, in this Church age, Christ is not ruling in an unbelievers heart, that is, Jesus is not the Lord of an unbelievers life. The impression given by the Bible when it describes Millennial rule of Christ is, the whole world under the Lordship of Christ.

    Yes, the Bible says we will have tribulation in this world. But Jesus Himself taught about unparalleled tribulation that is yet to come. Also the way Bible describes it, it looks like one of global nature. It does not look like sporadic, instances of persecution that have happened throughout the Church age. The second sign given by Jesus in the Olivet Discourse, seems to describe it as ONE EVENT in the future. Does not seem to be instances of persecution – (Titus, Nero, Hitler etc.).

    Yes, the death and resurrection of Jesus broke the dominion of the devil. Through the Holy Spirit God has enabled every believer to overcome the devil. That’s the way a believer can live a sanctified life even now in this fallen world. But I am unable to think of Satan bound now. If Satan is bound he cannot be free or active. Then why does the Bible say that the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. “ (1 Pet 5:8). We ( believers) have the power to bind the devil but still every minute we have to be watchful lest we fall.

    That’s why I am unable to subscribe to Amillennialism.

    in reply to: The Second Coming: Lesson 7 #8318
    Hephzibah Stephen
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    Dear Brother Arul Sam
    Identifying the works of the antichrist is only possible
    by checking their claims, actions and words with the Bible.
    Anything that contradicts the revealed word of God is not of God.
    Hephzibah

    in reply to: The Second Coming: Lesson 8 #8317
    Hephzibah Stephen
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    Dear Brother Arul Sam
    Of course we have to do our part in fulfilling the mandate given by God in Genesis.
    But I feel cosmic disturbances will be more of celestial in nature.
    Hephzibah

    in reply to: The Second Coming: Lesson 9 #8316
    Hephzibah Stephen
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    Dear brother Arul Sam
    We have to be careful about false prophets.
    specially those who try to match every event that happens.
    That’s my opinion.
    Hephzibah

    in reply to: The Second Coming: Lesson 9 #8315
    Hephzibah Stephen
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    well said.

    in reply to: The Second Coming: Lesson 10 #8314
    Hephzibah Stephen
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    Yes. You can only share the good news and then pray for them.
    Salvation is of the Lord.
    When and how that will happen we cannot say.
    Take heart. Continue to pray.
    Hephzibah

    in reply to: The Second Coming: Lesson 11 #8313
    Hephzibah Stephen
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    Yes. The 1000 years is symbolic only.
    May not be literal. That’s my thinking
    Hephzibah

    in reply to: The Second Coming: Lesson 12 #8311
    Hephzibah Stephen
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    Yes Lavanya. You are right when you say we have to present in deeds also.
    That is what the church is lacking. The words and deeds don’t match.
    That is why it has not been effective.
    Hephzibah

    in reply to: The Second Coming: Lesson 12 #8310
    Hephzibah Stephen
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    Since the world has penetrated the church, the effectiveness of the
    church in gospel outreach has reduced. The church has to repent and only then
    it can fulfill its mandate

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