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True, that in certain respects it is absurd to assume that people will be not converted while there is conflict in the church. Many were converted during the Reformation era. Severe conflict existed over the Lord's supper, the use of images, the Pope, confession, the mass and many other areas There was also conflict over the doctrine of justification, baptism, and the nature of Christ. Among evangelicals people did agree, more or less, on the futility of works and the the necessity of faith. These conflicts were not only between Protestants and Rome, they existed amongst the Protestants themselves. EGW quoted D'Aubigne saying that the day of the Augsburg Confession was the greatest day of the Reformation. Article IX "On Baptism" actually contains a condemnation of the Anabaptists, evincing conflict. Article X rejects those [Zwingle, et al] who teach otherwise than the Confession [Luther/Melanchthon] on the Lord's Supper. Article XVII "Of Christ's Return to Judgment," again specifically condemns the Anabaptists. This particular item contains sentiments condemned by the Confession that SDA hold in common with Anabaptists contra other Reformers. A bit ironic that the Confession, esteemed by EGW as the greatest in Christian history, condemns views held by the denomination she represents.

The way prophecy is fulfilled is impacted by the distinction between classical and apocalyptic prophecy. Apocalyptic prophecy is seen in the visions of Daniel 2 and 7 and in passages like Revelation 12. Biblical apocalyptic is filled with chains of unusual imagery, like multi-layered metal statues, a series of fantastic beasts with features unlike those […] The post Classical and Apocalyptic. Prophecy appeared first on Jon Paulien's Blog. View the full article

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? enriched in everything ? 2 Corinthians 9:11 Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God.

Because we hear it so much, that we don't think!! For me I use more explicit words when I stub my toe, or whatever else happens. I pray each morning for God to guide my tongue, so most of the time when I say something that's not very nice I pretty much ask for forgiveness right away!!