tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post1654514246663412823..comments2023-10-07T04:07:56.527-04:00Comments on The End Time: (Updated) How close are we to rapture? "Pope Francis On Gays: Who Am I To Judge Them?" Elizabeth Pratahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04341086233512507156noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-37439902604416722482015-07-02T06:51:06.271-04:002015-07-02T06:51:06.271-04:00Yes...and no. Catholics are not Christians. Their ...Yes...and no. Catholics are not Christians. Their dogmas are not the true Gospel and its adherents are still under wrath, as much as an atheist or a Mormon is. Priests have no power to forgive sin, only Christ does. If a priest who molested a boy asked the boy or parents for forgiveness, that forgiveness is one thing, it's humanly relational, but it would have no standing with God.<br /><br />However if a priest would repent to the risen Jesus and believe the Gospel just like any person does who becomes justified by God, then yes, a priest would be forgiven. (And he would stop being a priest, thus understanding his Catholic religious scheme is just that, an evil Pharisaical scheme having no standing with God)<br /><br />Though all sins are not equal in God's eyes, they are equal in one respect: they're all covered. Pedophiles who repent to Jesus are forgiven.<br /><br />Elizabeth Pratahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04341086233512507156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-37287837065918916802015-07-02T06:42:26.316-04:002015-07-02T06:42:26.316-04:00priests that are pedophiles go into a confessional...priests that are pedophiles go into a confessional box all forgiven?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18314935412331841406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-79417618187313569042013-09-02T06:20:25.745-04:002013-09-02T06:20:25.745-04:00I agree, it dies seem like a total focus of the en...I agree, it dies seem like a total focus of the end time is on homosexuality. We do mourn for other things happening, however, there is a reason it seems like there is so much emphasis on homosexuality in the end time. That is because of Romans 1:18-32. In that section of passage, God gave us a progression of how and why people & nations are given over to homosexuality. Same-gender fornication is a last stage symptom of a person or nation whom God has given over, and is in fact a judgment in and of itself. <br /><br />Homosexuality therefore is both a symptom and a judgment. It is one of satan's huge battlegrounds and indicator of where we are in that progression in terms of a person's or a nations' sin.<br /><br />I agree, throughout the bible God is indicated clearly He hates all sins. I am sure He is also angry with the idolatry and blasphemy going on, the first two Commandments being broken on such a widespread basis.Elizabeth Pratahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04341086233512507156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-44859458716265294342013-09-01T23:23:18.934-04:002013-09-01T23:23:18.934-04:00Thinking of all the horrible things that are going...Thinking of all the horrible things that are going on in the world I don't understand why the total focus of the end of time is based on homosexuality. I am not gay, so I'm not defending that but I see so many horrible things that humans do to other humans and animals. Does anybody really think God isn't bothered by all the horrific things that are going on in the world ?<br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-8160528130443838572013-07-31T14:20:50.893-04:002013-07-31T14:20:50.893-04:00So far no one has mentioned 1 Corinthians 6:9-11. ...So far no one has mentioned 1 Corinthians 6:9-11. God delivers all sorts of sinners out of sin, including homosexuals, "such we're some of you..." Even though homosexual behavior is an abomination to God, they can find forgiveness through Christ, just as anyone else. Homosexuals are not the enemy, remember we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against powers, principalities... Pray for those deceived by the homosexual lie.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-88639180796335023692013-07-30T22:22:21.078-04:002013-07-30T22:22:21.078-04:00It's quite tellng that all the groups you stat...It's quite tellng that all the groups you stated, Islam, Russia, China are very fanatical in their hatred for gays and have many human rights violations. So, when Jesus loving Christians voice the biblical stance of sin, then we should be prepared to be lumped in with guilt by association. Good will be called evil and evil called good. ~hopeful_watcherhopeful_watchernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-34274752908914194462013-07-30T18:58:44.089-04:002013-07-30T18:58:44.089-04:00Hi Anonymous:
You're welcome. I tend to get A...Hi Anonymous:<br /><br />You're welcome. I tend to get America focused too. :) I am finishing a blog entry right now about the peace talks going on at this moment, really, really amazing. What is happening between Israel and the Palestinians in the talks (as reported by media anyway) is just amazing. Is THIS time the time? Combined with all the other things happening in Syria, Egypt, and the culture, plus the intense focus on the Mid-east and Israel peace and two state solution, perhaps. Just maybe, it is at the door. But then again,His soon appearing is always at the door. He will come to gather His saints and I cannot WAIT!!!Elizabeth Pratahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04341086233512507156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-70301083445658286042013-07-30T18:54:42.636-04:002013-07-30T18:54:42.636-04:00Hi, it's me again. You're right, America i...Hi, it's me again. You're right, America is not the center of God's attention - Israel is. Thanks for correcting me. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-53932108742148611902013-07-30T16:27:18.292-04:002013-07-30T16:27:18.292-04:00Hi Anonymous,
