Ask Me Help Desk - The return of Jesus Christ

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Originally Posted by ordinaryguy

I 'm not pretending! I really am amused. This kind of contorted and selective use of the Bible is why I can't take it too seriously when I'm beat about the head and shoulders with Bible texts by people who are trying to convince me to believe like they do.

We all decide to accept some things and disregard others in whatever holy books we read. Nothing wrong with that. There's no need insist that only one holy book is legitimate, and only one interpretation of it is valid. Unless you're trying to be funny.

Or unless you're serious about going to Heaven.

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Originally Posted by Raynefreak

Is this just for christians to answer. I was rasied christian for 18 yrs, but when i started daing my fiance i stopped. I disagree w/ a lot of things in the bible. But i still do believe in god and jesus. I personally don't think the world is ending soon, or that Jesus is coming back soon. If he does i guess i was wrong lol. This may be off topic, but my problem is, having no control over my life or destiny. To me, christianity take's that away. But, i hope if its all true, God tells me b4 its too late. I'd rather not burn in hell. But then again, why do we? Just bc we choose to live our lives. I think its just a way for controling ppl. Right now im nothing and im good with that til i find out i was wrong. But i dont like being told what to do or how to think. That's my problem. I just dont understand why god if he loves us, makes us do what he says and if we dont we go to hell, thats dumb. What is he, a dictatior? Good day all.

You are not alone in your views. Many will agree with you. I will attempt to illustrate the situation. You, I, everyone, came into this world adrift on the ocean in a lifeboat. The boat is stocked with the necessities of life, so we will survive for a time. Eventually, we will have to be rescued from that situation, because if we aren't, life supplies will be used up, and we will die. God, in loving mercy, made provision for our rescue. Now, the choice is ours. We can accept the lifeline thrown to us, or we can continue in the lifeboat, but be aware that time is running out.

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Originally Posted by galveston

Or unless you're serious about going to Heaven.

Will there be any funny people in heaven, or just those who are serious?

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Originally Posted by ordinaryguy

Will there be any funny people in heaven, or just those who are serious?

Now don't get piquéd. We are absolutely serious about our Lord Jesus Christ, but when you get a group of preachers around a table, laughter is what you hear the most of. I'm totally convinced that the Father has a wonderful sense of humor.

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Originally Posted by galveston

Now don't get piqued. We are absolutely serious about our Lord Jesus Christ, but when you get a group of preachers around a table, laughter is what you hear the most of. I'm totally convinced that the Father has a wonderful sense of humor.

Someone said, if you don't think God has a sense of humor look in the mirror. I did and I must report that He has!

Someone also asked whether God smiled. On being told that he did, He asked, "How can I make God smile." He was told, "Tell Him your plans for the future!"

What would be heavenly about heaven without laughter or pets?

M:)

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Originally Posted by ordinaryguy

Will there be any funny people in heaven, or just those who are serious?

Being serious and having a sense of humor are not mutually exclusive qualities. I am told that I have both. See you there!

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I really want to anwer this but have two questions.

1: What is the Great Tribulation?

2: How will we know he has returned?

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Originally Posted by Kriscool

I really want to anwer this but have two questions.

1: What is the Great Tribulation?

2: How will we know he has returned?

2. The great tribuoation is the hard times, wars, etc, that will occur before the return of Jesus. The Tribulation is an apocalyptic figure that is common to Jewish apocalyptic, of which the Book of Revelation is styled
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2. We will know when he has come because it will be pmade plainly obvious to all.

Excellent questions.

M:)

Ok than thanks. I really wouldn't have understood anything you were talking about if I hadn't read the bible so much. Thanks for knowledge :)

Kriscool :)

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Originally Posted by Kriscool

Ok than thanks. I really wouldn't have understood anything you were talking about if I hadn't read the bible so much. Thanks for knowledge :)

Kriscool :)

Your first question about how we will know when Jesus comes back is an excellent one. The Bible tells us that He will come back the same way He left, that is in plain sight of men, and when He comes back every one will see Him. Do no be mislead by those who will say that Jesus is back in some secret place.

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Originally Posted by galveston

Your first question about how we will know when Jesus comes back is an excellent one. The Bible tells us that He will come back the same way He left, that is in plain sight of men, and when He comes back every one will see Him. Do no be mislead by those who will say that Jesus is back in some secret place.

Every one will see Him... like on Larry King live? Hopefully not the View.

Funny Mag-

But no, it will be the end of "secular" entertainment!