Society & Culture - 13 November 2007

In Revelation, there are seven epistles written to seven churches. At the end of each epistle there is a call to the overcomers. Each church here.. from Ephesus to Laodicea show not only the actual churches in Asia but also because Revelation is prophetic it shows us " church history " and what is going to happen.
My real interest is the matter of the overcomers. What do you know of them. Who are they? How are the overcomers and the " firstfruits" ( Rev 14:4) linked. Are they one and the same?

I would appreciate some scriptural references and as much detail in your sharing as possible.
Ty for taking the time to study up on this answer.
In Christ
sandy

2007-11-13 01:41:24 · 13 answers · asked by Broken Alabaster Flask 6 in Religion & Spirituality

Simon Peter said to them (the disciples) Let mary leave us, for women are not worthy of Life.
Jesus said, I myself shall lead her, in order to make her male; so that she too may become a living spirit, resembling you males. For every woman who will make herself male will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. ? Who really were the Apostles of Jesus. We know from study that the men were always cowering in the shadows when the going got tough, only the women stayed with him and were willing to give up their lives.

2007-11-13 01:41:06 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Should she stay single or be reconciled to her husband? or is she free to choose again?

2007-11-13 01:40:51 · 13 answers · asked by whenyou'restrange... 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Are some people ashamed of the gospel, and afraid of what others will think? Is it they just can't stand to be laughed at or lose the acceptance of who they are with? What is it people don't want to lose to follow Jesus???? I would rather have Jesus and not lose his friendship....

2007-11-13 01:39:56 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

While we have faith in ours , shouldn't we have a respect for other religions? I'm really scared at the way some are behaving.

2007-11-13 01:39:16 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

This is not a rhetorical question and I'd really like to hear others answers.

2007-11-13 01:39:14 · 8 answers · asked by bernie f 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-13 01:37:56 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Why do people say the following a lot more than they used to :
1) Thank you so much (usually said by females )
2) ....and such (at the end of a sentence, apparently similar to "etc")
3) random ( used as a hodge-podge adjective for almost anything)
4) ...or whatever (used at the end of a sentence, apparently aimlessly). For example: "I went to the store today, or whatever"
5) "OK, so..." (used to start off a sentence).

Ok, so, like, thank you so much for any random help and such that you can provide for me, or whatever.

2007-11-13 01:37:15 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

is there any truth in this?

2007-11-13 01:34:49 · 7 answers · asked by BorgPet6of10 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Just wondering.I see "it's only a THEORY"so often I wonder what a scientific theory gets promoted to?

2007-11-13 01:33:58 · 26 answers · asked by reporters should die 5 in Religion & Spirituality

Praise to you Jesus....Holy Spirit send them here.....

2007-11-13 01:33:54 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Here's a question that should give those that say Jesus was nothing but a con man who fooled the people with magic tricks etc. some food for thought. If that is all Jesus was... a really good con man ... why did the Pharisees and Saducees not fight to expose him instead of arranging to have him executed?

If you read the Gospel accounts, the religious leaders practically stalked Jesus and his band of disciples. Why didn't they come up with proof that they were charlatans... cons ... and expose them to the people for what they were. Instead they had him killed, making him more "dangerous" in death as a martyr than he ever was alive. Does that make any sense?

2007-11-13 01:33:51 · 9 answers · asked by Q&A Queen 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-13 01:33:28 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Holidays

2007-11-13 01:33:26 · 1 answers · asked by arshdeep singh k 1 in Mythology & Folklore

2007-11-13 01:32:45 · 19 answers · asked by BorgPet6of10 2 in Religion & Spirituality

I use an abundance of caution and have 87 currently. I don't like to operate this way, but, such is the (virtual) world we live in.

I was noticing today that I get less diversity in responses because of all the blocks, but there are too many reporting trolls around, so I guess I have to live with the trade off.

I'm even asking this question on my other account as an added layer of protection.

I wonder what group has, on average, more blocked users...I'm thinking atheists.

2007-11-13 01:32:12 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Does anything disgust you? What would you change?

2007-11-13 01:31:29 · 15 answers · asked by bca_grandrapids 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Given some very rude and uncalled for answers, I wonder.

((((HUG))))

Namaste

Peace and Love

2007-11-13 01:31:25 · 11 answers · asked by digilook 2 in Religion & Spirituality

....but not actually *in* your office building when you hear the clock striking eleven, does that make you "late"?

2007-11-13 01:31:04 · 27 answers · asked by hello world 7 in Etiquette

2007-11-13 01:30:02 · 8 answers · asked by MR TT, VT enthusiast 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-13 01:29:35 · 6 answers · asked by BorgPet6of10 2 in Religion & Spirituality

Why did the Romans get so scare of the Christians they formed the Roman Catholic church by mixing Christian and Pagan Beliefs to control the Christians ?
Did they not Know Jesus taught non Violence ?
Where their Lions getting to fat ?

2007-11-13 01:29:20 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-13 01:29:00 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Royalty

God says that Jews are the Chosen People.
Jesus and his deciples were Jewish.
Jews wrote the OT (the inspired word of God).

Why don't all Christians convert to Judaism, if not for anti-semitism?

2007-11-13 01:27:39 · 15 answers · asked by I'm an Atheist 3 in Religion & Spirituality

How can Protestants be down on catholics based on the bible.

The Catholic Church was the first church and existed alone until 1600ish. (there were no protestant chuches for 80% of the churches life)

The Bible was put together by Catholics

Protestants took parts of the bible that didnt fit with their newly fashioned beliefs (ie divorce) out of the bible to make a new one.

Most protestant churches are less than 100 years old and there are 38,000 denominiations.

Can anyone help me with that???

2007-11-13 01:27:20 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

My x-husband tried hard to kill me, but he only succeeded in disableing me. Im in my fourth year of a battle with S.S.I. with appeal after appeal. Unable to work, and my beautiful boys, have picked all the peacans from the yard already just to pay our electric bill. Will it ever change for us? Will we ever just have a christmas full of joy instead of sorrow? Five christmas's and five brithdays now, and Nothing from their Father. No childsupport or alomony, even though its court ordered. Mom's shouldnt have it this hard. I have two wonderful children, whom deserve to have some of things other kids have, like bikes, and x-boxes but its not possible for me to give to them at this time. If I could work I would work 80 hrs a wk just give them the things they deserve. And this year, my 12 yr old was physically assaulted by a school teacher on his team, this child deserves so much love after the things he has been through. Does anyone care in this world anymore?

2007-11-13 01:27:15 · 17 answers · asked by Sunshine 1 in Christmas

but me feet are fine ....and i really am not so keen on fish..!?

what am i tooo do?????:-(

2007-11-13 01:23:44 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-d8pH0dcoRKeB12yOcnUQp.9VCFos?tag=meetup

Would that be fun, or what!? And it's only 15 MINUTES FROM MY WORK!

I don't know if I'm actually going, but it would be fun to put a face to some avatars. :) And no, I wouldn't actually debate. :P It would all be the same old **** anyway, only without the ability to reference BibleGateway.com or Wikipedia. I wonder who's actually personable in "real life." I know I am. *wink*

Since this HAS to be a question according to CG:

R&S members? Free food and drinks at an upscale restaurant? Would this be fun or what? :)

2007-11-13 01:23:35 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-11-13 01:20:13 · 16 answers · asked by MR TT, VT enthusiast 2 in Religion & Spirituality

why weren't the books of the NT added at the end of the OT, when the OT was written?

2007-11-13 01:19:27 · 22 answers · asked by I'm an Atheist 3 in Religion & Spirituality