I don't think America has to fa...Hi Anonymous,<br /><br />I don't think America has to fall before anything takes place, in my opinion. America is a gnat on the pimple of a mosquito as far as history goes and as far as prophecy goes. Homosexuality is becoming just about universally accepted in groups, nations and in false faiths. However, there are still great segments of populations who reject it: namely, Islam. There are still way more nations that ban it than accept it, namely, African nations, Tutu notwithstanding. And China and Russia. The bible doesn't speak of America and we're not a prime player in God's plan.<br /><br />However, the trend lines could not be more clear. If the tribulation is a building, I think we are to the place where the foundation is laid, the studs are up and the rebar is in place.Elizabeth Pratahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04341086233512507156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-20819373036224775892013-07-30T14:34:24.418-04:002013-07-30T14:34:24.418-04:00While I know the rapture is not dependent on anyth...While I know the rapture is not dependent on anything, I find myself wondering if America has to make same-sex marriage legal nationwide before it takes place. My reasoning? America has to fall before Europe and the antichrist rise to power. Homosexuality is judgment from God; for now, same-sex marriage is piecemeal throughout the USA. For God to turn His back on America completely it has to make same-sex marriage legal. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-62630293527782939042013-07-29T23:11:16.251-04:002013-07-29T23:11:16.251-04:00Pope Francis already pulled that trick once. He re...Pope Francis already pulled that trick once. He recently said that all people will go to heaveN, including non-Catholics, which is a complete reversal of their centuries old stance. Catholics put a curse on non-Catholics ("anathema") and that if they are not in the "true" church they will go to hell. It is why excommunication was such a big deal to them. But when Bishops rose up and said whoa, wait a minute, Pope Frances said he 'didn't really mean what he said, oopsie, maybe I could have said it better. I might have meant it though." All double-speak. And remember he is from the Jesuit order, and the Jesuits are the soldiers and ninjas of Catholicism<br /><br />http://carm.org/dictionary-jesuitElizabeth Pratahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04341086233512507156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-68036039553168889802013-07-29T23:02:03.011-04:002013-07-29T23:02:03.011-04:00From the blurb I heard on the news, he said if gay...From the blurb I heard on the news, he said if gay clerics repent and ask for forgiveness for their actions, who is he to judge them? The catholic church (well individual priests from what I've seen) then had to go further and say that it doesn't mean he or the church is accepting of homosexuality.<br /><br />I'm noticing that this pope is a master at words. He obviously appeals to people across the board because he comes across as humble, gentle and trustworthy (I wonder if the antichrist will be the same way when he starts to rise to power?) So far though, he's made vague, confusing statements that seem to try to appease almost whoever tries to interpret it. The catholic church then has to release a statement to make his statement clearly in line with their foundational beliefs. It's just so weird. <br /><br />It's clear he's at the head of the catholic church for such a time as this. If the rapture happened today, he'd fit right in with the development of a one world economy/society and advocacy of the kings and the antichrist. I'm not surprised some priests revealed that they heard the "holy spirit" tell them to vote for him to be pope. He's another big sign that we are really in the last of the last days. Rockstar Pope John Paul was the ecumenism guru but I don't think he came close to saying anything like this. <br /><br />Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06130520759134992268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-10496482982831168812013-07-29T22:04:15.792-04:002013-07-29T22:04:15.792-04:00Well, Elizabeth, just when you think it couldn'...Well, Elizabeth, just when you think it couldn't get any worse, Pat Robertson just said something to the effect of transgenders are rare and there are no sins associated with that. Wow. The Pope's statement is one thing, but seeing an evangelical make a complete turnaround is just...mind-blowing. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-81026956015421359322013-07-29T21:49:50.501-04:002013-07-29T21:49:50.501-04:00I agree. The title of one of the news articles I r...I agree. The title of one of the news articles I read said "Pope's Brazil Visit Could Help Revive Catholicism". hmmm. Exactly as you mentioned<br /><br />Really amazing, all this timing. Elizabeth Pratahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04341086233512507156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2736720231951988221.post-82840702371196618292013-07-29T21:45:03.184-04:002013-07-29T21:45:03.184-04:00Is it a coincidence that this Pope was installed a...Is it a coincidence that this Pope was installed at this crucial moment in our history? He's been in the office for several months and already he's gaining a massive following even outside of the Catholic Church. I think he's even more magnetic than Pope John Paul. I've seen in many forums that atheists and agnostics alike are saying that they're starting to like this guy. Hmm...It wouldn't surprise me if he turned out to be the lamb that speaks like a dragon. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com