• What approach would you take if you had to inform a friend of trouble ahead?
  1. David, September 24, 1999
     I see this coming and want you to know how to best get through or prepare for it.
  2. Donna, September 15, 2000
     I would calmly tell them about the danger as not to frighten them.
  3. Roger, February 26, 2001
     I HAVE OVERCOME THE WORLD
  4. Sherril, August 5, 2001
     I would tell them that the trouble we see now will only get worse.  Worse than anything the world has seen before, but not to worry, because the battle has already been won by Jesus and that the bible has instruction on how to get through the strife.
  5. Linda, November 8, 2001
     I WOULD JUST TELL,BUT AM TELLING YOU ABOUT IT NOT TO SCARE YOU.
  6. Tamara, November 16, 2001
     I would first want to remind them that through turning to Christ, we always have an refuge.  When we lean on Him, He will be our strength & shield.  He has overcome this world, and will help us to do the same. I would also let the friend know that I would do all that I could do for them as well, and that they are in my prayers.
  7. Denice, December 11, 2001
     I would tell them honestly of what was to come but would tell them that they will find peace and comfort in Jesus
  8. Helen, June 15, 2002
     try to say it kindly.
• If you were producing a pantomime what characterizations would you use to depict good and evil?
  1. David, September 24, 1999
     Facial expressions of happiness and anger.
  2. Donna, September 15, 2000
     I would, Jesus for good and Satan for evil
  3. Roger, February 26, 2001
     BY ENSURING THAT GOD'S HAND IS IN IT AND HE WILL SEE US THOUGH
  4. Sherril, August 5, 2001
     A person kneeling with hands clasped lookin up with eyes closed and a satisfied smile for good.  A person standing and slightly hunched over with arms out and fingers streched apart.  The face would be angry with eyes flashing and teeth bared would be the evil.
  5. Linda, November 8, 2001
     JESUS STOOD FOR GOOD ALL SATAN DID WAS FOR EVIL.
  6. Tamara, November 16, 2001
     For the good character they would be dressed in white with open arms, the evil would be dressed in black with a club in hand, and maybe a ball and chain, because evil and sin is that way.  It pushes and enslaves, while God encourages and leads.
  7. Denice, December 11, 2001
     smiling for good and frowning for evil
  8. Helen, June 15, 2002
     Jesus and Satan
• How has Jesus made possible the entry of your prayers into heaven as a beautiful fragrance? Ephesians 5:2
  1. David, September 24, 1999
     Through the sacrifice of Christ.
  2. Donna, September 15, 2000
     Sweetsmelling savour.
  3. Roger, February 26, 2001
     WALK IN LOVE
  4. Sherril, August 5, 2001
     Through the death of Jesus.
  5. Linda, November 8, 2001
     WALK IN LOVE.AS CHRIST ALSO HATH LOVED US HATH GIVEN HIMSELF FOR US AN OFFERING AND A SACRIFICE TO GOD FOR A SWEET SMELLING SAVIOR.
  6. Tamara, November 16, 2001
     His sacrifice of Himself was a fragrant offering opening up the doors to allow our request to enter in with Him, and through Him.
  7. Denice, December 11, 2001
     Christ gave himself up for us as a fragrant ofering
  8. Helen, June 15, 2002
     fragrant offering Jesus has made it as a prayer to heaven.
• What would you do differently now if you knew the censer would be thrown down in 24 hours?
  1. David, September 24, 1999
     fast.
  2. Donna, September 15, 2000
     I don't know.
  3. Roger, February 26, 2001
     NOTHING BUT KEEP PRAYING AND STUDING GOD'S WORD
  4. Sherril, August 5, 2001
     I would sit my son and his girlfriend down for a 24 hour bible study.  As it is now I,m trying to plant seed.  I don't want to push them farther from the truth tham they already are. 
  5. Linda, November 8, 2001
     MAKE FOR SURE I WAS RIGHT WITH GOD AND PRAY.
  6. Tamara, November 16, 2001
     I would give all my strength, money and life for those who have not chosen Christ to turn and be saved.  I wouldn't quietly plead and just encouraging anymore, I would be calling for decisions, I would be preaching on the side walks, calling the radio stations and so forth. 
  7. Denice, December 11, 2001
     make sure I was clean from sin and pray for forgivness of any sin I may have lerking still.
  8. Helen, June 15, 2002
     maybe answer those questions better.
