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A note on Premil and the tie in.  The roots of historic premillennialism can be traced back to early church fathers, particularly Irenaeus and Papias, who understood the Book of Revelation and spoke of a literal thousand-year reign of Christ on Earth. However, these interpretations were not widely prevalent during the Middle Ages. While the Protestant Reformation did not fully embrace premillennialism, it encouraged a return to biblical texts, which allowed for a deeper study of eschatological understandings and historical research as they were able to find, and gain access to those. Historic premillennialism gained significant traction during the 19th century in the context of revival movements, particularly in the United States. Theologians helped explain this. Baptists and other evangelical groups helped spread this more across Christianity. And a more refined & biblically accurate view was finally understood on the topic. There is a more intricate structure involving distin...

The Anglican Church came up with 39 Articles articulating their beliefs which separate Anglicanism from Catholic teachings in a way, but theres groups among Anglicsnism that are more Catholic than biblically Christianity.   Among the 39 Articles, looking at 5 they believe:  Authority of Scripture: Article 6 states that "Holy Scripture contains all things necessary to salvation." This emphasizes the primacy of Scripture over tradition, contrasting with Catholicism, where church authority and tradition play a significant role. Justification by Faith: Article 11 asserts that individuals are justified by faith alone, aligning with Protestant beliefs. This differs from Catholic teaching, which emphasizes faith and works in the process of salvation. Sacraments: Article 25 recognizes only two sacraments (Baptism and the Eucharist/Lord's Supper) as instituted by Christ. In contrast, the Catholic Church recognizes seven sacraments, including Confirmation, Penance, and Holy...

One thing to keep in mind us, every nation or empire had its own religion, whether pagan or Christian (or apostate of Christian). In the Middle East it grew to become Christian from Israel to Roman Empire to Africa and beyond via Christian missionaries, and travelers coming to Christ. Later many were conquered by Islam, but have in recent years turned back to Christianity. The West was always of Christianity. Even if British Empire had RC or CoE religions influencing their expanding region for a time. So the west was greatly influenced by Christianity in some form or appearance. In EU they lost Christianity to secularism and atheism in recent times.   The USA (having the true form of Christianity in protestantism), only fell to "less Christian influence" in the society due to mass migration from folk outside Christian nations and regions immigrating in more recent years, (due to political agendas from 1965 onward with larger numbers of non western mostly Islamic, & Lati...

"Shiny objects of deception" Q: Many who claim to be Christian have decided, not after detailed research from biblical Christianity [protestantism] nor after a class &/or talks with their pastor, have on their own, through subtle doctrine of demons, been lured by "shiny objects" away from Christianity and into the apostate false religions of liturgical forms of worship found in Roman Anglicanism, Roman Catholicism or Orthodox religions. Just as many others have been decieved by Satan who can appear as an angel of light. Those who follow that path into apostasy and idolatry prove they themselves (if claiming to be learned) are apostates or false converts, but my hope is there are many who were duped into thinking these religions were Christian just as many naive were likewise conned and duped by Mormons to think theyre Christian too. May God quickly reveal these false religions to them and call them out of it, and back into true Christianity. As to the apostate, ...

Mike Winger Many believers have not matured in the Faith and Word enough to understand Scripture properly. They'll misunderstand or not have fully formed proper accurate understanding on a matter until much later in life. People, particularly those actively pursuing it, are growing and growth takes time. But unless they have a very mature understsndinv on a matter, they shouldnt blast it out to the world [especially "youtubers"]. They profess to be wise but end up revealing theyre a fool, and lead masses of others astray into their error. Take much caution if you look at "Christian" content online, or better yet just stick with the content your pastor puts out [if the church holds to the Eseentials of the Faith, the biblical Gospel & pastor is a true believer, and one who studys Scripture deeply every week to bring sermons led by the Holy Spirit, (no sermon downloading or Ai sermons), & who holds that the Scriptures are the authoritative Word of God]. ...

This article follows a prev discussion on decinstructionism movement.  I been saying these things to folk for years, even online. Addressing again as Wess Huff spoke recently about it.  Theres two main problems happening: seeker sensitive movement birthed  deconstructionism.   Those who profess Christ are either in a false church, thus they hear nothing true, or they dont go to church [plugging in actively in the community. Esp discipleship classes, new believers classes, and Sunday school]. Thus they dont read nor know the Bible, and dont grow into the knowledge needed to grasp reality of life on earth. They lean on their own understanding and their heart desires them. Solo Christianity mentality always fails and always leads to idolatry.  Many [True] churches that embraced seeker sensitive model... fail to teach these truths, esp to youth cuz all they do is pacify w "fun" stuff in "youth group" activities and hyped concert "worship" for youth [separatin...

Problems with annihilation view is it is not biblical.  Advocates of Annihilation think/claim "the effects of the punishment is eternal, not the punishment itself. That the effects of the unquenchable fire is not that the fire goes on forever; just that it is unquenchable until it does it's work." But... If theyre in sin, it will be that way in eternity too: 1. its continual gnashing towards God, hate and anger, so their sin continues inexhaustibly even there. Also remember, 2. there was only hope for salvation while alive. Scripture is clear. Flee to Christ while alive before you die, or its eternal Hell to pay. 3. The human soul is eternal.  If Annihilation was true why did God create Sheol or Gehenna, and why are their spirits in Sheol (Hades) there now? I think the warning of eternal punishment is to take away (and make real) that the consequences are so bad that to consider any way out (before death)  besides saving faith in Jesus is a bad decision. Belief in (a...