2007-11-04 01:24:35 · 13 answers · asked by airbourne83 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No, neither, any more than I believe the apocalyptic myths of any other culture.
The number 666 refers to the Roman emperor Nero, whose name adds to that number in the Hebrew convention. Nero was notorious for being the "first persecutor" of early Christians. Similarly, "Babylon" was simply a cipher for Rome, which sits on seven hills.
2007-11-04 01:27:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
yes to one, no to the other.
Revelation was not writtten as an end time prophecy it was a very modern day (ancient Roman) allegorical letter of hope about Christian persecution to the 7 churches of Asia. It was about them truimphing the exile imposed upon them and the Lord saving them. Not about the end of the world.
For those that keep trying to predict the end of the world out of it, you will fail. Jesus himslef particularly states only the Father will know.
And 666 is yet another King James bad translation fallacy. Other times it has been translated as 616, 665, 686 but followers of the errant translation of King James pushed it so much it has become a common acceptance among the general population even though it is not true. By the way code stood for Nero.
2007-11-04 01:34:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, The time no one knows. Even as He gave , not even the Son Himself. Only the Father. Not until his enemies--and the earth--are wholly in subjection to His will, His powers, can He return, we must make a way for Him to come. First He must come into the hearts of man first, this is the preparing.
666, man triune being body, soul, and spirit. The beast, our lower nature as beastly, and the number of the beast, representing the ultimate idol before God, self and self-centeredness.
2007-11-04 03:20:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The Second Coming is also the Day of Vengeance. In Zechariah 14 it tells of this day. It will occur when all the armies against Israel are gathered at Jerusalem to attack it.
Everyone wants to know exactly what the number 666 really is, and how it will show up. I would too!
2007-11-04 01:41:17 · answer #4 · answered by Christian Sinner 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I don't believe in the first coming of christ .It's all a big lie.
To people who believe 666 is inherently evil look at page 666 of your bible.
Wonder how many churches will refuse $666.
2007-11-04 01:32:29 · answer #5 · answered by Islam Is A Dangerous Cult 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes in fact i do,Christ told us of the second coming and its in the new testament He said behold i have told you all things the 666 is the sixth trump the sixth seal and the sixth vial its not a number as many would believe tattooed on them somewhere Revelations tells you what each vial and each trump and each seal means.Those who dont believe will follow the antichrist and believe he is Christ and be fooled,he will quote scripture preform miracles anf many will follow,you must know the first Christ to come is the anti christ.Christ has told you this dont be fooled.
2007-11-04 01:36:08 · answer #6 · answered by wanna know 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Should not have christ stated the precise time of his comeback ?
or does the Church fear that if they would have written the exact date in the Bible then when christ would not have shown up then there Religion would be Questioned.
2007-11-04 01:38:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
nah, my girlfriends always banging on about a second coming. once is enough i tell her. only on her birthday and maybe christmas ill give her another. as for christ, nah. if ye do it right the first time there no need for seconds
2007-11-04 01:36:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm sorry am I still considered a retard for answering this question?
2007-11-04 01:28:15 · answer #9 · answered by Bobby K 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes I believe in both, both are true.
2007-11-04 01:29:08 · answer #10 · answered by still_finding_myself 2 · 2⤊ 3⤋