• Can you see any indications of chemical, biological, or nuclear warfare in the symbolism of the first four trumpets?
  1. Tamara, November 16, 2001
     Certainly.  What would current warfare look like to a first century prophet?  Rockets and bullets flying in the air would be like hail and bright stars.  Especially now that we are experiencing some biological warfare, what happens to nature when we keep tampering with it.  The treat of nuclear desolation is greater now than it was when the cold war was on, with the terrorism issues.  God holds back the winds of strife, but soon they will be unleashed and this earth will suffer and those who have not chosen Christ as their life and refuge.
  2. Denice, December 11, 2001
     yes. hail and fire mixed with blood, hurled to earth and burning up a third of the earth
  3. Helen, June 15, 2002
     That seems to be what it is --nuclear war.
• Have you had an experience when a "bright star" in your life turned to "wormwood?"
  1. David, September 24, 1999
     former marriage.
  2. Donna, September 15, 2000
     Yes.
  3. Roger, February 26, 2001
     YES
  4. Sherril, August 5, 2001
     Absolutely!  More than one.
  5. Linda, November 8, 2001
     I DO NOT REMEMBER OF ANY RIGHT NOW.
  6. Tamara, November 16, 2001
     Yes, I have had people that have acted like they care for me, turn on me and wound me dearly.
  7. Denice, December 11, 2001
     yes
  8. Helen, June 15, 2002
     no
• How do you imagine the unsaved will react when they find nothing to sweeten the waters anymore?
  1. David, September 24, 1999
     Drink anyway from a raging thirst.
  2. Donna, September 15, 2000
     They will be scared.
  3. Roger, February 26, 2001
     FRIGHTEN
  4. Sherril, August 5, 2001
     Suicidal despair.  The feeling that everything to live for is all gone.
  5. Linda, November 8, 2001
     THEY WILL BECOME BITTER
  6. Tamara, November 16, 2001
     They will become even more angry and discontent.  Since they have refused to turn to God, they will likely turn to blaming.
  7. Denice, December 11, 2001
     they will be bitter and resentful
  8. Helen, June 15, 2002
     won't like it.
• What is your only way out of the "pit" of sin and evil?
  1. David, September 24, 1999
     Praising God, Jehovah.
  2. Donna, September 15, 2000
     To come to the saving power of Christ.
  3. Roger, February 26, 2001
     MAKING GOD OUR TRUST
  4. Sherril, August 5, 2001
     Jesus Christ.
  5. Linda, November 8, 2001
     BY CONFESSING YOUR SINS TO GOD AND ASKING FOR  FORGIVENESS FOR WHAT YOU HAVE DONE.
  6. Tamara, November 16, 2001
     By turning to the Lord (Christ) now while we still can.  He will save us.
  7. Denice, December 11, 2001
     accept Jesus and repent your sins
  8. Helen, June 15, 2002
     wait until God will help or Jesus will come.
• What does Jesus say he will do the the time of trouble for the sake of His people?
  1. David, September 24, 1999
     Shorten the time.
  2. Donna, September 15, 2000
     The time of trouble will be shortened for His people.
  3. Roger, February 26, 2001
     THE DAYS WILL BE SHORTENED
  4. Sherril, August 5, 2001
     He will cut the time short.
  5. Linda, November 8, 2001
     THOSE DAYS SHALL BE SHORTENED.THERE SHOULD NO FLESH BE SAVED:BUT THE ELECTS SAKE THOSE DAYS SHALL BE SHORTENED.
  6. Tamara, November 16, 2001
     Those days will be cut short or no person would be able to survive.
  7. Denice, December 11, 2001
     he will shorten those days of trouble
  8. Helen, June 15, 2002
     shorten the days.
• How have the problems that have come to you seemed like locusts with teeth of iron?
  1. Donna, September 15, 2000
     The times are growing shorter.
  2. Roger, February 26, 2001
     VERY HEAVY TILL I TAKE IT TO JESUS'S IN PRAYER
  3. Sherril, August 5, 2001
     They can sometimes be overwhelming and seem like there is no solution.
  4. Linda, November 8, 2001
     A LOT OF DIFFERENT PROBLEMS THAT I DO NOT WISH TO TALK ABOUT.
