everything from Matthew to Revelations!!
2006-11-06 12:43:05
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answer #1
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answered by richard c 4
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Actually there are many scriptures in the bible that are in the process of being fulfilled. A couple come to mind: "but in the end times will come mockers and scoffers, walking after their own lusts, and saying, 'where is the promise of His coming?"
Also: "in the end times, because inequity abounds, the love of many will wax cold. They will not only sin, they will applaud and encourage others who do the same".
There is also the scripture about those who will not hear "sound doctrine" and will follow after false teachers, who "tickle their ears" with things that are not true. If you look around, many churches do not stand on God's word...they even accept sin as okay.
2006-11-06 20:58:31
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answer #2
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answered by Esther 7
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Lectio Divina is Latin for “spiritual reading” and represents an early monastic technique of prayer which continues in practice though less widely, intended to achieve communion with God as well as providing special spiritual insights and peace from that experience. It is a way of praying with Scripture that calls one to study, ponder, listen and, finally, pray from God's Word.
History
Lectio Divina was first expressed in the year 220 AD. It was found that to read the Bible profitably it is necessary to do so with attention, consistency and prayer. The systematization of “spiritual reading” into four steps dates back to the 12th century. Around 1150, Guigo II, a Carthusian monk, wrote a book entitled “The Monk’s Ladder” (Scala Claustralium) wherein he set out the theory of the four rungs: reading, meditation, prayer and contemplation. In 2005, Pope Benedict XVI stated, “This is the ladder by which the monks ascend from earth to heaven.”
Method
Lectio is typically practiced daily for one continuous hour. A selection from the Holy Scriptures is chosen ahead of time, often as a daily progression through a particular book of the Bible.
Time
Selecting a time for lectio divina is important. Typical methods are to pray for one hour in the morning, or to divide it into two half-hour periods, one in the morning and one in the evening. The key is to pre-select the time that will be devoted to the prayer, and to keep it. Using the same time every day leads to a daily habit of prayer that becomes highly effective.
Place
The place for prayer is to be free from distractions. This means it should be isolated from other people, telephones, visual distractions, etc. Some find a religious icon to be helpful. The same place should be used for lectio if possible, especially as one first begins to practice it. Familiarity with a location reduces the possibility of distraction away from the prayer. Some practitioners conduct other devotions, such as praying before the Catholic Eucharist, as a preparation for Lectio Divina.
Preparation
Prior to reading, it is important to engage in a transitional activity that takes one from the normal state of mind to a more contemplative and prayerful state. A few moments of deep, regular breathing and a short prayer inviting the Holy Spirit to guide the prayer time helps to set the tone and improve the effectiveness of the lectio.
Once the stage is set it is time to begin the prayer. There are four phases of the prayer, which do not necessarily progress in an ordered fashion. One may move between different phases of the prayer very freely as the Spirit guides.
The Four Moments
Lectio
Read the passage several times.
Meditatio
Reflect on the text of the passage, thinking about how to apply to one's own life. Gravitate to any particular phrase or word that seems to be of particular import. This should not be confused with exegesis, but is a very personal reading of the Scripture and application to one's own life.
Oratio
Respond to the passage by opening the heart to God. This is not primarily an intellectual exercise, but more of the beginning of a conversation with God.
Contemplatio
Listen to God. This is a freeing oneself from one's own thoughts, both mundane and holy. It is about hearing God talk to us. Opening our mind, heart and soul to the influence of God. Any conversation must allow for both sides to communicate, and this most unfamiliar act is allowing oneself to be open to hearing God speak.
2006-11-09 13:48:55
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answer #3
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answered by Anonymous
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These savage wolves are liars and murderers, misleading the people they guide and causing them to be led astray. Isaiah 9:16
Bush and war in Iraq, Pope and his Pedophile Priest, Reassign priest that abuse children, etc.
They have been handed over to a depraved mind and although they appear to be lovers of God, they are in fact God haters. Romans 1:24-32
2006-11-06 20:51:05
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answer #4
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answered by House Speaker 3
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We are almost done with the prophecies concerning these wicked times.
The Harlot has to be killed. That's most of false religion.
God's people has to be attacked which will start the tribulations.
Armegeddon then starts.
Then Paradise under the Kingdom of God will begin to form.
2006-11-06 20:44:32
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answer #5
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answered by rangedog 7
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Rev 13:1 And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy.
Rev 13:2 And the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the dragon gave him his power, and his seat, and great authority.
Rev 13:3 And I saw one of his heads as it were wounded to death; and his deadly wound was healed: and all the world wondered after the beast.
Rev 13:4 And they worshipped the dragon which gave power unto the beast: and they worshipped the beast, saying, Who is like unto the beast? who is able to make war with him?
Rev 13:5 And I beheld another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spake as a dragon.
Rev 13:6 And he exerciseth all the power of the first beast before him, and causeth the earth and them which dwell therein to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed.
Rev 13:7 And deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by the means of those miracles which he had power to do in the sight of the beast; saying to them that dwell on the earth, that they should make an image to the beast, which had the wound by a sword, and did live.
This is happening as we speak. Want to know more? Go to
www.amazingdiscoveries.org
2006-11-06 20:46:28
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answer #6
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answered by Mark Fidrater 3
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2 timothy 3 verses 1 to 5. also what Jesus Christ said in Matthew. on the mount olives. www.watchtower.org
2006-11-06 20:43:58
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answer #7
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answered by lover of Jehovah and Jesus 7
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i think the earths sins are escalated to the highest level an nothing in the bible is being full filled today as we speak everybody is sinning i think you can find one righteous person on earth
2006-11-06 20:51:01
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answer #8
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answered by dishustler 1
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We are at the beginning of Revelation, giving today's religious climate.
2006-11-06 20:41:33
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answer #9
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answered by -not telling- 2
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There's a time for everything, now is the time for Revelation.
2006-11-06 20:47:27
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answer #10
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answered by inteleyes 7
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