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By commanding that Moses remove his sandals constituted an act of respect-not because there was something unique about the ground that constituted it holy, but because of God’s presence. Later, the priests performed their duties at the tabernacle and the temple (holy places) barefooted...

The standard God set for man and woman was monogamy. The term “one flesh” is symbolic but emphasizes the intimacy and permanence of the marital union. Such bonds were not temporary and there was no mention of divorce or separation. Furthermore, sexual relations outside the union were...

I agree with the suggestion of "paraphrasing" that scripture in the sense to achieve a correct and proper understanding. Your pastor's understanding does not seem to support other scriptures. Today, there are many Christians that live idolatrous societies (righteously not sinless); and, do not...

In support of you definitions, the Hebrew letter yohdh is the smallest of the Hebrew alphabet. Correspondingly, the Greek letter iota is the smallest of the Greek alphabet. Since the Law of Moses was originally written and subsequently preserved in Hebrew, it is likely that Jesus was referring...

The prophet Elisha was bald and that did not make him bad/evil.

The name “Lucifer” is a translation from a Hebrew word that means “shining one”-possible a Latin word for light giver. “Satan’’ means resister and “Devil” means slanderer. The name for Satan, Devil, wicked one (John 17:15; 1 John 5:19), god of this system (2 Corinthians 4:4), “original serpent”...

“’Babylon’ the Great, the mother of the harlots…” is symbolic of the world empire of false religion (not a physical woman); and, this identity is evident in more than two scriptures. Revelation 17:1: “waters” is identified in Rev. 17:15. Revelation 17:22: “fornication” is referring to...

Many theologians and religions adamantly have long dismissed any suggestion that the resurrection of the unrighteous may include those who commit suicide. As far as the ones who took their own lives, we humans cannot judge as to whether they will get a resurrection or not. I am only aware of...

These “bowls of the anger of God” are similes. They are not to be understood as literal. The symbolism here is that most of the human family whom symbolically inhabit the “sea,” is spiritually dead; thus alienated from God. Compare: Isaiah 57:20, 21; Matthew 22:32; Ephesians 2:1; Romans 6:11-13...

I see your point about my post. Work-with limitations-is not restricted on the Sabbath (old covenant) any longer because of Christ's sacrifice established a new covenant. Compare: 1 Corinthians 11:25; 2 Corinthians 3:14; Hebrews 8:6, 8; 9:15; 12:24.

The Sabbath ended with Christ's sacrifice. Work on the Sabbath is not a requirement.

Reconsider Genesis 1:5, 8, 13, 19, 23, 31. These creative days ended. With respect to the seventh day, God proceeded to rest. This indicates that this “day” has continued. (Genesis 2:1-3) Thousands of years later, Paul indicated that the seventh day has not concluded. At Hebrews 4:1-11 he...

I totally agree!

The Antichrist would not be given a crown, a white robe or be riding on a white horse. White signifies unblemished holiness. The rider of this white horse has a bow, an offensive weapon of war, but he is also given a crown. The only righteous ones seen wearing crowns during the Lord’s Day are...

The rider of the white horse is none other than Jesus.

Probably, as a possible cousin to Jesus, John was a man who had proved his faith. He was the disciple whom Jesus loved dearly, and this spiritual relationship transcended that of the flesh; in fact, there is no indication that his fleshly brothers were, as yet, had put faith in him.-Matthew...

In support of your post, the following scriptures in Revelation support that Babylon the Great (Harlot) is primarily the world empire of false religion. Compare Revelation 17:1, 2, 5, 15-18; 18:9, 11, 15, 23, 24.

Revelation chapter 7 mentions two groups of sheep. First, the 144,000 “sealed out of every tribe of the sons of Israel.” (Revelation 7:4) Comparing Revelation 14:1-5 shows that the 144,000 are “bought from the earth,” to become “firstfruits to God.” (See Luke 12:32; John 14:2-4) They will be...

I cannot believe otherwise because the is part of Jesus' linage.

Consider some additional scriptures: Romans 7:4-6; Galatians 3:23-25; Ephesians 2:13-15; Hebrews 8:6 Hebrews 8:6