  5. Tamara, November 16, 2001
     A true swarm of locust is like a cloud, totally incompassing.  Teeth of iron sound quite painful.  When troubles are numerous and cut to the bone, then I am in a swarm of iron teeth locust, trying to devour me.  I can not battle that kind of problem alone.  Only God can truly save me from my issues.
  6. Denice, December 11, 2001
     overwhelming and like they had a tight grip on me and wouldnt let go but when I trusted in Jesus to take all my problems away he was faithful and just and helped me through it
  7. Helen, June 15, 2002
     Right now I can't think of anything like that.
• What gives you the strength to carry on even under the stinging of the evil one?
  1. David, September 24, 1999
     Knowing that God has weighed the trials beforehand.
  2. Donna, September 15, 2000
     The love of Jesus.
  3. Roger, February 26, 2001
     THE POWER OF JESUS' WORD
  4. Sherril, August 5, 2001
     Knowing that the battle is already won in Christ Jesus.
  5. Linda, November 8, 2001
     THE LOVE AND POWER OF JESUS CHRIST.
  6. Tamara, November 16, 2001
     The faith that God does what He says He will do.  We can and will overcome through Christ.  A five month sting is bearable knowing that there is an eternal heaven around the corner!  He never allows more to happen to us then He provides an excape.
  7. Denice, December 11, 2001
     Jesus
  8. Helen, June 15, 2002
     Because He promised a Heaven.
• Throughout the six trumpets how many terrible actions of Satan the destroyer can you see in contrast to the love of Jesus the Savior?
  1. Donna, September 15, 2000
     Jesus means life, Satan means death.
  2. Roger, February 26, 2001
     SIX
  3. Sherril, August 5, 2001
     Many, but they all boil down to the choice of life or death.
  4. Linda, November 8, 2001
     A LOT OF DESTROYING BY SATAN.
     BUT A LOT OF LOVE FROM OUR SAVIOR.
  5. Tamara, November 16, 2001
     Fire, distruction, bitterness, blood, death, pain, hurt, problems, stings, dispair, hopelessness - these are part of Satans agenda.  Jesus on the other hand offers HOPE, peace, joy, love forgiveness, and living water.
  6. Denice, December 11, 2001
     many
  7. Helen, June 15, 2002
     Love is greater than anything terrible.
• How would you describe a vision of modern military equipment without using any nineteenth or twentieth century terminology?
  1. Donna, September 15, 2000
     Using horses and chariots.
  2. Roger, February 26, 2001
     I WILL SAY THE SAME THING
  3. Sherril, August 5, 2001
     Fire breathing dragons and dinosaurs flying down and running across the land ravaging it.
  4. Linda, November 8, 2001
     A MACHINE GUN.
  5. Tamara, November 16, 2001
     I would have to use terminology of my time to discribe it.  We are reading the writings of a first century prophet.  He would have to use the only things that he could relate to.  It would sound just as interesting as Revelation sounds. 
  6. Denice, December 11, 2001
     horses and chariots
  7. Helen, June 15, 2002
     China preparing for war.
• How many of these listed sins do you see in our society today?
  1. David, September 24, 1999
     All.
  2. Donna, September 15, 2000
     All.
  3. Roger, February 26, 2001
     ALL OF THEM
  4. Sherril, August 5, 2001
     All of them.
  5. Linda, November 8, 2001
     FIGHTING,ABUSE OF CHILDREN-
     SEXUAL IMMORALITY  - WAR MURDERS
  6. Tamara, November 16, 2001
     ALL of them are not only in our society, but encouraged through the movies, books, music and TV programs that are the popular "entertainment" of the day.
  7. Denice, December 11, 2001
     all of them
  8. Helen, June 15, 2002
     all of them.
• Why would your prayers, even for forgiveness or financial help, seem as incense to God?
  1. David, September 24, 1999
     The Holy Spirit's intercession.
  2. Donna, September 15, 2000
     It tells Him we love Him.
  3. Roger, February 26, 2001
     FOR THE END OF TIMES MAKE US TO RELAY MORE ON JESUS FOR DIRECTION IN OUR LFES.
  4. Sherril, August 5, 2001
     Because they have the sweet smell of His beloved son.  They come through Jesus.
  5. Linda, November 8, 2001
     BECAUSE GOD WANTS YOU TO PRAY TO HIM,ASK HIM FOR HELP WHEN YOU DO HE HELPS US THROUGH OUR PROBLEMS.I THANK GOD FOR HIS HELP.
