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    Ms. Haner, thank you for your comments. Note, some additional things that the same Disciple of Christ wrote concerning what a true Christian is, see 1 John 2: 3-6. Another one He called and ordained to His service noted this as well see Hebrews 4: 9. However, it must be noted that no one can come to Him (Be a True Christian) unless drawn by the Father (John 6: 44). Those who are called, and yet reject that call, are still holding on to their fleshly way of thinking (Romans 8: 6-8). That is where Peter's words come into play Acts 2: 38.
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    Thank you Mr. Miller for your comments. You hit the nail on the head. President George H.W. Bush was, however, not techneckly one of the 'fallen', he went the way of 'all flesh'. Just as most humans, he died at a ripe old age; with his family gathered around him. This was a lot like Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Job... President Bush did not die in battle as a fallen mighty young warrior (Like Saul and Jonathan), but as an accomplished old man, not yet called to real salvation. It was an outstanding national funeral. The comment "Hatred corrodes the container it is carried in!"; that, and many other such comments, reflect the grace of God that will yet come to bless so many, in a very awesome way, in God's scheduled time. Again, thank you.

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    We can thank God that our prayers were answered in the affirmative.
    This is a great blessing! Thank you for the update.

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    Sadly, the blind 'spiritually still cannot yet see (2 Corinthians 4: 3-4) . However, the message is for those who do have an ear to hear. Some will react just as the Jews of that day did to Jesus' teachings! This is why Jesus usually said; "Let him who has an ear to hear - hear!" - Matthew 11: 15; 13: 9, etc. This is message is for those who will be 1st Fruits of God's great plan. Those who have ears to hear, will hear (John 10: 26-29).
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    This is a fine article. However, we are not the judge. God is. The ones we are to be more discerning about are those who are supposed to be Christians, and are clearly, busy bodies disrupting the church and 'preying' on others; That what Paul was referring to
    (2 Thessalonians 3: 10-15). Even then it is better to err on the side of mercy rather than in an attitude of harshness (Matthew 25: 41-46). Very good point - twocents

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    Outstanding presentation. Thank you! Excellent points Mr. Bey. As Jesus once answered a young fellows question regarding how he could obtain eternal life: "Keep the Commandments" (Matthew 19: 17). He clarified his further question by noting the Ten Commandments. 'He that has an ear to hear' - will hear! Thanks again!!
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    Excellent article Mr. Shabi!! Thank you very much.

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    Thank you Mr. Miller. Excellent points!
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    Thank you Mr. Petty.
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    Thank you for a very helpful series!!!
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    Thanks again Mr. Britt. Worshiping Tammuz (son of Nimrod) and the 'goddess' Astarte - queen of heaven ( aka Easter) have nothing to do with Passover, but pagan fertility rites of sun worship, and spring, etc.! The creation, and not the Creator, Romans 1: 18-32 .

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    Thank you Lena!!! You nailed it! But only God can open the eyes of the willing. If you are honest, and you ask Him truthfully, and humbly, he will open your eyes, so you can see. Remember also Matthew 10:28. That same 'soul' will be DESTROYED (fully perished) in Gehenna (the burning garbage dump - figurative, but 'literal' lake of fire), as you have so clearly noted!!

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    Thank you for the warning about what is coming! Those with ears will hear and escape a great deal of trouble. Those who refuse to hear will learn the hard way.
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    Thank you Mr. Britt. It is amazing how something so simple can become confused due to theological precognition. The descriptive kingdom of God noted by Mark 1:15, and the established kingdom that was predicted by Daniel the prophet - will be the possessed [owned] by the God of heaven Daniel 2:44, and His saints, and they will rule on the earth (Daniel 7: 25-27; Revelation 5:10). But if your eyes are closed, now you cannot understand this simple truth, unless God opens your eyes. Excellent point! That is why Jesus opened the blind man's eyes (John 9: 1-41). It illustrated where 'true sight' comes from! g