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Re: Forward - Do people really receive these blessings and talk about it? [message #470 is a reply to message #466] Sat, 09 June 2012 10:17 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
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Chapter 6
17 For the great day of his wrath is come; and who shall be able to stand?
Chapter 7
4 And I heard the number of them which were sealed: and there were sealed an hundred and forty and four thousand of all the tribes of the children of Israel.
9 After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands;
13 And one of the elders answered, saying unto me, What are these which are arrayed in white robes? and whence came they?
14 And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.


My understanding of these passages is as follows: A question was asked at the end of chapter 6: Who can withstand the great tribulations prior to the second coming. The answer is chapter 7, the 144,000 and the millions who they bring to the Church of the Firstborn. These are they who can endure the tribulations. How then, shall the 144,000 teach others to have their calling and election made sure if they cannot speak of the experience?

However, I would never describe from the pulpit that I had my C&E made sure. It is too sacred for such an audience. In these forums, I am able to speak more freely because I am anonymous to all but a few, with whom I am comfortable speaking of these things anyway. It is not something to boast about, any more than being baptized is something to boast about. Pride is a constant temptation to many people, and I am no exception. However, I have never felt inclined to share my C&E experiences in an attempt to elevate myself in the eyes of others.

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