  6. Tamara, November 16, 2001
     Just as we long to hear from loved ones that we have been separated from, God wants to hear from those He loves so much that He sacrificed His own Son, Jesus.  He wants to hear from us.  He wants to be involved with our lives.  If I think how much I want to spend time with the person on this earth that I love the most, God love me infinitely more than I can love that person.  He wants to hear from me.  I love to get a letter or card from one I love, how much more does God love us and look forward to our prayers?
  7. Denice, December 11, 2001
     Because we will have a relationship with him when we pray to him.
  8. Helen, June 15, 2002
     I hope so.
• Would the "goodness of God" or the fear of fire motivate you most strongly to repentance?
  1. David, September 24, 1999
     At first the fear of fire.
  2. Donna, September 15, 2000
     God's love is like fire to warm our hearts.
  3. Roger, February 26, 2001
     YES
  4. Sherril, August 5, 2001
     I want to be loved more than life itself.
  5. Linda, November 8, 2001
     YES IT WOULD MOTIVATE ME STRONGLY TO REPENTANCE.
  6. Tamara, November 16, 2001
     The goodness of God.  I never want to do anything to dissapoint or hurt Him again.  Just as a child wants a parent's approval and love, we must obey out of love not fear.  I want to be loved unconditionally by the Source of all LOVE.
  7. Denice, December 11, 2001
     the goodness of God
  8. Helen, June 15, 2002
     the "goodness of God"
• While external peace is highly desirable, why is Jesus' peace in this world primarily a peace of heart and mind?
  1. David, September 24, 1999
     Confidence in the rightness of the outcome He will bring about.
  2. Donna, September 15, 2000
     Peace of mind,because we know we can go to Him.
  3. Roger, February 26, 2001
     FOR IT WILL SEE US THOUGH THE TIMES OF TROUBLE.
  4. Sherril, August 5, 2001
     Because its a peace that come from something we can't physically sence.  (As in see, hear, taste, touch or smell.)  It comes through the power of the mind knowing the power of faith in Jesus and giving peace to your heart and peace of mind.
  5. Linda, November 8, 2001
     BECAUSE HE IS GOING TO MAKE THIS WORLD INTO A NEW KINGDOM WITH NO MORE SIN.
  6. Tamara, November 16, 2001
     Because we still live in a fallen world full of the results of sin, even our own previous sins.  We have to deal with the earthly consiquences of bad decisions, but we can be safe and have joy inside when we are living in Jesus. No man knows our heart, only God.  It is an internal peace. The other thing is that when we chose to be on Jesus's side 100%, we go on the enemy's hit list.  It is the true followers who will fall under much attack from the enemy.  We are not a threat when we are following false teachings, only when we are true believers.
  7. Denice, December 11, 2001
     Because Jesus lives in our hearts and is on our minds and he is not here in the flesh
  8. Helen, June 15, 2002
     Because the deep that Jesus offers would last longer and better.
• How are saints identified in relationship to Jesus?
  1. David, September 24, 1999
     Church members.
  2. Sherril, August 5, 2001
     The followers of Christ Jesus.
  3. Linda, November 8, 2001
     faithful to jesus christ  salute every saint in JESUS CHRIST
  4. Tamara, November 16, 2001
     Saints are the "faithful (or believers who are) in Christ Jesus"  -  I like the way someone explained the word "believing" as "be" "living" in Christ.  It is not just a matter of thoughts and acknoweldgement.. It is a life changing situation.
  5. Denice, December 11, 2001
     they are all said to be saints in Christ Jesus
  6. Helen, June 15, 2002
     Greet all the saints in the name of Christ Jesus.
• As a follower of Jesus, how can you be poor and rich at the same time?
  1. David, September 24, 1999
     Poor in earthly treasure;abounding in the values of Christ.
  2. Sherril, August 5, 2001
     Through the Holy Spirit you become blessed.  The treasures are the knowledge of salvation and fulfillment of life through a relationship with your creator.
  3. Linda, November 8, 2001
     THAT YOU HAVE THE KNOWLEDGE AND BE FILLED WITH THE FULLNESS OF GOD.
  4. Tamara, November 16, 2001
     I can be poor according to the world's standards, and if I am trying to please the world, then I am poor in the light of God's true blessings.  I am rich when I am living in Christ and blessed with His strength, power, knowledge and the fullness of God!  That is true riches that no man can take away!
  5. Denice, December 11, 2001
     poor in the physical sense and rich with the blessings of Jesus and the inheritance yet to come by being a believer in Jesus
  6. Helen, June 15, 2002
     As a  follower of JesusI am rich.
• How are God's saints, living near the return of Jesus, identified?
  1. David, September 24, 1999
     Patient.
  2. Sherril, August 5, 2001
     Those who obey God's commandments and are faithful to Jesus.
  3. Linda, November 8, 2001
     THE PATIENCE OF THE SAINTS:HERE ARE THEY THAT KEEP HIS COMMANDMENTS OF GOD,AND THE FAITH OF JESUS.
  4. Tamara, November 16, 2001
     They are those who obey the commandments of God, they remain faithful to Jesus - and will have to have patient endurance.  Faithful to the end, faithful to God.
  5. Denice, December 11, 2001
     paitent
  6. Helen, June 15, 2002
     They obey God's   commandents and live their life for Jesus.
• Is your belief in Sainthood based primarily on faith or feeling? Why?
  1. David, September 24, 1999
     Faith; a steadfast dedication to theprinciples God has given graciously to us.
  2. Sherril, August 5, 2001
     I believe that my faith is a feeling.  Because I carry Jesus in my heart and include Him in everything I do I have faith in the feeling of comfort I recieve.
  3. Linda, November 8, 2001
     FAITH-BECAUSE I BELIEVE IN THE WORD OF GOD AND HIS LOVE FOR US AND THAT HE WILL NOT LEAVE US OR FORSAKE US.
  4. Tamara, November 16, 2001
     Faith is the key.  Feelings are all tied up with all the stuff stored in our brains since before birth.  Depending on how our lives have been, the feelings can be different in the same exact situaiton for each person even with the same beliefs.  Feelings are not facts.  Faith is where our salvation lies and our gift to be called saints, not our feelings. I can feel quite attacked and a bit blue, but my faith can stay strong even in the darkest of hours and regardless of my feelings.  Even in the statement be angry and sin not - the feelings are not the issue it is what is done out of them that really counts.
  5. Denice, December 11, 2001
     Faith- because I believe in Jesus and have faith in him
  6. Helen, June 15, 2002
     Because Jesus says so.
• What special work does the Holy Spirit do?
  1. David, September 24, 1999
     Teaches and covicts regarding truth and error.
  2. Sherril, August 5, 2001
     He lets you know if you are doing right or wrong.  He keeps you on tract with God by convicting your guilt and having you repent to get right with God.
  3. Linda, November 8, 2001
     AND WHEN HE IS COME,HE WILL REPROVE THE WORLD OF SIN,AND OF RIGHTEOUSNESS,AND OF JUDGMENT.
  4. Tamara, November 16, 2001
     To convict of our sins - so that we may turn and repent of them and come to Life in Christ - which can happen when we turn from sin.
  5. Denice, December 11, 2001
     convicts the world of guilt
• If people resist the conviction of the Holy Spirit and will no longer confess and forsake sin, can they be forgiven?
  1. David, September 24, 1999
     no
  2. Sherril, August 5, 2001
     No.
  3. Linda, November 8, 2001
     WHOSOEVER SPEAKETH A WORD AGAINST THE SON OF MAN,IT SHALL BE FORGIVEN HIM:BUT WHOSOEVER SPEAKETH AGAINST THE HOLY GHOST,IT SHALL NOT BE FORGIVEN HIM,NEITHER,IN THIS WORLD,NEITHER IN THE WORLD TO COME.
  4. Tamara, November 16, 2001
     When we grieve the Holy Spirit, eventually you will no longer hear the conviction.  If you no longer recognize wrong as wrong, you will not turn away from it, and can not be fogiven.
  5. Denice, December 11, 2001
     no
• What sins can be forgiven?
  1. David, September 24, 1999
     Those we confess and have washed away.
  2. Sherril, August 5, 2001
     All, that are repented.
  3. Linda, November 8, 2001
     IF WE CONFESS OUR SINS,HE IS FAITHFUL AND JUST TO FORGIVE US OUR SINS,AND TO CLEANSE US FROM ALL UNRIGHTEOUSNESS.
  4. Tamara, November 16, 2001
     Confessed sin can be forgiven.
  5. Denice, December 11, 2001
     any that we confess

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